The Surprise Public Library System (SPLS) is revving up for a creative summer with the announcement of their Summer Reading program, themed "Color Our World." Starting June 1 until August 1, the SPLS is joining forces with over 60 libraries across the county to encourage reading and celebrate art's impact on our lives. Designed to keep the mental gears turning for kids and adults alike during the summer break, SPLS aims to recruit more than 4,000 Surprise readers to participate in their program.
Preregistration went live yesterday at the SPLS website, where readers can select their preferred library branch and prepare for a summer of logging reading minutes for prizes. Right out of the gate, young readers will be greeted with a digital bookmark upon registration, according to the Surprise Public Library's announcement. With a range of reading materials including print books, e-books, graphic novels, and audiobooks eligible for point collection, participants will watch their point tallies climb alongside their imaginations.
The summer reading challenge lays down an incentive-laden track that offers more than just the joy of reading. Participants earn points for each minute of reading, with additional points up for grabs at library-hosted events and city exploration activities. The more points readers accumulate, the greater the reward—a system that entices readers to keep turning pages all summer long. Among the myriad of prizes, readers reaching 1,000 points can claim a free book or opt to donate one to organizations supporting local youth. But the prizes don’t stop there; participants can also snag Culver's treats, Barrio Queen meals, art supplies, and even State Park passes, teasing the tastes of both gastronomes and nature enthusiasts.
Drawing the community together, the SPLS promises an engaging lineup of in-person events featuring local performers and exciting hunts around Surprise for secret codes to unlock additional points. As readers head to their local libraries or read online, the joy of reading will combine with the fun of enjoying summer treats. Grand prize winners can look forward to creative hauls of art sets, LEGOS, and even tickets to the Phoenix Art Museum, ushering in waves of artistic inspiration long after the pages have ended. For further details, patrons can call 623.222.2900 or follow the SPLS on social media, with platforms like Facebook at @SurprisePublicLibrary, and Instagram at @SurpriseLibrary.
