Head to the Library for fun activities for kids ages birth to entering 12th grade. Read, write, draw and play during Summer Discovery to build or improve reading and learning skills. Earn a free book and enter to win prizes including Minnesota Twins or State Fair tickets. 

Starting June 5, sign up online or visit any Dakota County Library location except Heritage Library. Prizes may be redeemed from the Library July 1–Sept. 1.

Track your progress online
Take Summer Discovery with you wherever you go this summer with Summer Discovery Online.

Need some good reading suggestions?
Check out the Library’s Summer Discovery reading lists or try Book Match for a personalized list of recommendations. Need more help? See the Library’s Books & Materials page for more suggestions. 

New this summer
Sign up to receive monthly NextReads email newsletters featuring suggested titles on the topics of your choice, including Kids’ Books, Picture Books, Teen Reads and Tween Reads.

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