Welcome to the 2023 Pre-K Summer Reading Program!

This program is designed to encourage literacy over the summer months for all ages.

Recent Reviews

The Day The Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt

review by N/A
on 07/30/2022

Great story and pictures

The Love Of My Life
by Rosie Walsh

review by N/A
on 07/29/2022

Great book! Lots of plot twists and once again, we learn deception is always a bad strategy. The title sounds like a "bodice ripper" romance, but that's not at all what the book is about.

In Love A Memoir Of Love And Loss
by Amy Bloom

review by N/A
on 07/24/2022

This wonderful book should have a different title since it's about dying with dignity (assisted suicide). She writes poignantly about her husband's choices along with a plethora of factual information. This would be a great choice for a book club, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on abortion and the impending rulings about lif [ . . . ]

The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini

review by N/A
on 07/22/2022

It's been 20 years since I read this book the first time and I was reading it for book club and still loved it! It's a beautifully written story of friendship and perseverance among a very challenging culture. I hope to read it again in 20 years.

The Earl On The Train
by Kerrigan Byrne

review by N/A
on 07/21/2022

4.25 stars

Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus

review by N/A
on 07/19/2022

Fantastic book!!! You wouldn't think a debut novel from an author whose background is scientific writing would be such a wonderful story, but it is. It's easy to see why it's climbing up the best seller list with an intriguing plot wrapped with beautifully descriptive writing. This should be on every female's reading list no matter her age. Loved i [ . . . ]

The Other Half Of The Grave
by Jeaniene Frost

review by N/A
on 07/18/2022

4.75 stars

Eleanor
by David Michaelis

review by N/A
on 07/17/2022

A very well written biography of one of the iconic first ladies in American history.

Dog Man and A Tale of Two Kitties

review by N/A
on 07/15/2022

I love all the different stories all in one book!

Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika Sanchez

review by N/A
on 07/14/2022

Great book and very interesting

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FAQ

What is the Summer Reading Program?

The Summer Reading Program is a FREE program put on by the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center. All members of the Maricopa community are encouraged to read over the summer months and will be rewarded with prizes for doing so. The Summer Reading program also has a wide variety of programs to educate and entertain the whole family during the summer.

Who can participate in the Summer Reading Program?

Children and adults of all ages can participate in the program.

When does the program run?

The Summer Reading Program runs from June 4^th, 2023 to July 31^st , 2023.

How do I earn points?

Participants register and log points for reading based on minutes (1 minute = 1 point).

Complete Missions

Entering Event Codes

How do I enter the weekly drawings?

Participants who reach 140 points by logging points for reading based on minutes (1 minute = 1 point), completing Missions, and entering event codes will be entered in a weekly prize drawing.

How do I claim my prizes?

Please come to the Circulation Desk at the library to claim your prizes.

What if I have additional questions?

Please call the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center at 520-568-2926.

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