LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites all children and teens to participate in “Paws to Read,” the 2014 summer reading program which begins on May 31 at all Lake County Libraries.

Animal-themed events and activities will occur at the various libraries over the summer. More details about library events and programs will be posted on the library calendar at www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Calendar.htm .

Program for children

Children from preschool through sixth grade can sign up at any time during the program to receive a game packet at any Lake County Library and then read library books to earn prizes.

Each participant in the children’s program will receive a prize.

The Friends of the Lake County Library will donate a book to the library with a special bookplate commemorating each “Independent Reader” who reads 25 books or 1,000 pages.

The children’s program ends Aug. 2. Prizes will be presented at awards parties on Aug. 9.

'Super Sign-up Saturday'

Barbara Green, children’s programs coordinator, will conduct Lakeport Library’s “Super Sign-up Saturday” with special crafts and fun for children on Wednesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact Barbara Green at 707-263-8817, Extension 17102 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about “Paws to Read” and the library’s other programs for children.

Teen Summer Reading Program

The Lake County Library invites teens from seventh through twelfth grade to participate in “Paws to Read” the library’s teen summer reading program which begins May 31.

Teens are invited to visit the library and read for prizes as well as to take part in special animal-themed events offered throughout the summer.

Beginning May 31, students going into the sixth through 12th grade can register to attend these free events at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

Teens also can sign up to read three young adult books during the program. Those who succeed will receive reading awards and their names will be put on commemorative bookplates inside new library books. Teens who turn in book reviews will have their names entered in a grand prize drawing.

Special events this summer will start with decorating the young adult area of the library with photo collages.

Amy Patton, the teen program’s coordinator, has planned several events for the teens this summer including a visit with a dog agility trainer, a dog groomer and other animal experts.

“Join us for decorating cupcakes, duct tape crafts, and much more,” said Patton.

The “Paws to Read” teen summer reading program is sponsored by the Lake County Library and the Friends of the Lake County Library.

Amy Patton can be reached at 707-263-8817, Extension 17105 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about “Paws to Read.”

Contact libraries for information

Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The phone number is 707-263-8817.

Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m. The phone number is 707-994-5115.

Middletown Library, 21256 Washington St., is open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 707-987-3674.

Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., is open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 707-275-2049.

The Lake County Library has an Internet presence at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and at www.facebook.com/lakecountyca.gov .