Children's Events and Selected Websites

Library Programs for Children – Fall 2008

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

Calling all toddlers! Toddler storytime is a great way to introduce your little one to a group experience. Activities include stories, singing songs and fingerplays. Starting the week of September 1, participants can come either Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:30am at the Crowell Public Library. Registration is not required.
 

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Calling all preschoolers! Come to the library for stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft activity. Storytime is an excellent way to teach young children the skills--such as listening quietly and following instructions--they will need in kindergarten. Starting the week of September 1, participants can come either Tuesdays or Thursdays at 1:30pm at the Crowell Public Library. Registration is not required.
 

Starlight Storytime

Families and kids from 3-8 years old are invited to our Starlight Storytime for bedtime stories, songs, and fun! Pajamas are encouraged! This program will be held at the Crowell Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
 

Thrilling Thursday Movie Day

Come and relax at the Crowell Public Library. Starting the week of September 8, 2008, we will be showing full length PG feature films on the second Thursday of every month at 4pm. Please call the library for specific titles. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
 

Special Family Events – Fall 2008

Rudy’s Radical Science Show

“Mr. Chemistry,” himself, will be at the library to present a variety of experiments, making science and chemistry cool and exciting. Come and see live demonstrations of chemical reactions with mystifying results! This spectacular event will take place on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm.
 

Winter Craft Day

Brrrr!!! It’s cold outside. Come join us inside the nice, warm library for our Winter Make-It and Take-It Craft Day on Saturday, December 13. Children, ages 3 and up, are invited to the public library to make a variety of winter themed crafts by dropping in any time between 12pm and 3pm. Helpers and supplies will be on hand. Registration is not required.
 

Legacy’s Celtic Holiday Music and Dance Show

Join us as we explore the holiday traditions of the British Isles and the Americas. Audience participants will get to make their own Celtic ornament to take home to remind them of Celtic holiday traditions. The music and dance group, Legacy, will be performing live music, dance and storytelling, making this a memorable experience for all ages. Festivities will take place on Saturday, December 20th at 2pm, followed by hot apple cider.
 

Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up 2008

The San Marino Public Library would like to congratulate the 245 children who completed the entire program by reading 20 books, a cumulative total of 4,900 books! Those children 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 147 children who were able to reach the bonus level by reading 30 books this summer. Those children had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel to win a movie ticket, a Coldstone's gift card, certificate to In-N-Out, a kid's meal to Carls Jr. or a certificate for a free kid's meal at Islands Restaurant. Congratulations to all of our participants!

The annual summer program concluded on Saturday, August 2nd, with a Final Party for all participants who read at least 5 books this summer. Entertainment was provided by Swazzle Puppets. Children and their parents were also treated to a pizza lunch provided by Papa John's, which they were able to enjoy in the San Marino Center next to the library. The winners of various drawing, writing, and creativity contests, held throughout the summer, were also announced. The afternoon festivities concluded with a raffle of "Catch the Reading Bug" themed prizes and books.

We would like to thank all the "ticktockers" from the National Charity League and all other teen volunteers who donated countless 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 the Friends of the Library, who sponsored all the entertainment and activities throughout the summer, Hows Market, who donated juice boxes for our final party, Ralphs Market for supplies, and Papa John's for helping out with the final party pizzas. Your generosity played a crucial role in the success of the San Marino Public Library's Summer Reading Program. THANK YOU!

We would also like to thank the following judges who devoted their time to make our contest successful - Matt Ballantyne (City Manager), Sue Cobb (Manager of San Marino Recreation Department), Sue Hodgson (Huntington Library), John Penido (Fire Chief), Ann Dallavalle (City Librarian), and Irene McDermott (Reference Librarian). Last but not least, we want to thank the Friends of the San Marino Public Library. Their hard work, dedication, and support make it possible to continue the Summer Reading Program every year.

Name the Character Contest

• Bee: "Queenie the Reading Bee" named by Sierra Dunah (age 7)
• Butterfly: "Zip-Zap" named by Anjali Asthagiri (age 3)
• Cricket: "Davy Crickett" named by Russell Chang (age 11)
• Dragonfly: "Firewings" named by Matthew Tostado (age 7)

Drawing Contest

• 3-5 year olds: Aleena Ma (age 5)
• 6-7 year olds: Ashley Muranaka (age 7)
• 8+ Zoe Chang (age 10)

Writing Contest

• 3-5 year olds: Kayla Weng (age 5)
• 6-7 year olds: John Hutchison (age 7)
• 8+ Karen Weng (age 10)

Create a Bug Contest

• Most Creative - "Shutterbug: The Reading Bug" by Katherine Hui (age 9)
• Best Use of Materials - "Painting Mantis Van Gogh" by Kayla Grimm (age 10)
• Creepiest Bug - "J-Fly" by Jarrod Nguyen (age 9)
• Biggest Pest - "Millie" by Quintin Hollomand (age 5)
• Most Unusual - "Bob the Bee Bug" by Jinnen Masri (age 10)
• Most Realistic - "Megan the Bug" by Noemi Liu (age 4)
• Cutest Bug - "Harry the Lunch Bug" by Jayden Hollomand (age 4)

Weekly Raffle Winners

• Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets - Diego Blanco
• $15 gift card to Jamba Juice - Russell Tsai
• Family 4 pack to Pasadena Ice Skating Rink - Paul Tostado & Abby Metzger
• Los Angeles Sparks Tickets - Jasmyn Tang
• $15 gift certificate to IHOP - Enoch Harnanto
• $15 gift certificate to McDonalds - Elijah Harnanto
• $15 gift card to Baja Fresh - Owen Grannis
• $15 gift card to Blockbuster - Sarah Chin

Businesses and Organizations that Donated Gifts for the Children's Summer Reading Program

Children Who Read 30+ Books During the Summer Reading Program

Selected Websites

Great Websites for Kids

The American Library Association offers a directory of quality Internet resources for children arranged into subject categories.
 

Kid's Rules for Online Safety

Internet safety expert Larry Magid's rules for protecting kids online.