The Pleasanton Public Library unveils a lavishly constructed theme set for the 2013 Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 15 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The reading program continues through August 4. Each year, a theme is selected for the reading incentive game which is enhanced with an elaborate set that is constructed within the Children’s Library area. The area is then transformed to bring the game alive.
This year, Children’s Librarian Sandy Silva has unveiled a program theme of Pre-Historic Pleasanton, complete with dinosaurs, saber-toothed tigers, ancient sea creatures and cave men. Children of all ages can sign up for the program to become “junior paleontologists” and pick up a game board.
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Playing the game is simple; participants track the time they spend reading (or are read to) on their game board. They are then rewarded with prizes each time they complete ten hours of reading. Pre-schoolers who cannot read themselves are also welcome to play the game with help from parents who read to them.
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“Last year we used the theme of the Olympics, complete with an opening day torch relay,” according to Silva. “We’re looking forward to a new adventure this summer that will take us back to the time of the dinosaurs, and everyone is invited to join in the fun.”
Last year, nearly 4,000 Pleasanton youngsters signed up to participate in the Summer Reading Program. This summer is also packed with activities for library junior paleontologists including weekly movies, story times, and craft activities.
For more information about Pre-Historic Pleasanton and a complete listing of the library’s exciting programs and activities, please visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html or call the Children’s Desk at (925) 931-3400.
