Library launches Summer Reading Program

Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join “Get a Clue at Your Library” at the Fallbrook Branch, San Diego County Library. The 2007 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, babies through teenagers and adults. There will be programs, prizes, drawings, contests and more. The whole family is invited to join.

Registration begins on June 15 and the program runs through August 2. For more information, call the library at (760) 728-2373 or visit http://www.sdcl.org.

Summer reading is a great way for students to keep their skills sharp during the summer months while away from school. All who finish will receive a gift bag filled with fun gifts and special prizes, including passes to local attractions.

Free programs for preschoolers will be on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the library. June 27: Sparkles the Clown Mysteries; July 11: Pacific Animal Production Animal Clues; July 18: Kathy Felker Puppet Production Show; and July 25: Stu Mulligan’s Music and Juggling Detective Act.

Programs for elementary-age children will be on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hilltop Center, 331 East Elder Street. July 5: Wild Wonders Animal Mysteries; July 12: Icarus Puppet Show with Mark Robertson; July 19: Radical Reptiles and Friends with John Taibe; and July 26: Alakazam Magician Jeff Marcus.

Teen programs will be at the library on June 28 at 3 p.m .: Handwriting Analysis with Graphologist Paula Sassi; July 10 at 11 a.m .: Manga Comic Art with Billy Martinez (reservations required); July 19 at 3 p.m .: Magic Tricks with Tony Bradley; August 2 at 3 p.m .: Forensics Fingerprints with Cindy McQuien; and August 9 at 3 p.m .: Special Effects Makeup with Christine Friel.

All programs are free of charge and are sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library with help from the National Charity League members. Prizes are funded by the San Diego County Library System, Friends of the Fallbrook Library and Wee Little Sprouts of Fallbrook. Anyone desiring to donate prizes may contact the librarians at the Fallbrook Library.