Maricopa County Summer Reading Program

The Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) has launched its annual Summer Reading Program. Log your reading online, read an exciting original story, complete challenges, attend library events, and tag us on social media (#read20az) from June 1 – August 1.  We have 62 public libraries in Maricopa County participating.

And make sure and complete Chairman Barney’s five exciting “challenges” to get a special badge!

“Summer is the perfect time to read for fun – complete freedom to read what you want, and not to have it be a homework assignment,” said Chairman Barney. “Whether you like adventure, mystery, or science fiction, there’s something for everybody at our public libraries.”

This year’s theme is Build a Better World. Whatever projects you have planned for this summer, your local libraries have resources to help you learn… grow, connect, and create. Summer is an exciting time at your library, so come join us for great books, special events and more… to help you build a better world!

Get Involved

District 1 has several open volunteer positions on our Maricopa County Boards & Commissions:

Maricopa County Library District Citizens’ Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the Library District Board of Directors (Maricopa County Board of Supervisors) and acts as a liaison between the community and the Library administration.  The Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except August and December at 11:00 a.m.

Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC advises on matters concerning the Community Development Block Grant program, including fair housing and housing affordability issues affecting low/moderate income people. The Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 

Workforce Development Board (WDB). We are seeking CEO’s, or executives with optimum policymaking or hiring authority, including small businesses, or organizations representing businesses that provide employment that includes work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations.  Business members must be nominated by local business organizations and should do business in Maricopa County and not exclusively in the City of Phoenix.  Board members meet monthly and also participate in work groups.

If interested, please contact our office at (602) 506-1776 or email my Chief of Staff, Candice Copple at copplec@mail.maricopa.gov.

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