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Read & Win Prizes

 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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

SIGN UP, READ AND WIN PRIZES!

Why Sponsor SMART Summer?

Summer reading is critical, not only for helping kids maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning.


Private and corporate funding provides the incentive books and prizes, supplies for arts & crafts and science experience and pays for professional program providers who bring quality experiences like animal encounters, storytellers, science educators and others to each of Dallas' 30 library locations.

BECOME A SPONSOR OR DONATE

SMART SUMMER INCLUDES

READING CHALLENGE

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Foster a Love of Reading

Children 0 - 18 who read or are read to can win great prizes.

Private funding is needed to purchase 20,000+ books and grand prizes. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

In-person Programs

Professional, high-quality programs are offered free to the public and help reduce the achievement gap

HANDS-ON LEARNING

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

21st Century Skills

Science, math, art, reading and technology activities that help keep skills sharp

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

A Partnership with Education PV and CitySquare

Children who depend on free lunch programs during the school year are at risk of hunger during the summer months

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Make an Impact on their Community

Summer is the perfect time for teens to gain experience and give back.

AND, FOR ADULTS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Grown-ups get a SMART Summer too!

Adults 18+ can earn badges and prizes for reading, attending programs and completing activities.

JOIN THE LIST OF 2023 SPONSORS TODAY!

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

First Book

Pizza Hut

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Margot Perot 
Lauren and Will Waldrop 

Santander Consumer USA

Gold Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

 Altrusa International Inc.

(Downtown Dallas) 

The Freebie Guy

Southern Methodist University
Whataburger

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

 Linda and Steven Blasnik
H-E-B/Central Market
Lisa and Peter Kraus 
Deedie Rose  

Bronze Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Audelia Road Library Friends

Lakewood Library Friends
Lochwood Library Friends 

Sarah and Alan Losinger 
Barbara and John Neill 

Oak Lawn Library Friends
Okon Metals Inc. 

Preston Royal Library Friends

Renner Frankford Library Friends

Skillman Southwestern Library Friends

Timberglen Library Friends

Diane and George Wendel

Special Friends

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Bill Bond 

Rita Sue and Alan J. Gold Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Jeannie and David Nethery
Erle A. Nye 

Jay Oppenheimer

Ann Piper
Cynthia and John Rutherford 
Laura Starks

Norma and Don Stone

Individual Donors

Individual Donors

Individual Donors

 Kahn Education Foundation
The Harvey and Joyce Mitchell Family Foundation
Pat Porter

Individual Donors

Individual Donors

DONATE OR BECOME A SPONSOR

SMART SUMMER OVERVIEW & SPONSOR AGREEMENT

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