Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Beginning Mandarin for Kids

3rd - 8th graders: Interested in learning Mandarin? Join us this summer to learn the basics of this language spoken by over 1 billion speakers in the world. You'll learn basic sounds, words and phrases. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please register using the student(s) name. Registration is for the entire series. Registration will open May 1st. Classes will be on:Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6Saturdays, June 13, 20 and 27thThis program is graciously sponsored by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.  For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org. Sign up for Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read, June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity! Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer