City of Mesa Events Summer Reading Program

Registering for summer reading is a fun and smart way to start the summer. Mesa Public Library is participating in the countywide Summer Reading Program, June 1st through August 1st, encouraging people of all ages to read at least 20 minutes a day. This year’s theme is All Together Now – focusing on friendship and unity.

Participants can earn online badges to keep a healthy competition with family and friends. A link to register and get information on prizes is available at www.mesalibrary.org/summerreading. You can also log your reading hours. Every minute spent reading equals one point.

There are prizes for all ages when they log 250, 500, 750 and 1000 points. Based on point levels, prizes include restaurant coupons, Arizona State Parks passes, Phoenix Mercury tickets and free books. All prizes and coupons are subject to availability while supplies last. Readers who finish the program with 1000 points will be entered for numerous raffle prizes.

The program plays a vital role in helping to reduce the “Summer Slide” or the learning loss experienced while transitioning between school years. Reading just five books over the summer can prevent summer reading loss.