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 – 18: 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 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.
Adults ages 18+: Pick up an adult summer reading log at one of the information desks. Read or listen to books for 30 days! How many minutes should you read or listen each day? You set your own goal! A suggested reading time is 20 minutes per day. After 30 days of reading or listening, come back to the Nampa Public Library to choose a free book from the 1st Floor Info Desk. 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
Enjoy our free family event to kick off the “Color Our World” 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
Monday, June 2 – Friday, July 11
Create a masterpiece to be put on display inside the library that represents this year’s summer reading theme, “Color Our World.” 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 Monday, June 2. All entries must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 11.
