Our Teen Summer Reading Program's theme for 2013 is “Beneath The Surface”.
Starts June 1st.
Win prizes worth up to $100! Here's how
- Be in the 6th to 12th grade starting in September.
- List 7 or more books you read or listened to this summer on our summer reading form (To be posted by June 1).
- Enter a drawing for a Powell’s gift card from June 15th to July 15th (multiple winners will be chosen on or around the 16th of July).
In addition, we will pick ONE FINISHER to receive a special gift basket filled with gift cards from various places (a $100 prize).
Just for signing up you are eligible for:
Finishers will receive a reduced price Oaks Park pass and an opportunity for reduced price Blazers tickets.
In addition to these reading incentives, there will be six different teen events throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Teen Events
for Students Entering 6th-12th Grades
Geocaching for Teens
June 22nd @ the Bethany Library 6 PM
Ever wonder what geocaching is? Come find out. We’ll learn about what you need to play, how to find a cache and what it takes to make a cache. We’ll look for some in the Bethany Area and maybe even place one. Free event for grades 6-12.
Henna with Roving Horse Henna
July 10th @ the Cedar Mill Library, 3–5 PM
Registration strongly suggested
Roving Horse Henna will be here to demonstrate how to do Henna and then apply it for those who register. Space and time is limited, so please register to reserve your spot. Call 503-644-0043 x112 to sign up. Free event for grades 6-12.
After Hours Game Fest
July 13th@ the Cedar Mill Library, 6-8 PM
Play SSBB, Just Dance, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, board games, online games and more as we open up the library after hours just for teens. Bring your DS consoles, your favorite trading card games and board games. We’ll have Wiis and the X-box set up along with some snacks. SSBB tournament and prizes if more than 8 participate. Free event for grades 6-12.
Hobbit Party and Movie
July 20th @ the Bethany Library, 6-9 PM
Watch the movie, wear a costume (there will be prizes!), challenge your Tolkien knowledge at trivia and celebrate Middle Earth. Bilbo would approve of this adventure! Free event for grades 6-12.
Junkyard Wars
August 1st @ the Cedar Mill Library, 5:30-7:30 PM
Registration Requested
Compete against other teams to create a SHARK from miscellanious junk that we have collected. Prizes will be awarded to the best team creation. Register ahead of the event at 503-644-0043 x112. Free event for grades 6-12.
Henna with Roving Horse Henna
August 13th @ the Bethany Library, 3–5 PM
Registration strongly suggested
Roving Horse Henna will be here to demonstrate how to do Henna and then apply it for those who register. Space and time is limited, so please register to reserve your spot. Call 503-617-7323 to sign up. Event at the Bethany Plaza Community Room near the library. Free event for grades 6-12.
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