Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, June 1 – Friday, Aug. 1, 2025

For all ages

Want to keep your kids' reading over the summer? How about joining a free summer reading program? Plan for a summer reading program (or two) because it helps motivate kids with reading incentives as well as provides accountability. 

Here are all your options:

SCOTTSDALE & PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY

Make this your first stop for summer reading. Most public libraries will be kicking their summer reading program in May. They will often have the chance to get free books or prizes–even with the strange times in which we live.

• Kids, Teens, and Adults earn one point for every minute spent reading.
• Register online at maricopacountyreads.org.
• Stop by the library to pick up a gameboard for children (ages 0-12). Learn more about how to easily participate in summer reading with your children to help get them ready to read or keep reading!
• All ages can earn additional points by completing challenges all summer long. Challenges can be found on the Summer Reading website. 

*Prizes are available while supplies last

For additional questions, please call us at 480-312-READ (7323) or use our Ask-a-Librarian service.