All 65 libraries across Maricopa County continue the summer reading program, Maricopa County Reads, including the Queen Creek Library as we get ready to enter July. Participants track points this summer through Aug. 1.
The program opened June 1 at MaricopaCountyReads.org (English) and CondadoDeMaricopaLee.org (Spanish). The theme of this year’s program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library, reminding us all that an adventure is just a library card away."
With a community goal of 70 million minutes read, Maricopa County Reads is one of the county’s largest literacy efforts and plays a vital role in reducing learning loss while transitioning between school years.
Participants earn one point per minute for reading physical or electronic books, or listening to audiobooks. Additional points are earned for attending library events, completing summer reading challenges, and participating in community experiences to find secret codes while exploring Maricopa County.
“With nearly 200 summer reading events happening across the county, your library is a great place to spend the hot summer days,” said Chairman Jack Sellers, who represents District 1 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Prizes are awarded to readers at 500-, 750- and 1,000-point milestones. Readers who achieve 1,000 points can choose a free book to keep, or to donate to organizations supporting youth in the community.
Maricopa County Reads is open for all ages to participate, bringing 19 public, tribal and military library systems together to work towards the same goal of promoting learning and literacy throughout the county.
How to earn points:
- Reading physical and electronic books.
- Listening to audiobooks.
- Attending library events.
- Participating in community experiences.
- Completing summer reading challenges.
Prizes (while supplies last):
- 500 points:
- Free personal pizza coupon from Peter Piper Pizza (ages 0-11).
- Free lemonade coupon from Raising Cane’s (all ages).
- 750 points:
- Arizona State Park Pass (kids ages 5-11, teens, adults).
- Phoenix Mercury Tickets (all ages – up to four tickets per person).
- 1,000 points:
- Free book (all ages).
Grand prize, weekly drawings:
- Childsplay Theatre two-ticket bundle.
- Childsplay Theatre prize pack.
- LEGO Minecraft sets.
- Harkins Theater family prize packs.
- Crayola Experience family prize packs.
- NOTE: Some library systems work with more prize partners to offer additional prizes. Check with your local library for a full list.
The Queen Creek Library is located at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road and is part of the Maricopa County Library District. Full details about the program can be found HERE.
