Beginning Saturday, June 1, and ending Wednesday, July 31, the Nampa Public Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the 2024 Summer Reading Program!
How to Participate
Youth ages 0 – 12: Visit the Nampa Public Library’s 1st Floor Info Desk in the children’s area to receive a youth reading log. This year we are encouraging youth to set their own reading goal of minutes read per day for 30 days. A common goal is reading for 20 minutes a day. The backside of the reading log features a just-for-fun bingo sheet with suggestions of activities that are related to this year’s theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” After 30 days of reading for the desired number of minutes per day, bring your log back and visit the 1st Floor Info Desk to choose a book to keep! This program begins Saturday, June 1 and ends Wednesday, July 31.
Teens ages 13 – 17: Visit the Nampa Public Library’s 1st Floor Info Desk in the children’s area to receive a teen reading log. This year we are encouraging teens to set their own reading goal of minutes read per day for 30 days. A common goal is reading for 30 minutes a day. The backside of the reading log features a just-for-fun bingo sheet with suggestions of activities that are related to this year’s theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” After 30 days of reading for the desired number of minutes per day, bring your reading log back and visit the 1st Floor Info Desk to choose a book to keep! This program begins Saturday, June 1 and ends Wednesday, July 31.
Adults ages 18+: Pick up an adult summer reading log at one of the information desks. Read or listen to as many books as you can during the program (a suggested goal is 5 books) and log the titles. Return your reading log to the Nampa Public Library’s 2nd Floor Info Desk to pick out your free book. There is an optional adult enrichment BINGO activity. Those who complete a blackout can submit an entry by July 31 for a prize drawing. The drawing will take place Thursday, August 1.
Special Summer Activities
You can view all scheduled programming at nampalibrary.org/calendar
Kick-Off Party
Saturday, June 1, 10 AM – 1 PM
Enjoy our free family event to kick off the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading program! This is our biggest community event to celebrate reading, featuring various crafts and freebies from local organizations. Free parking in Downtown Garage for this event!
Summer Reading Art Contest
Saturday, June 1 – Saturday, July 13
Create a masterpiece to be put on display inside the library that represents this year’s summer reading theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Prizes are awarded to a winner in each age category: Preschool | 5-8 | 9-12 | Teens | Adults. Pick up an entry form for contest details at the 1st Floor Info Desk or visit nampalibrary.org/summerart. Submit entries at the 1st Floor Info Desk beginning Saturday, June 1. All entries must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 13.
Summertime Selfie-Tour
Saturday, June 1 – Saturday, August 31
Pick up a guide at any information desk at the Nampa Public Library to visit some of the destinations that make Nampa a wonderful place to live! Use the guide for fun or visit at least 10 of the locations and photograph yourself, family, or friends at each location. Bring your completed guide to the 1st Floor Info Desk to pick out a free book.
End of Summer Reading Parties
Families – Summer Reading Finale with Corbin Maxey, Reptile Expert!
Thursday, August 1, 1:00 PM | Lobby
Let’s celebrate children’s reading success! Corbin’s live 45-minute animal show will feature a giant python, tortoise, monkey-tailed skink, alligator snapping turtle, and more. Afterwards, stay for a meet-and-greet with Corbin and Shere Khan, the giant python.
Adult Summer Reading Finale
Thursday, August 8, 6-7:30 PM | Multipurpose Rooms
You are invited to the conclusion of the Adult Summer Reading Program! Enjoy free food, a prize drawing, and fun crafts with our Recycled Bad Art Night while we celebrate the end to another amazing summer.
Teen Summer Reading Finale Party
Friday, August 9, 3-5 PM | Board Room & Terrace
Summer reading is over. School is back. In the meantime, let’s party! Head to the 3rd floor Board Room & Terrace from 3-5 PM for fun, food, and friends. There will be friendship bracelets, VR, root beer floats, food, and a teen novel trivia tournament!
