Arizona Summer Library Programs

Arizona’s Summer Reading Program 

Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. Adults can develop their hobbies, connect with community members or plan an adventure. Teens who participate in summer library programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote the love of reading and can help to counter the summer slide. Reading helps young children gain confidence and develop early language skills. Set your children up for success – visit your local library this summer!

It’s easy to participate. Here’s how:

• Visit your local public library to sign up the whole family.
• Read 20 minutes every day.
• For very young or struggling readers, spread literacy activities throughout the day.
• Make reading fun!

What you should know:

• Libraries are more than just books – speakers and authors, movies and music, classes and cultural events.
• Summer meals, seed libraries, makerspaces and STEM programs are offered at many libraries.
• The State Library is proud to support public libraries statewide to provide opportunities for summer learning while having fun.

The Arizona Reading Program (ARP), sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, promotes literacy development by providing resources that help librarians plan, promote, and implement reading programs for all ages. Each library is encouraged to adapt the resources on this site to meet the needs and assets of their own community.

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.