There is nothing like a good book!And we're fortunate to live in communities with strong library resources.
Check out some of our communities summer reading programs:
City of Folsom:
Kids, teens and adults have great incentive to crack the books this summer through participation in Folsom Public Library's Summer Reading Programs continuing through July 31.
Kids - "Be Creative @ Your Library" - Explore the worlds of music, dance, arts, books and more. Open to all ages from babies to tweens with programs, prizes and story times.
Teens - "Express Yourself @ Your Library" - Read for prizes and take part in fun events just for teens.
Adults - "Master the Art of Reading" - Raffles for great prizes, special events and book swaps for ages 18 and up.
For more information, check out http://library.folsom.ca.us
City of Roseville:
Reading logs are available online or in-library Monday, June 15, through Saturday, June 27 only.
Instructions are:
Read every day for six weeks, for at least 20 minutes a day, and fill in a box for each day
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Choose one of the creative activities listed in the reading log and fill in a box after you’ve done it. Each activity only counts once.
After your log is full, sign it and come in to get your prize! Prizes available August 1 - 15 only. Parent signature required for youth log. Teen signature required for teen log. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library.
Free youth events and programs:
| Wed.,6/17 | 5:30 p.m. | Youth kick-off, featuring the Bubble Lady | Maidu Library |
| Tue., 6/23 | 10:30a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose ** | Downtown Library |
| Wed.,6/24 | 9:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Riley Library |
| Thu., 6/25 | 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Maidu Library |
| Sat., 6/27 | 1:00 p.m. | Local Author Day | Downtown Library |
| Tue., 6/30 | 9:30 a.m. | Music Mike | Downtown Library |
| Wed., 7/1 | 9:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Riley Library |
| Thu., 7/2 | 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Maidu Library |
| Tue., 7/7 | 9:30 a.m. | Music Mike | Maidu Library |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose ** | Downtown Library | |
| Wed., 7/8 | 9:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Riley Library |
| Thu., 7/9 | 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Downtown Library |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Maidu Library | |
| Tue., 7/14 | 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose ** | Downtown Library |
| 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Maidu Library | |
| Wed., 7/15 | 9:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Riley Library |
| Thu., 7/16 | 10:30 a.m. | Mother Goose on the Loose * | Maidu Library |
| 10:30 a.m. | Placer Theatre Ballet Storytime | Downtown Library | |
| Tue., 7/21 | 9:30 a.m. | Music Mike | Roseville Sports Center Gym |
| 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Downtown Library | |
| Wed., 7/22 | 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Riley Library |
| Thu., 7/23 | 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Maidu Library |
| Tue., 7/28 | 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Downtown Library |
| Wed., 7/29 | 10:00a.m. | Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre | Downtown Library |
| 10:30 a.m.. | Free craft day *** | Riley Library | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre | Downtown Library | |
| Thu., 7/30 | 10:30 a.m. | Free craft day *** | Maidu Library |
* Please note that space is limited to first 30 children.
**Please note that space is limited to first 25 children.
*** Please note that space is limited and determined by the number of craft supplies.
Free teen events and programs:
| Thu., 6/25 | 7:00p.m. | Teen Open Mic Night | Riley Library |
| Sat., 6/27 | 1:00 p.m. | Local Author Day | Downtown Library |
| Wed., 7/1 | 1:30 p.m. | Teen craft: make a recycled purse or safe*** | Riley Library |
| Wed.,7/15 | 1:30 p.m. | Teen craft: make a recycled bowl*** | Riley Library |
| Wed.,7/29 | 1:30 p.m. | Teen craft: make recycled accessories*** | Riley Library |
| Sat., 8/1 | 5:30 p.m. | Teen end of summer party, art reception | Riley Library |
El Dorado County:
Several reading programs are kicking off NOW! Log on to http://www.engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=7839 to find the programs in your area!
Get reading folks!
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