Everyone is invited to our Summer Reading Celebration Kickoff Event on Sunday, June 2 at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, starting at 1:00 PM  to 4:00PM.

There will be many fun activities for the whole family to participate in:

• Scavenger Hunt for All Ages: Look for some of the 34 Art Works that are located at the King Library from the Lower Level to the Fourth Floor, answer some fun questions about the King Library and our website. Please note that the last time to pick up a Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet is at 3:00PM.
• Crafts for Children and Teens: Dinosaur bone craft for kids and making beaded bracelets for teens.
• Games for All: Dr. Seuss games for the young ones, and "Win in a Minute" games for the teens and adults. Lots of fun and laughs playing these games.
• Entertainment: There will be drummers, balloonists, a juggler and multicultural music to appreciate.
• Community Partners: We will have community partners available from 1:30 to 4:00 providing information about their groups and answering any questions you might have.
• Prizes:  Everyone who participates in the Scavenger Hunt will receive a small gift and a chance to win some neat prizes.

You really don't want to miss this fun, FREE, event at your Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library!

Summer Reading Celebration

You're Invited!

Sunday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

The kickoff event invites people of all ages to participate in a scavenger hunt inside the King Library (Lower Level-4th Floor).

The scavenger hunt will be divided into three groups: families with small children, teens and adults.  Each group will have their own set of clues and will have to search for hidden treasures inside the library to be eligible to win a prize. 

Prizes include tickets to ...

• Great America
• Tech Museum
• Laser Quest
• Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
• Children’s Museum
• San Jose Giants

The kickoff event will also feature a community resource fair and plenty of live entertainment.

1:00 p.m. Music by harpist Elizabeth Erickson

2:00 p.m. Ballon Artist from A New Twist Balloons inside the Children's Room 

3:00 p.m. Enjoy a free concert at 3 p.m. with Cascada de Flores performing Mexican and Caribbean song and dance. 

Downtown Parking:

Free parking in the street and the 4th and San Fernando Street Garage located across from the King Library