Summer of Discovery
June 1 – August 15
Preregistration starts May 5
Sign up with our app Beanstack or come to any open library location to get a log and track your reading minutes. Our community goal is to read 500,000 minutes!
How to Play
- Pre-readers, kids and teens get a free book at registration. Choose from 10 different titles.
- Adults that register get a journal.
- Pre-readers complete 20 activities and win a free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center.
- Kids read 60 minutes a week for a total of 660 minutes and complete four activities win a free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center.
- Teens read 90 minutes a week for a total of 1000 minutes and complete four activities to win a free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center.
- Adults read 90 minutes a week for a total of 1000 minutes and complete three activities to win a free entry into Gateway Park Fun Center.
Track your reading using:
- Beanstack
- Paper logs, available at our open locations, or print it from our website.
Rules
- Audio books, magazines, graphic novels, anything counts!
Goals for readers of all ages
| Sign Up Prize | Complete | Completion Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-readers | Book | all activities | Free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center |
| Kids | Book | 60 minutes a week for a total of 660 minutes and 4 activities |
Free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center |
| Teens | Book | 90+ minutes a week for a total of 1000 minutes and 4 activities |
Free ice cream from Coldstone Creamery and free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center |
| Adults | Journal | 90+ minutes a week for a total of 1000 minutes and 3 activities |
Free entry to Gateway Park Fun Center |
*Prizes available while supplies last.
Summer of Discovery Programs
Summer Reading Suggestions
Staff Booklists for Kids
Booklists created by our very own youth services staff. Covers everything from Read-Alouds, mermaids, pirates, horse stories, funny books to anti-racism and many suggestions in between.
Booklists for Adults
Check out our themed booklists including, award winning books, Colorado love, genre busters and diverse voices.
Teen Volunteers Wanted
Share your love for books and reading, while being a positive role model!
Register participants for the Summer of Discovery, answer questions about the program, talk to kids about the books they’ve read, and award prizes!
We are looking for teens that are:
- 12-18 years old
- Responsible
- Able to volunteer at least 2 hours a week and a minimum of 6 hours throughout the summer.
- Willing to complete a mandatory volunteer training.
- Most of all, get excited about books and want to help kids discover how much fun reading is!
Thanks to our Summer of Discovery Sponsors
Contributing Illustrations by Jonny Draco