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Teens Read & earn prizes!
Teens Read & earn prizes!
This summer we are using READsquared to track our reading.
For every event you attend and every hour you read, you earn a raffle ticket. Check out the list of raffle prizes here!
Every 5 hours you read earns you a prize from the prize bins. Prizes include stickers, Pokémon cards, keychains, pins & more.
If you read for at least 50 hours between July 1 and September 4, you win a
squishmallow and entry to the grand prize drawing.
Starting July 1st you can sign up through READsquared and start tracking your reading.
Join our Teen Discord
Join our Teen Discord
Teens are invited to join our discord to chat with other teens, learn more about library events, and hang out. To get full server access after joining DM Stephanie (JPL) with your library card number and post in intros.
SUmmer Reading Kick Off- prehistoric party
SUmmer Reading Kick Off- prehistoric party
Join us on the library lawn and in the children's room on July 1st between 4-7pm to sign up for summer reading, get information for our book club, sign up for limited attendance programs, create sidewalk art, and watch a dinosaur race!
In the event of inclement weather, outdoor activities will move indoors.
Events & Program Dates
Events & Program Dates
Teen events are for ages 12-19 unless otherwise stated.
Spilling Tea
Every Monday 12-2pm July 6th-August 24th
Hang out, chat, have tea & snacks!
June 8th Until Gone: Tiny Art Kits
Pick up a kit with a tiny canvas, decorate it however you would like (within the supplied rules) and then return it before the deadline to have your artwork included in our Tiny Art Show!
July 1st 4-7pm: Summer Reading Kick Off Prehistoric Party
Learn more about summer reading, sign up, get registered for limited attendance programs, watch a dinosaur race and create dino art! In the event of inclement weather the event will be moved indoors.
★July 2nd 2-4pm: Teen Craft! Faux Fossil Coasters
Sign up to decorate a coaster like a piece of prehistory! Registration Required.
July 10th 2-4pm: Creative Connection Craft Hangout
Join us in the Makerspace to stretch your creativity!
★July 16th 2-4pm: Teen Craft! Owl Pellet Jewelry
Dissect an owl pellet and use the bones to make wearable art! Registration Required.
July 17th 6-7:30pm: Tiny Art Show
Check out some art made by community members, enjoy snacks and have fun! Some artwork will be available for purchase with the proceeds benefitting the library!
★July 21st 9-12pm: Babysitter Training Class
Register for this fun class all about babysitting with our friends from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Child Care Council! Registration required.
★July 21st 2-3:30pm: DIY Pokémon Binder
Decorate a binder to show off your Pokémon or other collectible trading cards! Registration Required.
July 23rd 2-4pm: Body Positivity Party
Celebrate your body & get tips on treating yourself kindly!
July 24th 2-4pm: Creative Connection Craft Hangout
Join us in the Makerspace to stretch your creativity!
July 28th 3-5pm: TCG Time: Trading Card Games
Play Pokémon or Magic: the Gathering with friends and foes!
July 30th 4-5:30pm: Anime Club
Watch and talk about anime and have snacks!
July 31st 1-4pm: Karaoke Party
Sing your favorite songs with our favorite musical stars!
August 4th 4-7pm: Community Closet Swap
We have tons of clothes to help you refresh your wardrobe so you can feel more authentically you!
★August 6th 2-4pm: Teen Craft! Kintsugi Pottery
Break and then fix a piece of pottery! Registration Required.
August 14th 2-4pm: Creative Connection Craft Hangout
Join us in the Makerspace to stretch your creativity!
August 18th 1-4pm: Gamer Gathering
Play board games, card games, and/or video games with your friends, foes, and librarians!
August 25th 3-5pm: TCG Time: Trading Card Games
Play Pokémon or Magic: the Gathering with friends and foes.
August 27th 4-5:30pm: Anime Club
Watch and talk about anime and have snacks!
August 28th 2-4pm: Creative Connection Craft Hangout
Join us in the Makerspace to stretch your creativity!
August 31st 4-6pm: Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Enjoy sweet treats as you log the last of your summer reading!
★Registration Required.
Call the library at 315-336-4570, use the MidYork app, go online to events.jervislibrary.org/events or stop by to sign up.
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