Summer Reading 2026 – Unearth a Story
The New Mexico State Library proudly supports summer reading programs at public libraries throughout the state. Summer Reading Programs help build relationships and community, foster civic partnerships, encourage reading and the use of other library resources, and provide needed out-of-school programming throughout New Mexico.
As a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, NMSL sponsors public libraries membership to join in this national nonprofit consortium. Public libraries participating in the program can find resources on the CSLP website or may contact our Youth Services Coordinator, Kelly McCabe, at kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov
This program is funded with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of New Mexico through the New Mexico State Library, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
The CSLP Summer Reading Program Manual for 2026 is now available. If your library needs information about manual access, please contact Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator.
Registration is OPEN for our three upcoming Summer Reading and Youth Services trainings!
February 25 – Virtual Summer Reading Workshop – 1:00-2:00PM
It’s an SRP Lightning Round! Hear from three library frontliners about successful Summer Reading programming and logistics at their library, in addition to reminders about resources available from the New Mexico State Library.
In-Person Youth Services Workshops
March 11 – Las Cruces Public Library
March 12 – Socorro Public Library
Join us for an all-new Youth Services workshop – perfect for public library directors and youth services staff, adult programming staff – or anyone that interacts with youth and their caregivers at the library. These day-long workshops will feature NMSL staff, frontliners from New Mexico public libraries, an idea share, and a special tour!
Get full information and register on our NMSL Training Calendar.
Summer Reading 2025 – Color Our World
We had an amazing summer of programming for SRP25!
Below are statistics from our SRP25 Survey for Libraries, and the SRP25 Parent/Caregiver Survey.
Future Summer Reading Programs:
- 2027 Mysteries Await at Your Library (Mystery/Suspense)
- 2028 Libraries are Legendary (Mythical Creatures)
- 2029 Nature (Slogan TBD)