Thousands of youngsters, teens and adults are participating in
the annual Summer Reading Club at the Gilroy Library, which this
year focuses on mystery themes, one of the most popular genres of
literature.
Staff Report
Gilroy – Thousands of youngsters, teens and adults are participating in the annual Summer Reading Club at the Gilroy Library, which this year focuses on mystery themes, one of the most popular genres of literature.
This year’s theme for children entering grades K-8 in the fall is “Get a Clue @ the Library.” Children can sign up for the club in June and receive a reading log to keep track of books they read during the summer months. They may read any type or size of book they want – fiction, nonfiction, or graphic novels. Participants who finish will receive a prize and reading certificate.
Research has shown that children who read during summer vacation are more likely to retain the skills learned during the school year, according to Community Librarian Lani Yoshimura.
There also is a mystery-themed Summer Reading Club for teens entering grades 7 and up in the fall – “YNK (You Never Know) @ Your Library.” Each teen who signs up will receive a bookmark, mood pencil, reading log and a booklist of recommended books.
Some of the special activities planned for the Gilroy Library this summer:
– Thursday, July 26, 6:30pm – Interactive mystery play for teens.
– Thursdays at 6:30pm, through July 26 – Teen Summer Reading Club with a variety of activities including movies, a lesson on how to make a Secret Journal scrapbook, and visits by authors Malin Alegria and Kim Taylor.
The Gilroy Library is located at 7387 Rosanna St.
Details: www.santaclaracountylib.org.
