Dare County, NC
MenuMajor funding from The Dare County Library Foundation
Major funding for the 2024 Summer Reading Program comes from The Dare County Library Foundation,
The Dare County Library Foundation was established in 2002 to enhance library services and collections. The mission of the Dare County Library Foundation is to improve the quality of services that the Dare County Library provides to the community. By securing resources to support library programs and projects not normally met by public funding, the library can grow and better meet the needs of our community.
Rediscover the Joy of Reading for Pleasure
We hope that parents, grandparents and caregivers will give their child, grandchild, niece or nephew the opportunity to discover or rediscover the wholesome enjoyment that reading for pleasure can give to a young person as they join "All Together Now!" at the Dare County Library this summer.
Summer Reading Program
DARE COUNTY LIBRARY'S 2024 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The theme of the 2024 Summer Reading Program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” and Dare County Children’s Librarians Donna Roark and Tammy Batschelet have many fun, engaging and educational programs planned around this theme.
Registration is open to all children and teens ages 2 to 18.
Hatteras Library Summer Reading Program Calendar
Kill Devil Hills Library Summer Reading Program Calendar
Manteo Library Summer Reading Program Calendar
When to Register:
Kill Devil Hills Library: Registration opens Monday, June 24, 2024 in person or Register Online HERE-KDH
Manteo Library: Registration opens Monday, June 24, 2024 in person or Register Online HERE-MANTEO
Hatteras Library: Registration opens Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in person or Register Online here-Hatteras
Deadlines for Reading Log Submissions:
Kill Devil Hills Library: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Manteo Library: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Hatteras Library: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Prizes:
This year, children will earn entries for raffle drawings at all three libraries. Track reading and once your child reaches 30 days, they will be eligible for entry into drawings for prizes.
Prizes range from STEAM kits to gift cards, and much more. With 42 possible days of reading, everyone has great odds! Tracking and prize drawings vary by location; learn more when you register.
Summer Reading Program Registration Kickoff Events
Petting Zoo at Kill Devil Hills Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for a visit with Windy Acres Farms petting zoo where you might get to meet baby goats, lizards, chickens, ferrets, bunnies, turtles and more!
Juggling Show at Dare County Library branches
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at each library branch.
Hatteras Library: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Kill Devil Hills Library: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Manteo Library: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Imagine Circus Juggling Show will travel the length of the Outer Banks to visit all three Dare County Library branches.
If you are unable to attend one of the above kickoff events, you can still register your child at any time throughout the summer at the front desk of your local library branch beginning Monday, June 24, 2024.