Summer Reading Programs in Lakewood & Littleton

School is out for the summer, so now is the perfect time to get started on a summer reading program. Whether you sign your kids up at the local libraries or you come up with a fun program of your own, it is a great way to keep your kids minds growing all summer long.

Below is a list of the programs offered in the Lakewood and Littleton public libraries.

Let's Read a Marathon and Prevent the Summer Slide
Jefferson County Public Library Reading Program
Jefferson County Library has set a goal for a reading marathon of 26.2 million minutes over the summer. Each participant's logged time will contribute towards this goal.

Prizes:
Everyone gets a gift at the "starting line" just by registering. Prizes are also given at the halfway point, and again at the finish line. (pick up prizes, while they last!)

Reading Goals:
Ages 0-3 – Complete 24 early-childhood education activities
Ages 4-18 – read for 8 hours
Ages 19+ – read for 16 hours

Get Started:
Dates are from June 1-July 31. Register online at jeffcolibrary.org. You keep track of your minutes by keeping a log online. Babies and toddlers can participate too!

Go Read. Go! Kick-Off Party
Saturday, June 4th at 1pm
Evergreen Library
Visit jeffcolibrary.org/summerreading/how-it-works for more information.


On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!
Littleton's Bemis Public Library Summer Reading Program
Beginning May 23, infants through children entering 5th grade may participate in the Bemis Library Reading Program. Come by the library to pick up a Reading Record to track your reading progress and collect prizes along the way...including a free book! There will be weekly entertainers, activities, puppet shows, crafts and storytimes. Check the calendar of events or visit the library to find out more details.