The Bubble Lady makes creative shapes out of bubbles in the Benicia Public Library’s Dona Benicia Room. She will be returning to entertain youngsters at the library on Tuesday, July 18. (Photo courtesy of Allison Angell)

The Summer Reading Program is back at the Benicia Public Library. Once again, children are encouraged to not let their minds wander over the summer and spend the season reading.

Returning this year is the Bingo game, in which students fill out squares after reading certain books and performing certain activities like making a joke book, attending the farmers market, going to a Movie in the Park or going to a children’s program at the library. Once they get a “Bingo,” they can bring their cards to the library and receive prizes. This challenge will run through Thursday, Aug. 31. The Summer Reading Program is open for children through the age of 13.

In addition to the reading challenge, the library will host fun weekly events for specific age groups. Preschoolers and kindergarteners through third-graders will enjoy the Caterpillar Puppets’ “Beto the Builder” show on July 11, a bubble show by the Bubble Lady on July 18, and songs and stories with Musical Robot on July 25. All shows for this age group are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Incoming fourth and fifth-graders will enjoy a variety of programs on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., including “Fun with Food” on July 12 and the deciphering of hidden messages and codes on July 26.

Incoming fourth through eighth-graders will enjoy a reptile show by East Bay Vivarium at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 19.

Finally, incoming sixth through eighth-graders will have a weaving class on Wednesday, July 12 and try to get out of an escape room on Wednesday, July 26. Both events are at 7 p.m.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library. there is also a Teen Summer Reading Program for those ages 13 to 18. For more information, call the library at 746-4343. The library is located at 150 East L St.

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