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Celebrating its 87th year this past summer, the Library’s popular Summer Reading Program has encouraged more than one million children and teens to discover reading as a recreational activity.
For the 2011 Summer Reading Program, participants read more than 263,000 books. The 22,000 participating children and teens read for a total of more than 141,000 hours, or the equivalent of 5,800 days! Additionally, more than 50,000 people attended nearly 1,500 Summer Reading events, a more than 28 percent increase over the previous summer. The popular Summer Reading Program reduces the “summer slide” in many children’s reading skills. According to recent national research, students participating in public library summer reading programs scored higher in reading achievement in the next school than their peers who did not participate. They also began the school year with more confidence. Adults also participated in the Library’s inaugural Adult Summer Reading Program, “Novel Destinations.” Adults attended a variety of cultural events and discussions at the Library. Partners for the 2011 Summer Reading Program included:
For more information on the Summer Reading Program, visit here. For more information on how to support the highly visible Summer Reading Program, call (619) 238-6638 or email here.
Like many rambunctious six‐year‐olds, Raymond Castillo rarely wanted to slow down to do his homework. For his mother, it was a constant struggle to get Raymond to complete his homework and reading on time. So, when they heard about the Library’s Summer Reading Program, they jumped at the chance to participate. By the end of the program, Raymond had become an avid reader, completing more than 100 books and attending countless events. His participation is paying dividends in the classroom. He now reads more than a full grade level ahead of where he was before starting the program, actively participates in school and looks forward to going to the Library each Saturday to check out new books. Read more.
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Readers set out on a journey to learn about other places and cultures during this year's program, “One World, Many Stories.” Hands-on educational activities, cultural performances and special story times were held at all City libraries. Participants who read 10 or more books (10 hours for teens) received a variety of prizes, including tickets to San Diego Padres games and the San Diego Zoo.
