Teen Summer Library Program
Reading, Activities, and Events... Just for Teens!
Teen Reading Rewards -- Teens who have completed grades 6-12 (as of spring 2012) may participate in Teen Reading Club for cool monthly prizes just for teens! Rewards may be earned by submitting online reading tickets or writing book reviews.
Reading Rewards begin on June 3 ! Stay tuned...
Hungry for more? -- If you liked The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, try one of these dystopian young adult novels. Variant by Wells, Robison E. Blood Red Road by Young, Moira The House of the Scorpion by Farmer, Nancy Hole in the ... (read_more) | (comment)
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline -- Rating: Excellent! (5) The multi-billionaire co-creator of the most popular video game ever created has just died, and he has hidden his fortune inside the game. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline follows Wade, username Parzival, a boy in search of the "Easter Egg"? that hides the fortune and the three keys needed to unlock it. After finding the first key, Wade's life is upheaved and changed forever. He must now race against his ... ( read more) | ( comment) | ( contribute)
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Scavenger Hunt
/ Tue., 6/19, 6:00-8pm @ MCPL Wausau
-- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Compete for prizes in a high-tech scavenger hunt, using
QR codes and other clues! Come alone, or bring a team. Registration required. |
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Dream the Night Away
/ Tue., 6/26, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley
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A relaxing experience for adults, teens, and kids! Discover the tension-relieving practice of "Svaroopa Yoga,” make your own dream
pillow, enjoy chai tea, and learn other relaxing tips. |
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Art Party / Pixels & Pages / Tue., 6/26, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau
-- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Create something new with the Woodson Art Museum and the Center for Visual Arts, and add some art to our graffiti wall.
Plus, meet the teen writers and artists featured in our annual teen magazine, Pixels & Pages ! |
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Tie Dye T-Shirts
/ Thu., 6/28, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Athens -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) You bring the shirt, we'll supply the materials to create your own "Dream Big" tie dyed t-shirt! |
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Mad Science Night / Tue., 7/10, 6:00-8pm @ MCPL Wausau
-- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Meet "Mad Scientist" Shulfer and be prepared for some wacky, messy, and astounding science experiments! (Fire extinguishers will be on hand!) |
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Art Jars --
(Teen Event, Grades 6-12)
Learn how to make a plain glass jar into a work of art and self-expression!
You bring the jar (clean, clear glass), we'll supply the rest. |
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"Own the Night" Self Defense / Tue., 7/17, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau
-- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) A martial arts demo. and introductory lesson in self defense. Wear loose clothing, such as shorts or sweat pants.
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Improv Comedy / Tue., 7/24, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau
-- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Come prepared to laugh, learn improvisational games, and explore your creative side! With a little teamwork, you'll learn to listen carefully and think on your feet! |
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Pool Party! / Tue., 8/7, 1:00-7:50pm @ Memorial Park, Wausau -- Swimming and summer fun, plus children’s crafts 1:00-3:00pm! Free admission when you show your library card at the gate! |
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