Douglas County Libraries’ 2026 Summer Reading Program is Howdy, Partner — Let’s Read! The annual reading program is for all ages. Kids, teens and adults can register online for the program starting now. The program runs officially from June 6 through July 31, 2026, but you can register now. Cool prizes including free books, fidget toys, and coupons to local businesses are awarded at sign-up, mid-way and when you finish.
DCL suggests 1,000 minutes of reading as a worthy goal, but if this challenge is not right for you or your family, feel free to create your own challenge!
You can increase or decrease the number of minutes or set a goal for the number of books or pages you want to read — shoot for 500 minutes, read one chapter per week or try for 20 pages a day. It’s up to you.
GiddyUp Giveaways
Everyone registered May 1 to July 31 will be entered into the random prize drawings. Drawings will take place in early August.
Grand Prize Lucky Lasso Prize Package
- Four tickets to the National Western Stock Show in January 2027. Winner can choose from four different rodeos and an evening of dancing horses. Tickets include grounds admission for the day of the chosen event.
- Four General Admission tickets good for one day during the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo.
- Four Reserved Seats for one PRCA Rodeo during the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, including grounds admission.
- Eight-person game show experience at Game Show Battle Rooms plus prize pack.
- Local barbecue restaurant gift card.
- One autographed C.J. Box book.
- Games: Old Maid, Playing Cards, Dominoes, plus a book on card games.
Second in the Saddle Runner-up Prize Package
- Four tickets to the National Western Stock Show in January 2027. Winner can choose from four different rodeos and an evening of dancing horses. Tickets include grounds admission for the day of the chosen event.
- Two General Admission tickets good for one day during the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo.
- Two Reserved Seats for one PRCA Rodeo during the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, including grounds admission.
- Raising Cane’s basket.
- One autographed C.J. Box book.
- Games: Old Maid, Playing Cards, and Dominoes, plus a book on card games.
Sign-Up Prizes
Visit any DCL location to pick up your Summer Reading sign-up prizes starting June 6 while supplies last.
Finishing Prizes
Collect a prize when you complete your challenge, or just for having a good summer! Kids ages 0 to 12 can earn a free book. Teens and adults get a custom bandana. Finishing prizes are available through August 7.
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