Los Altos Library 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) Los Altos and Woodland Branch Libraries challenge residents to discover their own inner hero as part of its 2015 Summer Challenge.

Created around the theme “Every Hero Has a Story,” Los Altos and Woodland Branch 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 begin to make our summer plans, I encourage all families to join me in signing up for the Summer Challenge at the Los Altos Library. Reading over the summer helps keep our children and ourselves engaged with learning and “traveling” to new places through the pages of books,” stated Courtenay Corrigan, Joint Powers Authority Board Member for SCCLD and Mayor, Los Altos Hills.

Summer Challenge is part of Los Altos and Woodland Branch Libraries’ 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 Los Altos and Woodland Branch Libraries includes:

· Young Saber Heroes – Sat. June 6 @ 2 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Teen After Hours Lock-In – Fri. June 12 beginning @ 6 p.m. (Age 12-18)

· Happy Birds – Wed. June 17 @ 3 p.m. (All ages/Family)

· Rockin Kid’s Sing-A-Long – Wed. June 24 @ 10:30 a.m. (Preschool)

· Jungle Joe Animal Trainer Show – Wed. June 24 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Insect Discovery Lab – Wed. July 1 @ 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. (School Age)

· Magical MoonShine Theatre – Wed. July 8 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Museum on the Go – Wed. July 15 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Create Your Own Hero Craft – Wed. July 22 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Performer Peter Apel – Tues. July 28 @ 10:30 a.m. (Toddlers, Preschool)

· Wildlife Associates – Wed. July 29 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Fratello Marionettes – Wed. Aug. 5 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· African Village Celebration – Wed. Aug. 12 @ 3 p.m. (All Ages/Family)

· Summer Challenge Celebration – Sat. Aug. 15

Woodland Branch Library Programs:

· Tall Tales with Storyteller John Weaver – Thurs. June 25 @3:30 p.m.

· The Bubble Show – Thurs. July 16 @ 3:30 p.m.

· Magic and Fun with Magic Dan – Sat. Aug. 1 @ 2:00 p.m.

· Peopleologie presents “STEAM Hands-on Making” - Thurs. Aug. 6 @ 3:30 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.