Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Pre-Readers (Children, Ages 0-5)

How to Participate ...

1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
    
2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
    
3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to win a prize.
    
4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.
    
5. Prizes available starting June 15, 2013.
    
6. Claim all your prizes at the Summer Reading Celebration desk by August 31, 2013. 

Top 5 Reasons to enroll your child into our Summer Reading Celebration!

Summer Reading Prizes for Pre-Readers!!

• Sign Up = Bookmark, "Underground Times", Coloring Sheet
• 1st & 2nd Complete Rows = Your Choice: Kickball, Dinosaur, or Dino-duck
• 3rd Complete Row =Book & Certificate
• Each Additional Row or 5 Books Read = Mystery Prize

Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration.

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!

Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Readers (Children, Ages 5-12)

How to Participate ...

1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
    
2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
    
3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to win a prize.
    
4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.
    
5. Prizes available starting June 15, 2013.
    
6. Claim all your prizes at the Summer Reading Celebration desk by August 31, 2013.

Top 5 Reasons to enroll your child into our Summer Reading Celebration!

Summer Reading Prizes for Kids!!

• Sign Up = Bookmark, "Underground Times"
• 1st  Complete Rows = Color Your Own Poster
• 2nd Complete Row = Fingerpuppet
• 3rd Complete Row =Book & Certificate
• Each Additional Row or 5 Books Read = Mystery Prize

Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration.

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!

I absolutely adored The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy.  It reminded me of books that I liked to read when I was small of a slower-paced world, where children explored small towns riding their bikes around or visiting the lonely mansion.  In this story, four sisters, Rosalind, Sky, Jane, and Batty, with their dad and dog arrive at the Arundel estate for a summer holiday.  Here, they have the holiday of their dreams--no sand, no beach, but an imposing castle surrounded by a formal garden.  With their dog, Hound, the girls just about tear down the estate at the dismay of its owner, the forbidding Mrs. Tifton; however, her son, Jeffrey, has the summer of his life.  The girls' vivacity and energy transforms Jeffrey's world of stifling upper-class formalness to a world of play and spontaneity.  This story is a great summer read.  If you are interested, the story continues with two sequels: The Penderwicks at Gardham Street and The Penderwicks at Point Mouette.  I recommend this book for girls from 3rd to 6th grade, because the book describes a range of girlhood experiences.  This book qualifies as an award winner, for it received the National Book Award in 2005.

Remember the crafts you did in summer camp? 

Lanyards by the yard, painted rocks, sand-cast wax candles, tie-dye t-shirts?

Its officially summer now, and if you recall these activities fondly, roll up your sleeves and teach a new generation how to get creative with what's on hand!

These books might get your creative juices flowing...

Don't forget to check out these craft programs at the library this month!

SAN JOSÉ, Calif. ---San José Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration (SRC) kicks off on Saturday, June 1st, 2012 at all 19 locations. This year’s theme allows children to Dream, Big, teens can Own the Night and adults can stay up reading Into the Night.

Each year 10,000-14,000 participate in the reading celebration and earn prizes as they read making it for a fun and rewarding summer. Signing up for SRC is quick, easy and free.  Once the sign-up is completed, every eBook, audio book and/or book the participant reads or listens to from June 1st, 2012 through July 31st, 2012 will count toward program prize requirements.  One lucky adult winner will have the chance to win the grand prize, a Kindle Fire.  Full prize details are available at www.sjpl.org/summer.   

This year, all are invited to the library’s first ever system-wide kickoff celebration at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 from 1-4 p.m.   The kickoff event invites people of all ages to participate in a scavenger hunt inside the King Library. 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 win a prize. The kickoff event will also feature a community resource fair and plenty of live entertainment.   

Also, the library will once again hold its 4^th annual Graphic Novel Making Contest.  The contest is open to all ages.  Entries must be submitted by 8 p.m. on July 31st, 2012 at any San José Public Library location – one entry per contestant.  A panel of library staff and comic industry professionals will judge entries based on content and illustrations.  Winners will be announced during a reception held at the Berryessa Branch Library on August 25th, 2012 at 2 p.m. For full details visit www.sjpl.org/graphicnovelcontest

Not only does the Summer Reading Celebration provide great prizes for reading and fun contests but will also feature more than 100 events for all ages that include live performances, activities and programs.  Check the library’s online calendar page at www.sjpl.org/calendar for event details and listings at all 19 locations. 

The Summer Reading Celebration is made possible with additional support from the Friends of the King Library and branch library Friends groups.

For more information on the Summer Reading Celebration contact your local branch library or visit www.sjpl.org/summer.

About San José Public Library

San José Public Library system (SJPL) is the largest public library system between San Francisco and Los Angeles, serving a culturally diverse population of approximately 946,000 in the nation’s 10th largest city.  SJPL is recognized across the country for its innovation and leadership in the field and is one of the busiest library systems nationwide, with an annual checkout rate of nearly 14 million items.

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