Welcome to Shasta Public Libraries’ Adult Summer Reading!
Summer Reading is available for kids, teens and Adults!
This year's theme is "Groundbreaking Reads." What awaits your discovery this summer? Dig in to a good book and find out. We hope you will enjoy the variety of adult and family programs offered this summer. Happy reading!
How do you sign up for our Adult Summer Reading Program?
Sign up starting June 10th.
- You must be age 18 or over
- You must have a Shasta Public Libraries' library card
- Sign up in person at your local branch.
How do you play?
Drawings for Prizes
Read or listen to a book, turn in your Book Log, and be entered in drawings for fun prizes throughout June and July.
Book Bingo
Have fun with reading, outdoor activities, and various other stuff to fill in the squares. Prizes will be awarded at a drawing at the end of July.
Quizzes
Complete any of our fun quizzes and enter it for a chance at a prize. Prizes will be awarded at a drawing at the end of July.
When are the Drawings?
| Redding | Anderson | Burney |
| Drawing #1 | Wed., June 26, 10:30 am | Thurs., June 27, 3:30 pm | Mon., June 24, 3:00 pm |
| Drawing #2 | Wed., July 17, 10:30 am | Thurs., July 11, 3:30 pm | Mon., July 15, 3:00 pm |
| Drawing #3, Book Bingo, Quizzes, and Grand Prize Drawing | Wed., July 31, 10:30 am | Thurs., July 25, 3:30 pm | Mon., July 29, 3:00 pm |
Groundbreaking Films
- The Help (PG-13) - Thur. June 20th @ 5:30 pm
Award-winning movie about a groundbreaking era, set in 1960s Mississippi. See the preview - Hugo (PG) - Thur. June 27th @ 5:30 pm
Award-winning movie about an orphan secretly living in the walls of the Paris train station. Adventure, mystery, and a mechanical man. See the preview - National Treasure (PG) - Thur. July 18th @ 5:30 pm
Archeologist Benjamin Gates hunts for treasure buried by our founding fathers. See the preview
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (PG) - Thur. July 25th @ 5:30 pm
Archeologist Benjamin Gates is back investigating the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. See the preview
Family Programs
Groundbreaking Bags
Come knit/crochet bags using recycled materials and donated supplies. Beginners welcome. (9 and up).
Sun, June 16, 23, & 30 @ 1:00 pm in the Redding Library Community Room
Sign up at the Redding Library’s 2nd floor Reference Desk or by calling 530-245-7252.
Hiking at Whiskeytown
Enjoy nature and learn about the archaeology and history of our local area. Mt. Shasta Mine Hike - Tues, June 18 @ 5:00 pm
Hike the Mt. Shasta Mine trail with a stop at the actual old mine shaft. (13 & up) Tower House District Hike and Gold Panning - Thur, June 27 @ 10:00 am
Hike the Camden House Trail with a stop to do some gold panning. Suitable for children.
Sign up at the Redding Library’s 2nd floor Reference Desk or by calling 530-245-7252.
Shasta County Rocks and Minerals
Join Steve Puderbaugh for a presentation on rock collecting in Shasta County.
Mon, June 24 @ 6:30 pm in the Redding Library Community Room
Kayaking at Whiskeytown Lake
Join a ranger led kayak tour of the quiet coves around Whiskeytown Lake, and learn about the town under the lake. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. All participants must know how to swim. (7th grade and up)
Tues, July 9 @ 6:00 pm at Whiskeytown Lake
Sign up at the Redding Library’s 2nd floor Reference Desk or by calling 530-245-7252. KayakTours.pdf
Groundbreaking Jewelry
Create and Bead your own jewelry.
Thurs, July 11 @ 6:30 pm - Bracelets
Tues, July 30 @ 6:30 pm - Earrings
in the Redding Library Community Room
Sign up at the Redding Library’s 2nd floor Reference Desk or by calling 530-245-7252.
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