Summer reading is critical in helping kids maintain learning while school is out, fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning.
Libraries that offer summer programs bridge educational gaps during breaks. Accessible to all, libraries enrich our community providing vital educational resources no matter your age or stage.
Foster a Love of Reading
Children ages 0-18 can earn great prizes when they read, create and discover. Participants receive new books when they meet milestones during the summer.
In-person Programs
These high-quality programs are offered free to the public.
21st Century Skills
SMART Summer provides science, math, art, reading and technology activities that help keep skills sharp.
A Partnership with Education PV
In high-need neighborhoods. Children who depend on free lunch programs during the school year are at risk of hunger during the summer months.
Make an Impact on their Community
Summer is the perfect time for teenagers to gain experience and give back to their communities through volunteerism at the library.
Grown-ups get a SMART Summer too!
Adults 18+ can earn free books and prizes for reading, attending programs and completing activities. Popular literary-themed events at the Central Library draw hundreds downtown for special, free experiences.
Kids who participate in summer learning maintain their skills and are better prepared to start school in the fall. Dallas Public Library makes it easy and fun!
And grown up are encouraged to read along and win fun prizes.
Atmos Energy
First Book
Pizza Hut
Margot Perot
Lauren and Will Waldrop
Southern Methodist University
Astrid Merriman
The Freebie Guy
H-E-B/Central Market
Kahn Education Foundation
Barbara and John Neill
Okon Recycling
Deedie Rose
Audelia Road Library Friends
Lake Highlands Women's League
Lakewood Library Friends
Lochwood Library Friends
Sarah and Alan Losinger
Oak Lawn Library Friends
Renner Frankford Library Friends
Skillman Southwestern Library Friends
Altrusa International of
Downtown Dallas
Clampitt Paper
Hampton Illinois Library Friends
North Oak Cliff Library Friends
Jay Oppenheimer
Cynthia and John Rutherford
Diane and George Wendel
Pat and Stan Altschuler
Lacy Naylor
Alice and Erle Nye
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