Library summer reading for kids

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is pleased to announce a June 10 start of the Summer Reading Program for students in grades K-6.

The Wednesday programs are free and open to all. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. Sign-ups beginning on Tuesday, June 9.

When children sign up to join the Summer Reading Program, they track their reading progress and earn prizes each week to acknowledge their great reading work. Younger children can participate by having friends and family read to them.

Clare O’Brien, Youth Librarian says, “Summer Reading is totally fun at the library! Prevent Summer Reading Loss by keeping books in the kids’ hands and hearts with reading incentives and programs at the library. The performances reinforce learning and literature in addition to providing high-quality live entertainment!”

The special summer programs are on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, the library offers storytimes for toddlers at 10:30 a.m. and for pre-schoolers at 11:30 a.m.

June 10            Magical Moonshine Theatre: The 3 Little Pigs

Pigs and wolves play together in this creative retelling of the traditional story. In English and Spanish!

June 17             Adventure Theater: Episode 1: Adventure in Space!

You’re the star of this zany, interactive theatrical adventure! Get ready to rush to the rescue!

June 24             Superhero Training Camp (ages 3 & up)

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superhero Training Camp! Bring your creativity and your imagination to this program of fun crafts and activities!

July 1                        Mad Science Spectacular: Movie Special Effects

In this thrilling, high-energy science presentation, children will learn how to create special effects sounds and watch how science can create super heroes!

July 8                        Zun Zun: Earth Heroes (ages 3 & up)

Hands-on music celebrating how to be an Earth Hero. ZunZun uses instruments from around the world. Come get your groove on in English and Spanish!

July 15             Magician Mike Della Penna (ages 3 & up)

He’s silly, he’s funny and he’ll make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with magic performances that are playful and astonishing.

July 22            Traveling Lantern: Peter Pan (ages 4 & up)

Join us for a live theater performance of the treasured tale of the adventurous boy who never grows up! Fly away with the Darling children to Neverland.

 July 29            Summer Reading finale

The library is located at 755 W. Napa St. Keep up with all library events at sonomalibrary.org and facebook.com/sonomavalleylibrary.