Registration begins May 27 and the last day to turn in logs to redeem for prizes is Sunday, July 27 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 Fashionably Colorful with each week exploring a new style of fashion. 

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

Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
Registration will open on May 27 at 9 a.m.

We’re going back to basics in this summer’s Moviecraft filmmaking workshop by exploring black and white cinematography and storytelling. Dive into 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 5    Session 1: Starting the Sketch
• June 12  Session 2: Preparing the Canvas
• June 19  Session 3: Selecting the Palette
• June 26  Session 4: Rehearsals/Film Day One
• July 3     Session 5: Film Day Two
• July 10   Session 6: Film Day Three
• July 17   Session 7: Film Day Four/Re-Shoots

Red Carpet Premiere
Friday, July 25 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.

Friday, June 20  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration required
Registration opens May 27 at 9 a.m.

It’s New York City Fashion Week, and teens will take on the roles of celebrities, fashion editors, designers, and staff at the Vogue Premiere of Donatella Armenio’s runway show. When the lights hit the catwalk, Donatella’s favorite model, Anastasia, is dead and the multi-million dollar diamonds on her neck are gone. Analyze the clues, ask the right questions, and find the killer in this drama-filled extravaganza. Pizza and drinks will be served.

Explore the world of color psychology by creating an original short story with inspiration from your writer’s palette. Writers will be guided by five challenges each themed around a specific color and the meanings behind it. 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 27 at 9 a.m. All submissions will be due by Sunday, July 27 by 5 p.m.