From captivating animal programs to mesmerizing magicians and beyond, KDL brings you an array of exciting free events for all ages this summer!
All Summer Wonder completers will receive a prize:
- Birth through age 17 will choose
a free book. - Adults will receive a tote bag.
- All completers will be entered in
the grand prize drawing.
Use any of the "Kent County Success Basics" for 30 days:
- LOVE: Maximize love and minimize stress
- TALK, sing and point
- COUNT, group and compare
- PLAY: Explore through movement and play
- READ and discuss stories
Prizes:
- A free book for all completers
- Chance to win $50 Schuler Books gift card
- Chance to win a gift basket
Kids and Family Events
Keep your child's brain active with 30 days of any of these activities:
- READ for at least 20 minutes. Choose from books, magazines, graphic novels, comics and more.
- WRITE a story, a letter or journal entry. Try our writing prompts.
- LISTEN to an audiobook or have a book read to you.
- DO one of our awesome and easy STEAM activities.
Prizes:
- A free book for all completers
- Chance to win $50 Schuler Books gift card
- Chance to win a gift basket
Youth and Family Events
Learn and grow with 30 days of any of these activities:
- READ for at least 20 minutes. Choose from books, magazines, graphic novels, comics and more.
- WRITE a story, letter, journal entry or poem.
- LISTEN to an audiobook or have a book read to you.
- DO or explore something new.
Prizes:
- Teens (11-17) get a free book
- Adults (18+) get a tote bag
- Chance to win $50 Schuler Books gift card
- Chance to win a gift basket
Teen Events
Events for All Ages
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Discover New Summer Reads
Books for School Age
Summer Wonder Youth: Junior Early Chapter Books
Enjoy these junior early chapter book favorites all summer long.
Books for School Age
Books for Tweens
Summer Wonder Tween: Fiction
These titles are perfect for tweens, ranging from graphic novels to anthologies, from humorous to dramatic, and from fantastic to realistic.
Books for Teens
Summer Wonder Teen: Read Around the World
Books that help you experience a different perspective.
Summer Wonder Teen: Graphic Novels
Just a few of our favorite graphic novels for teens.
Summer Wonder Teen: Fiction
Whether you’re a fan of history, mystery, fantasy, or realistic fiction, this list has something for every teen reader to enjoy.
Books for Adults
Hello Beautiful
Sometimes you just have to wait. Fear not! KDL has some fantastic novels with similar and equally compelling storylines with no wait!
Summer Wonder Adult: Gardening
Projects, Planting and Growing - Practical and informative guides to inspire both beginner and advanced gardeners.
