Fresno County Public Library

Get ready for a wildly fun summer thanks to the wonderful performers that will be performing across Fresno County library branches! Swipe to see this year's Summer at Your Library Performers!

-Brady Lee, Magic show
-E&M's Reptile Family
-Reptile Ron
-Wild Child Adventures
-Xtreme Science

To find out when your favorite kids performer is going to be at your local branch, please visit fresnolibrary.org/summer to see our program and performance calendar. Want a physical copy of our calendar? Find paper calendars at every Fresno County Library branch!

Don't wait! To guarantee your spot in the many different exciting summer programs and performances we will have this summer, we advise you to register in advance as walk-in spots are limited and may not be available on the day of the program.

The views and opinions expressed by the performers are those of the performers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the County of Fresno, Fresno County Public Library, The Fresno Chaffee Zoo or its affiliates.

Check out the awesome Summer at your Library-themed displays created by our public services staff all around Fresno County!

This year, in partnership with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, our Summer at Your Library theme is "Go Wild for Reading." To highlight this theme, library branches have selected their own special animal mascot! Whether it be meerkats at Mosqueda or Galapagos tortoises at Betty Rodriguez, we are certain you'll find informational and adorable displays at our branches during the summer. We have gathered some images shared by our wonderful staff who are gearing up to make this the most awesome summer yet!

For more information about summer at your library, please visit fresnolibrary.org/summer!

Registrations have opened for some of our first week of Summer At your Library programs! To guarantee your spot in the many different exciting summer programs and performances we will have for all age groups, we ask that you register in advance as walk-in spots are limited and may not be available on the day of the program.

Visit fresnolibrary.org/summer to find programs and performance dates/locations and to reserve your spot today! If you have any questions specific to your library branch, please contact the library branch for more information.

We'll see you at the library for a summer of fun!

Summer at your Library begins June 15! This year, the Fresno County Public Library is proud to partner with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo with the theme "Go Wild For Reading!" In addition to fun programs, performances, and crafts occurring in our branches, we will also have our annual summer reading challenge! If you have not participated in previous year's summer reading challenges, here are a couple of reasons why you should consider participating this year!

1. Avoiding the summer slide: Did you know that children fall behind an average of 2 months in reading achievement scores during summer breaks? These losses are cumulative and build each summer. The best way to combat the summer slide is by encouraging your children to read!
2. Win Free Incentives: To motivate you to make progress in our reading challenge, we have several incentives that you can win once you reach specific milestones! Obtain 500 points and get a bookmark! Obtain 1,000 points and get a book! Return or submit your survey and get this year's exclusive pin! And the best part? You get to set your own reading goal! So, each 100 points you earn can be based on the amount of pages, books, or hours you read!
3. Participating in the challenge is easy: You can sign up for the summer reading challenge on your phone using the Beanstack app, or, if you prefer paper logs, you will be able to pick one up at your local library branch June 15- August 2.

We hope this persuades you to have a literary summer with us!

Have you marked your calendars in anticipation for Summer at Your Library yet? If you haven't, we recommend that you start preparing for a fun, activity-filled summer now! To help you keep track of all the awesome summer crafts and programs happening at the library, visit your local Fresno County Public Library branch to pick up a paper calendar and a handy summer reading challenge registration bookmark starting today!

Registration for programs begins a week before the day of the program, which means that you're already able to register for some of our children's programs that begin on June 15th! Check out our summer program calendar and reserve your spots for programs at fresnolibrary.org/summer . Get ready for a summer of fun!

For June’s genre challenge: Mythology/Fairytales, Librarian Mark read Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery. Here’s his review:

“A dark and compelling journey, Slewfoot weaves a lush and graphic depiction of a 17th century puritan colony. The writing is accessible yet engaging, full of imagery and memorable characters. This story of female oppression and empowerment is a must for Folk Horror fans. Disappear into the dark woods with Abitha and Samson, you may not wish to return.”

Interested in learning more about this book? Check it out at your local Fresno County library branch!

Also, don’t forget to log your progress in our year-long genre challenge at fresnolibrary.beanstack.com/reader365

Get ready… Summer at Your Library is almost here, and it is going to be wildly fun!
This year, Fresno County Public Library is proud to be partnering with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Expect awesome educational programs, fun crafts, amazing performers, and, of course, TONS of books. And the best part? It’s all FREE!

Our online calendar is live — we encourage you to take a peek and mark your calendars for reservation openings. You don’t want to miss a thing! Check out www.fresnolibrary.org/summer for more details. We seriously can't wait for you to see what's in store this summer!

Fresno County Public Library is proud to announce the 27th annual poetry contest winners!

3rd - 5th Grade
1st: Abigail P., “A Sun and a Moon”
2nd: Rachel B., “My Dream”
3rd: Becky L., “The Eternity River”

6th - 8th Grade
1st: Skylar M., "Starting At Zero"
2nd: Laura W., "A Mix Up of Seasons"
3rd: Jazmeen S., "A W**d..."

9th - 12th Grade
1st: Ulyses J., “Between Gratitude and Rejection”
2nd: Koa P., “I’m from Fresno"
3rd: Harmony A., “Beyond the Letters”

Adult
1st: Jason M., “A Case Report: Life”
2nd: Michelle S., “Postpartum”
3rd: Larry J., “Fred Hampton”

Winners in each category will receive a gift card, generously donated by the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library.

1st: $200
2nd: $100
3rd: $50

Please join us in congratulating this year's winners. Stay tuned for updates on the Poetry Awards Ceremony!