South Pasadena Public Library Congratulates Summer Readers and Thanks Youth Volunteers

Wonderful Wednesday events at South Pasadena Public Library (Photo – southpasadenalibrary)

The South Pasadena Public Library congratulated 1,774 Summer Reading Program (SRP) participants who read over 12,664 hours in just eight weeks!

By News Desk

Youth enjoyed 32 programs over the summer, from storytimes to interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) events that left the city’s youngest scientists laughing in delight after being sprayed with a water cannon.

A group of 43 youth volunteers contributed 1,146 hours helping out at the library: registering patrons for SRP, preparing crafts for storytimes, cleaning and re-shelving books, and guiding patrons during the Wonderful Wednesday events.

Summer reading programs:

• Help children and teens retain and enhance their reading skills over the summer;
• Provide a haven and a community for readers; and
• Are a valuable outreach tool for libraries.