Don't
Bug Me
I'm Reading
2025 Summer Fun for All Ages
Saturday, May 31-Thursday, July 31
Summer reading is abuzz with exciting activities, prizes, and giveaways.
We’ve suggested 1,000 minutes of reading as a worthy goal, but if this challenge isn’t right for you or your family, feel free to create your own challenge. You can increase or decrease the number of minutes or set a goal for the number of books or pages you want to read.
You can also do the supplemental activities we suggest on the reading log. We aren’t set on you reading 1,000 minutes, we just want you to read and have fun while doing it!
Bug Out of Town Giveaways
We’re giving away three $500 Southwest Airlines gift cards to participants who sign up to read. Register now for Don’t Bug Me, I’m Reading for your chance to win!
Everyone registered May 1-July 31 will be entered into the random prize drawings. Drawings will take place in early August. Winners will be notified individually and announced via DCL’s digital channels (first name, last initial). No purchase necessary and registration is free.
Prizes
Prizes available May 31-August 7, or while supplies last.
Sign-Up Prizes
Visit any DCL location to pick up your Summer Reading sign-up prizes, while supplies last.
- Babies 0-2: Bubbles
- Kids 3-12: Bug Viewer and Raising Cane's Free Kids Meal
- Teens & Adults: One Free Item from Second Chapter Bookstore (up to $3 value)
- Registered participants are also eligible for discounted tickets to select Colorado Rapids and Colorado Rockies games.
Finishing Prizes
Available starting June 2, while supplies last. Collect a prize when you complete your challenge, or just for having a fun summer!
- Babies & Kids (Ages 0-12): One Free New Book
- Teens & Adults: Reusable Canvas Tote
Goals
Help us meet our community goal of 10 million minutes read!
If we meet the community goal, the Douglas County Libraries Foundation will donate $1,000 to the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF), whose mission is to connect people of all ages and abilities to agriculture through educational programs, community projects, and leadership opportunities.
Help your school earn $500!*
All you have to do is sign up (and remind your friends and classmates to sign up, too!), making sure you include your school's name and your grade when you register. The school with the most sign-ups by July 31 will be awarded $500. Award recipients announced in August. See contest rules and restrictions.
*The leader board will be posted here and updated each Monday through July 31.
Minutes tracking bee-gins May 31!