Baby & Toddler Summer Reading Club (Age 0 - 3)
Monday, June 15-Saturday, July 25
The Glendora Public Library and the Friends Foundation are proud to sponsor the Baby & Toddler Summer Reading Club. Through the generous donations of Glendora and the surrounding communities, we are able to provide all reading incentives FREE to the public. If you would like to sponsor these and other library programs, ask a librarian or call (626) 852-4891.
The Summer Reading Club runs for six weeks, from Monday, June 15 through Saturday, July 25. Registration, at which your child will pick out a free book and you will receive reporting guidelines, will begin the week of June 15, but you can also sign up any time through the end of the program. All reporting will take place in the children's room at the library. An incentive is given out each week to children if they have been read to regularly.
The Summer Reading Club goal is to encourage parents with young children to make reading and interacting with books a part of their daily lives. In Mother Goose Storytime Thursday mornings, we model reading behaviors for parents and children that emphasize the importance of reading to the very young. In this program, we will utilize the in information and resources for the Every Child Ready to Read program sponsored by the Public Library Association, as well as materials that form the foundation of the Early Learning with Families program started by the California State Library.
There are six pre-reading skills that children must learn in order to read. Research shows that children get ready to read years before the start of school. You can help your baby and toddler learn these important skills now, so they can become good readers:
Print Motivation - is a child's interest in and enjoyment of books.
- Let your child use books as toys.
- Let your child see you reading. Read parts of your materials out loud for your child.
Phonological Awareness - is the ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words.
- Read Nursery Rhymes and other books that rhyme.
- Make different sounds; like animal sounds or machine sounds.
Vocabulary - is knowing the names of things.
- Explain words your child does not know; do not skip over them.
- Repeat words over and over.
Narrative Skills - is the ability to describe things and events and to tell stories.
- Encourage your child to talk to you.
- Use books and pictures to help your child tell a story.
Letter Knowledge - is knowing that letters are different from each other and that they have different names and sounds.
- Point out and talk about shapes with your child.
- Read alphabet books to your child.
Print Awareness - is noticing print is everywhere, knowing how to handle a book and how to follow the words on a page.
- Point out words and pictures on everyday objects like cereal boxes.
- Let your child turn the pages as you read together.
Baby & Toddler Summer Reading Club EVENTS*
All summer long: Mother Goose Storytime for infants and toddlers - Thursdays @ 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. in the Friends Room.
Children's events are listed below in the Children's Summer Reading Club section. *Please note that many of these events are not designed to hold the attention of children age 3 and under, and crafts will involve materials requiring close adult supervision.
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Children's Summer Reading Club (Age 3 through 5th grade; the grade you will enter in the fall)
Monday, June 15-Saturday, July 25
The Glendora Public Library and the Friends Foundation are proud to sponsor the Children's Summer Reading Club. Through the generous donations of Glendora and the surrounding communities, we are able to provide these events and all reading incentives FREE to the public. If you would like to sponsor these and other library programs, ask a librarian or call (626) 852-4891.
The Glendora Public Library Summer Reading Club is designed to encourage children to continue reading, attend fun programs and visit the library during the summer. The Club has many great, free activities planned for kids from age three up through 5th grade. (Children from infancy to age three are encouraged to join the Baby & Toddler Summer Reading Club. Children entering 6th grade and higher are invited to join the Teen Reading Club). An incentive is given out each week to children if they have been reading regularly.
The Summer Reading Club runs for six weeks, from Monday, June 15 through Saturday, July 25. Registration, at which your child will pick out a free book and you will receive reporting guidelines, will begin the week of June 15, but you can also sign up any time through the end of the program. All reporting will take place in the children's room at the library.
Children's Summer Reading Club EVENTS
Please note:
- All events are FREE and most will be held upstairs in Bidwell Forum (see exceptions* below).
- All children need to be accompanied by an adult.
- Seating in Bidwell Forum is limited.
- Please use stroller parking available in the lobby, not inside Bidwell Forum.
- Attendance at these programs constitutes granting permission for your photo to be used in library publicity.
- Day care centers, preschools and day camps need to call ahead to the Youth Services librarian at (626) 852-4891 to determine if space is available at these events.
WEEK 1
Monday, June 15: Registration begins in the children's room. Pick up a free book and reporting guidelines.
Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.: Family craft of musical instruments and activities.
WEEK 2
Monday, June 22: Reporting begins.
Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.: Wildlife Company animal show.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 p.m.: Magic show featuring Magic Wayne.
Thursday, June 25, 1:30 p.m.: Craft. (One hour)
WEEK 3
Tuesday, June 30, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.: Swazzle Puppets presents "Water Color."
Thursday, July 2, 1:30 p.m.: Craft. (One hour)
Library closed Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4.
WEEK 4
*Monday, July 6, 6 p.m.: Family movie and book discussion of "Prince Caspian" in the Friends Room.
Tuesday, July 7, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.: Movie, The Cat in the Hat, read any Dr. Seuss book.
Thursday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.: Craft. (One hour)
Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.: Family storytelling program featuring Rebecca Martin.
WEEK 5
Monday, July 13, 3 p.m.: Book to movie discussion for 'Ravenous Readers' on The Tale of Desperaux.
Tuesday, July 14, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.: Musical performance by Hullabaloo.
*Thursday, July 16, 1:30 p.m.: Craft in the Friends Room. (One hour)
WEEK 6
Monday, July 20, 3 p.m.: Book to movie discussion for 'Book Buddies' featuring Stuart Little.
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.: Movie Curious George, read any Curious George book.
Thursday, July 23, 1:30 p.m.: Craft. (One hour)
Saturday, July 25, 1-3 p.m. End of summer program party. All welcome. Games, entertainment, refreshments (balloons and face painting too).
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Teen Summer Reading Club (6th grade-12th grade; the grade you will enter in the fall)
Monday, June 15-Saturday, July 25
The Glendora Public Library and the Friends Foundation are proud to sponsor the Teen Summer Reading Club. Through the generous donations of Glendora and the surrounding communities, we are able to provide these events and all reading incentives FREE to the public. If you would like to sponsor these and other library programs, ask a librarian or call (626) 852-4891.
The Glendora Public Library Teen Summer Reading Club is meant to encourage teens to continue reading, to write book reviews, attend fun programs and visit the library during the summer. The teen club is open to children going into 6th grade in the fall on up to 12th grade. The program will run for six weeks, from Monday, June 15 through Saturday, July 25. Registration, at which teens may pick out a free book and receive reporting guidelines, will begin the week of June 15, but you can sign up any time through the end of the program. All reporting will take place at the information desk on the library's main floor.
Teen Summer Reading Club EVENTS
All events are FREE and most will be held upstairs in Bidwell Forum (see exceptions* below). Attendance at these programs constitutes granting permission for your photo to be used in library publicity.
WEEK 1
Monday, June 15: Registration begins at the Information desk. Pick up a free book and reporting guidelines.
*Wednesday, June 17, 3 p.m.: Registration party. We will make homemade ice cream and compare it to store-bought in the Friends Room.
WEEK 2
Monday, June 22: Reporting begins.
Wednesday, June 24, 3:00 p.m.: Learn the techniques of drawing with charcoal and chalk taught by Christopher Burgan.
WEEK 3
Wednesday, July 1, 3 p.m.: Book to movie discussion featuring Prince Caspian. Which is better, the book or the movie?
Library closed Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4.
WEEK 4
Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m.: Murder Mystery party.
WEEK 5
Wednesday, July 15, 3 p.m.: Creative writing workshop. Learn interactive activities which will help you get ideas to start writing.
WEEK 6
Wednesday, July 22, 3 p.m.: 'Books 'n' Brownies' book discussion featuring The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer.
Saturday, July 25: Program ends.
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Adult Summer Reading Club
Monday, June 15-Saturday, July 25
Why should kids have all the fun? The Glendora Public Library and the Friends Foundation are proud to sponsor the Adult Summer Reading Club. Through the generous donations of Glendora and the surrounding communities, we are able to provide these events and all reading incentives FREE to the public. If you would like to sponsor these and other library programs, ask a librarian or call (626) 852-4891.
The Glendora Public Library offers the Adult Summer Reading Club for library cardholders age 18 and older. Come into the library to read books, share book reviews, and attend programs. The reading club will run for six weeks, from Monday, June 15 through Saturday, July 25. Registration, at which adults will receive program information and book review cards, will begin the week of June 15, but you can also sign up any time throughout the program. All book reviews should be turned in at the Information desk on the library's main floor.
Adult Summer Reading Club EVENTS
All events are FREE. See individual events for location. Attendance at these programs constitutes granting permission for your photo to be used in library publicity.
Monday, June 15: Registration begins at the Information desk. The program is simple: read a book and then write a short book review. For each review you turn in, you get a chance to win free books, gift cards or the grand prize, an MP3 player! Four weekly drawings and one grand prize drawing will be held between June 27 and July 25 (limit 10 entries per person; entrants do not need to be present to win).
Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m.: 'Novel Idea' book discussion featuring Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter. (Main floor)
Library closed, Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Monday, July 6, 6 p.m.: Family movie and book discussion featuring Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. (Friends Room)
Saturday, July 11, 1-8 p.m.: "Drop-in family game day." Bring your favorite games and join us for our 5th game day! Ron and Robert will be back with their favorite brain teasers and games. Pizza served at 5 p.m. Please bring snacks to share. (Bidwell Forum)
Monday, July 13, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.: "Books Alive!" Adult book discussion group featuring Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. (Main floor)
Saturday, July 18, 2-4 p.m.: Origami workshop. Learn to fold paper to create beautiful origami models with paper crafter Yukie Partos. Limit 20 people; please pre-register at the library's front checkout desk. (Friends Room)
Saturday, July 25. Program ends; last day to turn in book review cards. A drawing for three MP3 players will take place at the end of the day. Entrants need not be present to win.
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