Join us for
PVLD's Summer Read-A-Palooza
"Find Your Voice"
summer fun for ages TK - 101!
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Younger than TK?
Don't worry, we have a year long program for you called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Click below for more info.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten - Reading program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Welcome to the 2023 Summer Read-A-Palooza for Kids!
This year's theme is "Find Your Voice."
Who can participate
Kids starting Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade in Fall 2023 can join!
When kids can participate
The Summer Read-A-Palooza starts on May 30th and ends on August 13th, 2023.
Why kids should participate
Read in the summer and you’ll maintain or even improve your reading skills! Discover the fun of reading. Try activities that challenge you. Experience how reading enhances every interest, hobby and trend you love. And remember, with Summer Read-a-Palooza, you can read anything! Any reading level, any topic, in any format. It’s fine to re-read a favorite or try something new and different!
How it works
To get started, drop by any PVLD location to pick up a game board log or print one out at home: 2023 Summer Read-A-Palooza Game Board
Complete activities all summer long! Choose activities from a variety of options such as reading for 15 minutes, attending a library program, creating a wacky story, learning how to do a magic trick and more. Repeat your favorite activities as many times as you like.
When you reach a "PICK A TRADING CARD" space on the game board, you've earned a souvenir trading card! Check out our trading cards for 2023! How many can you collect? Stop by any PVLD location to pick them up starting June 5th!
All programs recommended for kids ages 4 and up unless otherwise noted. No registration required. Programs are subject to change without notice.
June 2023
Letters to Harriet Tubman
Tuesday, June 13 / 3:00-4:00 pm / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Songs and stories that tell the adventures of the heroic woman who fought slavery through the "underground railroad." You'll be inspired and ready to hope, dream & achieve. Presented thanks to funding from Arts Grown LA and the Music Center. Aimed at Kindergarten & up.
Secret Writing
Wednesday, June 14 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Did you ever want to tell someone a secret? Why not tell them … with a secret message? We'll learn and try 3 different methods of writing secret messages!
Bubble-Palooza!
Thursday, June 15 / 1:00-1:45 pm / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
A show on the magic, art, and science of bubbles! See bubbles like you have never seen before: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles and more!
Secret Writing
Tuesday, June 20 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Did you ever want to tell someone a secret? Why not tell them … with a secret message? We'll learn and try 3 different methods of writing secret messages!
Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together
Wednesday, June 21 / 1:00-1:45 pm / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Science and storytelling collide in this STEM program! Two unlikely heroes must stop a super polluting mastermind! We’ll help them conduct amazing science experiments that will save the day!
Surprise! Arts and Crafts
Thursday, June 22 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Gallery
We're making several projects… what will they be? It’s a surprise!
Superhero Academy
Tuesday, June 27 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Test your skills through fun activities and challenges!
Library Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, June 28 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Learn something new as you explore the library in this scavenger hunt challenge!
Make Some Noise!
Thursday, June 29 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Gallery
Make it… and play it! We’re making some musical instruments today. Join us for noisy musical fun!
July 2023
Anime YOUR Way!
Wednesday, July 05 / 1:00-1:45 pm / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Create and modify your own anime character from scratch! Whether you’re new to creating anime or you’re expanding your skills, you’ll walk away with some new characters all your own!
Kids Karaoke and Sing-along
Thursday, July 06 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Gallery
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of singing along to your favorite songs, discovering new music, and making new friends!
Edible Experiments
Tuesday, July 11 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
We're going to conduct yummy (and yucky) experiments... with food!
Make Some Noise
Wednesday, July 12 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Make it… and play it! We’re making some musical instruments today. Join us for noisy musical fun!
Dance Around the World
Thursday, July 13 / 1:00-1:45 pm / Malaga Cove Library Gallery
Travel the world... through dance with Teresa Smith! You can even come on stage and try ballet,the Charleston, and more!
Lego Mania!
Tuesday, July 18 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Use your imagination to build anything you like with our tubs of LEGOs, Duplos, and Lincoln Logs.
Surprise! Arts and Crafts
Wednesday, July 19 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
We're making several projects… what will they be? It’s a surprise!
Edible Experiments
Thursday, July 20 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
We're going to conduct yummy (and yucky) experiments... with food!
Jungle Drum Circles
Tuesday, July 25 / 1:00-1:45 pm / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Create jungle sounds and play simple rhythms with Chazz Ross as we share the history and benefits of drumming.
Out of this World Space Crafts
Wednesday, July 26 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
We’re exploring Space…. in the library at this fun drop-in program! Join us for out of this world activities, crafts andextraterrestrial fun!
Out of this World Space Crafts
Thursday, July 27 / 1:00-3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
We’re exploring Space…. in the library at this fun drop-in program! Join us for out of this world activities, crafts and extraterrestrial fun!
August 2023
Peek into the Past
Tuesday, August 01 / 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
How did kids play, dress, and work in the past? We’ll take a peek with crafts, fashion, refreshments and an amazing display of the American Girl Dolls!
Art Lab
Wednesday, August 02 / 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
We'll provide the materials - you provide your imagination! Have fun as you experiment with art styles & materials to create your own unique piece of art!
Art Lab
Thursday, August 03 / 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Drop in anytime from 1 - 2:45 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
We'll provide the materials - you provide your imagination! Have fun as you experiment with art styles & materials to create your own unique piece of art!
Puzzle of the Week
June 5th - August 13th, 2023
Try the Puzzle of the Week activity at the library!
Each week, you can figure out who used their voice to make the world a better place. Unscramble their name, use the hint or guess from the picture. Write your answer down and bring it to the desk, and collect a sticker for your mini Trading Card sheet!
Questions? Email us at KidsSummerReading@pvld.org or call us at 310.377.9584 x600.
Welcome to the 2023 Teen Summer Reading Program!
How to play
Use your paper log to track the books you read! Any books count - your own books, library books, graphic novels, or audio books! When you have completed one checklist, you will receive a $5 Amazon gift card! Complete a second checklist and earn another $5 Amazon gift card. Limit two gift cards per person while supplies last. To get started, drop by any PVLD location to pick up a log card or print one out at home: 2023 Teen Log
Stop by any PVLD location to pick up your Amazon cards.
Prizes
Participants will receive one $5 Amazon gift card when they complete one checklist, and can receive another $5 Amazon gift card when they complete a second checklist. Limit of two gift cards per person while supplies last.
All participants will also be entered into a Grand Prize drawing to be held at the end of the summer where they will have a chance to win one of three $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards. Drawing to be held Tuesday August 15, 2023. Winners will be contacted using contact info on entry slips.
Participating in any of the Teen Summer Reading Program events earns you an extra entry into the Grand Prize drawing!
Events
Who Said That? Weekly Guessing Game
Each week we will give a summary of a young adult book and you guess which famous story it's reimagining or retelling! One guess per person per week. Your answer gets you an extra chance at the Grand Prize! (All answers will be granted entries whether correct or not.)
Album Designer 101 - June 29 from 1pm - 2:45 pm in the Peninsula Center Community Room
Join us to create your own album art! We'll provide props, material, and inspiration -- you do the rest! Each participant will have the opportunity to print their album cover and take it home in a CD case.
Teen Film Festival - July 5, 12, and 19 @ 2pm in the Peninsula Center Purcell Room
Our Teen Film Festival is back! Join us as we screen a different camp related movie. Snacks and drinks will be provided! All movies rated PG to PG-13.
July 5 -- Encanto (2021)
July 12 -- School of Rock (2003)
July 19 -- Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
Programs are subject to change without notice. Registration is not required.
Welcome to Summer Read-A-Palooza 2023, 'Find Your Voice'!
This is your chance to use your voice while you read, listen, share, and learn, all the while earning entries into a monthly raffle.
How to Participate
From May 30th - August 13th, we invite adults 18 years and older to participate in the 'Find Your Voice' themed Summer Read-A-Palooza! Use the online form as many times as you need to log your activities and/or book reviews each month. Once you're done, you will be entered into our summer raffles.
Prefer paper? Visit any PVLD location to pickup your guide to Summer Read-A-Palooza or download it here: 2023 Summer Read-A-Palooza Log
Activities include:
- Attend a PVLD program listed below
- Check out a newspaper or magazine with PressReader
- Sing loud and proud with music on Hoopla
- Learn a new skill with Linkedin Learning
- Share your voice in a PVLD book club
Want more activities? Do these exclusive activities available on the online form:
- Get creative at Write on Time
- Let us know how we’re doing by filling out our Library Services Survey
- Celebrate 100 years of the Peninsula on June 17th or all summer long with Doors Open Peninsula
- Visit the Malaga Cove Gallery for the Peninsula history exhibit through July 8th
How to Win
For each activity or review, you'll receive one entry into a monthly raffle for gift cards to local restaurants. At the end of each month, a winner will be selected. Winners will be notified by email or phone. One monthly prize per person. At the end of August, all participants will be entered into an end of summer drawing with raffle entries that have not yet won. Mark off below what prizes you want your entries to go towards. Prizes must be picked up at the Peninsula Center Library. Check back each month to see who won!
Monthly Raffle Prizes for 6 winners each month:
- June - $50 gift card to Kim’s Korean BBQ
- Congratulations to our winners Denise, Marie, Naomi, Teresa, Carina, and Joanna!
- July - $50 gift card to Yellow Vase
- Congratulations to our winners Faith, Jessica, Lisa, Meredith, Stacey, and Teresa!
- August - $50 gift card to Big Island Eats
- Congratulations to our winners Deborah, Kathy, Cynthia, Linda, Jessica, and Lai!
Grand Prizes:
- Kindle
- Congratulations to our winner Daisy!
- $50 Regal Movies Gift Card
- Congratulations to our winners Rachel and Teresa W. !
- $150 Norris Theatre Gift Card
- Congratulations to our winner Teresa Y. !
- Bookmaking Experience with Jennifer Graves: This private curated Find Your Voice workshop is created especially for you and one other to create a beautiful hand stitched hardcover case bound book. Beautiful, dreamy pages, Japanese bookcloth, and decorative paper, creating a book unique to each person. No previous bookbinding experience necessary and all materials are provided.
- Congratulations to our winner Meredith!
- 6 lucky winners will also win a $25 gift card to Reverent Coffee Bar.
- Congratulations to our winners Huy, Lucy, Shera, Christine, Carina, and Patricia!
Summer Read-A-Palooza Events For Adults
Saturday, June 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Malaga Cove Library Gallery
This 2010 drama follows England's Prince Albert's ascension to the throne by first overcoming a speech impediment thanks to a speech therapist who uses unconventional methods. Starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush. Rated R
Your Story Is The Peninsula's Story
Saturday, June 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Celebrate 100 years of History on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with a Peninsula-wide open house! Join us for our 7th YSPS public scanning event to collect images and documents that tell the history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula! Bring your photos and stories and be a part of history!
Saturday, June 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple locations across the peninsula
Celebrate 100 Years of History on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with a Peninsula-wide open house. Visit and learn about sites you pass by everyday and some you probably didn't even know were here. Visit pvld.org/dop for a full list of participating sites.
Saturday, July 8, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration June 12th - July 7th
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Showcase your voice through art by participating in our mini art exhibit. Create a work of art using acrylic paints on a mini art canvas. Your finished mini artwork will be displayed at the Peninsula Center Library from Monday, July 17 through August 16 as part of our mini art exhibit. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Displaying artwork in the exhibit is optional.
Discovering the Science of Gratitude: Pathways to a Happier Life
Saturday, July 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Explore the science of gratitude in an educational workshop that dives into the essence of this impactful practice. Led by UCLA's well-being scientist, Dr. Lisa Walsh, you'll learn about the history, definitions, and far-reaching effects of gratitude, with a focus on groundbreaking studies that connect gratitude to a happier, healthier life.
Engage in practical gratitude exercises that can enrich your well-being, such as expressing heartfelt thanks and reflecting on life's abundant blessings. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the evidence-based benefits of gratitude and how these practices can positively influence your life.
Saturday, July 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration July 3 - 17th
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Join us for a morning of bookmaking with letterpress and book artist Jennifer Graves. Hidden Pages is a book structure that you can write out loud what matters to you by using your own words or found words. An exciting feature of this structure is that you can create hidden pages that are for your eyes only…unless of course, you chose to share them! No previous bookbinding experience necessary and all materials are provided. Registration is required as seats and supplies are limited.
Wednesday, August 2nd, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online via Zoom
Conductor, artistic director, and professor Vinroy D. Brown Jr. will speak on the relation between music and social justice and how the power and community of music gives all an opportunity to reach their full potential and grow.
Friday, August 4th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
A highly skilled band of young musicians connecting with audiences through individual and collaborative artistic expression, the quartet faithfully integrates each member’s distinctive voice into a radiant, melodic tapestry. Following the performance, a brief masterclass will be given about Black American Music and the quartet's journey through music.
Saturday, August 5th, 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration opens July 5th
Miraleste Library Deck
Mix music and dance with Zumba outdoors on the Miraleste Deck! Instructor Charisse Lum will lead participants through a 50 minute Zumba class including cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Participants are encouraged to wear sunscreen, dress comfortably, and bring a hand towel, a bottle of water, a great attitude, and a wonderful smile. Participants should wear comfortable sneakers (not running shoes).