2012 Summer Reading Game

JUNE 9 – AUGUST 4

Inspired by this year’s London Olympic Games, prepare to read for the gold this summer!  Children read -- or are read to – and log their reading time, earning prizes along the way. Plus, there’s something fun to do every week this summer at the library. Watch the website for details!

KID POWER

VOLUNTEERS

Students entering Grades 6-9 in Fall 2012

We Need YOU

to volunteer

to help run the

2012

SUMMER READING GAME!

Attend any One

Session!

Get the inside story on this year’s Summer Reading Game…learn what you’ll be doing to help…and get first pick of volunteer hours.

Fri., June 1

4:00-5:30pm

Tue., June 5

4:00-5:30pm

Mon., June 11

1:30-3:00pm

Tue., June 12

7:00-8:30pm

Special Option

For returning

Kid Power Volunteers

ONLY:

Sat., June 2

10:30am-11:15am

All Sessions in the

Library Meeting Room

Both new & returning volunteers must attend a training session before they may help with the game.  

READY to REGISTER ONLINE?

Click Here!

Check with your teachers to see if you can get community service credit for helping at the library this summer!

Please arrive to training at least 15 minutes early, as no one is admitted once the training has begun!

Questions?

Call

the Children's Desk,

(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

A Parents’ Workshop

on

INFANT SLEEP

Wednesday, May 30

6:00-7:00 p.m.  

For parents of children

0-3 years…and expecting parents, too!

(Note: no childcare provided)

Presented by Dr. Irena Keller, PhD. Assistant Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies, SF and an award-winning researcher on infant sleep at U.C. Berkeley

No registration required

This workshop will give parents practical information on how to make infant sleep healthier & more satisfying for the whole family.

For
more information,

please call the
Children's Desk at

(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Barney Saltzberg

Wed., June 13

2:00 p.m.

All ages

Books available for
purchase & autographing
courtesy of co-sponsor
Towne Center Books

Approx. 45 min.,
Library Meeting Room

A favorite children’s author, illustrator and musician with more than 30 books and several award-winning CDs to his credit, Barney returns to Pleasanton to introduce his latest book, “Arlo Needs Glasses”, about a shaggy, free-spirited dog…who finds out he needs glasses!

Questions? Please call the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Magical Moonshine Theatre

presents

Wed., June 20

11:00 a.m.

All ages

Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 45 min.,
Library Meeting Room

Set in old Mexico, "The Golden Armadillo" tells the tale of the Mayor's daughter who never smiled...that is until she saw the most amazing and hilarious sight! Audience members help with the puppets, play parts and "get dramatic" in Spanish and English, right on the spot!

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

WildLIFE Associates

present

It’s a

Predators & Their Prey

Wed., June 27

2:00 p.m.

For ages
5 & up

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 45 min.,
Library Meeting Room

Take a journey with us into the inner world of wildlife. Learn how the delicate balance of nature is maintained by the predator-prey relationship. Meet a Golden Eagle…an African Serval…a Kestral…and an African Crested Porcupine!

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

 Mad Science
Of
Mt. Diablo

presents

“Crazy Chemistry”

Tue., July 3

2:00 p.m.

For ages
5 & up

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 45 min.,
Library Meeting Room

Our Mad Scientist uses an array of chemicals to make color changes…melt a head…and create an extra hand to help with even more complicated experiments! Experience an explosion of foam! Watch as a science genie is conjured from a bottle!  

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

and

Wed., July 11

2:00 p.m.

For ages
Pre-school & up

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 1 hour,
Library Meeting Room

Fast-paced, rapid fire ventriloquism while juggling, and a magic trick or two, with his partner Corny. Plenty of audience participation using volunteers as people puppets, amazing the audience and themselves as well!

“That was the best puppet show I have ever seen in my entire life” -- Kyle, age 5, San Carlos library

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Michael Stroud
a.k.a.

Wed., July 18

 2:00 p.m.

For ages
5 & up

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 45 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

12-time award-winning magician, and author of the best-selling “Klutz Book of Magic”, Michael Stroud blends comedy, audience participation, circus skills and many surprises with amazing special effects. Prepare for a magical afternoon!

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Astronomy for Everyone!
Size & Scale of the Universe

Presented by
Dr. Kevin Manning

http://www.lookupto
thestars.com/index.html

Thurs., July 19

7:00-9:00 p.m.

For ages 7 & up

Approx. 2 hours,

Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former NASA consultant, shares his passion for space using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders!

Following the presentation, a powerful telescope will be set up on the library lawn for viewing the craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn and other beautiful objects in the night sky (weather permitting).

HAPPY BIRDS!

Wed., July 25

1:30 p.m.

All ages

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before the program.

Approx. 45 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

The Happy Birds show is back! Featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star and The Ellen Show, their performance includes animal impersonations, singing opera, acrobatics and more!

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Olympic
Summer Game Days!

Thu-Fri.,
August 2-3 

Drop in anytime between

10:00-12:00 a.m.
&
2:00-4:00 p.m.

All ages – best for Pre-K thru 3rd grade

Library Meeting Room

A summer favorite! Carnival-style games with an Olympic sports theme, designed for younger competitors & run by our Champion Teen Volunteers.

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Toddler
Laptime

Ages 18-36 months

Monday Mornings 10:00, 10:45, or
11:30 a.m.

May 7, 14

Approx. 20 minutes, Library Meeting Room

No registration necessary

Stories, fingerplays, songs and activities for little ones.

Questions?
Please call the Children's Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Friday
Storytime

For children
3-5 years old

Friday mornings 10:30 a.m.  or
11:30 a.m.

May 4, 11, 18

Approx. 30 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

No registration necessary

Stories, music & more for pre-schoolers

Younger siblings may attend if they can sit on parent's lap

Questions?
Please call the Children's Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Grades 1-5

Children read aloud to certified therapy dogs.

Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have allergies to pets.

Tuesday evenings
7:00 p.m. OR
7:35 p.m.  

May 1 & 8

Parents and siblings are asked to wait in the library during the program .   

Presented by Pleasanton Public Library and Valley Humane Society     

Approx. 25 minutes,

Attendance is limited.

Children are invited to register for up to three sessions as space allows.

  Drop-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available. Sign up at the Children’s Desk the night of each session.

To register or for
more information, please call the
Children's Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

The Family Place
Library Workshop

A six week, get-down-on-the-floor series for parents & children ages 1-3.

The emphasis is on play & the role of parents as the first teachers of their children.

Wednesday mornings
10:00-11:15 a.m.  

A six-week workshop 

May 2, 9, 16

Please do not register unless you can attend all six sessions.

Presented through the support of the U.S. Institute of Museum & Library Services under provisions of the Library Services & Technology Act, administered by the State Librarian of California

Library Meeting Room

Attendance is limited to 25 children ages 1-3 and their adult caregivers. Registration is for the entire six week series.

To register or for
more information,

please call the
Children's Desk,

Thursday Films

The Adventures of Tintin

The Muppets

The Sandlot

Airbud

The Secret World of Arrietty 

Cool Runnings

Thursdays in
June - July

2:00 p.m.

June 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19 & 26

For ages 5 & up
(or as noted)

 Free admission tickets issued ½ hour before each film.

Usually about 100 min.,
Library Meeting Room

Come enjoy a good movie & a little popcorn!

All films rated
“G” or “PG”

For more information, please see flyer available at the Children’s Desk.

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8

Summer Laptimes for Toddlers

Monday mornings

10:00, 10:45 & 11:30

July 9, 16, 23 & 30

For ages 18 – 36 months

Approx. 30 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

Drop-in time of stories, fingerplays, songs and activities for little ones. 

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,

Summer Pre-School Storytimes

Fridays in
July

11:00 am

July 6, 13, 20 & 27 

For ages 3-5

Approx. 30 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

Stories, music & more appropriate for
children ages 3-5.

Questions? Please call
the Children’s Desk,

PAWS to Read

Entering Grades 1-6
Children read aloud to certified therapy dogs.

Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have allergies
to pets.

Tuesday evenings

7:00 p.m. OR
7:35 p.m.

July 10, 17, 24 & 31

Parents and siblings are asked to wait in the library during the program.

Presented by Pleasanton Public Library and Valley Humane Society    

Approx. 25 minutes,
Library Meeting Room

Attendance is limited.

You may register for up to two sessions as space allows.
Drop-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available. Sign up at the Children’s Desk the night of each session.
To register or for
more information,
please call the
Children's Desk,
(925) 931-3400 ext. 8