Summer learning

Learning during the summer months doesn't have to be overly structured or planned in advance to make a difference.

Connection is enough

When you ask your child questions about their experiences of daily life, you are helping them reflect, observe, and process the world around them, while building important social-emotional connections. Take opportunities to talk to your children about their day: what did they see, smell, or taste? Did they enjoy an activity? Why or why not?

Reading for fun is learning

Encourage and praise children's independent reading choices. Youth become self-directed readers and learners by exploring a variety of materials and developing their own tastes. For ideas, check out our expert library staff suggestions for youth, or get a personalized reading suggestion from a librarian.

Young people often want to reread favorite books over and over - that's great, too! Chapter books, comic books, magazines, game guides, maps, recipes and other texts all help develop strong reading skills.

Try audiobooks

Audiobooks offer another way to read, learn, build skills and engage with stories. You can listen to audiobooks anywhere and on any device: in the car or on the bus, at home, or even outdoors.

If you're trying downloadable audiobooks for the first time, we recommend the Libby app.

Ask Us

In addition to these ideas to try at home together, your library can connect you to many other learning opportunities and resources from the library and in the community. Your questions matter, and we are here to help.

Ask Us about summer learning