We are "All Together Now" for the 2023 Summer Reading Program!
06/07/22
With reading challenges, outdoor programs, and prizes for book lovers of all ages, we hope you will join us in celebrating the joy of reading.
Summit County Library has been putting on a Summer Reading program for over 30 years to combat summer learning loss (AKA the “summer slide”), develop a love of reading in children, and help struggling readers catch up before the next school year. But summer reading isn’t just for kids anymore and it's not just about books, either!
Our theme this year, All Together Now, invites you to explore together in our community with activities, programs, and all kinds of books. By joining the fun, you’ll earn prizes, and connect with others through the power of stories.
How to track your reading? Beanstack!
Summit County Library encourages readers to register (Starting May 29) and track their reading using our free app Beanstack; accessible on your mobile device or at summitcountylibraries.beanstack.org. Parents (or the library card holder) will be the account creator who will sign up the whole family as 'readers.' New this year upon registering: Badge Books for K-5th. Allows kids to follow along and track their reading in a paper format.
Starting Monday, June 5, pre-schoolers, elementary age students, teens and adults will be able to start logging their reading hours on the Summit County Library Beanstack website or app to earn virtual badges. (Being read-to or listening to audiobooks count!)
Every 5 hours children or 8 hours teens read, Beanstack will notify the reader that they have earned a free book prize! The more students read, the better their chances of winning gift cards and entries into grand prize drawings for local experiences such as Frisco Adventure Park tubing, 
entries to the A-Basin Aerial Adventure Park and more. A sincere thank you to the Summit County community for their support and generous donations to Summer Reading program this year!
Learn How to Register on Beanstack Here.
Here is a schedule of events for June 5 - July 28.
Visit our Summer Reading page for specific information.
Tuesdays
Special Performers
10:30am @ Main Library in Frisco
1:30pm @ South Branch in Breckenridge
3:30pm @ Bluebird Market in Silverthorne
No registration required. Performances are geared toward K-5th graders.
Little Readers: Baby Storytime @ Main Library in Frisco from 10:30 - 11:30am on June 13, 27 and July18
Read to a Cat @ South Branch from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Register here.
Wednesdays
Preschool Storytime 10:30am @ all 3 locations
No registration is required. Programs are geared toward pre-schoolers.
Rocky Mountain Readers: Junior Bookclub 10:30am @ South Branch
Beginner Computer Animation for ages 8-10 @South Branch. Learn basic animation skills this summer using Scratch programming. In this 8 week session is 3-4pm from June 7-July 26, you will learn to create custom animations for holiday cards, animated stories, and games!
Registration Required
Thursdays
Junior STEAM Programs. 10:30am @ all libraries. Registration is required. Events will be outside. Programs are geared toward 1st - 5th graders. Use Sign Up Genius to register: Main / South / North
Read to a Dog @ South Branch & Main Library 11:30am - 12:30pm
Register here.
Saturdays
Read to a Dog @ North Branch in Bluebird Market 10:30am - 11:30pm. Register here.
Teens
6-12th grade.
- June Photography Contest
- July Writing Contest
- July Volunteer Appreciation Party
Adults
Try to get Bingo by reading books or completing activities to earn Beanstack badges! Adults earn virtual tickets for each badge for entries into experience grand prize drawings! Adult programs times and dates vary so check the calendar.
New: Summer Block Parties
Saturday, June 3
Summer Reading Kickoff @ Bluebird Market in Silverthorne
10am-5pm featuring Denver Museum of Nature & Science Curiosity Cruiser
Friday, July 7
Mid-Summer Festival @ South Branch in Breckenridge
11am featuring Salida Circus
10am - 4pm: All Ages Sidewalk Chalk Festival
10am-1pm Cotton Candy Science
Friday, July 28
End of Summer Celebration @ Main Library in Frisco
11am with ???
10am-1pm Cotton Candy Science
