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Teen Summer Reading

"Color Our World" with green, pink, and blue paint splashes promoting upcoming events.
June 16 at 1 p.m. SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENT 

All are invited to our outdoor kickoff event!  There isll be sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and indoor "duck hunt", yummy treats, and more!  Register for the Summer Reading Program and receive a small incentive gift.

June 20 at 2 p.m. THE WESTIN MAGIC SHOW 

Westin Harmon, one of our teen patrons, will dazzle and delight us with his tricks and sleight of hand.

June 24 at 2 p.m. SUCCULENT PLANTERS 

Choose a colorful 3” pot in which to plant a succulent. Eight pots will be available. First come, first served.

June 27 at 1 p.m. MOVIE DAY: DISNEY'S TANGLED 

Kids and teens are invited to view the movie Tangled (rated PG). Snacks will be served.

July 1 at 2 p.m. BUTTERFLY CAMOUFLAGE 

Come and create a scavenger hunt for the kids!. Teens will be coloring and hiding butterflies in plain sight in the Children's Department.  The scavenger hunt for the kids will run all month long.

July 9 at 6 p.m. SEA SHANTY SINGALONG WITH BEN TRAVERSE 

Bluegrass, old time, Celtic, sea shanty lovers rejoice! Michigan folksinger and Earthwork Music artist, Ben Traverse, is coming to the library for a sea shanty singalong. This is an all ages show (Please note that some shanties include lyrics about alcohol consumption and war)

July 11 at 9:30 a.m. TEENTOUR: BSCL 

Ever wondered just what is in the book drop? Or how books are checked in and out? Join Diane in opening the Library. Space is limited. Click to register for the TeenTour.

July 17 at 2 p.m. FAUX STAINED GLASS 

Make a pretty stained glass loo with paint on glass with aluminum foil behind.  Limited supplies. First come, first served.

July 22 at 2 p.m. TEENS READ TO KIDS 

Hey Teens! Do you love to read to kids? We need 6 readers to read color-and art-themed books to small groups of kids over the course of an hour. Click here to sign up to be a reader.

July 29 at 2 p.m. FINGER PAINTED FLOWERING TREES 

Finger painting isn't just for little kids! Come create a pretty abstract painting of glowering trees with acrylics and your fingers.

August 7 at 2 p.m. VISION BOARD 

Just in time for back to school, come ponder what you'd like your coming school year to look like: goals, dreams, affirmations, reminders, interests all assembled on Bristol board.