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Register and log minutes June 15 - August 7.
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Pick-up prizes at the Library through August 31, while supplies last.
- Readers of all ages who log 60 minutes of reading earn a coupon for 2 free dance classes at Virginia Ballet Company and School.
- Youth readers (ages 0 - 17) who log 500 minutes of reading earn a code redeemable for a FREE ticket to select Washington Spirit games (August 30, September 13 or September 26)!
- All youth must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.
- Tickets are subject to availability.
- Readers in the age groups listed below earn a Nightingale Ice Cream sandwich voucher redeemable at Nalls Produce when they log the milestones listed:
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Age 5 - 12: 1,000 minutes
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Ages 13 - 18: 1,500 minutes
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Book Drop Garden: Color a flower and add your art to our community book drop mural.
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Sow and Go Station: Plant a seed and take it home to nurture and grow.
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Daily Duck Hunt Bingo: Find the hiding duck every day during Summer Reading Program to earn stamps on your BINGO card.
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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. Teams must have a minimum of four readers. Minutes are averaged across all team members. Register at the Library!
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:
Sponsored Prizes (while supplies last):
Redeem Your Washington Spirit Code
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, held at the Library and offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2 - 4 p.m., unless otherwise stated.
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!
Wild Wednesdays: Growing Lil' Gardeners
Food Fridays: Food-Inspired Fun
Summer Reading Finale
August 7 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Ongoing Passive Programs
Stop in anytime for self-guided activities and challenges!
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
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Sponsorship does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army and/or Fort Belvoir.
