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Summer Reading Teen Reader Instructions

  • Recommended for teens.
  • Starting the day you pick up this reading log, read anything you like—books, magazines, newspapers, even listen to audio books or try a playaway.
  • Read a little bit each day.
  • Keep track of how much time you spend reading on your reading log.
  • You can also earn minutes by doing activities listed on the back of your reading log.
  • Limit 5 hours of activities, please.
  • When you've read 15 hours, bring this reading log into the Library for a free book of your choice.
  • All finishers will receive an invitation to an end-of-summer party for teens.
  • Turn in the entry form for a chance to win other prizes.
    NOTE: You can't get prizes the same day you sign-up.
  • Don’t Forget! Your school required reading will count DOUBLE toward your reading time.
  • All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2012.
  • When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes!

 

Download Reading Log

 

School Summer Reading Lists

 

Tracking Your Reading Time

Use a clock, watch, or stopwatch to keep track of your reading time.
Fill in a section on your reading log for each 15 minutes of reading time.
You can also earn minutes by doing activities. 

 

Activities can count for up to a total of 5 hours of reading time

  • Earn double minutes for school required reading. For example: 15 minutes of school required reading will count for 30 minutes.
  • Bring a friend to sign-up for Summer Reading - earn 15 minutes.
  • Come to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
  • Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
  • Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.

 

Summer Reading Events for Teens

You can register to attend an event starting two weeks before it.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Join us to kick off the Summer Reading Program. Fun and activities for all ages.
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Groups: families, all kids, adults

Noteworthy Landscape Plants

Come learn all about proven landscape plant performers for the Bluegrass. These include shrubs and perennials, many native, that have outstanding ornamental attributes and few pest problems.
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults, all ages, seniors

Something Old, Something New

Learn about the evolution of customs and traditions surrounding the wedding day. Changes in wedding traditions and customs are viewed as they evolved from the 17th century to present day.
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults, seniors

Hello Summer Reading!! Dig into Summer!

Come join us as you start your summer off by getting ready for Summer Reading! We will have refreshments, crafts, and some digging fun! Bring everyone in the whole family - or even some friends!
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library -
Age Groups: families, all ages

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Dig into reading at the Northside Branch!
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch -
Age Groups: families

Movies on the Big Screen

Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Groups: all ages

Movies on the Big Screen

Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Groups: all ages

Pop-up Makerspace: Hand-Drawing

From hand-drawing to 3D printing, find out how to use these tools to turn your ideas into reality.
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Pop-up Makerspace: Model-Making

In our second workshop in this series, you will learn how to turn your drawings into models using three primary modeling techniques: lines (basswood), planes (chipboard), and volumes (foam).
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model

Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults