For immediate release: April 26, 2021<\/p>\n
Douglas County Libraries\u2019 annual summer reading celebration is going To Books & Beyond in 2021! Pre-registration for Galaxy DCL begins Saturday, May 1, at DCL.org<\/a> and the program officially kicks off Saturday, June 5.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be open for Summer Reading,\u201d said DCL Special Events Supervisor Kristen Kallio. \u201cIt\u2019s such a fun tradition for us, and a great way to spark new enjoyment of reading for all ages. This year we feel it\u2019s especially important for kids and helping them maintain their educational achievements from a pretty unusual year of learning.\u201d<\/p>\n Summer Reading kickoff celebrations will be held June 9-11 at various locations throughout Douglas County, including the libraries and other outdoor venues, with treats, activities, and special guests from the Space Foundation.<\/p>\n All participants who pre-register for Galaxy DCL will be entered into the library\u2019s 10 Days of Giveaways prize drawings in June, and will receive other fun sign-up prizes, including coupons to Rocket Fizz and Parry\u2019s Pizza, and goal-based prizes all summer. The annual school contest for the most sign-ups is back, and this year\u2019s community reading goal of 8 million minutes read benefits the Douglas Land Conservancy with a $1,000 gift, courtesy of the Douglas County Libraries Foundation<\/a>, if met.<\/p>\n Summer Reading joins Outdoor Storytime in welcoming DCL customers back to in-person events and experiences. Kids Corners in the libraries are now open, and playscapes will reopen this spring. DCL\u2019s Parker location will debut its brand-new playscape, U-Fix-It Pit Stop, this summer.<\/p>\n For more information on Summer Reading and other library events, visit DCL.org<\/a> or call (303) 791-7323.<\/p>\n Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n