Parents, the San Diego Public Library is your greatest resource. Library branches offer FREE Entertainment for Children June st through August 1st to help promote their Summer Reading Program. Free Shows include Magic Shows, Puppet Shows, Music Performances, Live Animal Presentations, African Drumming, Theater Performances, even a carnival at the Point Loma Hervey Branch, and more!
Short Attention Span No Problem!
These shows are perfect for all ages, and I have gone to the library with my child for years and enjoyed every performance. They run between 30-60 minutes, so if you have a kid with a short attention span the presentations move quickly, and often the programs involve children by asking them to volunteer. Music concerts where children can dance and sing-a-long! I will never forget an Irish Fiddler came to the library and her music brought joy to the children. Another fond memory, the San Diego Symphony performed to a live reading of a children's book at the Mission Hills Library. It was such a moving performance. Kids were introduced to the various instruments and learned how music can conjure various emotions.
San Diego Public Library Summer Reading Program Shows Here are some Highlights:
Hullabaloo Music Concert for Kids- 6/1 10:00 am La Jolla Library 7555 Draper Ave. La Jolla 92037
Chazz's Whimsical Safari & 26 African Drums- 6/2 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Central Library (1st Fl. Children's Library) 330 Park Blvd. San Diego 92101
The Magic of Rafael & Katia- 6/2 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego 92108
Sparkles the Clown- 6/7 10:30 am -11:30 am Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego 92108
Passport to Animal Adventure- 6/7 10:30 am - 11:30 am Pacific Beach Taylor Library 4275 Cass Street, San Diego 92109
Wild Animal Show- 6/8 10:00 am- La Jolla Library 7555 Draper Ave. La Jolla 92037
Hullabaloo Baby Toddler Woodstock -6/12 6 pm - 6:30 pm Kensington Library (Park Area) 4121 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116
Arts for Learning Dance and Music for Children- 6/14 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego 92108
Michael Raynor's Found Object Juggling Show- 6/22 10:00 am La Jolla Library 7555 Draper Ave. La Jolla 93037
Superhero Science Presented by The Fleet Science Center 6/29 10:00 am La Jolla Library 7555 Draper Ave. La Jolla 92037
Summer Setback?
The Summer Reading Program Aims To Conquer The Summer Slide, when many children, especially struggling readers, forget some of what they've learned or slip out of practice during the summer months. The Summer Reading Program rewards children for reading. After you register them in the free program, kids must read a certain number of books, log their reading online, and return to the library to claim their prizes which include everything from Legoland tickets, free meals at a number of restaurants including Chipotle, toys and more!
Summer Reading is for All Ages Including Pre-Readers!
If your child hasn't started reading yet, you can still enter them in the program. Reading to your child counts, and they have prizes for all ages. Babies can enjoy the shows as well, and it's a great introduction to the Library Experience. Don't hesitate to get your child a library card, you can check out everything at the library from books to DVD's, to museum passes, laptops, even guitars! Get to know your library this summer!
Sign up begins June 1st and the program will last through August 1st. Visit your local library for a complete list of performances and registration information.
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