Bring your tents and sleeping bags for a fun night at the Vision2Read Family Sleepover following the Inland Empire 66ers baseball game on Saturday, July 16.

The game begins at 7:05 p.m. at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino. Following the game, families are invited to camp overnight in the outfield and watch a movie made from an all-time favorite book, “The Princess Bride.”

Tickets to the game and Family Sleepover may be purchased for $15 at Vision2Read.com.

“This is a great way to spend a fun evening with your family and raise awareness about the importance of reading,” said James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

A hot dog and soda will be provided during the game. Ice cream will be served during the movie. Coffee and light refreshments will be available in the morning. The stadium is at 280 South E Street in San Bernardino. Security will be provided throughout the event.

For more information about the Vision2Read Family Sleepover, watch this video.

Vision2Read, a year-long literacy initiative of the Countywide Vision project, aims to raise the bar on literacy in our county by focusing on the importance of reading, connecting people who need help or who can help to literacy resources. Sixty-nine percent of San Bernardino County third graders do not meet new California English language arts and literacy standards and 32 million adults nationwide can’t read.

Literacy has an impact on a number of elements in our community such as jobs and the economy, education, public safety and wellness. When literacy skills are nurtured and encouraged, children and adults can reach their potential, the local economy can continue to prosper and the county will have a more educated workforce to attract employers to the region.

Visit Vision2Read.com for additional information about the campaign and literacy resources.

Libraries countywide successfully participated in Vision2Read’s Summer Reading Challenge to increase library card signups and encourage more children and adults to read this summer.

During the month of May, libraries throughout San Bernardino County increased library card signups by 14.5 percent with 9,036 cards issued in May compared to 7,892 issued in May 2015.

“Reading is the coolest thing you can do this summer so we are thrilled so many more of our residents throughout the county are taking advantage of our libraries and what they have to offer,” said James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Throughout the summer, libraries are offering amazing programs and activities and giving away rewards for meeting reading challenges. Summer reading programs help to avoid a loss of reading skills that can occur during breaks in the academic school year.

For a listing of all libraries countywide, visit Vision2Read.com.

Vision2Read, a year-long literacy initiative of the Countywide Vision project, aims to raise the bar on literacy in our county by focusing on the importance of reading, connecting people who need help or who can help to literacy resources. Sixty-nine percent of San Bernardino County third graders do not meet new California English language arts and literacy standards and 32 million adults nationwide can’t read.

Literacy has an impact on a number of elements in our community such as jobs and the economy, education, public safety and wellness. When literacy skills are nurtured and encouraged, children and adults can reach their potential, the local economy can continue to prosper and the county will have a more educated workforce to attract employers to the region.

Visit Vision2Read.com for additional information about the campaign and literacy resources.

The High Desert Mavericks are partnering up with the San Bernardino County Library system to help promote our Summer Reading Program.

For the duration of the Summer Reading Program, all library customers who sign up for the Summer Reading Program at participating branches will receive one complementary ticket voucher for an upper bowl or lower bowl seat during any Mavericks home game between August 15-18. The participating library branches are Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Lucerne Valley, Phelan, and Wrightwood. So head on over to one of these participating branch libraries and sign up today!

In addition to the tickets, there will be a few guest appearances by Mavericks players at the following locations:

• Hesperia Branch Library- on June 14 a Mavericks player will help introduce the first two performances of the day at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m.
• Phelan Memorial Library- on June 14 and on June 28 for storytime at noon.
• Adelanto Branch Library- On June 30 for storytime at noon.

The San Bernardino County Library System is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.

The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of our County community.

For more information on the San Bernardino County library system, please visit http://www.sbclib.org/or call (909) 387-2220.

Wowbrary newsletters are now a part of the San Bernardino County Library’s collection of free resources. Wowbrary provides weekly emails showcasing the Library’s most recent acquisitions, including print, audio/visual, and digital titles. Customers can see a list of the most popular new additions or choose to browse provided lists of new materials by genre. All items listed link directly to the Library’s catalog (http://sbclib.polarislibrary.com/polaris/) where customers can request items and manage their accounts.

Library customers who receive email notifications will automatically begin receiving Wowbrary updates. Learn more about Wowbrary and sign up today to begin receiving the San Bernardino County Library’s newest resource by visiting http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx.

For information on this resource and other community resources, please visit your local San Bernardino County Library, call (909) 387-2220 or visit our website at www.sbclib.org.

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all the people who call San Bernardino County home.

The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of our County community.