Summer Discovery

Kids ages birth through entering 12th grade are invited to participate in our annual reading and learning Summer Discovery program – right at home. Read, write, learn and play this summer to build or improve reading and learning skills. Receive a free book just for participating.

How to participate

Through July 2, 2020, visit your nearest Dakota County Library location and pick up a Summer Discovery bag at the outdoor curbside table, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Everything you need to join the fun is in the bag, including an activity log, bookmark and a free surprise book just for participating.

Or sign up and track your progress online
Take Summer Discovery with you wherever you are by signing up for Summer Discovery online. Then, stop by your nearest Dakota County Library location and pick up your free surprise book.

More fun library activities

• Enjoy free virtual programs
• Learn a new language
• Join a Teen Advisory Group
• Use Curbside Pick-up to get library materials
• Explore our digital collection

Need some good reading suggestions?

• Check out the library's Summer Discovery reading lists.
• Try Book Match for a personalized list of recommendations.
• Sign up for NextReads email newsletters featuring suggested titles for kids' books, picture books, teen reads and tween reads.

Thank you to our generous Summer Discovery sponsors: