Adventure Begins At Your Library
Summer Reading Program
Contests
- Beanstack – Log the books you read through the Beanstack app, receive grand prize entries for every book you read. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Grand prizes include Amazon and Dunkin gift cards.
- Instant Winner Prizes – Check out books from our teen section and you could win an instant prize including a Subway cookie, a candy bar or a cool hand-made piece of jewelry.
- Share Your Adventure – Enter our summer creative writing contest by telling us about an adventure. It can be a story of a real experience, or an adventure you make up. Drop your entry at the Children’s Desk with your name, age and phone number attached. Entries can be as short as you like, but should not be longer than 1500 words. Winners may get a chance to record their adventure for our library podcast. This contest is open to anyone under 18.
Programs
- Chess Club - Join other chess players to improve your game and challenge yourself. For kids ages 8-18, please call to register. Teens can earn volunteer hours by attending and playing with younger kids, offering strategy and support. Games are run informally and players are matched up as they become available. Program will be held on Thursday June 13 & 27 and July 11 & 25 at 2:00 PM.
- Trivia Challenge - Do you love trivia? Are you an expert in gaming, TV shows, sports statistics? Want to show what you know? Join us for a fun and silly quiz game. For ages 8-18, please call to register. Teens can brush up their Prep Bowl skills and earn volunteer hours by helping out younger contestants. Program will be held on Thursday June 6 and July 18 @ 2:00 PM
- Book Bites - Is everyone tired of hearing you talk about your favorite book series? We're not! Are you desperate to find other fans of your latest series obsession? We've got 'em! Bring your favorite read and share it with other teens. Hear about other great titles you can try. It’s a book discussion where you can read whatever you like, and snacks will be served. For ages 12-18, please call to register. Program will be held on June 17 and July 29 @ 3:00 PM.
- Flower Arranging - Join Miss Emily to create a beautiful flower arrangement. Use a mix of wild flowers and locally grown plants from our gardens and fields. For ages 12-18. Please call to register. Supplies will need to be harvested and purchased, so registration will close several days before the event.
- Nailed It! - Can you create an edible masterpiece? Teens are invited to take on the challenge of decorating a baked item to match our sample. Don't miss this fun and silly program, and don't worry, entries will be eaten in the end. For ages 12-18. Please call to register. Supplies will need to be baked or purchased, so registration will close several days before the event. Program will be held on Wednesday, July 10 @ 5:00 PM
- Escape Room - Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? Join us for a murder mystery escape room event filled with brain teasers and mind games. For ages 12-18. Please call to register. Program will be held on July 25 @ 6:00 PM
- Taskmaster - Can you complete the Taskmaster's challenge? Compete with your friends in this series of bizarre and silly challenges. Make sure you read the task carefully, and always read the back! For ages 12-18. Please call to register. Program will be held on Thursday, August 1 @ 6:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunities
Teens are welcome to volunteer for our library programs. Just stop by the library and pick up a form for yourself and your parent to sign. Once your form is complete, contact Miss Chrissy at 330-872-1282 ext. 3 or chrissybraun@newtonfalls.org to set up a schedule.
What can you do as a volunteer? You can work directly with younger kids during Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon programs. You’ll help younger children complete crafts, run game stations or help clean up after large events. You can also enjoy a program while volunteering by joining us for Chess Club or Trivia Challenge. You can participate in the program, while providing support for younger players. If you’d rather volunteer without interacting with younger children, just set up a schedule with Miss Chrissy to work on your own, setting up crafts, cleaning supplies and organizing the collection.