reading

  • Increase
  • Decrease
  • Normal

Current Size: 100%

  text size

Summer Reading for Adults - "Beneath the Surface"


Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Adults (Ages 18+)

 

Beneath the Surface - artwork

How to Participate ...

 

  1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
     
  2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
     
  3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to enter our biweekly prize drawing. Once your grid is complete, every additional book read earns another entry into the biweekly drawing.
     
  4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.

 

 

Summer Reading Prizes for Adults!

 

  • June 20 Prize Drawing = Friends of the Library bag, small blanket/throw, books
  • July 11 Prize Drawing = $10 Target Gift Card
  • July 25 Prize Drawing = $10 OSH Gift Card
  • August Grand Prize Drawing = iPad Mini

 

Graphic Novel Making Contest Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration

 

 

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!



Summer Reading for Teens - "Groundbreaking Reads!"


Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Teens (Ages 12-18)

 

Groundbreaking Reads - artwork of hand with book coming out of ground

How to Participate ...

  1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
     
  2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
     
  3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to enter our biweekly prize drawing. Once your grid is complete, every additional book read earns another entry into the biweekly drawing.
     
  4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.

Please Note: Those who are 12 years old can choose to participate in the teen program or children's program

 

 

Summer Reading Prizes for Teens!!

 

  • Sign Up = Pin, Bookmark
  • 1st Complete Row = Book
  • June 20 Prize Drawing = $10 Jamba Juice Gift Card
  • July 11 Prize Drawing = $10 iTunes Gift Card
  • July 25 Prize Drawing = Movie Ticket Bundle
  • August Grand Prize Drawing = iPad Mini

 

Book Trailer Contest

Those who provide a video review will be automatically entered into the Book Trailer Contest.  Our judges will select the best video review and the winner will receive a iPad Mini!

 

Graphic Novel Making Contest

Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration.

 

 

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!

 

Teen Volunteers Needed for the Summer Reading Celebration!

Help promote the library's summer reading program by registering children and awarding prizes.



Summer Reading for Pre-Readers - "Dig Into Reading!"


Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Pre-Readers (Children, Ages 0-5)

 

Dig Into Reading - artwork of underground animals How to Participate ...

 

  1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
     
  2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
     
  3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to win a prize.
     
  4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.
     
  5. Prizes available starting June 15, 2013.
     
  6. Claim all your prizes at the Summer Reading Celebration desk by August 31, 2013

 

Top 5 Reasons to enroll your child into our Summer Reading Celebration!

 

 

 

Summer Reading Prizes for Pre-Readers!!

  • Sign Up = Bookmark, "Underground Times", Coloring Sheet
  • 1st & 2nd Complete Rows = Your Choice: Kickball, Dinosaur, or Dino-duck
  • 3rd Complete Row =Book & Certificate
  • Each Additional Row or 5 Books Read = Mystery Prize

 

Graphic Novel Making Contest Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration.

 

 

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!



Summer Reading for Kids - "Dig Into Reading!"


Summer Reading Celebration 2013!

for Readers (Children, Ages 5-12)

 

Dig Into Reading - artwork of underground animals How to Participate ...

 

  1. Starting June 1, 2013, sign up at your local library and receive an Activity Grid or sign up online and print your own Activity Grid.
     
  2. Only activities completed between June 1 - July 31 are eligible. 
     
  3. Complete any five squares in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) on the Activity Grid to win a prize.
     
  4. List the specific book titles you've read, or activities you've done in the What I Did section.
     
  5. Prizes available starting June 15, 2013.
     
  6. Claim all your prizes at the Summer Reading Celebration desk by August 31, 2013.

 

Top 5 Reasons to enroll your child into our Summer Reading Celebration!

 

 

Summer Reading Prizes for Kids!!

  • Sign Up = Bookmark, "Underground Times"
  • 1st  Complete Rows = Color Your Own Poster
  • 2nd Complete Row = Fingerpuppet
  • 3rd Complete Row =Book & Certificate
  • Each Additional Row or 5 Books Read = Mystery Prize

 

Graphic Novel Making Contest Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration.

 

 

Check our events calendar for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!



Leer, Escribir, Descubrir en La Biblioteca Latinoamericana


Read Write Discover Logo¿Tiene su hijo(a) dificultades con la lectura o con la escritura? Habrá ayuda disponible este verano de Read Write Discover (RWD), un programa de tutoría de lectura en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana.   El programa es gratuito y está dirigido a los estudiantes que tienen problemas con la lectura, o cuyas familias enfrentan barreras de idioma en sus comunidades. Los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria se capacitarán ayudar a los niños en los grados 1-8 en la lectura y la escritura.

La sesión comienza con una orientación para la familia en lunes, el 10 de junio 2013 de 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.. Los tutores trabajan con los mismos estudiantes cada semana  los lunes y los martes de 11:00 am - 12:30 pm en determinadas semanas durante los meses de junio, julio y agosto.

Favor de visitar la mesa de información de RWD en una de las fechas siguientes para saber más:

lunes, 3 de junio, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
martes, 4 de junio, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
miércoles, 5 de junio, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de este programa, favor de email a rwdiscover@gmail.com.



Leer, Escribir, Descubrir en East San José Carnegie Branch Library


Read Write Discover Logo¿Tiene su hijo(a) dificultades con la lectura o con la escritura? Habrá ayuda disponible este verano de Read Write Discover (RWD), un programa de tutoría de lectura en la Biblioteca East San José Carnegie.   El programa es gratuito y está dirigido a los estudiantes que tienen problemas con la lectura, o cuyas familias enfrentan barreras de idioma en sus comunidades. Los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria se capacitarán ayudar a los niños en los grados 1-8 en la lectura y la escritura.

La sesión comienza con una orientación para la familia en miércoles, 12 de junio 2013 de 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Los tutores trabajan con los mismos estudiantes cada semana los miércoles y jueves de 11:00 am - 12:30 pm en determinadas semanas durante los meses de junio, julio y agosto.

Favor de visitar la mesa de información de RWD en una de las fechas siguientes para saber más:

viernes, 7 de junio, 3:00 – 6:00 pm   
sábado, 8 de junio, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de este programa, favor de email rwdiscover@gmail.com.