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(Tucson, AZ) The 2026 Summer Reading Program has officially kicked off! This year's theme is Unearth A Story and runs through Friday, July 31. Before getting started, please remember... any reading counts! Participants can read books, comic books, audiobooks, magazines, or have a grown-up read to them. Stop by a local library to get a tracker today!
How It Works
Read for 20 minutes and fill in a dino track!
Each track equals 20 minutes of reading
Win a prize for every 5 hours you read.
Did you get to a prize spot? Bring your tracker into the library for a prize!
Please note, prizes are available while supplies last
Prize #1
- 15 Tracks
- 5 Hours of Reading
Prize #2
- 30 Tracks
- 10 Hours of Reading
Prize #3
- 45 Tracks
- 15 Hours of Reading
Grand Prize! Mod Pizza & Summer Reading Certificate
- 60 Tracks
- 20 Hours of Reading
Need help picking out some books?
Take a look at the many book lists curated by PCPL staff.
Don't miss events
Visit the Library's online calendar to find one at a nearby library. From Dino Discovery! to Kitchen Science for Kids, there's something for everyone!
Featured events
Looking to get a sense of all that's happening? Here are some upcoming events that may be of interest:
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Backyard Animal Friends
Friday June 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 am
Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. -
Zoo 101
Wednesday, June 10 from 10 to 11 am
Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada Dr. -
Mr. Nature's Interactive Music Hour
Saturday, June 20 from 11 am to noon (registration required)
Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd. -
Movie Night: Night at the Museum
Monday, June 29 from 2:30 to 4 pm
Miller-Golf Links Library, 9640 E. Golf Links Rd. -
Digging Up Dinosaurs!
Tuesday, July 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 am
Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St.
Please note, some Summer Reading Programs require advance registration. Be sure to check the Library's online calendar for information about each event.
Continue learning and having fun
- Be a community scientist with these Library kits.
- Write a Story Sketch.
- Get more ideas here, including checking out a Culture Pass, exploring the night sky, getting outside on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, and visiting the Southern AZ Heritage and Visitor Center.
Did you know?
Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly trips in Arizona or searching for activities that will encourage children’s connection to nature, your Arizona state parks offer fun for the whole family! Bonus! Arizona State Parks and Trails offers a free Day-Use Entry Pass to all readers in Pima County, so pick up a pass at your local library while supplies last.