Summer reading challenges and free library programs
Key Questions
What summer reading challenges are available in Santa Clara County?
The Santa Clara County Library Summer Reading Challenge is free and runs through July 31. Santa Clara Library also offers free children's summer reading weekly through July 15.
Are there free library programs for kids in Alameda County this summer?
Weekly Lego Challenge and Summer Art Club take place at Bay Farm Library. Additional programs like MAKER Kids and Hiphop basics are listed via Events by Branch and alamedakids.org.
What is the Outer Space Scavenger Hunt at Bascom Library?
It is a free daily event at Bascom Library in San Jose through July 30 with no registration required. The program targets children ages 4-10.
Santa Clara County Library Summer Reading Challenge (free, through July 31) and Santa Clara Library Free Children's Summer Reading (weekly through July 15) are timely low-cost educational activities. Weekly Lego Challenge and Summer Art Club at Bay Farm Library (Alameda) complement summer reading. Additional free programs (MAKER Kids, Hiphop basics, Samba Kids, Repair Café) available via Events by Branch. alamedakids.org calendar also lists library programs across Alameda County. New find: Outer Space Scavenger Hunt at Bascom Library (San Jose) – free, daily through July 30, no registration, ages 4-10.