On the latest “Santa Clarita Sheriff Talk” on KHTS AM-1220, deputies encourages residents to take part in the library’s reading program, as well as the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s VIDA program open to “at-risk” teens in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys.

This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library has put together a seven-week program ending on July 30th, full of activities, storytimes and enrichment activities for people of all ages to participate in.

The library is partnering with the California Library Association to promote a five-book challenge that encourages participants to read at least five books throughout the summer.

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Participants log the books that they’ve read on the Santa Clarita Public Library’s computer system, which rewards them with digital badges, prizes, and incentives.

The Santa Clarita Public Library has programs for participants of all ages, from toddlers to adults.

“From babies and toddlers, we have program with incentives and things that parents will do with their babies and toddlers to begin the process of introducing children to library reading, literacy at a very young age,” said Stacey Schlessinger of the Santa Clarita Public Library.

“The adult program is a bingo game,” added Schlessinger.

Those who get “bingo” will receive a free phone case carrier and a coupon for the Friends Of The Library bookstore, and getting a “blackout” or completing the five-book challenge gives you entry into a raffle, which typically includes a prize like an e-reader, according to Schlessinger.

Residents can sign up to participate in the remainder of their summer reading program online.

The VIDA, or Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives program, is an intensive 16-week program designed to help “at-risk” teens between the ages of 11 and 17 from the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and some parts of Simi Valley, Temecula and Santa Barbara.

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“Your child would qualify for being ‘at-risk’ if they have been experimenting with any drugs, (exhibiting) bad behavior or an attitude towards parents at home, in school a disrespect for teachers and adults, bullying other children at school, or (poor) grades,” explained Deputy Sarah Templeton from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s VIDA program.

The program aims to teach discipline and structure to teen participants by bringing in guest speakers, motivational speakers, mentor and tutors.

Leaders of the program have a goal to get 40 participants for their next class, which is set for August 18, and are looking for teens who can make a commitment to the program three days out of the week.

To fill out an online application for the program, click here.

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