Registration begins May 30 and the last day to turn in logs to redeem for prizes is Sunday, July 30 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 from Derby Bowl for 30 minutes of bowling
• One Coupon for a Pizza Hut Personal Pan pizza
• 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!
No Registration Needed. To view the themes, click on each card!

Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
Registration will open on May 28 at 9 a.m.

Like the great stories of Odysseus, Anakin Skywalker, and Frodo Baggins, this filmmaking workshop is going to be epic! Dive into the Moviecraft Cinematic Universe to produce an original short film that follows the key story elements of the epic adventure. Writers, directors, actors, and tech nerds welcome! No previous participation required.

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

June 6: The Invocation
June 13: The Hero
June 20: The Adventure
June 27: Training and Film Day 1
July 11 : Film Day 2
July 18: Film Day 3
 

Red Carpet Premiere
Friday, July 26 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 14  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration required
Registration opens May 28 at 9 a.m.

Teens will become sword-swinging monster slayers attending the annual Summer Slayer Celebration, but the party is over when a a fellow slayer is murdered by a slayer turned rogue. Inspired by the Witcher series and featuring monsters of mythology, this murder mystery will have teens solving the crime before the slayer strikes again!

Pizza and drinks will be served.

Bring a hero to life and embark on a literary adventure by writing an original, 5,000 word short story! Writers will be guided by five challenges themed around the quest of the modern hero. 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 three-month subscription to Scribbler, a subscription box curated just for writers! 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 28 at 9 a.m. All submissions will be due on Sunday, July 28 by 5 p.m.