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Where does your road map lead this summer?

Teens are encouraged to participate in our teen summer reading program, You are Here.
Click the link above, sign up, read books and enter to win some great prizes!
All books must be recorded between June 26 & August 13.

We have a lot of fun programs going on for teens this summer... See below!

Also, don’t forget… You can pick up your school’s summer reading selections right here at the
Library!  (See our Summer Reading display for grades 6-12 up in our Teen Scene area.)
If a copy is not available when you visit, we can request a copy for you.

Teen Summer Programs:

Jewelry Making Class: Star Spangled Earrings - Wednesday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Create your own festive red, white & blue earrings in honor of the 4th of July!
More Jewelry Making Classes:
Summer Fun Anklet - July 13th
A Charmed Vacation - August 10th
Cost: $5/class   For teens & adults, ages 12 & up.  Registration required.

Babysitter's Training - Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
This course, as certified by the American Red Cross, provides youths the
knowledge and confidence to care for infants and school-age children.
Combining video, activities and hands-on training and discussion for a
complete learning experience, Babysitter’s Training teaches youths how to:








Cost: $40  For ages 11-15.  Registration required.
Another class will be held at the same time on Friday, August 19.

Graduation Memories Frame- Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m.
Make saying goodbye to your best friends easier by doing something special together.  
Grab your best friends and come to the Library to create handmade picture frames
commemorating the good times you’ve shared.  Bring your favorite pictures from
graduation, prom, football games, etc. along with other mementos.  
This will be something special you can bring with you to college!
For teens, ages 17-19.  Registration required.

Illustrative Drawing with Chris Pallace - Thursday, July 21 at 3 p.m.
Join us for our third drawing workshop with Chris Pallace.  
Chris will help you develop the skills you need to begin a lifetime of drawing.  
All you have to bring is yourself and a desire to draw!...
Paper and pencils will be provided.
For teens, ages 12-18.  Registration required.

Teen Trivia - Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m.
Do you know your pop culture, history and literature?
Test you knowledge and win prizes!  Snacks will be provided.
For teens, ages 12-18.  Registration preferred.

Teen Movie Night - Thursday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
Join us in our Blu-ray home theater for a popular feature film.
Popcorn will be provided.  Call Library for movie title.
For teens, ages 13 & up.  Registration preferred.

Summer Reading Party featuring The Bubbleman - Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
Join Doug Rougeux, aka The Bubbleman, as he presents Casey Carle's Bubblemania!
An amazing show filled with stories and sublime silliness...
And of coures, BUBBLES!!  Bubble fun for everyone!
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  • Respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue
    breathing and other appropriate care
  • Make decisions under pressure
  • Communicate with parents to learn household rules
  • Recognize safety and hygiene issues
  • Manage young children
  • Feed, diaper and care for infants
  • Start their own babysitting business