Summer reading contest begins

Maricopa Public Library's summer reading program is an eight-week reading incentive program open to readers ages 4 through adult.

The program begins today and ends July 27.

This year's theme is “Our State, Our Story — Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona."

Incentive prizes will be awarded to children for every 10 hours of reading, teens for every 20 hours and adults for every 40 hours. The goal is to read 40 hours during the Summer Reading Program.

The name of each participant who reaches the goal will be entered into a drawing for Arizona-themed grand prizes.

To read Roberta Cianciosi's recommended summer Great Reads, click here and click here.

For more information, visit the Maricopa Public Library at 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road or call 520-568-2926.