- Summer Reading registration is open June 9 - August 8.
- The final day to log reading minutes is August 8.
- Prizes are available until August 31 or while supplies last.
- Summer Reading Kick-Off Week: Library Golf
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Visit the Library during the week of June 9 - 13 to register for the Summer Reading Program and golf through the stacks. See if you can get a hole-in-one!
- Make-It Mondays: Craft time!
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June 16 | Perler® Beads
Recreate your favorite video game character with Perler® beads.
June 23 | DIY Jigsaw
Design your own jigsaw puzzle.
June 30 | CD Scratch Art
Scratch designs onto painted CDs.
July 7 | DIY Dice
Design a pair of dice.
July 14 | Recycled Art
Create art from recycled items.
July 21 | DIY Catapults
Make your own catapult.
July 28 | Bookmarks
Level Up your bookmarks.
August 4 | Everything but Paint
Get crafty with a canvas.
- Win-It Wednesdays: Play together and win!
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June 18 | Lego Marble Run
Build your maze and race your marbles.
June 25 | Puzzle Race and Swap
Will you be the fastest to finish your puzzle? Bring puzzles to swap!
July 2 | The Floor is Lava
Plan the perfect route to the prize. Don't step in the LAVA!
July 9 | Board Games and Swap
Play a board game. Bring games to swap!
July 16 | Level-Up Trivia
July 23 | KEVA® Maze
Create a maze and guide the ball to the finish line.
July 30 | Card Games
August 6 | BINGO!
- Fun Fridays: Fun-filled programs for all!
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June 27 | Watermelon Explosion
How many rubber bands does it take to explode a watermelon? Come find out! Then, enjoy watermelon crafts and a juicy treat.
July 11 | Summer Fun
The Library is partnering with George Mason University for a STEM and literacy program.
July 18 | Tie Dye
Bring your own t-shirt or grab one from the Library and tie dye!
July 25 | Scavenger Hunt
Search for your favorite video game characters.
August 1 | Cardboard Build-It Day
- Summer Reading Finale
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August 8 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Bowling Center (5975 Middleton Road)
Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program with lunch and bowling! Registration required.
Excitement and fun await those who journey to the Library and participate in the free Summer Reading Program, Level Up at Your Library!
During summer, June through August, the Library encourages children, teens, and adults to support a love of reading. Participants can earn prizes for reaching their minutes goals!
There’s also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents a regression in academic proficiency in the following school year. Studies also indicate students who read recreationally outperformed those who don’t. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests.
Our Libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families.
Summer Reading Timeline
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Summer Reading Programs
Come explore and enjoy daily activities to enhance your summer reading experience. Programs target ages 5 - 12, although all are welcome to participate. Activities are drop-in friendly and offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2 - 4 p.m., unless otherwise stated.
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 #DoDMWRSummerReading2025 to share your stories!
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