Summer Reading Program
Unearth a Story! Join our 2026 summer reading program to unlock prizes, events, and fun challenges
Coming Soon!
This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Unearth a Story! You can expect rocks, dinosaurs, and more! Check back for more details as we get closer to summer.
Program Dates
June 8 – July 1, 2026
Register early to maximize your chances to win prizes and participate in special events.
Win Prizes
Complete reading challenges to earn raffle tickets! The more you read, the more chances you have to win amazing prizes.
Fun Events
Join us for exciting events all summer! Check our calendar for workshops, story times, and special programs.
Who Can Participate
Summer Reading is for everyone! Choose your age group and start your reading journey.
Children
Ages 0-12
Picture books, early readers, chapter books, and more! Complete age-appropriate challenges and earn prizes all summer long.
Teens
Ages 13-18
Young adult fiction, graphic novels, and more! Participate in teen-focused challenges and compete for exciting prizes.
Adults
Over 18
All genres welcome! Set reading goals, track your progress, and enter to win great prizes. Reading is for everyone!
Where to Find Free Books
Summer reading is accessible to everyone! Here are all the ways you can read for free.
We have hundreds of physical books across all age groups and genres. Check out up to 10 books at a time with your library card!
Free book shelf: Take home books from our curated collection by Friends of Libraries and Literacy.
Need something special? Ask about Interlibrary Loans to access books from other libraries!
Libby: Access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks with your library card. Available on any device!
New Mexico Reads: Digital collection featuring Southwest ebooks and audiobooks from local authors.
El Portal: Ebooks, newspapers, magazines, and research materials—all free for New Mexico residents!
Don’t have a library card yet? Sign up online or visit us in person!
Your card unlocks access to thousands of books, digital resources, programs, and more—all completely free for Bernalillo residents.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Children ages 0-5 receive a free book in the mail every month!
Little Free Libraries: Find Little Free Library locations around Bernalillo to borrow books from neighbors.