Summer Reading Program

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, invites readers to explore dinosaurs, archaeology, and the stories waiting just beneath the surface. The program begins Wednesday, May 27, with an all-day Opening Celebration and continues through June 24.

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Readers of all ages are invited to dig into discovery.

Summer Reading Program Opening Celebration

Date/Time:
Wednesday, May 27
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ruidoso Public Library


Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for the Opening Celebration of this year’s Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story. Stop by anytime between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to sign up for summer reading, pick up reading logs and event calendars, and enjoy games, snacks, prizes, and more.

Families can also pick up official rules, field guides, adopt-a-dino materials, passive program activities, and decorate a dino bone.

What to Pick Up

  • Summer Reading sign-up materials

  • Reading logs

  • Event calendars

  • Official rules

  • Field guides

  • Adopt-a-Dino materials

  • Passive program activities

Ruidoso Public Library Summer Reading Program special events graphic listing LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo, Andy Mason, Rocky Mountain Puppets, and Wonders on Wheels events in May and June 2026.

Upcoming Summer Reading Program Special Events

May 29

LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

June 3

Andy Mason

11:00 AM

June 10

Rocky Mountain Puppets

10:00 AM

June 15

Wonders on Wheels

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Summer Reading Program Opening Celebration: Unearth a Story
May 27
Summer Reading Program Opening Celebration: Unearth a Story

Kick off the Ruidoso Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, during an all-day Opening Celebration on Wednesday, May 27 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Families can sign up for summer reading, pick up reading logs and event calendars, enjoy dinosaur-themed activities, games, snacks, prizes, and more.

Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program 2026
May 27
Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program 2026

The Ruidoso Public Library’s Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program runs May 27–June 24, 2026. Open to babies through age 18, participants can join age-based reading challenges, attend weekly programs, and enjoy special events. Four grand prizes will be awarded. Sign up online to get started.

Unearth a Story: Dino Jungle Escape Room
May 28
Unearth a Story: Dino Jungle Escape Room

Join the Ruidoso Public Library on May 28 at 3 PM for the Dino Jungle Escape Room. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock in this dinosaur-themed escape room adventure designed for kids and teens who love mysteries and teamwork.

Unearth a Story: LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo
May 29
Unearth a Story: LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo

Join the Ruidoso Public Library on May 29 from 10:00–11:30 AM for the LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo, part of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. Families can meet friendly animals and enjoy a fun, interactive summer experience together.

Unearth a Story: Lost Facility Teen Escape Room
Jun 19
Unearth a Story: Lost Facility Teen Escape Room

Teens ages 11+ can test their teamwork and puzzle-solving skills during the Unearth a Story: Lost Facility Escape Room at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 19 at 11 AM. Reservations required. Call 575-258-3704 to reserve your team’s time slot.

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