Summer Wonder at KDL

2022 is all about nature and the world around us.

This year, KDL will take you on a Summer Wonder journey of reading, learning and exploring through the great outdoors right here in Kent County.

Activities for the whole family: Outdoor scavenger hunts, StoryWalks, park exploration and more.
Take the self-guided 30-Day Challenge of reading, writing and STEAM experiments (that's science, tech, engineering, art and math).
It's easy. It's fun. It's free. It's for all ages. You can participate from anywhere. Last but not least – there are PRIZES!

To get ready for all of the fun, sign up on Beanstack (you can also download the Android App or iOS App) or stop by any KDL branch to pick up a paper tracking log. We'll see you on June 1, friend!

What can I do before June 1?

Pre-register for Summer Wonder in Beanstack. Then we'll email you a reminder closer to June 1.

Invite your friends to join. A challenge is more fun as a team.

Choose your next book. Check our Summer Wonder book lists for ideas:

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 $250 Meijer gift cards
Chance to win a gift basket

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 $250 Meijer gift cards
Chance to win a gift basket

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 get a free book. Adults get a 60-inch umbrella.
Chance to win $250 Meijer gift cards
Chance to win a gift basket

Summer Events

KDL will offer many wonderful programs this summer. Some branches will provide outdoor programming. Check the Facebook page of your preferred branch for the latest event details!

List of Summer Events

Find Curi

Get outdoors with our Find Curi scavenger hunt in select Kent County Parks. Contest begins June 1.

Find Curi at Kent County Parks

StoryWalks

Walk along, read along! Kent District Library teams up with Kent County Parks to bring you special outdoor StoryWalks to enjoy with your family.

Learn About StoryWalks

All-Star Readers!

Reach 45 days of activities between June 1 and August 13 (that's 15 extra days) for a chance to win another $250 Meijer gift card! Log those extra days in Beanstack or ask a librarian for a All-Star Reader paper log starting in July.