As the days grow longer and the sun brightens our world, summer offers the perfect background for a colorful, fun trip — through books and exciting programs at your local Lexington County Public Library (LCPL). This year, our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, is more than just a way to keep kids busy. It’s a free opportunity to dive into stories, inspire imagination and explore new ideas for all ages.
Discover something new, explore diverse cultures or simply relax with a great book. Our Summer Reading Program helps turn summer into a season of growth, connection and fun.
Avoid the “summer slide” — Kids can lose up to two months of progress over summer break without regular reading. Reading over the summer helps kids keep their skills sharp so they’re ready for school in the fall.
Spark imagination — books encourage kids to dream big, ask questions and think outside the box.
Strengthen parent-child connection — reading together is quality time. Whether it’s bedtime stories or a shared chapter book, it builds strong bonds and sparks meaningful conversations.
Encourage lifelong learning — kids who read for fun become curious, engaged learners, excited to explore the world around them.
This summer, discover a world full of color, creativity and fun. Find how-to guides and craft ideas on Hobbies & Crafts Source, learn a new language with Transparent Language or take a virtual museum tour. Sing loud, talk often and play hard — there’s something for everyone to enjoy literacy in every form.
Share your summer fun and show off your “reading rainbows” using #LexCoLibrary and #ColorOurWorld on social media.
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