Summer Reading

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Are you looking for something FUN to do this summer?  Hundreds of Delta County families participate in our Summer Reading Program every year.  This community-sustained program inspires children, teens and adults to read and explore through exciting and relevant programs, reading incentives, and special activities throughout the summer.

Register for Summer Reading

Registration opens Saturday, May 16!

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Media Release Acknowledgement

I understand Delta County Libraries may photograph or record the events or activities in which I am (or my child is) participating for the purpose of promoting library programs and services.

If I (or my child) do not want to be photographed for this purpose, I must notify the photographer on the day of the event or activity. If I do not want my child to be photographed I MUST accompany my child to the events or activities in order to notify the photographer. 

No compensation of any kind will be paid to me (or my child) at this time or in the future for the use of my (or my child’s) likeness.

I acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Media Release Acknowledgement

I understand Delta County Libraries may photograph or record the events or activities in which I am (or my child is) participating for the purpose of promoting library programs and services. If I (or my child) do not want to be photographed for this purpose, I must notify the photographer on the day of the event or activity. If I (or my child) do not want to be photographed I MUST attend the events or activities (with my child) in order to notify the photographer. No compensation of any kind will be paid to me (or my child) at this time or in the future for the use of my (or my child’s) likeness. I acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Media Release Acknowledgement

I understand Delta County Libraries may photograph or record the events or activities in which I am participating for the purpose of promoting library programs and services. If I do not want to be photographed for this purpose, I must notify the photographer on the day of the event or activity. No compensation of any kind will be paid to me at this time or in the future for the use of my (or my child’s) likeness. I acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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Programs for All Ages

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Children

Participants ages 0-11 are invited to register for the children's program.  Children can track their time reading on the provided reading log. Caretakers of children who are not yet reading can count the time they read to the child and the time they engage in early literacy activities with the child.  Just track your reading at home and turn in your completed reading logs, by August 22, for a prize!

There are also many fun activities to enjoy over the summer.

 

Printable Registration

Printable Children's Reading Log

Summer Events for Children 

Printable List of Activities

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Teens

THIS SUMMER! Join us for a fun summer at the libraries and help us UNEARTH A STORY, with fun activities happening throughout the summer, reading challenges, and more. Participation in library programs is not required to register. Just track your reading at home and turn in your completed reading logs, by August 22, for a prize!

Printable Teen Reading Log 

Summer Events for Teens

Printable List of Activites

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Adults

Summer reading is not only for children!  We offer a full adult program with incentives, programs, and a lot of fun. Participants can complete the reading challenge to earn a prize and be entered in for a grand prize drawing in mid August! Prizes include program totes, water bottles, gift certificates, and more. Just bring your completed reading challenge to any library during open hours by August 22 to be entered into a raffle to win a prize. This summer, adults are invited to participate in events and activities happening throughout Delta County at our libraries. We hope you join the fun!

Printable Adult Reading Challenge

Summer Events for Adults

Upcoming Events

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SRP Kick-off!: Fossil and Rock Dig Site

3:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Hotchkiss Library
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Summer Reading Launch Party

12:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Cedaredge Library
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Dino Movie Night

3:00pm–6:00pm
Families, Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Cedaredge Library
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Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Paonia Library
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Dig IT Summer Music Series: North Fork Community Band

6:30pm–8:00pm
Families, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Paonia Library
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Delta Dino Deco Kick-Off Party

2:00pm–5:00pm
Families, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Delta Library

Program Support

Support Us

You can sponsor children for summer reading, or make donations of items or coupons for prizes. 

Contact your local library for more information or make a donation online.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Altrusa International

Delta Federal Credit Union

Alpine Bank

Delta County Libraries Foundation

Friends of the Crawford Library

Friends of the Delta Library

 

Friends of the Paonia Library