This manual is designed to help public libraries in Arizona plan their summer reading programs. The theme of the 1993 Arizona Reading Program is circuses. The material in the manual is prepared for libraries to adapt for their own uses. Topics covered include: goals, objectives, and evaluation; procedures for getting started; common summer program structures; planning timelines; hints for publicity and promotion; special needs; suggestions for awards and incentives; involving parents/family; ideas for displays and decorations; complete program ideas; a guide for crafts; book bibliography (101 titles); resource materials; evaluation questionnaire; calendars; and activity sheets. (JLB)