May 31 - July 31, 2025
Are you ready for Summer Reading Challenge?
Help kick off Dayton Metro Library's Summer Reading Challenge at the Dayton Art Institute! Come "Color Our World" at the DAI with scavenger hunts, Draw Alive in the Lange Family Experiencenter, and storytime on the Bookmobile, or simply enjoy the museum at your own pace. Show your DML Library Card and admission to the museum will be free.
This event is open to all ages, including families. Free Library Card and Summer Reading Challenge signups will be available onsite?
Please follow this link for more information about visiting the Dayton Art Institute. Learn more here.
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge and National Library Card Sign Up Month, Dayton Metro Library is hosting a Library Card Design Contest! Patrons can showcase their creativity by designing a unique Library card.
Winning designs will be featured as an official, limited edition Library card, available September 1, 2025.
The contest is open to Montgomery County residents of all ages, only one entry per participant. Full contest details will be available on June 16, 2025 online or by picking up an entry form at any Dayton Metro Library location.
Youth Challenge
Open to ages birth through age 18
Earn a free book of your choice after 15 DAYS, 30 DAYS, and 45 DAYS of activity.
You may pick up your prizes at any DML location before August 9, 2025. Prizes will be available while supplies last.
Wait! There's More!
Enter the Grand Prize Sweepstakes
One lucky Summer Challenge participant aged birth - 18 will win a $2,529 CollegeAdvantage Savings Award! Parents or caregivers can enter the sweepstakes HERE (coming soon) by August 9, 2025! COLLEGE SAVINGS AWARDS are made possible through Ohio’s 529 College Advantage Plan.
Adult Challenge
Why let the kids have all the fun? May 31 - July 31, 2025 - Open to adults 18+
Explore DML resources and discover new materials to read using our BINGO challenge board! You can pick up a paper copy at any Branch location or register through Beanstack, to track your reading. Adult Summer Reading Challenge participants will receive a small prize after completing a BINGO and will be entered to win a Branch raffle basket. You may report your participation through August 9, 2025; raffle winners will be notified by August 13, 2025.
CHALLENGE OPENS
MAY 31
If you know you have an existing account in BeanStack from last year, but you cannot remember your login information, click here to visit the login form, then select either "Forgot Your Username" or "Forgot Your Password". If you would prefer help from Library staff to access your account, you can visit a Branch or call the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
BeanStack allows you to track your reading in a web browser or you can install their app on your mobile devices.
You can track your days online, opens a new window or in the Beanstack mobile app until August 9, 2025.
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