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Summer Reading Program

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Have you signed up for Summer Reading?

Already Registered?

Stop by the library starting June 1st to pick up your Kickoff Package.
Registration will continue all summer, so spread the word!

Alamosa Public Library is here to keep you reading all summer with our annual Summer Reading Program!  It’s fun, it’s free and it’s super easy to participate.

Read for Beads

Log to earn a bead for every 15 minutes of reading. Show off your collection on your very own custom necklace!

Each Log counts by 15 minute intervals, for a total of 3 hours. 4 beads are awarded for each hour. A special bead is awarded upon a completed log, which is 3 hours of reading.

Kids Reading Log Summer Reading Program 2025 50 Years of Summer Reading. Counts by 15 minute intervals for a total of 3 hors. Beads awarded for each hour. A special bead is awarded after 3 hours. Contains two logs.

Leer para Perlas

Reporte para ganar una perla para 15 minutos de lectura. ¡Luce tu colección en tu propio collar personalizado!

Cada reporte se cuenta en intervalos de 15 minutos, 4 perlas se ganan cada hora, y cada reporte es de 3 horas de lectura. Una perla especial se gana para un reporte completo.

Spanish Version of Kids Reading Log Summer Reading Program 2025 50 Years of Summer Reading. Counts by 15 minute intervals for a total of 3 hors. Beads awarded for each hour. A special bead is awarded after 3 hours. Contains two logs.

Pin It to Win It

Read, learn, explore and connect this summer — and collect pins, too! 

Here’s how it’s done:

  1. Read anything you choose – all reading counts!  Books, graphic novels, audiobooks.
  2. Share your thoughts by writing a very quick review using this 5-Star Review Form!
  3. Submit your review at Alamosa Library (300 Hunt Ave. Alamosa) and PICK YOUR PIN!

You have until the end of July 2025 to collect pins!

Shoot for at least 3 sentences.

Need a prompt? Try one or more of these: 

What surprised you?

What character did you relate to most?

Would you read another book by this author?

Did you learn something new?

Starred Review Teen Summer Reading log 2 logs per sheet

Pinchalo para Fijarlo

Leer, aprender, explorar y conectar este verano – y escoges tu pin de esmalte.

Así se hace:

  1. Leés libros de tu selección – ¡todos los libros valen! Libros, novelas gráficas, audiolibros.
  2. Compartes tus pensamientos con tu reseña usando la 5-Estrella Reseña Reporte!
  3. ¡Entregas tu reseña con la Biblioteca de Alamosa (300 Hunt Ave. Alamosa) y escoges tu pin de esmalte!

¡Tienes hasta julio de 2025 para recolectar pin de esmalte!

Intentar escribir tres oraciones.

Necesita ayuda? Tal vez unos de los sugerencias:

¿Qué te sorprendió?

¿A qué personaje te relacionaste más?

¿Leerías otro libro del mismo autor?

¿Aprendiste algo nuevo?

Spanish Version of Starred Review Teen Summer Reading log 2 logs per sheet

Adult Summer Reading

It’s Easy:

  1. Read a book published in the 1970’s
  2. Read a book set in the 1970’s
  3. Read a book where the main character is in their 50’s

Finish any step – or all three – and you could win a basket of local goodies.

Bonus: For 4 extra entries in the grand prize drawing – Attend a Library Program!

Record the Titles, the Program and your name and phone number the tracker and submit to the library for a chance to win $25 in Chamber bucks.

Each book you read gets you one entry into the grand prize drawing, held in August. Just signing up gets you a FREE BOOK from the Book Nook to keep forever. Complete all three challenges to get 5 FREE BOOKS!

2025 Adult Summer Reading Program Tracker

Programa de Lectura de Verano para Adultos

  1. Lea un libro publicado en la década de 1970 – mira al revés para sugerencias.  
  2. Lea un libro ambientado en la década de 1970  – mira al revés para sugerencias.
  3. Lee un libro donde el personaje principal tiene 50 años. 

BONUS: Asista a un programa de la biblioteca para obtener 4 entradas adicionales en el sorteo del gran premio.

¡Lee, aprende y explora – y podrías ganar!

Cada libro que lees te da una entrada en el sorteo que va a ocurrir en Agosto. Simplemente por registrarse, puedes tomar UN LIBRO GRATIS de nuestro Book Nook. Completa todas las tareas para ganar CINCO LIBROS GRATIS.

Spanish version of 2025 Adult Summer Reading Program Tracker

Events

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     Kids

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18Jun
June 18, 2025 10:00

Family Fun: Chickens in the Park

Come see and visit Ms. Sage’s feathered flock in Cole park. You’ll get to feed the hens, make a chicken inspired craft, and play some egg-cellent games! Our golden doodle…
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     Teens

A bejeweled skull sits among other items of treasure, covered in cobwebs. It's totally not cursed, we promise.
20Jun
June 20, 2025 17:30

Tween Night D&D

Worlds of adventure await! This session is for ages 8-18. Registration required: click here to complete your registration Call Maria Kramer at 719-587-2543 for more information.
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     Adults

A large full moon, with a slight pink tint, rises above a mountain range.
18Jun
June 18, 2025 13:00

Paper Moon Note Cards – Make Them With Josephine

An adult craft class to celebrate the Strawberry Moon of June.
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     Everyone

Assorted origami shapes
21Jun
June 21, 2025 10:30

Origami

Join Will Krebs to practice the art of origami. All skill levels welcome.
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     Library at the Park!

June 16, 2025 09:00

Library at the Park, Mondays at Sunrise Park

Summer Time Can Be Library Time June 9 – July 17 2025 During the summer, it can be hard to find things to do to keep a family occupied and…
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