HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-27; Library Board of Trustees; 03; Summer Reading Adventure 2026Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Staff Contact: Ally Goodwin, Senior Librarian
allyson.goodwin@carlsbadca.gov, 442-977-5699
Terry Bradshaw, Library Assistant
terry.bradshaw@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2034
Subject:
District:
Recommended Action
Receive an overview of Summer Reading Adventure 2026.
Executive Summary
The Summer Reading Adventure program is an annual tradition in Carlsbad, designed to inspire
a love of reading while connecting community members through enriching activities.
This year’s program co‑chairs, Senior Librarian Ally Goodwin and Library Assistant Terry
Bradshaw, will present an overview of the 2026 theme, “Plant a Seed, Read.” Their
presentation will cover the program schedule, participation process, and a variety of events and
activities.
Explanation & Analysis
None.
Fiscal Analysis
None.
Next Steps
None.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on Carlsbad Reads Together
is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment
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to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the
environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may
require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibits
None.
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2026 Summer Reading Adventure
Ally Goodwin, Senior Librarian
Terry Bradshaw, Library Assistant
Library & Cultural Arts Department
May 27, 2026
WHAT IS THE SUMMER READING ADVENTURE?
•Annual summer tradition
•Engages patrons of all ages
•Special events and programming
•Incentive-based reading program
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Plant a Seed, Read
Planta una Semilla, Lee
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THEME
2026 AT A GLANCE
•Sponsored by Friends of the Carlsbad Library
•Monday, June 1 – Saturday, Aug. 1
•For patrons of all ages
•Developed by Library & Cultural Arts staff
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SPONSORS
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REWARD CATEGORIES
•Little Ones: Ages 0 to 5
•Kids: Ages 6 to 11
•Teens: Ages 12 to 17
•Adults: Ages 18 and up
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FAMILIAR COMPONENTS
•Beanstack recording
•Rewards and raffles
•Special events for all ages
•Exploration HUB – new technologies
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REWARDS AND RAFFLES
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MILESTONE REWARD
Registration Plantable pencil or bookmark
300 minutes Museum or food coupons
600 minutes Raffle entry
900 and 1200
minutes Raffle entry
EVENTS
•Kick off events:
o Cole Library - Puzzle play
o Dove Library - Author Fair
o Library Learning Center - Painting & Planting
•Weekend and evening events
•Events for tweens, teens and families
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PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
•Teen AI StoryLabs Workshop
•Tween Scene Craft Club
•Seed Paper Making
•Drummers without Borders
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RECENT ADDITIONS
•Permanent StoryWalk
•Percussion Play
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Questions?
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