Summer Reading

2023 Summer Reading Program

June 3 - July 29, 2023 

The Public Library's Summer Reading Program, All Together Now, is almost here!. We're looking forward to welcoming readers of all ages at our branches this summer - most of our locations will host kick-off celebrations on Saturday, June 3. Alamosa and Westgate branches will hold their kick-offs on Monday, June 5. 

What is Summer Reading?

• A free 8-week program at branches of the Public Library that encourages babies, children, tweens, teens and adults to read (or be read to!) throughout the summer. Get signed up and pick up a Reading Log at any of our Library branches beginning June 3, or signup online beginning May 12.
• Set your own reading goals and read whatever you like at your own pace wherever you're most comfortable. Babies, Children, Tweens & Teens: Once a week, bring your reading log to any of our Public Library Branch locations, show us your progress, and you'll earn a weekly prize! Adults will earn chances at weekly prizes at each check-in visit. All participants who turn in their completed reading logs up until the end of the Summer Reading Program will be entered into grand prize drawings for their age group held at each branch.
• Watch this quick video to learn about the summer slide and how to keep your kids learning!

Why is Summer Reading important?

• Studies have shown that children who read during the summer are more able to maintain their reading skills and that children who see their parents read, or who read with their parents, generally score higher on standardized tests.
• Reading is important for everyone in the community, regardless of age, and reading is a skill that grows with practice throughout a lifetime. It's free, easy to do because you read whatever you like at your own pace, and it's a fun, easy, zero-risk way of showing your support for the Public Library and its services.

Special Events during the Summer Reading Program: Live and In-Person!

You can pick up your own copy of our Special Events Guide at any local Public Library branch. There is no advance registration required to attend Children & Family Special Events. Other event categories, especially events for Tweens and Teens, DO require advance registration as we have limited supplies for our participants. Other Special event categories MAY require advance registration; please check your Special Event Guide for details, or ask at the branch holding the event.

Sometimes, we're faced with unforeseen circumstances beyond our control! Please check this website for any Special Event updates before you head over to the branch - we'll post the latest details here!

Visit different library branches and be entered to win a fun, family prize!

Step 1: Visit any branch of The Public Library Albuquerque-Bernalillo County to pick up a Branch Visit BINGO card. Limit one BINGO card per person. Play as individuals or together as a family.

Step 2: Take your Branch Visit BINGO card with you when you visit different branches and get it stamped by staff.

Step 3: For each 5-space, straight-line BINGO you score on your BINGO card (horizontal, vertical and/or diagonal only), you'll earn one entry into the System-wide Branch Visit BINGO prize drawing.

All Branch Visit BINGO entry forms will be entered into a System-wide prize drawing for a 4-pack of single-day, All-Day Ride Passes from Cliff's Amusement Park!