Beginning Saturday, May 31, and ending Thursday, July 31, the Nampa Public Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the 2025 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, “Color Our World.” 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 free book! This program begins Saturday, May 31 and ends Thursday, 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, “Color Our World.” 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 free book! This program begins Saturday, May 31 and ends Thursday, 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 10 booked) 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 prize drawing will occur on August 1. This program begins Saturday, May 31 and ends Thursday, July 31.
Special Summer Activities
You can view all scheduled programming at nampalibrary.org/calendar
Kick-Off Party
Saturday, May 31, 10 AM – 1 PM
Celebrate the first day of summer reading at our Kick-Off Party! Pick up a reading log, play games, and get coupons from your favorite businesses. Free parking in Downtown Garage for this event!
Summer Reading Art Contest
Saturday, May 31 – Friday, July 11
Use a variety of art mediums to create your own representation of this year’s summer reading theme “Color Our World”. Art will be on display in the library and prizes are awarded to the 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, May 31. All entries must be submitted by Friday, July 11.
Summertime Selfie-Tour
Saturday, May 31 – Friday, August 15
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 Information Desk to pick out a free gently used book.
End of Summer Reading Parties
Families – Summer Reading Finale with Corbin Maxey, Reptile Expert!
Tuesday, July 29, 2 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 introducing a special guest – a bird of prey. Afterwards, stay for a meet-and-greet with Corbin and Shere Khan, the giant python.
Teen Summer Reading Finale Party
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Adult Summer Reading Finale
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