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Guide for library staff - Arizona Summer Reading Program

This guide is designed to support library staff in planning, preparing, and executing engaging and effective summer library programs.

CSLP

Collaborative Summer Library Program

Collaborative Summer Library Program

The Arizona State Library participates in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) as a member and pays for membership for all tribal and public libraries in Arizona. This enables the State Library to provide Arizona libraries with exclusive materials created specifically for CSLP member use.

The State Library provides CSLP memberships, online manuals and basic supplies to support summer library programs throughout Arizona. Please adhere to the Rules of Use when using CSLP products, manual, and artwork.

Because these resources are funded by LSTA funds and apparel and incentives are classified as unallowable project expenses, many libraries may use their own or partner funds to purchase incentive items and other materials. Libraries are welcome to submit orders for apparel and incentives directly through the CSLP Online Store.

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a nonprofit, charitable organization that supports literacy, education and science through summer reading events in public libraries across the United States. All funds raised are used to enhance and expand future CSLP programs. 


2025: Color Our World

CSLP is thrilled to announce your 2025 Summer Reading Program theme: “Color Our World”!  

We invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. 

CSLP Themes and Slogans

2025 Summer Library Slogan: Color Our World (Art)

2026 Summer Library Slogan: Unearth a Story (Dinosaurs / Archaeology / Paleontology)

2027 Summer Library Slogan: Mystery Awaits at Your Library (Mystery / Detective / Suspense)

2028 Summer Library Slogan: TBD (Mythical Creatures)


CSLP Program Manual 

Arizona has purchased your library’s online access to the 2025 Collaborative Summer Library Color Our World™ Program Manual. This manual contains all the programming resources, graphics, and book lists for the upcoming summer. If you are an Arizona library, Contact Library Development to request the CSLP Online Manual Access Code.

Take a Tour of the CSLP Program Manual

The CSLP Programming Manual is packed with innovative ideas and tools to help you elevate your summer programming!  Watch this recorded overview of the CSLP online programming manual. 🌟 https://fb.watch/vvrgf-aQl_/


CSLP Summer Symposium

The recordings from the December CSLP Summer Symposium are now available and ready for you to watch on demand! Whether you want to catch up on all the exciting sessions or share a particular session with your colleagues, the content is at your fingertips.

🔗 https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/

Other CSLP Programming Ideas and Resources