SUMMER READING IS NEARLY HERE!
Burlingame Public Library's summer reading launches on June 15th, 2013.
Join us on the Front Porch of the Burlingame Public Library for the Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration - a family friendly event featuring Music, Juggling, Balloon Art, Face Paining, Snacks, AND a book sale!
The party goes from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, while the book sale starts at 10:00am and wraps up at 4:00 pm.
Summer Reading is going to be the BEST THIS YEAR! Why?
Well, for the adults, the theme this year is a "Literary Picnic," in which the library is a new bicycle from Talbots Cyclery of San Mateo. There will be 5 weekly drawings for $25 dollar gift cards from REI, Talbots Cyclery, Trader Joes, Playmate Cooler, and World Market.
For children, this year it's "Reading is so Delicious!" For the Pre-K to Kindergarten ages, there is a weekly drawing for a stuffed animal. For grade 1 through 5, there is a grand prize of a giant stuffed Tiger. Plus at the end of the summer everyone who participates get to choose a free paperback book.
This year, the teens are competing for a weekly gift card drawing to such local eateries as Five Guys, Yogurtland, panda Express, Kara's Cupcakes, Pizza My Heart, and Baskins and Robbins. At the end of the summer, each participant will receive a $10 gift card for Books, Inc.!
In addition to all that, the children's department is hosting a weekly Family Fun Night, starting on Thursday June 18th, 2013 with the Busy Bee Dog Tricks. These weekly events begin at 7:00 pm in the Lane Community Room.
Throughout the summer, the Family Fun Nights will include magicians, comedians, puppets, and juggling. Tickets are required for all family members attending these programs. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk the Saturday before each performance.
Meanwhile, the Teen Department is hosting a What's On Wednesday? Food Program. Every Wednesday in July at 3:00 pm in the Lane Community Room, 6th graders and above can participate in cupcake decorating, candy sushi making, marshmallow catapulting, ice cream making, and finally a Willy Wonka Extravaganza!
The adult programs stick to the outdoor and bicycle theme. There are three programs scheduled. These are Let's Get Down To Camping Basics on June 26th, 2013. Walkabout Northern California: Hiking from Inn to Inn on July 22nd, 2013. And last, but not least, Bicycling 101 on July 31st, 2013. All these programs begin at 7:00 pm in the Lane Community Room.
We hope to see you often during the summer! Check out the LIBRARY EVENT CALENDAR for a full list of monthly events.
