LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites all children from preschool through sixth grade to participate in the 2012 summer reading program, “Dream Big – Read!”

Children can sign up and receive a game packet at any Lake County Library and then read library books to earn prizes.

The summer reading program begins on June 2 at Upper Lake Library, and the Lakeport, Redbud (Clearlake) and Middletown libraries will open the program on June 9.

Barbara Green, children’s programs coordinator, will conduct Lakeport Library’s “Super Saturday Sign-up” on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Super Saturday Sign-up” offers crafts and fun for children who sign up at Lakeport Library on June 9.

Children can register at any time during the program, which ends Aug. 4. Prizes will be presented at awards’ parties in August.

Contact Barbara Green at 707-263-8817, Extension 17102, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about “Dream Big-Read.”

The teen program “Own the Night” begins June 9 at Lakeport Library and ends Aug. 8 for teens entering grades seven through twelve this fall.

Those who sign up on June 9 can participate in a library scavenger hunt for prizes.

Amy Patton, the program’s coordinator, has planned several events for the teens this summer including a steampunk craft workshop, a CSI event with local law enforcement personnel, a night photography contest, party planning and picture framing activities for the teens.

Throughout the program teens can read and review books for a chance to win a digital camera. Patton can be reached at 707-263-8817, Extension 17105, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about “Own the Night.”

Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-263-8817.

Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-994-5115.

Middletown Library, 21267 Calistoga Road, is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 707-987-3674.

Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 707-275-2049.