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Beneath the Surface - Summer Reading 2013

Teen Summer Reading Kick Off Week

Teens at the Jasper County Public Library are invited to look “Beneath the Surface” this summer and read books for prizes as well as attend weekly programs, designed with this age group in mind. Dates, times and ages for weekly teen programs at JCPL are as follows:

--Thursday, June 6 @ 2 pm, the Wheatfield Library invites teens who have completed grades 4-11 and who are signed up for “Books for Bucks: Beneath the Surface” to “Gaming With Wii & XBOX,” and on Thursday, June 13 @ 2 pm, “Recycled Craft” will be the program for teens who have completed grades 4-11 who are signed up for “Beneath the Surface.”

--Tuesday, June 12 @ 3:30 pm, the Rensselaer Library kicks off the “Beneath the Surface” Summer Reading Program for grades 6-12 with an Ice Cream Social. Registration is required.

--Thursday, June 13@ 2 pm, the DeMotte Library invites teens who are entering grades 5-12 and who are signed up for “Books for Bucks: Beneath the Surface” to “Bully Prevention” presented by ATA Martial Arts.

Registration is required for all Teen Programs @ JCPL. Register online for these programs or call the Rensselaer Library, 866-5881, the DeMotte Library, 987-2221 or the Wheatfield Library, 956-3774.

Books For Bucks - DeMotte Summer Reading 2013

This summer at the DeMotte Library, reading will earn young adults the chance to win cash prizes!

“Books for Bucks” is back, and kicks off with online registration the week of May 13. Books for Bucks is open to teens entering grades 5-12, and all you have to do to participate is stop in the library, pick up a reading record sheet and read!

This summer’s Books for Bucks theme is “Beneath the Surface.” Weekly cash prizes will be awarded, as well as special coupons to area businesses. Coupons must not exceed a total of five per participant.

Items read for the program may include books, magazines, or newspapers, must be checked out from the DeMotte Library, and be age appropriate. Registration for this program begins May 13 and will continue until Monday, June 3 when reading booklets will be available for teens to pick up.

A variety of weekly programs will also be offered each Thursday at 2 pm, and are free and open to all Books for Bucks participants.

Register online or call the DeMotte Library, 987-2221.

Books For Bucks - Wheatfield Summer Reading 2013

Teens, this summer, reading can earn you cash!

Starting May 28 through June 4, teens who have completed grades 4-11 are invited to register for the Wheatfield Library’s Books for Bucks Summer Reading Program, where this year’s theme is “Beneath the Surface,” and every minute counts!

To join, just stop in and pick up a reading record sheet, check out books, and read, read, read, because for each 20 minutes read, you earn an entry into a weekly drawing for cash prizes, and 80 minutes of reading earns you a coupon to a local business.

Coupons are limited to 4 per person. After receiving 4 coupons, participants may then enter their name in a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card.

In addition, weekly programs will be held each Thursday from 2-3 pm, including XBOX and Wii Gaming on June 6, and “Recycled Craft” on June 13.

On June 20, we’ll play Bingo, on June 27, we’ll hold “Library Mystery” and the grand prize drawing and party will be held on July 11, which will include smoothies and the chance to win prizes.

All weekly programs will be offered at 2-3 pm and registration is required to attend these programs. Registration is available on the library’s website or by visiting or calling the Wheatfield Library.

Don’t miss this chance to win cash prizes and have fun this summer. For more information, visit or call the Wheatfield Library at 956-3774.

Rensselaer Teen Summer Reading 2013

Teens in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the library’s “Beneath the Surface” Summer Reading Event. Reading books will earn the chance to win prizes and weekly programs for this age group will be held on Tuesdays @ 2 pm.

Summer Reading packets that contain the required reading elements for teens may also be picked up at the library June 3-8. Registration is available online and will start June 4 or you can register after that date by visiting or calling the Rensselaer Library at 866-5881.

Upcoming Events

Teen Volunteer Workshop - Wheatfield

Wheatfield
May 31, 10-11 a.m. OR 4-5 p.m.

We're searching for a few good teens to help with our Summer Reading Programs! Teens who enjoy working with young children are invited to the Wheatfield Library for our Teen Volunteer Workshop. The workshop is a requirement for becoming a volunteer.

Teen Summer Programs-Gaming

Wheatfield
Jun 6, 2-3 p.m.

Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for a fun hour of gaming on the Wii and XBox. Snacks will be provided. Registration for this event will begin May 28!

Teen Volunteer Workshop - DeMotte

DeMotte
Jun 7, 4:00-5:00pm

For teens interested in volunteering at the DeMotte Library this summer.  Open to ages 11 and up.

Registration required. Call 219-987-2221 or register online.

 

Summer Reading Kick-off

Rensselaer
Jun 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Children and teens who are signed up for Summer Reading are invited to attend oue annual Ice Cream Social kickoff at the Rensselaer Library.

"Beneath The Surface" - Bully Prevention

DeMotte
Jun 13, 2:00pm

For teens entering grades 5-12. Program presented by ATA Martial Arts.

Registration required, begins Jun 3. Call 219-987-2221 or register online.

Teen Summer Programs-Recycled CD Craft

Wheatfield
Jun 13, 2-3 p.m.

Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for a weaving craft using a recycled CD. Registration for this event will begin June 6!

Teen Worm Program

Rensselaer
Jun 18, 2 p.m.

Northwest Indiana Solid Waste district will be hosting a program on Worms and Vermicomposting. Get the dirt on how important worms are to the environment.

Teens 6 thru 12th grade who are participating in the "Beneath the Surface" reading program are invited to join us.

Teen Summer Programs-BINGO

Wheatfield
Jun 20, 2-3 p.m.

Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for a fun hour playing BINGO. Snacks will be provided.  Registration for this event will begin June 13!

Teen Altered Books

Rensselaer
Jun 25, 2 p.m.

Take an old book and make it something totally unique and new. Bring your creative juices, we provide the books and art supplies.

Teen Summer Programs-Library Mystery

Wheatfield
Jun 27, 2-3 p.m.

Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for a fun hour trying to solve the mystery of who made King Henry VIII disappear.