Pleasanton Public Library Unveils 2015 Summer Reading Game

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The Pleasanton Public Library will unveil the 2015 Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 13 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each year, a theme is selected for the reading incentive game which is enhanced with decorations throughout Children’s Library area. On opening day of the program, the library staff arrives at work in costumes that coordinate with the program theme.

This year, the Children’s Librarian has unveiled a program theme of Destination Read, which continues through August 2. Children of all ages can sign up for the program by visiting the Children’s Department of the library. Prizes are claimed when read-happy tourists complete 10, 20 and 30 hours of reading and the most diligent participants can extend their reading fun by completing a bonus card to become eligible for a prize at the conclusion of the program.

Last year, approximately 4,000 Pleasanton youngsters signed up to participate in the Summer Reading Program. The summer is jam packed with activities for children of all ages with a full slate of special programs. The musical beat of Mary Spalding’s Caribbean drum trio Steel Jam kicks off Wow Wednesdays on June 17 at 2:00 p.m. Free summer movies are scheduled on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. and are perfect for ages 7 years old and up. Space is limited and all programs will require a ticket that can be claimed (at no cost) at the Children’s Desk, one half-hour before the start of each show.

Research shows that children who continue to read during the summer months avoid the “summer slide” and retain or improve upon the skills they acquired during the school year. To support this effort, the Pleasanton Public Library offers an annual summer reading game. Participating in the summer reading game is a simple, economical and fun way for children to prepare for the upcoming school year.

For more information about Destination Read and a complete listing of the library’s exciting programs and activities, visit our website at http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp and click on Programs and Events, Children’s Calendar, or call the Children’s Desk at (925) 931-3400, extension 3.