1. Summer Learning @ San Mateo County Libraries
Marsi O’Malley-Riley &
Stephanie Saba

2. A Few Statistics
Although San Mateo County is one of the most affluent counties in the United States, 50% of 3rd graders are not proficient in reading.
Third graders who cannot read at grade level are four times less likely to graduate by age 18 than a proficient 3rd grade reader.
We have increased our participation by over 400% since the challenge was implemented!

4. Why is the Summer Learning Challenge Awesome?
Summer Learning Challenge Logs
FREE Books
Weekly Raffle
Grand Prize: $1000 College Scholarship
Hands-On Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Summer Interns

6. How Did We Reach Out to Low-Income Families?
Curriculum
Food
Books
Field Trips

8. BLIS – Big Lift Inspiring Summers Camp Program
Five weeks of full day summer camp at five schools in San Mateo County
Scholars in families with low income going into kindergarten and first grade
Next year, BLIS is expanding to three more school districts and adding rising second grade classes at all sites
Over 100 interns hired as assistant teachers and facilitators

10. Questions? Contact us for more information!
Marsi O’Malley-Riley
Youth Services Librarian, Belmont Library, SMCL
Stephanie Saba
Senior Librarian, Brisbane Library, SMCL