Summer Reading

Play the Summer Reading Game!

<div class="ExternalClass08F262C89C0049059786BECEF742476F"><p><em></em></p><p><em>Para ver esta página y otras en español, por favor use el interruptor de Google Translate en la parte superior de la página.</em></p><h2>Have a dino-mite summer with Phoenix Public Library!<br></h2><h3>The Summer Reading Game is now underway!<br>Begin logging your reading minutes and points now at <a href="https://maricopacountyreads.org/" target="_blank">MaricopaCountyReads.org</a>.<br><br></h3><h2>Play June 1 through July 20!<br></h2><p></p><p><img src="/images/Summer%20Reading/SR_little-dino_web.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> </p><h3>Fast Facts & Tyrannosaurus Tips<br></h3><ul><li>Earn 1 point for every minute you read or for every point your earn from finding secret codes or by doing various activities throughout the program.<br></li><li>Attend our FREE, fun and educational summer reading programs and spend your summer at the library!<br></li><li>Prizes at sign up and at the 500, 750, and 1000 point levels.<br></li><li>Get a <strong>new, free book at the 1000 point level</strong> - <a href="https://www.summerreadingredemption.com/faces/pages/srp/SrpListMain.xhtml" target="_blank">check out this year's selection</a>.<br></li><li>By playing and earning points, you'll be entered into drawings to win a number of grand prizes!<br></li><li>Remember: <strong>The summer reading game is for EVERYONE and EVERY AGE.</strong> Sign up the whole family and encourage your friends to play along with you! <br></li><li><strong>Haven't signed up yet?</strong> You can sign up any time before July 20. However, the earlier you start, the more time you have to reach 1000 points!<br><br></li></ul><h3>Need reading recommendations?<br></h3><ul><li>Explore the Phoenix Public Library website for reading recommendations. <br></li><li>Visit the Just Read page for dino-rific books!<br></li><li>Access the eLibrary, which contains a gigantic world of eBooks and eAudiobooks<br></li><li>Visit our Phoenix Public Library locations and the Bookmobile to browse the shelves the old-fashioned way. Ask a library staff member who books they suggest.<br></li><li>Follow us on social media for books and fun!<br><br></li></ul><h3>Psst... One more thing<br></h3><p>Buried throughout Phoenix Public Library's website are a number of <strong></strong><em>secret codes</em> that, when unearthed and recorded into the game, will give you a few bonus points! Keep your eyes out for these extra points now through July 20! It's that easy!<br>For instance, <a href="https://maricopacountyreads.org/" target="_blank">enter the following code into the game</a> and get a boost right this very second: <strong style="color:#288054;">WEBASAURUS</strong></p><h2><br></h2></div>

Join us this summer for a celebration of reading, fun and free programs and more!

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Juego de Lectura de Verano 2026: ¡Lee, Juega y Gana Premios!	Juego de Lectura de Verano 2026: ¡Lee, Juega y Gana Premios!	<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TFnBgS1LbL0?si=4D-m6SLDfU09KdVG" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	<div class="ExternalClass690AC5425AC941F5BB76F37F7A367E33"><p>¡Únete al Juego de Lectura de Verano 2026! Es para todas las edades. Gana puntos leyendo, completando actividades y explorando tu biblioteca. Los premios incluyen libros gratis, cupones de comida, boletos para las Phoenix Mercury y otros obsequios increíbles. La inscripción abre el 1 de mayo. Comienza a registrar tu lectura el 1 de junio. El juego termina el 20 de julio. Visita maricopacountyreads.org para más información y comienza tu aventura de verano.<br></p></div>	105
Summer Reading Game 2026: Read, Play, and Win Prizes!	Summer Reading Game 2026: Read, Play, and Win Prizes!	<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YXd17f6pcP8?si=xamDpeH6YDuAy9Pg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	<div class="ExternalClass2425F3A0040041B6B0F80B24B39CD57F"><p>Join us for the 2026 Summer Reading Game — fun for all ages! Earn points by reading, completing activities, and exploring your library. Amazing prizes include free books, food coupons, Phoenix Mercury tickets, and more exciting giveaways. Registration opens May 1. Start logging your reading on June 1. Game ends July 20. Get all the details at maricopacountyreads.org and start your summer adventure!<br></p></div>	104

Events by Location	Events by Location	<i class="fa-solid fa-location-dot"></i>	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1744			https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/summer-reading/events-by-location	Same Window
Events by Age Group	Events by Age Group	<i class="fa-solid fa-family-pants"></i>	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/summer-reading/events-by-age-group	Spend your summer with the library!	<div class="ExternalClass4FBF2F9D1C2446AAAD1F8BFE1539F70A"><div><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="margin-top:8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div><div><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="margin-top:8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div class="ExternalClass5DED4EBD61824A57A98280988405FC5D"><h2>Spend your summer with the library!<br></h2><h3>Take a look at upcoming program and event offerings by age group or <a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/burtonbarr?cid=-1&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=-1&ct=58836&inc=0" target="_blank">browse all of our summer reading events in the online calendar</a>.<br></h3></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><br></p></div></div>

Extreme Dinosaur Program	Extreme Dinosaur Program	https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/16472369	6/11/2026 9:00:00 PM	6/11/2026 10:00:00 PM	<div class="ExternalClassFF6C0E4826834EEA998F9B6B123744E1"><p><a href="/locations/cholla">Cholla Library</a><a href="/locations/cholla"></a><br></p></div>		No	797
"Little Dino's Baby Tooth" Dental Themed Puppet Show	"Little Dino's Baby Tooth" Dental Themed Puppet Show	https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/16634532	7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM	7/29/2026 6:15:00 PM	<div class="ExternalClassC722B5A07AE44C38BC9488A28FE821BE"><p><a href="/locations/saguaro">Saguaro Library</a><br></p></div>	<div class="ExternalClass54D5C1D34F6841568D08422590F0F8B3"><div><p>"Little Dino's Baby Tooth" Dental Themed Puppet Show<br></p><p>The Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents “Little Dino’s Baby Tooth” a dental themed puppet show. A colorful and fun puppet production great for young children 2 - 8 years of age.<br><br>In this adorable show, Little Dino is scared to lose his very first baby tooth. Luckily, his friend Maisy the butterfly is around to help ease his fears and teach him how to take care of his teeth, learn healthy eating habits, and how to brush to keep baby and big teeth happy and healthy.<br><br><span lang="en-US">The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is the generous sponsor of our Dental Health Puppet Shows!</span></p></div><p><br></p></div>	No	798

Pre-Lectores	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/Pre-Reader_Spanish-Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Pre-Lectores	Tableros de Juego En Español	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Pre-Readers	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/Pre-Reader_Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Pre-Readers	Gameboards in English	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Big Kids	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/BigKids_gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Big Kids	Gameboards in English	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Niños Mayores	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/BigKids_Spanish-Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Niños Mayores	Tableros de Juego En Español	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Adultos	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/Adult_Spanish_Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Adultos	Tableros de Juego En Español	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Adults	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/Adult_Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Adults	Gameboards in English	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
All Abiilties	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/All-Abilities_Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	All Abiilties	Gameboards in English	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Todas Las Habilidades	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Summer Reading/All-Abilities_Spanish-Gameboard-SummerReading-2026.pdf	Todas Las Habilidades	Tableros de Juego En Español	New Window	0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B

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