Exotic Animal Magic Show July 28
Kids with a passion for animals and magic won’t want to miss two interactive magic shows on July 28 that are part of the Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD Saturday programs. This fun-filled magic show blends comedy, audience participation and live exotic animals. Two shows will take place at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the [...]
Comedy juggling shows feature world-record holder July 21
A world-record holding juggler will dazzle and entertain youngsters during two special shows on Saturday, July 21. David Cousin will perform his comedy juggling show as part of the Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD program. The shows take place at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Cousin [...]
Adventures in Reading ventriloquist shows July 7
Don’t miss the fun when Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD 2012 kicks off its special children’s programs with “Adventures in Reading” on Saturday, July 7. Ventriloquist Jim Adams, a professional entertainer with Walt Disney Productions for over 12 years, will use his wacky cast of characters to captivate audience members with his wit and humor while [...]
Mission Viejo Library’s popular SummerREAD program begins July 2
The Mission Viejo Library is gearing up for its 2012 SummerREAD that kicks off July 2. The exciting summer reading program offers something for everyone. Little ones ages 0 to 24 months are invited to participate (with an adult) and play the Babies and Toddlers Board Game. Designed to encourage parents to read with their [...]
Hundreds of kids, parents enjoy SummerREAD Celebration party
More than 500 kids gathered Tuesday for the SummerREAD Celebration party at the City’s Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The party, complete with entertainment by Julliard-trained pianist Beth Sussman and juggler Michael Rayner, was for the 852 children who completed 12 hours of reading in the popular program designed to instill a lifelong [...]
Thousands flocking to SummerREAD
The Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD 2011 is seeing impressive numbers with more than 1,250 youngsters signing up in the fun-filled program’s first week. The popular annual program is designed to instill a lifelong love of reading and features prizes and incentives for young readers age 0 through 12. SummerREAD runs through July 30 and registration [...]
Fun-filled Teen, Adult SummerREAD programs start Friday
Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to spend their summer reading or listening to their favorite books as part of the Mission Viejo Library’s annual SummerREAD program. The popular program, which attracts thousands each year, takes place July 1-30. With a theme of “You Are Here,” teens are encouraged to explore the world through [...]
Mission Viejo Library’s free SummerREAD program kicks off Friday
The Mission Viejo Library’s annual SummerREAD program kicks off Friday, July 1, with thousands of youngsters expected to take part in this year’s free fest. With a “One World, Many Stories” theme, the popular annual reading program is open to infants and children up to 12. SummerREAD, which runs through July 30, is an incentive-based [...]
Mission Viejo Library’s free SummerREAD program kicks off July 1
The Mission Viejo Library’s annual SummerREAD program kicks off July 1, with thousands of youngsters expected to take part in this year’s free fest. With a “One World, Many Stories” theme, the popular annual reading program is open to infants and children up to 12. SummerREAD, which runs through July 30, is an incentive-based motivational [...]
Young Library patron rides off with raffle Grand Prize
While the 2010 SummerREAD program at the Mission Viejo Library was extremely popular and rewarding for thousands of young readers, it was especially so for Sydney Hentzel, who was the raffle Grand Prize winner of a new bicycle. SummerREAD is the Library’s annual free summer reading program, which encourages reading and promotes regular trips to [...]



