2026 Summer Reading Prizes!

This is the book Ale has been wanting to read and it was in the book prize catalog!

I saw this same book in the Main Library book sale and I got it for free!!!!!

Ale's book choice

Ale and I went to a Little Free Library near the Heroes library and I saw someone left their bluetooth speaker prize.

And, yes. This is the year that I spelled our last name wrong. 😞

Yay! Our 2026 Total Minutes!

Unearth a Story Before July 20!

There’s still plenty left to unearth—so grab your reading tools, dig into one more story, brush off hidden codes, and make sure every minute is logged before the clock strikes midnight.

Let’s finish strong and Unearth a Story together!

Hurry before this year's summer reading goes the way of the dinosaurs . . . 

Events at Glendale Public Library in July!

This year, your roar-some summer reading adventure runs from June 1st to July 20th. Round up your friends and family and start exploring!

America 250 Library Card

The library is where people come to discover stories, and we are excited to celebrate the story of the United States on our 250th anniversary! From library events and reading challenges to book recommendations and exclusive keepsakes, you'll be inspired as you explore American history and culture.

Limited-Time Library Card Celebrate the semiquincentennial by picking up a commemorative library card, available now while supplies last! Current cardholders can exchange their existing library card for the America 250 card at no charge thru 12/31/26.

I unlocked the Creatures avatar bundle!

I updated my avatar with the latest animal attire. Share your avatar’s new wild look on social media with #maricopacountyreads.

I unlocked the Fantasy avatar bundle!

I chose my favorite look and got my avatar ready for adventure. Show off the new look on social media with #maricopacountyreads. This hat reminds me of the one that Ale has for her contact pic of me.

More Can't Miss Library Events for June 2026

My Favorite 2026 Badges!

Amazing! 5,000 points! ¡Increíble! 5,000 puntos!

Earned on 7/13/2026

Amazing! 4,000 points! ¡Increíble! 4,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/26/2026

* This is the first time I saw a 4,000 points badge let alone a 3,000 point badge. I wonder if it goes higher.

Amazing! 3,000 points! ¡Increíble! 3,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You've earned 1,000 points and a free book! To claim your free book check your in-game mailbox. ¡Has ganado 1,000 puntos y un libro gratis! Para reclamar tu libro gratis, revisa tu buzón del juego.

Earned on 6/10/2026

You're Amazing! You've earned your next prize! Stop by any Glendale Library to claim.

Earned on 6/4/2026

You're halfway there! You've earned your next prize. Stop by any Glendale Library Location to pick it up!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Nice work! You've earned your next prize! Stop by any Glendale Library to claim.

Earned on 6/8/2026

You did it! You've met your reading goal and earned the final prize! Stop by any Glendale Public Library to claim!

Earned on 6/10/2026

Amazing! 2,000 points! ¡Increíble! 2,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Classic Lit Challenge

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Dino Play

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Dinosaurs in Native Country

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Explore Arizona with the River of Time Museum!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Happy birthday, America

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Wonderful Read Alouds

Earned on 6/20/2026

Amazing! You've earned 250 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 250 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/4/2026

Amazing! You've earned 500 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 500 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Amazing! You've earned 750 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 750 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Happy Reading! ¡Feliz lectura!

Earned on 6/23/2026

I unlocked the Summer Fun avatar bundle!

I chose my favorite look and got my avatar ready for adventure. Show off the new look on social media with #maricopacountyreads

Let the Summer Reading Game Begin!

Summer Reading Roars Ahead!

From Maricopa County Reads

The excavation begins today! Maricopa County Reads 2026 starts now.

This summer, every page you turn helps uncover something amazing. The more you read, the more discoveries you’ll make, and the bigger the rewards. Start logging your reading, completing challenges, and exploring library events today.

This year, our community is working together toward a reading goal of 110 million minutes. Let’s dig deep and uncover stories one minute at a time!

From my Glendale library eNewsletter

I unlocked the Adventure avatar bundle!

I chose my favorite look and got my avatar ready for adventure. I am showing off the new look on social media with #maricopacountyreads.

We're Ready To Go For 2026's Summer Reading Game!