Summer 2026
Summer Reading Challenges
Kids
Join Beanstack to track your Summer Reading Challenge progress!
Our kids’ Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 through August 1. Participants are challenged to read for a total of 600 minutes over the course of the summer for ages up to 12.
Every child who completes the challenge will receive a trophy, a free book of their choice, and an invitation to our End of Summer Reading Party!
Prizes for finishers (trophy and book) can start to be claimed Monday, June 15.
Plus, all finishers will be entered into our prize raffles. Deadline for entering tickets for drawings is August 1. The drawings and notification of winners will happen a few days later.
Watch the video or stop by the library to learn more about this year’s exciting prizes!
Adults
Join Beanstack to track your Summer Reading Challenge progress!
Our Teen Challenge is 600 minutes, and our Adult Challenge is 1,200 minutes of reading- running from June 1 through August 1st.
Teens and adults who complete the challenge will be entered into prize raffles, including books and audiobooks!
Be sure to check out our online calendar for the full list of upcoming programs! It’s the best place to see everything happening at the library—from storytimes and hands-on workshops to author events, wellness classes, and special community gatherings. We’re always adding new opportunities for all ages, so take a look, register for your favorites, and join us for the fun. Please note that registration for programs opens one week in advance.
We’re excited to launch our Library on Wheels this summer—bringing the library out into the community like never before! Be sure to check our online calendar to see where the LOW will be popping up around Dripping Springs. We’ll be rotating stops throughout the area, offering programs at select locations and providing outreach at others. We invite you to meet us at a stop, place books on hold and pick them up, or simply stop by to say hello and browse our collection on board!
In celebration of the Dripping Springs Community Library’s 40th Anniversary, we’ve hidden 40 dinosaurs all around town for a community-wide scavenger hunt! Keep your eyes open and see how many you can spot this summer. The more dinos you find, the better your chances of winning a prize. Gather your friends and family, explore the community, and enjoy Summer Reading at the library. Good luck and have fun hunting!
How to Participate
- Find a small toy dinosaur hidden around town
- Snap a picture with your dino
- Post your photo on Instagram or Facebook
- Use #DSCLdino and tag @dscommunitylibrary
- Bonus entry: Tag the business where you found your dino!
Happy hunting! 🦕
