Benchley-Weinberger Library

We've collected Summer Reading Recommendations.

Deborah Ford, Resource Librarian with the San Diego Unified School District, posts her annotated list of recommended summer reading books on her blog, Libraries Matter.

"Be Creative" is the theme for this year's summer reading programs in our San Diego City and County Libraries. Participate in the San Diego Public Library's Summer Reading Program, or check out the San Diego County Library's Summer Reading Program (with a comprehensive reading list for elementary grades).

Get a head start on the 2010 Nominees for the California Young Reader's Medal.

And there's always the great resource of the New York Public Library's list of 100 recommended children's books.

When: Friday, June 5th at 7:45 a.m.

Where: Benchley-Weinberger, on the blacktop

You are cordially invited to attend our Gold Medal Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2009, at which time the children who have earned their "Gold" medals will receive them. We are very proud of everyone's accomplishment and hope that this will encourage a lifelong commitment to reading and learning. Please plan to join us in this celebration.

The votes are in!

California Young Reader Medal Winners, 2008-2009

Announced May 1, 2009

PRIMARY (Grades K-3)

Stanley's Wild Ride by Linda Bailey; illus. by Bill Slavin.

INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-6)

Sheep, by Valerie Hobbs.

PICTURE BOOK FOR OLDER READERS (Grades 4 and up)

Mystery at the Club Sandwich, by Doug Cushman; illus. by Doug Cushman.

Find out more about the 2009 Winners and Nominees»

Three Benchley-Weinberger students -- Lily M., Megan S., and Attie D. -- are winners in the San Carlos Library essay contest, sponsored by the San Diego Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the San Diego Unified School District. All of our students were honored on Monday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the San Carlos Public Library, and one went on to become a Grand Prize winner, one of only five 4th graders citywide to be honored with a City Proclamation from Councilmember Marti Emerald's office and other prizes. Congratulations, Lily.