It happened to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1906, and again in 1989: tectonic plates shifted, the Earth moved, and devastation followed! So what can we do if it happens today? Become a junior seismologist and explore the inside and outside of our planet, find out what instruments are used to measure earthquakes, and piece together a proper safety kit to make sure you’re prepared—not scared—the next time the ground starts to quake and shake!
This program is part of Livermore Reads Together, a community-wide reading program featuring James Dalessandro’s book, "1906: A Novel," about the San Francisco earthquake and fire. The community of Livermore is encouraged to join their neighbors by participating in the Livermore Reads Together free events for children and adults during the month of February 2011. Copies of books and event schedules are available at all Livermore Public Library locations. Livermore Reads Together is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Livermore Library.
