Summer Reading

Summer is an excellent time to read for pleasure, and we encourage every student to use this time to choose books that suit their unique interests. Below you will find links to suggested reading from the Montgomery County's Reading Olympics list for next school year and the PA Young Readers Choice Selections. We have also included info for the summer reading programs at both Huntingdon Valley and Abington Free Libraries, including some of their summer events for middle school students. Happy summer reading!

PA Young Readers Choice Selections 2019-20

Follow the link above for the HVL Teen Summer Reading Program, for grades 6-12! And there's so much more:

Check out this flyer for info about events at the HVL this summer, including:

• June 24 – A Universe of Stories, a space-themed summer reading program
• June 27 – Montgomery County “One Book, One Author” Visit with Young Adult novelist, Christine Kendall – Receive her book Riding Chance when you register!
• July 11 – Stranger Things Escape Room* (Register for one of four time slots)
• July 18 – Galaxy Bath Bombs
• July 25 – Art in the Park – Acrylic fluid paintings & cosmic suncatchers
• August 1 – Bottle Rockets
• August 8 – Teen Summer Reading Closing Party with treats and trivia
• Game Knights: Weekly tabletop and role-playing gaming, featuring both new games and classics like D&D and MTG. Beginners welcome! Wednesdays at 7 pm. June 26-August 7 (except July 10)
• Robot Wranglers: Learn to code with robots including Cue, Dash & Dot, Sphero, Ozobots & Makey Makey. For students entering grades 6-8. Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm. Register here: July 2*, July 30* & August 13*
• Super Sitter Babysitting Course: (Must attend all four classes to receive certification). Receive hands-on training in infant and toddler care, safety tips, and procedures from a Red Cross instructor. $25 fee includes workbook, hand-outs, and Babysitter Certification. Open to ages 11-18. Mondays from 1-3 pm. August 5, 12, 19 & 26. Click here to register!

Follow the link above for the Abington Free Library Teen Summer Reading Program, for grades 7-12.

Check out this flyer for info about Teen Summer Quest, the reading challenge at Abington Free Library this summer. Read 10 hours each week (yes, graphic novels and audiobooks count!) to enter weekly drawings for prizes like gift cards to Dairy Queen, Jules Thin Crust, Philly Pretzel Factory, Snap Custom Pizza and grand prizes like AirPods.

Other summer events include:

• Teen Creative Writing Club: June 4 & Aug. 6, 4-5 p.m., Grades 6-12. Register online here. Hone your creative writing skills through fun prompts and exercises. Share your work and get feedback.
• Teen Summer Quest: begins June 17! Download the flyer here.
• The Q Crew: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 @ 6:30-8 p.m., Ages 13-18. LGBTQ+ teens & allies are invited to join the Q Crew! Discuss the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ issues with friends in a safe space. Register online here.
• One Summer One Author: Thurs, July 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, Ages 10 & up. Read Riding Chance and meet the author Christine Kendall. Sign up early to receive a free book. Register online here.
• Peyton Heart Day: Wed, July 17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Service learning opportunity! Great for teens but all ages welcome. Make craft hearts with inspirational messages to spread the message of awareness, hope, and kindness. The Peyton Heart Project’s mission is to raise global awareness about suicide, bullying, and ending the stigma around mental health. Service learning hours awarded. Yarn & felt donations accepted. Register online here.
• Race with Robots: Wed, July 24, 2-3:30 pm. Ages 12-18. Compete as a team to create an obstacle course, then code a Sphero robot to race through the course. A Sphero is a robotic ball that you can control with a mobile device. No coding experience necessary! Limited spots available! Registration begins online July 3.
• Cupcake Wars: Thurs, Aug 1, 6:30-8 pm. Ages 12-18. Race against the clock to decorate cupcakes based on themed challenges. Eat what you make! Limited spots available. Registration begins July 8.
• Painting Party: Wed, Aug 21, 6:30-8 pm. Ages 12-18. Follow step-by-step to paint a galaxy on canvas with acrylic paint and bring home a masterpiece. No painting experience necessary. All supplies provided. Limited spots available. Registration begins July 31.