Summer Reading Program 2023

Program Type:

Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families
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Event Details

Drop by the Dewey-Humboldt Library to sign up for Adult and Youth Summer Reading Program 2023 and enjoy various activities the library has to offer!

Summer Reading Program starts June 7 and lasts until July 13. When signing up for Summer Reading 2023, the participants will receive:

  • (adult participant) an Adult Bingo sheet and a reading minute tracker.
  • (youth participant) a Youth Reading Activity log and a reading minute tracker.
    • The first 20 youth participants to sign up will also receive a surprise gift.

Summer Reading Prizes

  • Adult Bingo
    • The first 20 adult participants to get a bingo will receive a $5 gift card/certificate.
    • After that, every bingo or blackout will qualify for an entry into the drawing for a final prize (a $25 gift card/certificate).
    • The adult participant with the most reading minutes will receive one tote bag and one AZ state park pass.
    • Other adult participants that reach the reading minute threshold (TBD) will each receive one AZ state park pass.
  • Youth Reading Activity
    • 150 minutes: 1 x candy bar
    • 300 minutes: 1 x surprise gift
    • 500 minutes: 3 x free books from the Friends' Book Sale
    • 700 minutes: $5 gift card (the first 20 youth participants to reach this milestone)
    • Most reading minutes: 1 x surprise gift
    • Other youth participants that reach the reading minute threshold (TBD) will each receive one AZ state park pass.

In addition the above prizes, we also offer fun prizes for weekly activities. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar of Activities below.

  • June 7 - June 8, 9 am - 6 pm: Library Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
  • June 15, 3 - 5 pm: Tabletop Game Night (All Ages)
  • June 22, 3 - 5 pm: Vision Board (All Ages)
  • June 27, 2 - 3 pm: Read with Cruiser (Youth)
  • June 29, 5 - 7:30 pm: Movie Night: "Only the Brave" (PG-13)
  • July 6, 3 - 5 pm: Green Thumbing 101 (All Ages)
  • July 11, 2 - 3 pm: Read with Cruiser (Youth)
  • July 13, 4 - 6 pm: Movie Night: Surprise Movie (PG)

Many of the Summer Reading prizes are generously funded by the Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Library.