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Redmond Library outlines summer reading programs for children, teens and adults
Summary
Mary Comstock, librarian at the Redmond Library, described the library’s summer programs — 'Curious Creatures' for ages 0–17 and an adult 'Book Bingo' partnership — and explained services including in-person assistance, an online Bookmatch recommendation tool and community display opportunities.
Mary Comstock, librarian at the Redmond Library in Redmond, described the library’s summer reading offerings on a city program segment, saying the children’s and teen program — called Curious Creatures — runs through the summer for ages 0 through 17 while an adult program, Book Bingo, is open to patrons 18 and older.
Comstock said library staff help patrons find books in person and online. "We would love to have folks come into the building and talk with our talented staff on the desk. They're gonna ask a few questions. What types of books have you read in the past that you've loved? Maybe particular authors or series or genres, and then we'll try to match you up with your next great read based on that," she said.
The programs are part of services offered by the King County Library System. For patrons who cannot visit, Comstock described an online resource called Bookmatch: patrons complete an online form with reading preferences and the library sends a curated list with clickable links so patrons can place holds, check out, or download titles immediately.
Curious Creatures, Comstock said, includes early-literacy activities and reading logs for children and teens to track minutes. The adult Book Bingo card features squares tied to genres or topics; patrons can complete a straight line or full card for different prize levels. Comstock said the adult program is offered in partnership with the Seattle Public Library and Seattle Arts & Lectures.
Comstock outlined how staff can physically assist patrons in the stacks and help with device downloads: "If it's one you wanna take out of the building that day, we might actually walk with you through the stacks and find the books that are on the shelf. If you prefer downloads, we can show you how to do that on your device, and you can walk out in a couple of seconds with it on the device," she said.
She also noted a community board in the library where patrons may post their names and share photos of their selections, a practice the library calls a "shelfie." Comstock encouraged patrons who use library recommendations to return and discuss their next read with staff.
Comstock listed several titles and authors patrons have been checking out recently: Edge Dancer by Brandon Sanderson; Pursuit by Gene Hackman; My Brother Is a Big Fat Liar by James Patterson; ArchEnemies by Marissa Meyer; and The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan. She also mentioned new children’s titles such as Dragon Forged (Sword of the Champion series) by Eric Liddy; River of Spirits by Shanna Targos; Benny on the Case by Wesley King; and the picture book We Leap Together by Christopher Silas Neil.
The library said registration and sign-ups for the programs are available at the Redmond Library and through the King County Library System; both the youth and adult programs run through the summer.
