Summer Reading Programs & Boredom Busters

Visit the Albuquerque Public Library online. The library will announce a lineup of special events that can be enjoyed digitally.
Listen to an audio book.
Explore magazines, newspapers, and graphic novels.
Start a book club or host a book exchange with another family.
Try reading somewhere new--the backyard, by flashlight in a tent, or during a break at the swimming pool.
Have your child read to you, over the phone to a grandparent, or to a pet.
Have a loved one who lives far away read a bedtime story to your child via Facetime, Zoom, Skype, or over the phone.
Read books that take place in other parts of the country or world. Find the country, city, or region on a map or globe. Look at pictures of these places online. Visit a restaurant that specializes in food from the area or cook a recipe from that region.
Several authors write books for a wide range of audiences. Neil Gaiman, Jacqueline Woodson, A.S. King--they all write books for kids and adults. Reading books written by the same author is a meaningful way to examine the scope and style of particular writers.
Try listening to podcast while cooking dinner or driving in the car.