Summer Reading Program a Success at the San Marino Public Library

The Summer Reading Program was a huge success at the San Marino Public Library. Despite the library being relocated to a smaller location with a smaller number of materials available, the number of children registered for the “Get a Clue @ Your Library” program was an astonishing 508. The YA program also had a great turn-out, with over 65 teens participating in the “You’ll Never Know” reading program.

The staff at the San Marino Public Library would like to congratulate the 135 children who completed the youth program by reading 20 books (a cumulative total of 2700 books!) Those who finished the program received a special reading award and a gift certificate from the San Marino Toy and Book Shoppe. We would also like to congratulate the 86 children who were able to reach the bonus level by reading 30 books this summer. Those children got to spend a prize wheel, for a chance to win a movie ticket, a Hollywood Video coupon, or a certificate for a free kid’s meal at Islands Restaurant.

The annual summer program concluded on Saturday, July 28th with a Final Party for participants who read at least 5 books this summer. Magician David Skale provided the entertainment. Children and their parents were also treated to a nutritious lunch, which they were able to enjoy their meal under a nice and shady tree in front of the library. The winners of various contests, held throughout the summer, were also announced. The afternoon festivities concluded with a raffle of reading program themed items, including t-shirts, water bottles, puzzles and tote bags.

We would like to thank all the “Ticktockers” from the National Charity League and teen volunteers who donated a countless number of hours assisting with the reading program. We also want to thank all the businesses that helped support the Summer Reading Program through their donations of reading incentives and prizes, especially HBSC Bank who sponsored all the entertainment and activities throughout the summer. Your generosity played a crucial role in the success of the San Marino Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Last but not least, we want thank the Friends of the San Marino Public Library. Their hard work and dedication make it possible to continue the Summer Reading Program every year.

Children Contest Winners:

• Name the Character
  • Cat: Elise Matsusaka, “Cotton”
  • Dog: Samantha Wong “Little Clue”
  • Rhino: Kelly McCrary, “Detective Wrinkles”
• Drawing Contest
  • Lauren Panajotovic
  • Zoe Chang
  • Juliette Raether
• Writing Contest
  • Jireh Deng
  • Sean Panajotovic
  • Tasha Lam
• Guess the Gumdrops
  • Wynne Yang
• Weekly Winners
  • Los Angeles Sparks Tickets: Ashley Chen
  • $10 gift card to Claim Jumper: Brandon Chang
  • $10 gift card to Target: Nicholas Eng
  • $10 gift card to Claim Jumper: Jocelyn Gee
  • $15 gift card to Build-A-Bear: Spencer Shin
  • $15 gift certificate to IHOP: Tasha Lam
  • $10 gift card to Claim Jumper: Paul Tostado Family 4-pack to Kidspace Museum: Tristan Lin
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets: Caleb Shohfi

Businesses and Organizations That Donated Gifts for the Children’s Summer Reading Program:

HSBC Bank, AMF Bahama Lanes, Build-A- Bear Workshop, Carl’s Jr., Claim Jumper Restaurant, Golf N Stuff, Hollywood Video, International House of Pancakes Islands Restaurant, Kidspace Children’s Museum, Legoland, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe, Shakey’s Pizza, and West Coast Elite Gymnastics

Children Who Read 20+ Books During the Summer Reading Program:

David	Anawalt
Winston	Anawalt
Shelley	Anthopoulos
Curtis	Antonides
Emma	Antonides
Brent	Barker
Joshua	Chang
Kelly	Chang
Russell	Chang
Zoe	Chang
Jenny	Cheng
Tryn	Cheng
William	Cheng
Jordan	Chiang
Kellie	Chiang
Mason	Chiu
Alana	Eng
Gregory	Eng
Nicholas	Eng
Justin	Farshidi
Alexis	French
Ariana	French
Jocelyn	Gee
Nathan	Gee
Mansi	Gokani
Kayley	Gonzalez
Meriah	Gonzalez
Amanda	Grannis
Cameron	Grannis
Fiona	Harrington
Olivia	Harrington
Afrin	Hu
Christian	Hu
Joshua	Hu
Adrian	Huang
Elijah	Huang
Elina	Huang
Justin	Huang
Justin	Huang
Justine	Huang
Ellie	Huisken
Gabe	Huisken
John	Hutchinson
Derek	Jackson
Danielle	Jin
Brian	Kam
Jessica	Kam
Steven	Kam
Anson	Kwan
Tasha	Lam
Water	Lam
Alexandra	Langer
Ariel	Langer
Stacey	Lau
Bethany	LeBerthon
Brianna	LeBerthon
Justin	Lee
Nathan	Lee
Joyce	Liang
Mark	Liang
Bill	Lin
Chris	Lin
Jill	Lin
Tristan	Lin
Rachel	Linton
Sarah	Linton
Brendan	Long
Tommy	Long
Catherine	Maldonado
Margaux	Martens
Elise	Matsusaka
Courtney	McCall
Kyle	McCall
Cameron	McCary
Erik	Mohr
Patrick	Mohr
Ashley	Muranaka
Jason	Omori
Nicholas	Oo
Lauren	Panatotovic
Sean	Panatotovic
Halle	Phan
Olivia	Ponce
Joshua	Rose
Malia	Rose
Hannah	Sherwindt
Angela	Shi
Prisalla	Shi
Theo	Shiao
William	Shiao
Spencer	Shin
Spencer	Shin
Caleb	Shohfi
Sharif	Sivad
Kylie	Spindler
Madison	Spitzer
Matthew	Tom
Adam	Tostado
Matthew	Tostado
Paul	Tostado
Kevin	Wang
Angela	Wang
Natalie	Wang
Karen	Weng
Kyle	Weng
Kade	Wentz
Kelsey	Wentz
Alissa	Wong
Angeline	Wong
Genna	Wong
Jacqueline	Wong
Jade	Wong
Joshua	Wong
Joshua	Wong
Pearl	Wong
Samantha	Wong
Tyler	Wong
Valerie	Wong
Jared	Wong
Ryan	Wong
Tiffany	Wong
Timothy	Wong
Asnita	Yamazaki
Nozomu	Yamazaki
Grace	Yee
Stacey	Yee
Wilson	Yeh
Samantha	Young
Zach	Yung
Zoe	Yung
Tony	Zhang
Sierra	Zunah