CL Library offers free programs for all ages

The library recently welcomed Amanda McLaughlin as its new branch manager. She replaces Sandra Brautigam, who relocated to the Wildomar Library.

Located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, the Canyon Lake Library offers free programs for all ages. The library’s Cover to Cover reading program for children ages four to 12 kicked off on Mar. 2 and runs through Apr. 13. Participants can earn an achievement award for every five books read at reading level. The achievement award is good for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at any In-N-Out Burger. Children must signup for a reading log at the library to participate.

Children who are too young to read may participate by having books read to them by their parent or guardian. Children may receive up to three award certificates during the six-week program.

The Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, Apr. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The club is open to new members. The book selection for April is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the front desk at the library.

The Jr. Book Club, for kids in grades fourth through seventh, will meet on Wednesday, Apr. 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The book selection for April is “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs. Copies are available at the front desk at the library. The club welcomes new members.

The Knitting and Crochet Crafters program meets on the first and third Fridays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. The part social, part educational program is open to new members of all skill levels and loaner tools and supplies are available.

Toddler Story Time will meet on Monday, Apr. 1, 8, 15 and 22. The program provides stories and social experiences for children ages three and younger. The program provides opportunities for young children to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children. The program includes a craft to make and take home.

Miss Ginny’s Story Time, a program for children ages three to five, will meet on Apr. 5 and 19. The every other Friday program includes an interactive story read by Miss Ginny, live music and movement activities.

Play Day will meet on Apr. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program includes music and movement, a story, playtime, a craft to make and take home and light snacks.

The library’s Roots to Grow program offers free homework help for students. High school students earn volunteer credit for assisting younger children in their studies. Students wishing to volunteer as a helper or coming for help should contact the library in advance to express their interest.