This summer, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture invites readers of all ages to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, a seasonal celebration of books, creativity, and community. When you sign up at any of the eight neighborhood library branches, you’ll receive a FREE limited-edition tote bag designed by Los Angeles-based artist Asher Bingham. Totes are available while supplies last.
The custom tote features detailed illustrations of the eight library branches, the beloved Bookmobile, and the Beyond the Box public art utility boxes. Each illustration represents the unique neighborhoods and cultural landmarks that define the Glendale community. Created by Bingham, whose compassionate artistry became widely recognized after the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires by offering free, hand-drawn portraits of lost homes to affected families. The tote is both a functional keepsake and a visual tribute to local resilience.
Through partnerships with artists, public art programs, and community-centered events like the Summer Reading Challenge, the City of Glendale’s Arts and Culture Commission continues to shape Glendale into a thriving cultural destination within Southern California.
WHEN:
The Summer Reading Challenge is happening now through August 9, 2025.
WHERE:
Any of the eight Glendale neighborhood library branches
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information about the summer reading program, please visit eglendalelac.org/summerreading.
Credit: Library, Arts & Culture and City of Glendale & its Arts and Culture Commission.
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