Celebrate a season of reading with Summer Spotlight:
Saturday, June 5 – Saturday, August 28, 2021
For ages birth - 18

Summer Spotlight 2021 update: We’re planning a summer of fun with a variety of virtual, outdoor, and pick-up program options for you and your family. Our programming may change in response to pandemic conditions this summer; check here or our events calendar for updates. 

Check back here starting May 15th for more details on the schedule of events. 

​What's New for 2021

• Summer Spotlight packets: Pick up your age-specific four-page activity booklet with reading log in the library beginning June 1st. Help us prepare for summer by filling out the Summer Spotlight packet RSVP.
• Weekly activity pickups: Visit your library to pick up a different family, kid, or teen projects each week (while supplies last).
• In-Person events and programs: The library is planning some limited, socially-distanced in-person programs with required COVID-19 protocols. Events may include: outdoor programs and classes at local park shelters and single-household library programs by appointment. 
• Checkout programs: Now you can have a library event in your own home! These kits contain activities found in some of our popular programs including an escape room, a book party, and early literacy Take Home Play Kits.
• Bonus Book Week: Complete the coupon in your Summer Spotlight booklet and bring it to your local Scott County Library between July 6-17th to pick out a free bonus book. Earn a second free book by completing your Summer Spotlight Reading Challenge.

Why Participate

Engaging in reading and learning activities this summer will get your kids ready for school in the fall. Summer Spotlight features fun and educational screen-free and real life activities.