Several activities are scheduled for the remaining days of the Cobb County Public Library System's Summer Reading Program. Upcoming Summer Reading events include special programs by our community partners, story times for children and families, book discussions, and crafts.

Summer Reading is for everyone: The 2015 themes for the Summer Reading Program are "Every hero has a story" for children, teens' "Unmask!" and "Escape the Ordinary" for adults.

Program highlights include the Library System's partnership with Cobb County and Marietta City schools in collaboration with Scholastic to make it easier for kids and parents to keep track of time spent reading all summer. Millions of minutes have already been logged by Cobb kids!

For more information about the Summer Reading Program, please call or visit our library locations and visit our events calendar and the Summer Reading Program webpage.

Join in the fun at the End of Summer Reading Celebration 2015 on Saturday, August 1, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as Switzer Library is turned into Superhero City! The activity-filled event is free and for all ages.

 Superhero City will feature storytellers, DJ Mello, games on the plaza, crafts, food trucks, and more. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as a super hero for the Superhero Parade!

 For updates on the Superhero City event, please visit www.cobbcat.org.

Homer, the Atlanta Braves mascot, is scheduled to visit Powder Springs Library on Thursday, July 23, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30. Meet Homer, play Braves BINGO, and win prizes at the free events.

 The Atlanta Braves are again joining with the Georgia Public Library Service, Subway Restaurants and Cobb County Public Library System to offer the Home Run Readers program, which allows students in grades K-12 to earn certificates and free game tickets by reading and participating in online writing activities. For more information, visit www.braves.com/reading.

 For more information on the Homer event, call the Powder Springs Library at (770) 439-3600. 

Creative writing workshops at the Kennesaw Library for students preparing for the PIG TALES Writing Competition are scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 and Friday, July 24, each session is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 Students in grades K-8 attending public, private or home school in Cobb County are invited to write a short story or essay, in 750 words or less, about their favorite trip to the beach or a dream island vacation. The PIG TALES Writing Competition winners will be presented prizes (including tickets to area attractions, T-shirts and goodie bags) at the City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival on August 22.

 The workshops will be led by "Miss Mary" Felts, children's book consultant and critic, and professional story time leader. The July 21 workshop is for grades K-3 and the July 24 workshop is for grades 4-8. Registration required. Register at www.pigsandpeaches.com/pigtales.html.

Information: www.pigsandpeaches.com/pigtales.html.

 Cobb County Public Library System offers free introductory computer classes on the skills of using a computer, email, and e-Readers. Registration is required and space is limited.

 Upcoming classes include:

• Thursday, July 23: Computer and Internet Basics, Gritters Library, 11 a.m. to noon.
• Thursday, July 23, Email for Beginners, Gritters Library, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, July 23: 'How To' Thursday, South Cobb Regional Library, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 28, Internet for Beginners, South Cobb Regional Library, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.