Cam’s Kids Book Club: ‘Golden Gate- Building the Mighty Bridge’ by Elizabeth Partridge
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Welcome to Cam’s Kids Book Club:
- Register for this program to get your own free copy of the book to keep! One book will be given per family.
- Pick up your book from the library.
- Read and enjoy the book at your own pace.
- Come chat about this month’s book and other books you love at the Alexandria Branch!
This month’s book is Golden Gate: Building the Mighty Bridge by Elizabeth Partridge.
During the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something that many thought was impossible across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tide. Work on the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1933, and it officially opened on May 27, 1937. Its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction is truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance.
This book is told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper’s kids who watch the construction of the bridge in fascination from when the trucks and crews first arrive to when the heavy, red-painted steel towers start to rise above the tempestuous waters. Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project.
Please register all children. Only one adult per family group.
Please note any accommodation requests in the Special Needs section of the registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact Addie at alprograms@cc-pl.org.
Age Range: Grades K-5
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