Oakland Public Library: #OPLSummer Begins Saturday, May 29, 2021

Piedmont CA

24 May, 2021

12:49 PM

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Press release from the Oakland Public Library: Pat Toney May 24th, 2021 OPL's Kids summer programming kicks off on Saturday, May 29 at 10:30 with a Family Dance Party aka "Baby Rave" hosted by Bay Area Children's Theater. This Saturday is also the first day to register on Beanstack for summer reading - paper logs are available at your local library and can be downloaded from the Kids' Summer Reading page. 2021 Summer Reading for Kids  Lectura de verano para niñxs 2021   This summer we invite you to:    READ every day. Themed booklists are available in Beanstack or ask your librarian for recommendations.  WATCH virtual programs Saturdays at 10:30 am which will include music, storytime, and bats!  DO something with your hands.  Join us for hands-on learning Thursdays at 4 pm and Family Yoga with Misty Tuesdays at 10:30 am.    Each week will focus on a new theme and you'll have three opportunities to earn raffle prizes.   Week 1 (May 29 - June 4): Kickoff to Summer  Week 2 (June 5 - June 11): Let's Play  Week 3 (June 12 - June 18): Art & Expression  Week 4 (June 19 - June 25): Social Justice  Week 5 (June 26 - July 2): Family Pride  Week 6 (July 3 - July 9): Wellness Week  Week 7 (July 10 - July 16): Reach Out   Week 8 (July 17 - July 23): Do-It-Yourself  Week 9 (July 24 - July 31): Nature Close at Hand   Instructions for Beanstack registration are available below.  OPL Summer Reading 2021 Patron Registration   Beanstack also has a mobile app  you can download " Beanstack Tracker" for Apple or Android  Sign Up for Summer Reading Using Beanstack App    Prize books will be available beginning, Saturday, June 26th for participants who have completed 9 activities. Each star or badge you earn equals a chance to win a raffle prize. Raffle Prize winners will be announced after August 12th.   This year's Grand Prizes include:  for participants ages 0-4:  Family membership to Fairyland for participants ages 5-14: Nintendo Switch OR  a camping trip at  Oakland Feather River for a family of four in 2022  Brach Raffle Prizes include:  an Ukulele or Folkmanis Puppet  Family membership Chabot Space and Science Center Family membership to Fairyland  Family membership  to Oakland Zoo  If you have any questions about this year's programs, please email [email protected]    Happy Reading!      This press release was produced by the Oakland Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.