{"id":17310,"date":"2024-08-14T13:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T20:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=17310"},"modified":"2024-08-14T18:31:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T01:31:48","slug":"end-of-summer-reading-bash-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2024\/end-of-summer-reading-bash-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Summer Reading Bash 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Can you balance a shoe on the tip of your nose? Well that was just one of the many whimsical antics enjoyed by dozens of children and their caregivers at the annual \u201cEnd of Summer Reading Bash\u201d held at Jefferson Branch Library, where the entertainment included giant bowling, an art show, tennis racket juggling, and much more.<\/div>\n
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\u201cSummer Reading\u201d is a turn of phrase that elicits nostalgic memories for many people who grew up with libraries. Branches around the country continue to uphold the beloved tradition by offering prizes for completing special reading challenges. This year there were several delightful incentives on offer, such as free books, crafts, tote bags, and gift cards to local businesses.<\/div>\n
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With autumn around the corner, Pasadena Public Library decided to close this year\u2019s \u201cSummer Reading\u201d program the same way it opened it: with a party. Patrons braved the heat to play carnival games and make seed balls for their home gardens. Kids and teens who competed in the \u201cUpcycle Art\u201d competition got to see their creations on display in Jefferson\u2019s \u2018Teen Room\u2019 where materials that many would consider trash were repurposed as works of art. In this exhibit, attendees could find angler fish with teeth created from plastic forks, a castle with a defensive wall made of colorful straws, and many other innovative projects. The winners posed for photos with their shiny ribbons, and talked to an enthralled audience about the inspiration behind their work.<\/div>\n
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The highlight of the afternoon was none other than the talented Michael Rayner (aka. \u201cBrokenjuggler<\/a>\u201d on Instagram) who wowed onlookers with his impressive feats of dexterity. There were no strings attached as Mr. Rayner balanced a variety of objects on his nose from a four year old\u2019s shoe to a music stand, and generally juggled anything that wasn\u2019t nailed down. Audience members of all ages laughed themselves silly as they were asked to participate in the act (with surprisingly successful results).<\/div>\n
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What\u2019s next for Pasadena Public Library? Just because \u201cSummer Reading\u201d is over for the year doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t still plenty of fun to be had. Please visit any of our branches to find out more about \u201c1000 Books Before Kindergarten\u201d or you can read about it on our blog here<\/a>. We can\u2019t wait to see everyone back at Jefferson Branch on October 11th for our next big event, \u201cArt Night!”<\/div>\n
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Post and Photographs by Pasadena Public Library staff Rachel Del Giudice<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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