Oceanside Library wraps up summer reading

As summer draws to a close, so has the Oceanside Library’s Children’s Summer Reading As summer draws to a close, so has the Oceanside Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. This year, 417 young readers, ranging from ages 3 through grade 6, participated in the program, collectively submitting an impressive 882 reviews of children’s books. For our youngest readers (ages 3 to grade 2), each review earned them a Weekly Treasure Chest Prize, while older participants (grades 3-6) received raffle tickets for their entries, each ticket providing a chance to win one of twelve exciting prize baskets.

To celebrate the end of the program, the library hosted a magical wrap-up party at the Oceanside Jewish Center, delighting over 60 families with a whimsical magic show. The performance featured playful antics such as a rubber chicken, disappearing ketchup, and magically appearing coins, leaving the audience in awe. The evening concluded with a special magical ticket, goodie bags for the children, and plenty of smiles all around.

This year’s summer reading theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” encouraged many of Oceanside’s children to embark on literary adventures with us. Looking ahead, the library is gearing up for its Annual OceanCon, scheduled for Oct. 27.