Registration begins May 26 and the last day to turn in logs to redeem for prizes is Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m.

Teen readers in grades 6-12 will read 12 hours to complete the challenge and earn prizes!

This summer's prizes include:

• A new book, fresh from Scholastic Publishing
• One Pass to Rock River Rapids
• One Coupon for a Pizza Hut Personal Pan pizza
• One Free Meal from Fazoli's
• An entry into the grand prize drawing to win one of two $100 Amazon Gift Cards

To register for the challenge, teens may either visit the Youth Services Desk or register online with our Google Form.

Join us every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Community Room for snacks, crafts, games, and prizes!
This summer's program theme is Stone Age Discoveries with each week exploring an invention of the cave era.

No Registration Needed. To view the themes, click on each card!

Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
Registration will open on May 26 at 9 a.m.

Inspired by cinematic staples like The Office, Abbott Elementary, and Parks and Recreation, this filmmaking workshop will guide teens through creating a mockumentary! Explore the Moviecraft Cinematic Universe to produce an original short film that takes inspiration from both the absence and presence of color. Writers, directors, actors, and tech nerds welcome! No previous participation required.

*This is a seven-week, 3-hour workshop that may require additional homework outside of class. Teens must attend at least four of the seven sessions.

• June 4    Session 1: Finding the Who
• June 11  Session 2: Building the Why
• June 18  Session 3: Learning the How
• June 25  Session 4: Rehearsals/Film Day One
• July 2    Session 5: Film Day Two
• July 9   Session 6: Film Day Three
• July 16   Session 7: Film Day Four/Re-Shoots

Red Carpet Premiere
Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
Library Community Room
Celebrate the work of our teen filmmakers by viewing this summer's short film, followed by a behind the scenes documentary and blooper reel. Meet the crew, get autographs, and enjoy the show! Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, June 6 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration required
Registration opens May 26 at 9 a.m.

6^th – 12^th graders are invited to join local artist Kim Peck in this painting party to create an 11X14 canvas of an adorable summer dinosaur on the beach. Teens will learn basic acrylic painting skills, basic brush sizes, and various painting techniques with customizable colors to make their own creation. Light refreshments and all materials provided.

Friday, June 19  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration required
Registration opens May 26 at 9 a.m.

In the ancient days of cave dwellers and Cro-Magnons, the time of High Sun signals a meeting between three migratory clans, the Oogs, the Boogs, and the Zoogs. They have battled for many season, but now arrive to celebrate peace and trade. However, High Sun turns to shadow when a clan member's body is found beneath the rocks. Teens will join one of these prehistoric clans and attempt to find the killer before the gathering fire burns out. Pizza, drinks, and door prizes provided. 

Explore the eras of pre-history by writing an original short story with challenges based on the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. Writers will be guided by five challenges each themed around a specific time period. Writers who complete their stories will win a prize, have the opportunity to share their work on the library’s blog, and be entered to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! Applications available at the Youth Services Desk.

You can join the writing challenge by completing a paper application at the library or an online application at the link below. Paper Applications available at the Youth Services Desk beginning May 26 at 9 a.m. All submissions will be due by Sunday, July 26 by 5 p.m.