Wednesday, May 25, 2011

You Are Here Events

Alright! I mentioned it before and now it's finally here: summer program special events!

In case you missed it, Sebring Public Library is offering a teen summer program that will run from June 25-August 13. In addition to a reading program in which local teens read for prizes, we'll be having all kinds of free special events. Here's what we'll be offering for your summer boredom-alleviating pleasure:
  • 6/25 Summer Program Kick-Off – Join us for pizza and discover some fun summer reads as we kick off the teen summer library program. No cap.

  • 6/30 Blogging WorkshopLearn the basics of blogging by building your own summer You Are Here blog. The blogs will be linked to the teen library blog and entered in a contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you are unable to attend the event you can still submit your You Are Here blog to enter the contest. Just ask a librarian for details! Capped at 10.
  • 7/2 Geocaching at the LibraryFor the uninitiated, geocaching is a treasure hunt that uses GPS to zero in on hidden treasure, aka “cache.” We'll design and hide our own cache, as well as search for one hidden around the library. Capped at 15.
  • 7/7 Make a Movie WorkshopWe'll be using Windows Movie Maker to make a short book trailer or summer vacation montage. You may choose to have your movie posted on the teen blog and entered in a contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you are unable to attend the event you can still submit your movie to enter the contest. Just ask a librarian for details! Capped at 10.
  • 7/9 Anime and OrigamiWhat better way to get out of the summer heat than by watching anime and folding origami at the library? We'll be serving Japanese snacks and tea as well. You know you want to. Capped at 15.
  • 7/14 & 7/16 Reader's TheatreJust like it sounds, Reader's Theatre is a performance without the memorization. Readers focus on dramatic delivery as they read from their chosen script. Those interested in being a reader may register, while the performance will be open to anyone who'd like to watch.We'll choose our scripts and assign character roles on the 14th and perform on the 16th. Readers must show up for both days! Capped at 20.
  • TBA Life As We Knew It Discussion – Through journal entries sixteen-year-old Miranda describes her family's struggle to survive after a meteor hits the moon, causing worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Come share your thoughts Susan Beth Pfeffer’s popular novel over pizza and drinks. Capped at 20.

  • 7/30 Library Lock-In – Wrap up your summer with a night at the library. We’ll be swapping summer stories, watching movies, playing a few friendly video game competitions, and enjoying pizza. Capped at 30.

Okay, yeah, I still haven't set the exact times. Expect that info to be posted within the next couple of days. Registration for these events will open June 1. Please note that while registration for the summer reading program is available online at YAccept as well as at the library, registration for the special events is only possible at Sebring Public Library's circulation desk. This is mainly due to most of the events being capped at a set number of participants. As always, feel free to ask me any questions via YAccept's handy contact form located at the top of the page. You can also give me a call or come speak to me in the flesh at our Lake Placid branch.

Hope to see you soon at the kick-off event!