SRP Reminder

The Final Party for the Summer Reading Program will be held on Saturday, July 28th at 2:00 p.m. All children who’ve read at least 5 books this summer received an invitation. So bring your invite and be prepared for an afternoon full of laughs, fun and friends!!! If you haven’t received an invitation it’s not too late. Come in and sign up for the reading program today!

Barks & Books

Elementary school children are invited to the San Marino Public Library to practice their reading skills by reading to Scarlett, a lively dachshund. Scarlett will be at the library on Thursday, July 26th @ 2:00 p.m. This special program is made possible by volunteers of the Pasadena Humane Society. For more information, please call 626-300-0777.

Harry Potter Is Coming!

The much anticipated children book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on Saturday, July 21st. Would you like to be one of the first persons to check it out one of the 10 copies at the San Marino Public Library? Come to the public library anytime before Thursday, July 19th to answer the following question, “How many books (children & adults) are in the temporary library, as of July 1st, 2007?” The 10 people who guess closest to the actual number will win the opportunity to be the first to check out the latest and possibly the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. All children & teens are invited to participate in this contest.

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime is a great way to introduce your 2 year old to a group experience. Activities include stories, singing songs and fingerplays. Registration is recommended but not required. Storytimes will be held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. from September 17th -October 29th.

Preschool Storytime

These weekly sessions are for the 3-5 year old child. The aim of storytime is to introduce children to the library and to the magic of books and reading, as well as to develop social skills needed for school. Registration is recommended but not required. Storytimes will be held on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. from September 20th - November 1st.

Barks and Books

Elementary school children are invited to the San Marino Public Library to practice their reading skills by reading a book to a gentle dog. This special program is made possible by volunteers of the Pasadena Humane Society. Please call the children’s department for specific time and dates. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please call 626-300-0777.

A New Way to Talk About Books

The San Marino Public Library is now offering animated books reviews by ReadtheBooks.com on its website. These book reviews are great for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Sponsored in part by the San Marino Chapter of the National Charity League, this online resource is another innovative way children can find new and interesting titles to read. With Readthebook.com, you can also sort and search Valentine and Carver’s accelerated reader list, and then search to see if the Public Library carries that specific title. To enjoy this book-discovery experience first hand, go to sanmarinopl.org and click on " Children’s Webpage" . Then click on the Animated Book Reviews link.

Library on YouTube

Watch short films of the dedication of the new library and last March's " Topping Out" ceremony. Just visit the "In the News" section of our library Web page, http://sanmarinopl.org/librarynews/inthenews.htm. These videos were uploaded to YouTube.com by Barris Shao, a freelance videographer for Channel 19, who has given us permission to link to them. Thanks, Barris!