2022 Summer Reading
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2023 Summer Reading
The 2023 Summer Reading Program Is Here!
The Peoria Public Library system is one of 65 libraries across the County gearing up for Summer Reading as Maricopa County Reads opens June 1 at MaricopaCountyReads.org. With a community goal of 65 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 (including graphic novels) or listening to audiobooks. Additional points are earned for attending in-person and virtual events hosted by librarians and local performers, completing summer reading challenges, and participating in community experiences to find secret codes while exploring Maricopa County.
Prizes vary based on the amount of points readers achieve. Readers who achieve 1,000 points can choose a free book for their home library, or to donate to a local Head Start classroom. The theme of this year’s program is “All Together Now”, encouraging readers of all ages to explore the many stories about unity, kindness, and togetherness!
To register and record your reading minutes, visit: https://maricopacountyreads.org/
Library Card Design Contest
Kids, agd 5-11, and teens, aged 12-17, are invited to participate in the 2023 Design The Next Library Card contest with the Summer Reading theme of 'All Together Now'. Participants can pick up an application at your local Peoria Public Library beginning June 1 or download and print one from the link below. The winner will get a grand prize of a $100 gift card. The contest guidelines are as follows:
- One entry per person. You may enter only for your own age range.
- Please use the entire space within the borders of the template on the application.
- Crayon, marker, colored pencils and/or paint may be used. Digital or photo manipulated artwork will not be accepted. All art must be hand-made.
- Entries will be judged on content, color, creativity, relevance and reproducibility.
- ORIGINAL ARTWORK ONLY. We cannot accept artwork that may be an infringement on copyrighted work.
- All artwork must be done by the individual entering the contest and be of reproducible quality for printing. All entries are property of the City Of Peoria.
- Download the print the application here (.pdf) or pick one up at your local Peoria Public Library.
Entries will be accepted from June 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023, with the winner to be announced in September.
StoryWalk Wrting Contest
Calling all young authors in Peoria! We are proud to announce the Create a StoryWalk Story contest for kids aged 6-12. Create and submit a picture book and the contest winners will have their story featured on the Peoria StoryWalks! Click here to learn more.
Summer Reading Events |
Peoria Main Library |
Sunrise Mountain Library |
Jul. 29 @ 3 p.m. - Dr. T Rex Science. |
Jul. 29 @ 11 a.m. - Dr. T Rex Science. |
Aug. 1 @ 3 p.m. - AZ Rick Balloon Cowboy. |
Aug. 1 @ 11 a.m. - AZ Rick Balloon Cowboy. |
Content Statement
The beliefs and opinions expressed within the Peoria Public Library and/or the literature, materials, programming and web-content accessed through the Library do not represent the viewpoint of the Peoria Public Library or the City of Peoria.
For more events and programs, please see the City of Peoria's full Calendar of Events here.