For immediate release: August 4, 2020<\/p>\n
A stocked ice cream truck visited all Douglas County Libraries (DCL) locations July 29-31 with free treats to celebrate a sweet ending to the library\u2019s Splash Into Summer<\/a> reading program. More than 2,000 ice cream treats were handed out.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a blast, and everyone loved celebrating with a cold treat,\u201d said DCL Special Events Coordinator Kristen Kallio.<\/p>\n Splash Into Summer wrapped up on July 31, with more than 10,000 registered participants who read for a combined 5 million minutes. To celebrate that milestone, the Douglas County Libraries Foundation<\/a> donated $1,000 to the COVID-19 Recovery Fund through the Douglas County Community Foundation.<\/p>\n The DCL Foundation is also awarding the following four Douglas County School District-affiliated schools with $500 each for having the most sign-ups through the reading program\u2019s School Contest.<\/p>\n \u201cOur communities truly appreciated the fact that we were able to keep a regular summer tradition that they enjoy during these uncertain times,\u201d Kallio said.<\/p>\n The library\u2019s annual reading program returns next summer. Call (303) 791-7323 or visit DCL.org<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n\n