Heroes Assemble for Summer Reading

SAN BERNARDINO >> The San Bernardino County Library invites you to strengthen your superpowers and participate in its Summer Reading Program: Heroes Assemble. Throughout the summer, the Library will be hosting programs and activities, as well as giving rewards at all 32 branch libraries. Participating is easy: fly in to your local San Bernardino County Library to sign up and become part of this read for rewards program to earn weekly incentives. Reading for rewards is just the beginning. The Library will be hosting various super hero-themed programs, including story time, crafts and discovery time, as well as awesome performers who provide entertaining and educational shows the whole family can enjoy. The Summer Reading Program is free and open to all ages so come on in and sign up the entire family. The County Library will also offer special drawings for children and teens who meet the County Library Reading Challenge. The children's challenge is to read at least 45 books or the equivalent in pages and minutes to receive a ticket. For teens, the challenge is to read at least eight books or the equivalent to get a ticket. New this year: each kid and teen who reached the challenge will receive a ticket for a chance to win a Kindle Fire 7" tablet at their branch library. Also, for every 25 items checked out this summer, receive a ticket for the countywide drawing to win one of the grand prizes, which include Samsung Galaxy Tablets, a WiiU gaming system, a super hero-themed bike and a kids Spider-Man Dune Buggy. Check out the San Bernardino County Library website for details on the kick-off events and program information. Come sign up for the program and be a part of the Summer of Reading Challenge to increase summer reading participation among youth by 15 percent throughout the county.