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Arizona Reading Program

ARP logoThe Arizona Reading Program (ARP), sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, promotes literacy development by providing resources that help librarians plan, promote, and implement reading programs for all ages. Each library is encouraged to adapt the resources on this site to meet the needs and assets of their own community.

For information on the importance of summer library programs please visit: https://azsos.libguides.com/azsummerlibrary

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Promoting Your Library's Summer Programs

  • Increase knowledge – Help your community learn more about the advantages of participating in summer library programs at https://azsos.libguides.com/azsummerlibrary.
  • Strategize your marketing message – What problem will a summer visit to the library solve for your customer? What are the most exciting services your library has to offer this summer?
  • Amplify awareness – Include #AzReadingProgram and other appropriate hashtags with social media posts.
  • Leverage available resources

Collaborative Summer Library Program

The Arizona State Library participates in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) as a member and pays for membership for all public libraries in Arizona. This allows the State Library to make available to Arizona libraries exclusive materials created for CSLP member use only. The State Library provides manuals, banners, posters, bookmarks, reading logs, stamps, and certificates to support summer library programs throughout Arizona. Libraries can use their own or partner funds to purchase incentive and other materials not provided by the State Library. The future summer themes are:

  • 2025: Color Our World (Art)
  • 2026: Unearth a Story (Dinosaurs)
  • 2027: Mystery Awaits at Your Library (Mystery/Detective/Suspense)

Summer Final Report and Patron Surveys

2025 SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT will be due September 01, 2025.

To assist in gathering the necessary information for your 2025 Summer Program Report, please print the Summer Program Report Worksheet. This worksheet will help you organize the details that will be requested in the online form.

  • 2025 Summer Program Report Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Link to complete the 2025 Summer Program Report online.

Below are pre-made patron survey templates for your convenience. You are welcome to add library-specific questions to your library's patron surveys.

  • If you create an online patron survey, we kindly ask that you use the same wording and response options as provided in the Patron Survey templates.
  • If you prefer to use paper surveys, you can download and print the Patron Survey templates.

Patron Survey Templates:

  • Patron Survey English
  • Patron Survey Spanish
  • Kid's Emoji Survey

If you have any questions or need additional help with creating your library's survey, please contact Library Development and we will work together to get the information submitted.

Arizona Presenters' Showcase

The Arizona Presenters' Showcase is a listing of artists, educators and presenters that are interested in presenting to Arizona library audiences.

Listing within the Arizona Presenters' Showcase is not an endorsement by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (State Library). State Library does not endorse individual vendors, products or services. For more information about presenters, contact libraries that have hosted them within the past two years. These are listed under "References." If none are listed, please exercise due diligence by requesting references.

Online Summer Reading

Exciting way to track summer reading achievements.

Many Arizona libraries are participating in an exciting new way to participate in summer reading online. This new approach gives participants a chance to engage with online literacy activities and rewards, such as educational games, and badges, all while continuing to become better readers. If you are interested in using the online summer reading tool in your library contact Library Development.

Maricopa County Reads

In 2014 Maricopa County Library District, developed and piloted (with support from federal LSTA funding granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records) the Great Reading Adventure online reading program. The Great Reading Adventure is a web-based, open-source software program designed to manage reading programs in schools and libraries. Maricopa County Library District provides support to all libraries within Maricopa County.

If you have questions or need technical support for the Maricopa County Reads online program, please contact email.

Collaborations

Arizona State Parks & Trails – Outdoor adventures begin at your library

Through a collaboration between Arizona State Parks and Trails and the State Library, local libraries can offer day-use passes as an award for participating in summer library programs. These passes encourage Arizona's children to read, learn and then visit our state parks to experience all the great outdoor recreation adventures available.

There are more than 30 state parks to visit in Arizona, all across the state. We have great lakes, rivers, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and cool places to explore with your family and friends! Outdoor experiences can provide an opportunity to explore, discover and learn about the natural world, as well as be active, learn about the environment, see native plants and animals, test physical limits and get messy.

Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a nonprofit, charitable organization that supports literacy, education, and science through summer reading events in public libraries across the United States. By combining resources and working to produce materials designed for CSLP members, public libraries in participating states or systems can purchase posters, reading logs, bookmarks, certificates and a variety of reading incentives at significant savings. Please adhere to the Rules of Use when using CSLP products, manual, and artwork.

CSLP membership is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Schools

Libraries are encouraged to collaborate with local educators by visiting schools and keeping teachers and administrators informed about library programs including summer reading.

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