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Dayton Metro Library is excited to host our annual summer reading program. This year, it’s a different kind of Summer Challenge with lots of new activities that count towards goals. You can check out digital and physical books (of course!), watch wonderful online performances, participate in virtual summer camps, complete electronic activities, or enjoy any school, parent or community organization’s recommended enrichment activities. All your fun this summer adds up, helping you earn imagination-themed prizes!
Every Monday we’ll recommend new and different activities on this website. There will be week storytimes, booktalks, activities and challenges announced on our 2020 Summer Challenge Facebook Group. Click here to join.
Don’t miss any of DML’s virtual family programs this summer! We have a full week of virutal video programs, book recommendations, learning activities and more that you can watch at your own pace. Not to mention our weekly challenges. How do you enjoy these? Join our Summer Challenge Facebook Group to interact and stay up to date with our weekly programs.
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For Middle Schoolers - Go behind the scenes and learn about all kinds of awesome careers available right here in the Miami Valley. Go behind the scenes in the fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare and BioScience, Construction and Skilled Trades, Aerospace, Logistics and IT. Watch on DML's Facebook page. Learn more
For Grades K -3 - A high-energy week exploring local attractions with ThinkTV and PBS Kids. Do fun crafts and activities, sing, dance, play and read together, and get to know our special Camp Counselors. Watch on ThinkTV, ThinkTV's Facebook page and DML's Facebook page.
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Earn prizes* at 300, 900, 1800 and 2700 minutes. NEW THIS YEAR - choose the prize you prefer from the options available below. Everyone can choose a brand new book at the 900 and 2700 minute levels.
We will announce special curbside prize pick-up days, and we will make arrangements to mail prizes for those families who are unable to come to the Library (some restrictions apply).
*(Prize choices are available while supplies last.)