Summer With the Library
June 1 - August 19
Discover, play, and read all summer long with New Castle County Libraries! Libraries are offering a wide variety of events over the summer for all ages, including storytimes, music, craft activities, teen time, senior activities, book clubs, tech assistance, financial literacy, and more.
Families can also challenge themselves by participating in our reading program. 2023 Reading Challenge
1. Create an account with Beanstack; you can add your child(ren) to your account as a reader. If you already have an account simply log in and sign up for this year’s challenge. Need help? Contact your local library.
2. Log your reading between June 1 and August 19, 2023. Children log their reading each day and their completed activities and adults log the books read on Beanstack’s website or in the Beanstack Tracker app.
3. Children will receive a book and certificate for the first 60 points earned.
4. Adults who read 4 books may be eligible for a virtual raffle drawing. Contact your local library for additional details.
For more information log into Beanstack and read our FAQ or contact your local library.
Special Programs and Events
New Castle County Libraries are offering a wide variety of free programs over the summer. For all ages, the programs include storytimes, music and motion, craft activities, teen time, health and wellness, senior programs, homework help, book clubs, tech help, financial literacy, and so much more.
The Library will also be offering access to special events. Performers include Ran’d Shine, Eric Energy, Illstyle and Peace Productions, Marshall Steam Museum, Silly Joe, the Extreme Ballon Man, and Tori's Critters to name a few.
Visit Our Online Calendar for a complete list and Additional Information
Summer Reading Programs are Free, Fun, and Promote Literacy!
The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children and families to read a variety of materials for pleasure and to have fun all summer long. The program is also designed to help children of all ages develop and maintain their literacy skills over the summer.
Experts in the fields of child brain development and reading research agree that literacy skills develop early and are strengthened when children read during the summer months. For a compilation of the latest research on avoiding the ‘summer slide’ and the importance of reading during the summer months visit SummerLearning.Org
We believe that when children read what they enjoy, they learn to love reading and become better readers. With this understanding we can all work together to effectively create life-long readers.