Summer Reading Program 2024

Thank you for joining us for this summer's programs!

If your child read this summer, stop in to choose a free book to keep any time in August, courtesy of the Friends of the Sausalito Library. Woohoo! 

Did your reader lose the Adventure Journal, or not receive one? That's ok! Stop by for a free book in honor of their summer reading regardless. We want to celebrate all of our young readers! 

Ages Baby-13.

June 10 - August 02

Summer has arrived! The Sausalito Public Library has a Summer Reading Program filled with magic, art, storytelling and more. All Summer Reading Programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sausalito Library. Read and register for summer programs below.

Don't forget to keep reading! Stop into the library to get a Summer Reading Adventure Journal, or download one here! Pick up a free bookmark in the library for starting, and return your Journal, showing how far you read on the reading path, before the start of school to pick up a FREE BOOK for participating!

Open to all youth ages 0-13. Reading together counts, and ANY amount of reading on the path by summer's end is enough to be a winner! Contact Children's and Young Adult Librarian Riva Pollard (rpollard@sausalito.gov) with any questions.

 
Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo (ages 6+)
Thursday, June 13, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Edgewater Room, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito

 Join artist and instructor Jojo Liu for a beginner Chinese calligraphy class for kids ages 6+! The free class presented by the Sausalito Public Library will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room in the lower level of Sausalito's city hall. Every student will learn how to hold a traditional calligraphy brush and write basic, captivating strokes. And you can take all of your amazing creations home with you! 

Magic and Juggling Show by James Chan (ages 6+)
Tuesday, June 18, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall's back patio, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito

The Sausalito Library presents a special magic and juggling show by 16-year-old James Chan on Tuesday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. on Sausalito City Hall's back patio. Bring the whole family to the show and prepare to be mesmerized by James' world-class walk-around magic, comedy and awe-inspiring juggling. James, a prodigious teenage talent, has been mastering the art of magic and juggling since he was a toddler. James has been featured on ABC7 News, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," among other shows. 

Mariela's Music Time (ages 2-5 and families)
Thursday, June 27, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall's back patio, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito

 The Sausalito Library presents Mariela's Music Times, an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. Mariela's performance is filled with rhythms and multicultural sounds, along with the rich traditions of our Bay Area. Come enjoy Mariela's music with your little ones!

Sean's Shadow Puppet Show (ages 4+)
Thursday, July 11, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall, Edgewater Room                                                       
420 Litho Street, Sausalito

The Sausalito Library presents a magical shadow puppet show by long-time puppeteer Sean Powers on Thursday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. The puppet show will take place in the Edgewater Room on the lower level of Sausalito City Hall and is great for all children ages 4+. Sean has been honing his storytelling and shadow puppet work since 1996 and has performed over 1,000 shows all over the world. Don't miss this mesmerizing show for the entire family! 

Animal Adventure! 
Tuesday, July 16, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall , 420 Litho Street, Sausalito

Join Zoologist Jungle James and learn about a few of the most misunderstood animals from all over the world. Bring the entire family to learn about these animal’s habitats, habits and unique features. James will bring animals to show the audience. The entire family is welcome!

Bubble Show for Kids! (ages 2-12)
Thursday, July 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join the Sausalito Library for a bubble extravaganza on Thursday, July 25 at 3:00 p.m. on the lawn outside Sausalito City Hall! Sterling Bubblesmith will perform a 60 minute outdoor bubble show and fill the sky with magnificent bubbles. Kids will also get the chance to make their own bubbles. The entire family is welcome! 

Musical Performance for Kids: Village Rhythms
Tuesday, July 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall's back patio, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito

 Join the Sausalito Library for a musical performance by Village Rhythms on Tuesday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m. on the lawn outside Sausalito City Hall! Onye immerses children into the joy and soul of African culture and the celebration of Village life. This outside summer performance will be interactive, educational and fun! 

 
Music and Storytime: Cascada de Flores 
Thursday, August 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sausalito City Hall's back patio, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito 

Join The Sausalito Library on Thursday, August 1 at 3:00. p.m. for a performance by the talented Cascada de Flores, a group passionate about telling stories from Mexico and South America. Cascade de Flores will tell the story The Treasure of Aquiles with music and instruments. Come sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores! 

Recurring Programs for Children:

Soul4Kidz (ages 0-5)
1st Friday of the month, 11:00a - 12:00p
Robin Sweeny Park, 420 Litho Street

Every 1st Friday of the month Soul4Kidz will be performing music in the park for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families! Sing along and dance to soulful twists on children's songs like Baby Shark, the Wheels on the Bus, I'm A Little Teapot, Happy, You Are My Sunshine, Three Little Birds, and many more! Great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-5 years. Remember to wear sunscreen and bring a sun hat for you and your little ones. This event is weather permitting and will be cancelled if it is raining or poor air quality. 

For more information about Soul4Kidz visit: www.facebook.com/soul4kidz

Storytime In The Park (children, toddlers and babies)
Every Tuesday, 11:00a - 11:30a
Robin Sweeny Park, 420 Litho Street 

Children, toddlers, babies, and their parents are invited to join us for our 30 minutes Spanish Songs & Storytime event; complete with stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, toys, and guitar accompaniment! Ingrid Pellegrini has been singing at Marin Libraries for over 4 years and is now excited to perform at our library. This is an excellent opportunity for families to introduce their children to another language or to broaden Spanish-speaking children's comprehension and supplement their language skills. 

Carpet squares are available or bring your own blanket! Remember to wear sunscreen and bring a sun hat for you and your little ones. This event will  be moved inside due to rain or bad air quality. If moved inside, the storytime will be held on the lower level of City Hall.

In Harmony Music (ages 0-5)
3rd Friday of the month, 11:30a - 12:00p
Robin Sweeny Park, 420 Litho Street

Every 3rd Friday of the month In Harmony Music will be offering free Family Classes in the park! The emphasis is on fun! You and your children will grow a strong bond through singing, dancing, clapping, bouncing, and other activities! So much more than a music class, In Harmony Music's Together Family Class fosters developmental benefits that will support all areas of learning. So come sing, wiggle and jam with your little ones! Great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-5 years.

Remember to wear sunscreen and bring a sun hat for you and your little ones. This event is weather permitting and will be cancelled if it is raining or poor air quality. 

For more information about In Harmony Music visit: www.inharmonymusic.com

Spanish Storytime: La Hora del Cuento en el Parque (children, toddlers and babies)
Every Thursday, 11:00a - 11:30a
Robin Sweeny Park, 420 Litho Street

Children, toddlers, babies, and their parents are invited to join us for our 30 minutes Spanish Songs & Storytime event; complete with stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, toys, and guitar accompaniment! Ingrid Pellegrini has been singing at Marin Libraries for over 4 years and is now excited to perform at our library.

This is an excellent opportunity for families to introduce their children to another language or to broaden Spanish-speaking children's comprehension and supplement their language skills. 

Carpet squares are available or bring your own blanket! Remember to wear sunscreen and bring a sun hat for you and your little ones. This event is weather permitting and will be cancelled if it is raining or poor air quality.

Los niños, los pequeños, los bebés y sus padres están invitados a unirse a nosotros por 30 minutos en el evento en español de Cantos y la Hora del Cuento; ¡completo con historias, canciones, rimas, títeres, muñecos, y acompañamiento con guitarra! Ingrid Pellegrini ha estado cantando en las Bibliotecas de Marin por más de 4 años y está ahora entusiasmada de participar en nuestra biblioteca.

Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que las familias introduzcan a sus niños a otro idioma, o a expandir la comprensión de los que ya hablan español y suplementar sus habilidades lingüísticas.
 
¡Hay disponibles cuadrados de alfombras o pueden traer sus propias mantas! Recuerden usar protector solar y traer sombreros para usted y sus pequeños. Este evento está sujeto al clima y se cancelará si llueve o el aire es impuro.

*All Children programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sausalito Library!. Thank you Friends of the Library!