Research shows that children who read at least six books during
the summer perform better when they return to school in the
fall.
Saralyn Otter
Special to south valley newspapers
www.santaclaracountylib.org
Research shows that children who read at least six books during the summer perform better when they return to school in the fall. Children who do not read during the summer have been found to lose almost three months of reading skills during the summer. What can you do to encourage you child to keep reading and prevent summer set-back? Make sure they have time to read every day, let them read something they enjoy, read aloud to them, be a good reading role model and sign-up the whole family for the library’s Summer Reading Club. The library has a Summer Reading Club for children, teens and adults, so everyone can participate.
Join us for the following special events for kids at 3 p.m.:
– Wednesday, June 18: The Magic of Owen Baker-Flynn. A fabulous juggler and magician – let him amaze you.
– Saturday, June 28: P & T Puppets present “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” a timeless tale about hard work, kindness and being true.
– Wednesday, July 2: Dana Smith and Lacey the Performing Dog. Watch Dana juggle, perform acrobatic feats and other circus acts, while Lacey sings and leaps.
– Wednesday, July 9: Rhythm Round Us. Get moving with Tim Gutierrez as he makes music with drums and rhythms from around the world.
– Wednesday, July 16: Python Ron’s Reptile and Arachnid Adventure. Get up close and personal with spiders, snakes, reptiles and more.
– Wednesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 30: Movie Matinees – Join us for a family friendly movie.
– Wednesday, Aug. 6: Awards Party – You made it! Receive your certificate, pick out your free book and enjoy refreshments.
But kids don’t get to have all the fun. The library also features special summer programs for teens and adults. Join us for the following special events for teens:
– Tuesday Teen Movies: 4 p.m. June 17 and June 24.
– Guitar Hero Tournaments: 2 p.m. June 21 and July 19.
– Manga Book Discussion Group: 3 p.m. June 27, July 11 and July 25.
– T-Shirt Makeover Craft: 4 p.m. July 15.
– Release party for Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer: 3 p.m. Aug. 2.
– Scrapbooking: 4 p.m. Aug. 5.
Join us for the following author programs for adults:
– William Poy Lee, author of “The Eighth Promise”: 7:30 p.m. June 19.
– Barbara Egbert, author of “The Zero Days”: 7:30 p.m. July 17.
– Art Rodriguez, author of “East Side Dreams”: 7 p.m. July 24.
– Panel of Mystery Authors featuring Penny Warner, Kelli Stanley, Terri Thayer and Michelle Gagnon: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7.
