Discover Summer 2024

Discover Summer: Go, Find, Explore with an illustration of an open book, the Washington Monument and the Capital Building against the sun

You’re invited to Discover Summer with DC Public Library from June 3 - Aug. 31. Discover Summer is an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. With Discover Summer you will enjoy great reads, fun events, and activities that encourage you to explore your neighborhood and D.C. Everything you need to Discover Summer can be found at your neighborhood library!

Starting June 3, 2024 you can stop by your local neighborhood library to pick up your gameboards or register online by visiting dclibrary.beanstack.com.

DC Public is working with community partners to enhance the program. Stay tuned for more information!

How to Discover Summer

1. Register

Visit your neighborhood library to pick up a paper gameboard or sign up online using Beanstack starting on June 3. (If you've participated in any of the Library's reading programs in the past, you can log in to your existing account with your username and password.) You should stop by the library to pick up some cool DC Public Library branded prizes such as toys, fidget spinners, and headphones. All branded prizes are available while supplies last only.

2. Read and Visit the Library

Read at least 20 days this summer to complete the challenge and visit dclibrary.org/discoversummer to learn of fun summer programs at your local library. All forms of learning count to mark off days on your paper gameboard.

3. Win Prizes

Show your completed paper gameboard or your completion badge in Beanstack at your neighborhood library. You will receive prizes from community partners such as game tickets and some cool DC Public Library swag.

Discover Summer Library Days

You know that your DC Public Library Card can connect you to books, movies, music and more but this summer your library card is also your ticket to some of D.C.'s hottest museums! DC Public Library is partnering with local museums to host Library Days where families can enjoy special experiences.

DC Public is working with community partners to enhance the program through our annual summer library days at cultural institutions. Stay tuned for more information and registration!