Encouraging young people to continue studying and improve reading skills during the summer months, the Los Angeles County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers a guided course of reading on age-appropriate topics and free scheduled activities such as films, story times, crafts, and speakers for children,” announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

The Library provides materials for children to keep track of the books they read during the summer in a non-competitive atmosphere where they can share their reading discoveries with others. Experts are available to help children select materials that will be of interest. There are prizes for reading goals and all children participating in the program will receive certificates regardless of the number of books read.

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The Summer Reading Program lasts throughout the entire summer and children may join their library’s activities anytime. Check with your local County Library for dates and times of specific activities or visit the web site at www.colapublib.org. Library service hours in county unincorporated communities remain unchanged.

Castaic Library, 27971 Sloan Canyon Rd. (661) 257-7410

Monday 10 AM-8 PM, Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM, Wednesday Noon-6 PM, Thursday Noon-6 PM, Friday  Noon-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM

Littlerock Library, 35119 80th Street East (661) 944-4138

Monday 11 AM-7 PM, Tuesday 11 AM-7 PM,  Wednesday 10 AM-5 PM, Thursday 10 AM-5 PM, Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM

Quartz Hill Library, 42018 N. 50th Street West (661) 943-2454

Monday 10 AM-5 PM, Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM, Wednesday 10 AM-8 PM, Thursday 10 AM-5 PM, Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 11 AM-5 PM