Library announces altruistic summer reading program

San Diego County Library will offer an online summer reading program this summer with an altruistic twist. “Read for a Reason” encourages young people, to age 18, to complete reading goals to benefit others – in this case, to feed orphaned animals.

Youth will “Read a Book, Fill a Bowl” to help feed orphaned dogs and cats at Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC). Participants can log on to the Web site for updates on how many bowls are filled as well as to learn more about HWAC’s many services, including photos of “Pets of the Week.” In addition, links to fun, interactive links about responsible pet ownership will be featured. Kids and teens will also be able to write book reviews to recommend their favorites to peers.

San Diego County Library is also offering traditional annual children’s and teen summer reading programs. This summer’s programs at community libraries highlight popular mysteries, with themes “Get a Clue” for children and “YNK” (“You Never Know”) for teens. Youth may register for these programs as well as “Read for a Reason.”

For more information, log on to http://www.sdcl.org or contact San Diego County Library Youth Services Coordinator Pat Downs at (858) 694-2370.