Description

Maricopa County Reads is an online summer reading program for all ages running June 1-Aug. 1. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Participants can register online at maricopacountyreads.org starting May 1; participants who log reading hours can earn prizes and coupons.

Participants get one point for every minute added to their reading log. Prizes include a free book (1,000 points), a day-use pass for one adult and child or one vehicle at Arizona State Parks and a free personal pan pizza from Peter Piper Pizza. Log 20 minutes of reading every day for a chance to win a weekly drawing prize. "A Universe of Stories" also offers hands-on workshops, classes, festivals, tasks, scavenger hunts and more "community experiences" for participants.

For more information on specific library programs, visit Maricopa County Library District at mcldaz.org, Phoenix Public Library at phoenixpubliclibrary.org, Scottsdale Public Library at scottsdalelibrary.org, Mesa Public Library at mesalibrary.org, Chandler Public Library at chandlerlibrary.org, Tempe Public Library at tempe.gov, Glendale Public Library at glendaleaz.com and Peoria Public Library at library.peoriaaz.gov