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Fort Belvoir Summer Reading Program

Plant a Seed, Read

The Library’s free Summer Reading Program invites children, teens and adults to grow their love of reading all summer long, while earning prizes as they meet their reading-minute goals.

Research shows that summer reading helps prevent academic slide, and students who read for pleasure consistently outperform those who don’t, especially when they choose books that match their interests.

Our Library remains dedicated to lifelong learning and enrichment for every family!

Summer Reading Timeline:

  • Register and log minutes June 15 - August 7.

  • Pick-up prizes through August 31, while supplies last.

Register or Log Minutes NOW!

Summer Reading Programs

Come explore and enjoy daily activities to enhance your summer reading experience. Programs target ages 5 - 12, though all are welcome to participate. Activities are drop-in friendly and offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2 - 4 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

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Summer Reading Kick-Off

Join Family and MWR at America's 250th Celebration for a community event packed with summer reading fun and activities for all ages.

June 18 | 10 - 1 p.m.

Garrison Headquarters Parade Field, 9820 Flagler Road

Make-it Mondays: Get crafty!

June 22 | Bean Mosaics
June 29 | Pressed Flower Bookmarks
July 6 | Fruit Perler® Bead Coasters
July 13 | Watercolor
July 20 | Bug Jars
July 27 | Seed Bombs
August 3 | Recycle Art
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Wild Wednesdays: Growing Lil' Gardeners

June 24 | Garden Trivia
July 1 | Painted Pig Windmills
July 8 | Hydroponic Gardens
July 15 | Painted Pots
July 22 | Ducky Terrarium Jars
July 29 | Scavenger Hunt
August 5 | Guest Program

Food Fridays: Food-Inspired Fun

June 26 | Egg Drop Experiment
July 10 | Snack Bingo
July 17 | Painted Aprons
July 24 | Food Art
July 31 | Watermelon Explosion
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Summer Reading Finale

August 7 | 12 - 2 p.m.

Celebrate the end of summer with lunch and bowling! 
Registration required. Visit the Library or call (703)805-4244 to register.

Ongoing Passive Programs

Stop in anytime for self-guided activities and challenges!

  • Book Drop Garden: Color a flower and add your art to our community book drop mural.

  • Sow and Go Station: Plant a seed and take it home to nurture and grow.

  • Daily Duck Hunt Bingo: Find the hiding duck every day during Summer Reading Program to earn stamps on your BINGO card.

  • Bookworm Battle Royale: Rally your coworkers, friends or favorite crew and compete to see who reads the most this summer. Claim not only victory and bragging rights, but also the ultimate bookworm trophy. Minutes are averaged across all team members.

To learn more about the summer reading adventure at the library, please call +1 (703)805-4244 or check out the Library page.
 

PCSing? Ask your Librarian to transfer your account to your new location and your tracked time will travel with you!
 

Check in on the MWR Facebook Page for fun Library facts, pictures and general Library shenanigans all summer long and use #DoDMWRSummerReading2026 to share your stories!

 

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor

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Presenting Sponsor

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Supporting Sponsors

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Sponsorship does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army and/or Fort Belvoir.

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