Kids & Family
Denver Library Summer Reading Program Kicks Off
Adventure-filled summer means success come fall, the library says.
From DPL: The Denver Public Library (DPL) this month kicks off its annual Summer of Adventure program, helping improve children’s literacy and learning skills through activities, entertainment and incentives all summer long. The free program runs May 31–Aug. 10 at all 26 Denver Public Library locations.
Literacy studies show that children who do not read during the summer demonstrate a significant loss in reading skills, while students who read just five to six books throughout the summer months perform better the following school year. The library’s Summer of Adventure program gives youth and their families fun ways to incorporate reading and learning activities into summer family time to help avoid summer learning loss, a problem that affects kids of all ages and income levels.
“Summer is the perfect time for adventure and we’re excited to help Denver kids read, learn and grow all summer long,” said Program Coordinator Yanira Durarte. “The Summer of Adventure program offers a flexible environment for youth to personalize their own learning during the summer months. We’ve lined up fantastic opportunities, including reading programs, music programs, a maker challenge and social activities that help children birth through 12th grade make the most of their summer.”
Registration begins May 31 at all Denver Public Library locations. For additional information, visit denverlibraryadventures.org.
About the program
The Summer of Adventure program provides free activities, suggestions for summer reading, technology camps and a maker challenge for kids ages birth through 12th grade. Participants can map their own adventure by selecting activities that encourage them to read, make or explore. Prizes are awarded for registering and completing 12 activities; prizes include books, journals and more. Youth can also win family passes to various cultural institutions through weekly drawings.
Important dates:
Program: May 31– Aug. 10
Last Day to Register: Saturday, July 27
Last Day for Prizes: Saturday, Aug. 10
Cost:
All programs of the Denver Public Library including Summer of Adventure are free and open to the public. While the library encourages everyone to sign up for a library card, one is not required to participate.
