The Mendocino County Library is pleased to announce its 2018 All-Ages Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock!

All Mendocino County Library branches will have a Summer Reading Kickoff in mid-June to begin a summer full of stories and fun events for everyone. Stop by any Mendocino County Library branch or the Bookmobile to sign up. Grab a reading log and start tracking for the chance to win prizes!

In addition to reading, all Mendocino County Library branches will host performances by Andy Z, Dinosaurs Rock, and the Fratello Marionettes.  Please check with your local library or visit www.mendolibrary.org for dates and times, as well as info on more upcoming events.

The purpose of summer reading programs is to promote literacy skills, provide continued access to books and learning tools, and encourage reading as an enjoyable activity. Children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to two months of learning by the time they return to school; families from low-economic backgrounds are especially at risk. Those who continue to read at least six books when school is out also perform better in reading and math when they return in the fall. Every novel, picture book, comic book, and audiobook counts!