Summer Reading Program and Community Outreach
Summary
Library staff announced that summer reading registration is underway, with the kickoff event scheduled for May 31 at Surprise Regional Library. Commissioners discussed ways to volunteer and support library outreach events across the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through existing library operational and program budgets.
Local children, families, and adult readers participating in summer literacy programs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Library Commission - Aug 20, 2026
The 2026 'Unearth a Story' Summer Reading Program broke previous records with over 6,600 registrations and nearly 10 million minutes read, showing strong community engagement across all age groups.
Library Commission - Feb 12, 2026
The community blew past last year's reading numbers, logging over 4 million minutes read by more than 2,400 participants in the winter reading challenge.
Library Commission - Aug 14, 2025
The library's summer reading program smashed previous participation records with over 5,700 registrations and a high completion rate, showing strong community engagement.
Library Commission - May 8, 2025
Library staff announced that summer reading registration is underway, with the kickoff event scheduled for May 31 at Surprise Regional Library. Commissioners discussed ways to volunteer and support library outreach events across the city.
Library Commission - Jan 9, 2025
The annual Mayor's Literacy Challenge launched on January 1st to encourage reading and combat winter break learning slumps. The program uses updated reading software and offers prizes for participants across all age groups.
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