MARICOPA COUNTY READS BEGINS JUNE 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 25, 2024
Samantha Mears
(602) 577-3497
The 2024 Summer Reading Program begins tomorrow at 65 libraries across Maricopa County
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. – May 31 – 65 libraries across the County are gearing up for Summer Reading as Maricopa County Reads opens June 1 at MaricopaCountyReads.org (English) or CondadoDeMaricopaLee.org (Spanish). The theme of this year’s program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” reminding us all that an adventure is just a library card away!
With a community goal of 70 million minutes read, Maricopa County Reads is one of the county’s largest literacy efforts and plays a vital role in reducing learning loss while transitioning between school years.
Participants earn one point per minute for reading physical or electronic books, or listening to audiobooks. Additional points are earned for attending library events, completing summer reading challenges, and participating in community experiences to find secret codes while exploring Maricopa County.
“With nearly 200 summer reading events happening across the county, your library is a great place to spend the hot summer days ahead,” said Chairman Jack Sellers, who represents District 1 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Prizes are awarded to readers at 500, 750, and 1,000 point milestones. Readers who achieve 1,000 points can choose a free book to keep, or to donate to organizations supporting youth in the community.
Maricopa County Reads is open for all ages to participate, bringing 19 public, tribal, and military library systems together to work towards the same goal of promoting learning and literacy throughout our great county.
FAST FACTS
WEBSITE:
- MaricopaCountyReads.org (English)
- CondadoDeMaricopaLee.org (Spanish)
PROGRAM DATES:
- Registration open now
- Participants track points June 1 through August 1
HOW TO EARN POINTS:
- Reading physical and electronic books
- Listening to audiobooks
- Attending library events
- Participating in Community Experiences
- Completing Summer Reading Challenges
PRIZES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST):
500 Points:
- Free personal pizza coupon from Peter Piper Pizza (ages 0-11) Free
- lemonade coupon from Raising Cane’s (all ages)
750 Points:
- Arizona State Park Pass (kids ages 5-11, teens, adults)
- Phoenix Mercury Tickets (all ages – up to 4 tickets per person)
1,000 Points:
- Free Book (all ages)
Grand Prize & Weekly Drawings:
- Childsplay Theatre 2-Ticket Bundle
- Childsplay Theatre Prize Pack
- LEGO© Minecraft Sets
- Harkins Theater Family Prize Packs
- Crayola Experience Family Prize Packs
Some library systems work with more prize partners to offer additional prizes. Check with your local library for a full list.
PARTICIPATING LIBRARY SYSTEMS:
65 libraries from the following systems are participating:
- Avondale Public Library
- Buckeye Public Library
- Chandler Public Library
- Desert Foothills Library
- Fort McDowell Tribal Library
- Glendale Public Library
- Luke Air Force Base Library
- Maricopa County Library District
- Mesa Public Library
- Morristown Volunteer Library
- Peoria Public Library
- Phoenix Public Library
- Salt River Tribal Library
- Scottsdale Public Library
- Surprise Public Library
- Tempe Public Library
- Tolleson Public Library
- Wickenburg Public Library
- Youngtown Public Library
Full details about the program can be found at: MARICOPA COUNTY READS FAQ
ABOUT MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT:
Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) is a special taxing district that operates 15 libraries countywide. MCLD’s mission is to provide access and services so residents experience an improved quality of life. Each year, the Library District welcomes nearly 2 million visitors, holds thousands of free events and programs for all ages, and hosts Maricopa County Reads, the award-winning Summer Reading Program. For Maricopa County and Town of Queen Creek residents and property owners, a library card is free. For more information, visit https://mcldaz.org.