New Reads – July 2019
Teen Summer Library Program
Ready, Set, Read!
Attend teen-only events | Read | Earn prizes
The Teen Summer Library Program is for anyone going into 6th grade through high school. Participating is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Pick up a Summer Reading Record in Youth Services anytime from June 1 to August 15.
- Read and complete activities to earn Book Bucks.
- Spend your Book Bucks on prizes, including raffle tickets for the end-of-the-summer grand prize drawing. Prizes are available while supplies last, so don’t wait! Last day to spend your Book Bucks in August 15.
Teen Events
Teen Late Nights
- Fridays, July 19 and August 16 | 7:00-9:30 p.m.
- For grades 6-12
- Teens take over the library! Expect snacks, after-hours games, and general shenanigans.
- July 19: Fabulous Fandom
- August 16: Finale Blast
- Registration and parent permission slips are required.
- Register here!
Maker Monday: Bad Art Night
- Monday, July 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Dabble Box
- For grades 6-12
- We provide the supplies, you create something ghastly. All materials provided, while supplies last.
Taste Test Challenge
- Tuesday, July 23 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
- For grades 6-12
- Are you bold enough to take the taste test challenge? Participants will be blindfolded and asked to identify different foods based on taste alone.
- Supplies are limited, first come, first served.
Dabble Discovery: Minecraft Coding
- July 29 – August 1 | 1:00-2:30 p.m. | Dabble Box
- For grades 7-12
- The worlds of coding and Minecraft collide! Teens will use the Python programming language to manipulate their own Minecraft world. Python is a versatile programming language that goes beyond Minecraft and is used by some of the largest tech companies, including Google.
- Space is limited and registration is required.
- Click here to register
Animanga Marathon
- Thursday, August 1 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
- For grades 6-12
- Call all anime lovers! Watch anime, play Japanese games, and try themed crafts during this anime event of epic proportions. Snacks served.
Nintendo Switch Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- For grades 6-12
- Monday, August 5 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
- Hone your gaming skills and get ready to compete in this epic gaming tournament.
Teen Lounge Grand Opening
- Thursday, August 8 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Teen Lounge
- Celebrate the new Teen Lounge with activities and snacks. Paint bookends to help decorate the new teen space, munch on pizza, and enter to win door prizes.
Teen Litwits, Pizza Edition
- Tuesday, August 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Dabble Box
- For grades 6-12
- Talk about books you love (or hate) with other teens. Pizza and fizzy beverages will be served. Popular teen books will be raffled off at each meeting. No registration needed.
- August 13: On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
- Copies of the book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk.
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