The Scappoose Public Library is offering a variety of programs and events for youth this summer.

The collaborative, multi-state 2011 Summer Reading theme deals with travel and world culture. The children's slogan is: One World, Many Stories; and the teen's slogan is: You Are Here.

Children of all ages and teens will have opportunities to participate in programs and read to win some outstanding prizes. The prizes include 2011 Summer Reading-themed t-shirts, water bottles, boomerangs and book bags.

Here are just some of the upcoming reading events. Check back in the future for more summer reading opportunities.

Recommended for kindergarten-5th grade

Thursday, July 7

Hispanic Paper Flower Craft, 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 9

Parrots 4 Show Exotic Bird Program, 1-2:30 p.m. (Family Program)

Thursday, July 14

Make Your Own Boomerang, 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

Diversity Wreath Craft, 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 28

BINGO! @ Scappoose Senior Center, 1:30-3 p.m.

Teen Summer Reading Events:

For 6th-12th graders

Friday, July 1

Multicultural Game Day, 3-5 p.m.

Friday, July 8

Hawaiian Lei Craft, 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, July 9

Parrots 4 Show Exotic Bird Program, 1-2:30 p.m. (Family Program)

Friday, July 15

Roving Horse Henna Program, 3-5 p.m.

Friday, July 22

What Are You Reading?, 3-4 PM

Bingo! at Scappoose Senior Center, 1:30-3 p.m.