ABQ Reads

  Readers of all ages are encouraged to join in the 2025 Summer Reading Program hosted by the Public Library of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County. It is a free opportunity for the whole community to enjoy books and hands-on activities, and use their imaginations all summer long. Online registration opened May 9 at abqlibrary.org/summerreading. The program runs […]

  With the end-of-year celebrations completed, ABQ Reads is already looking toward the 2025-26 school year. While the school year is winding down, we’re looking to increase our tutor ranks for next school year and give volunteers plenty of time to schedule the brief required training session later this summer. Our tutors spend 90 minutes

Albuquerque Reads relies heavily on its volunteers to keep the program moving forward. During the program’s three end-of-year celebrations, volunteer Jimmy Bryant was recognized by the Chamber. Bryant is a tutor at all three elementary schools — Atrisco, Bel-Air and Whittier. He said he enjoys taking the time to tutor the kids in reading and

On April 29, 30 and May 1, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce joined Albuquerque Public Schools to celebrate the end of another successful school year for the ABQ Reads program. ABQ Reads — now in its second decade — is a partnership between the Chamber and APS. Each week, more than 150 volunteer tutors