Public Library Hosts Annual Summer Reading Program

Pasadena Public Library celebrates the power of reading this summer with the annual Summer Reading Program, running from Saturday, June 13, through Saturday, August 1. Participants of all ages are invited to sign up online at Pasadena.Beanstack.Com/Reader365 or visit one of Pasadena’s 10 branch libraries to sign up in person.

This summer’s theme, “On the Road to Reading,” celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66), one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System. The all-ages program encourages participants to experience their library as a space for both knowledge and fun, incorporating reading, exciting events and games.

Summer Reading programs foster community, aid children in knowledge and skill retention and encourage the importance of lifelong learning. Throughout the seven-week program, children, teens and adults participate in activities focused on reading, learning and building community by completing BINGO cards and journeying through a Route 66 attractions map.

As you travel the Road to Reading this summer, be sure to make frequent stops along your reading journey to enjoy our special summer programs. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. For a complete list of library programs and events, visit our events calendar at CityOfPasadena.Net/Library/Calendar/.

SPECIAL SUMMER PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS

ROAD STOP #1 Music Time with Mr. Michael
Saturday, June 13 • 11 a.m. • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.
A dynamic musical enrichment program that introduces children to the joy of live music. The program showcases a diverse selection of music, spanning beloved artists like The Beatles, Sesame Street classics, David Bowie and more— including several interactive songs that are also games! For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #2 • Route 66 Fuse Beads Craft!
Wednesday, June 17 • 3:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
Get your kicks on Route 66! Stop by the library and cool down by creating some fun and cool fuse bead crafts. Supplies provided. For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #3 Flights of Fantasy
Thursday, June 18 • 10:30 a.m. • Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 N. Altadena Dr.
Enjoy a fresh spin on folk tales, fables and poetry with singing and contemporary music presented by Lorrie Oshatz and Theresa Amy. There will be fun all around and lots of audience participation. For ages 3-5.

ROAD STOP #4 Wizarding World of LEGO® Engineering
Saturday, June 20 • 11 a.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Ave.
Step into the world of Harry Potter and join the Order of the Phoenix. The Death Eaters are approaching, and Kreacher the House Elf has offered to hide us from them at 12 Grimmauld Place. Build a version of 12 Grimmauld Place that appears and disappears between neighboring homes using hand-powered linkage, allowing access only to members of the Order of the Phoenix. For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #5 Glow in the Dark Road Sign
Saturday, June 20 • 3 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
DIY a faux neon sign with glow-in-the-dark paint and yarn! To attend, sign up at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/. For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #6 Road Trip Bingo
Wednesday, June 24 • 3:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
Hit the road with us! Play a family-friendly game of Bingo based on sights you might have seen on a road trip – and some you haven’t. For ages 3-12.

ROAD STOP # 7 David Skale the Library Magician
Saturday, June 27 • 11 a.m. • San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd.
This wacky show features tons of magic, loads of audience participation, lots of laughs and even a “Magic Carpet Ride!” For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #8 Party Puppets with Mr. Markus
Thursday, July 2 • 10 a.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
A unique hand and rod puppet variety show that incorporates puppets, comedy and music, encouraging children to be creative and use their imagination. Features a variety of comedy and music styles. For ages 3-12.

ROAD STOP #9 Bubblemania
Thursday, July 16 • 10 a.m. • Villa Parke Branch Library, 363 E. Villa St.
Prepare to be amazed with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, square bubbles and giant bubbles! Learn about the science of bubbles, including reflection, refraction, surface tension and more. Join in the grand finale featuring a dozen audience members standing inside a giant bubble! For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #10 Brillantina Puppet Theater
Saturday, July 18 • 11 a.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
Join us for a bilingual Spanish and English traditional puppetry show about a boy named Emiliano and his adventure as the last boy in the world. For ages 3-5.

ROAD STOP #11 Dino Discovery: Route 66 Adventure
Thursday, July 23 • 10 a.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Enjoy a fun, hands-on prehistoric adventure where children play miniature golf through giant dinosaur cutouts, dig for fossils and hunt for hidden dinosaur eggs. For ages 2- 12.

ROAD STOP #12 Zany Zoë Magic
Saturday, July 25 • 11 a.m. • Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo Ave.
As seen on America’s Got Talent, at Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Zany Zoë’s magic show is a clean comedy, high-energy magic show that will have you on the edge of your seat and off your feet. You’ll witness amazing effects, a mini flying carpet illusion, tons of audience interaction, music, dance and even learn three magic tricks to entertain your friends and family. For ages 5-12.

ROAD STOP #13 Up, Up, and Away with Mad Science of Los Angeles
Thursday, July 30 • 10:30 a.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library, 1281 Bryant St.
This exciting interactive show deals with the incredible pressure we all live under – Air Pressure! Participants will attempt to pull apart a Magdeburg sphere, tame flying toilet paper and blow out a birthday candle that has a surprise of its own. Volunteers will launch indoor hot air balloons and ride the “Mad Science Hovercraft.” A “Dinosaur Sneeze” special effect caps the show off! For ages 5-12.

FINAL STOP End of Summer Bash
Saturday, Aug. 1 • 11 a.m. • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.
Join us for a summer celebration with a ton of games, an amazing Ballet Folklorico performance and your chance to redeem those summer reading club prizes. Refreshments provided. For ages 3-19.

Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.