Campbell Library's 2015 Summer Reading Program Begins Friday

News from the Santa Clara County Library District:

Every hero has a story. This summer, Santa Clara County Library District’s (SCCLD) Campbell Library challenges residents to discover their own inner hero as part of its 2015 Summer Challenge.

Created around the theme “Every Hero Has a Story,” Campbell Library’s 2015 Summer Challenge invites kids, teens and adults to take control of their summer vacation and become their own favorite hero. With help from the library and its myriad list of free summer activities, residents have the opportunity to turn lazy days of summer into a time of discovery, initiative, exploration and learning.

“As we near the end of the school year and prepare for several months of summer vacation, I encourage kids, teens and their families to explore their local Campbell Library and take part in some of the incredible programs they have to offer. Please join me in signing up for the Library’s new 2015 Summer Challenge program. I think you might be amazed at how many new experiences, activities and interests you can discover and take part in before fall arrives,” commented Jason Baker, Joint Powers Authority Board Member for SCCLD and Vice Mayor, City of Campbell.

Summer Challenge is part of Campbell Library’s annual summer reading program which encourages the love of reading, creativity and scientific discovery. This year’s Summer Challenge encourages participants to not only incorporate reading into their lives but to complete selected tasks in a quest to: explore library resources, enjoy enriching and creative experiences and try new activities. While some tasks may be as easy as reading a book or reciting a poem, other activities inspire library visitors to venture outside and explore surrounding areas, discovering individual strengths and interests along the way.

Summer Challenge participants are encouraged to sign up for the program beginning May 15, 2015 at their local library or online @ www.sccl.org/summer2015 . Activities, programs and incentives are grouped in three different themed categories:

· Pre-Readers 0-5 & Kids 6-12 – Every Hero has a Story

· Teens – 13-18 – Unmask!

· Adults – 18+ - Escape the Ordinary

Free and open to all ages, super heroes everywhere are invited to sign up for the program beginning mid-May. Summer Challenge Activities will take place at all SCCLD libraries with interesting, educational and exciting programs scheduled for almost every day of summer. A sampling of events and activities offered at the Campbell Library include:

· Free Adult Zumba Classes – most Saturdays @10:30 a.m. (Check calendar)

· Magic Show with Magician Brian Scott – Wed. June 17 @ 3:30 pm. (School age)

· Learn about the Almaden Air Force Station (on Mt. Umunhum) – Wed. June 17 @ 7 p.m.

· Happy Bright Kids Puppets presents: The 3 Little Pigs - Wed. June 24 @ 3:30 p.m. (School age)

· Create a Butterfly Garden, Wed. June 24 @ 7 p.m.

· The Park Ranger for Santa Clara County will read today from a favorite book - Thurs. June 25 @ 10:30 am. (Preschool)

· Learn about the Elkhorn Slough,-Tues. June 30 @ 7 p.m.

· Saber Show: Defeat the Dark Side! – Wed. July 1 @ 3:30 p.m. (School age)

· Free Ukulele Lessons – Tuesdays, July 7, 14,21 and 28 @ 7 p.m.

· Storyteller John Weaver tells his Tall Tales – Wed. July 8 @ 3:30 p.m. (School age)

· Build your own Superhero Tools – Wed. July 15 @ 3:30 pm. (School age)

· City of Campbell History – Wed. July 22 @ 7 p.m.

· Discover the Science of Superheroes - Wed., July 22 @ 3:30 p.m. (School age)

· Story time with Santa Clara County Firefighters - Thurs. July 23 @ 10:30 a.m. (Preschool)

· Learn Calligraphy - Sat. July 25 @ 2 p.m.

· Happy Birds show – Wednesday, July 29 @ 3:30 p.m. (School Age)

· Heroic Summer Celebration – Wed. Aug. 5 @ 3:30 p.m. (School Age)

· Road Scholar: Adventures in Lifelong Learning – Thurs. Aug. 6 @ 1:30 p.m.

· Charged Particles: Jazz Ensemble- Sat. Aug. 15 @ 2 p.m.

· Frontier Village- Wed. Aug. 19@ 7 p.m.

· Cool Season Gardening – Tues. Aug. 25 @ 7 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to earn points by completing a variety of activities such as: Learning new skills, reading books, attending programs, or visiting local parks and areas of interest. Points are used to collect prizes and reading incentives. Complete instructions can be found at SCCLD’s Summer Challenge website @ http://www.sccl.org/summer-reading.

Summer Challenge events are offered at all SCCLD libraries. A complete listing for all Summer Challenge related activities can be found at: http://www.sccl.org. The Summer Challenge Program will be held May 15 – Aug. 15, 2015.