Rio Rancho libraries launch summer reading with Digby the Dinosaur
Digby the Dinosaur is leading Rio Rancho families into a six-week summer reading stretch that runs June 1 to July 25.
Digby the Dinosaur is leading Rio Rancho families into a summer reading stretch designed to carry children, teens and adults through the longest break of the year with books and library programs.
The City of Rio Rancho posted that Summer Reading at Public Libraries was underway on May 27, setting the campaign in motion just as June began. The program runs from June 1 through July 25 and uses the theme Unearth a Story, framing the library system’s seasonal push around discovery, reading and hands-on activities.
For Sandoval County families, the value is in the timing and the reach. The notice made clear that the effort was meant for residents of all ages, not just young children, and positioned the Rio Rancho public library system as a place to return to throughout the summer instead of a stop for a single checkout or quick errand. That matters at the start of summer break, when parents often start looking for ways to keep kids occupied, engaged and in a routine without adding another expense-heavy outing to the calendar.
The city’s message also gave the campaign a recognizable face in Digby the Dinosaur, a friendly guide meant to draw readers into the theme and keep the program approachable for families. The wording invites participants to dig into great books, uncover hidden histories and explore the past through programs and activities, suggesting a mix of reading and enrichment rather than a narrow contest or one-time event.
Even without a full calendar in the notice, the structure of the announcement shows how the library system is trying to use the summer window. The nearly two-month run gives families a long stretch to build reading habits, and it gives the Rio Rancho public library system a steady way to stay visible in the community from early June through late July.
For parents across Rio Rancho, the message is simple: the public library is offering a local place to keep kids learning, occupied and connected to the city’s summer rhythm while school is out.
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