The Los Gatos Library is encouraging children to challenge their minds and embark on reading adventures with the annual Summer Reading Program.
Through the program, children are asked to set their own reading goals and then record the books they read on an online website. Children who participate in the program can earn a new book from the library or a trip to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Teenage readers can receive a gift certificate to Borders Books and Music.
According to Heidi Long, the principal librarian of Los Gatos Library, the Summer Reading Program has become increasingly popular from year to year. In recent years there has been approximately 1,000-1,200 participants in the program each summer.
“It’s not something we’ve ever had to push. Kids are just inclined to read through the program,” Long said. “It’s turned into a big thing.”
Last year 17,000 books were read during the summer program. Library staff expect a boost in the number of books read this year, they predict the library’s summer events will heighten reading excitement.
The program will last until August 13 and will end with a summer reading carnival on that Thursday afternoon with face painting, food and live music. The excitement begins just by opening a book.
July Events at the Los Gatos Library:
Charles the Clown
July 9, 2009
Charles the Clown will be coming to town at 6:30pm in the Children’s Library.
Steve and Corny
July 16, 2009
Steve Chaney and his partner Corny Crow will be providing entertainment for people of all ages with juggling acts and magic performances at the Civic Center Lawn at 4pm
Friendship Bracelets
July 23, 2009
Children ages 10-14, can create their own colorful friendship bracelets in the Children’s Room at 4pm
Young Writer’s Workshop
July 25, 2009
Martha Alderson, an award-winning writer and author of Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple, will be leading a creative writing workshop in the library. Prior registration and fee is required for this program.
Animal Storytime and Art
July 28, 2009
This children’s storytime session will focus on the animals that survived Hurricane Katrina. After listening to stories, children will have the opportunity to get creative by making artwork that will be displayed in the Children’s Room of the library.
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