Above: The Library is encouraging teens and tweens to get engaged in reading and activities this summer, including a weekly drop-in time to play games. (images of flyers)
The Southborough Library is promoting their Summer Reading program for teens and older children. Free programs encourage tweens and teens to pop into the library throughout the summer kicked off month.
Some of the programs below are for ages 10+, but more are for ages 12+. (I already posted about the Children’s Room programs for younger readers which includes other events and activities that may appeal to some of the 10-11 year olds.)
This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Level Up”. Readers of all ages are invited to sign up for summer reading online (here) and log their minutes spent reading. Readers ages 12 and up who log 10+ hours online by August 31st will get to pick a library prize.
Special Events that require Pre-registration
Watershed Detectives
Wednesday, July 9th, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Eaton Room
This special workshop for ages 10+ requires pre-registration. Participants will “Do some freshwater forensics” and learn about how to “keep water clean and healthy”. Click here for details and to register.
Puzzle Competition
Tuesday, July 15th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Eaton Room
This event for ages 8+ requires pre-registration. Participants will be organized into 4 teams and the first to finish the 500 piece puzzles wins. Click here for details and to register.
Alpaca Visit
Monday, July 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration is required for this event for kids of all ages. Participants will visit with an alpaca from Harvard Alpaca Ranch! Learn about their care and enjoy their company with some great photo ops.
(Click here to register.)
Cartooning Camp Buffet
Daily workshops (10:30 am – 12:30/1:30 pm) August 4th – 8th
I’ve previously written about this weeklong series of individual of Comics & Graphics novel drawing workshops again this summer for ages 8-17. Learn more here.
Full with Waitlists — Library Teen Bake Offs
Tuesday, July 1st & August 8th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Main Floor
The library is bringing back the bake off programs for teens. Unfortunately, those are so popular, registration is already full for both events. But they do allow signing up for the waitlists.
Bakers ages 10-18 are invited to bring in baked items to show off your baking skills. Samples will be shared with the group.
- July 1st – Summer theme
- August 5th – Book theme
Drop-in Programs
No registration or time commitment is required to join these drop-in opportunities.
Board Games for Teens
Fridays, 2:30 – 4:30 pm, July 11th – August 22nd, Main Floor
Starting next week, the Library invites teens to drop in weekly to “Come learn and try out some fun board games with fellow gaming enthusiasts”.
Youth Nature Club
Wednesdays, July 23rd & August 20th, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Teen Room
Volunteers in grades 6th – 12th are invited to take part in nature themed activities, like helping with the library’s veggie & native plant gardens.
(Contact Marianna Sorensen with any questions at msorensen@southboroughma.com.)
TLT: Lego Kits
Monday, July 28th, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Teens & tweens are invited to drop in for the next charitable activity by the Teen Library Team volunteers. Volunteers will make Lego Kits with donated Legos to be given to local kids in the foster system. Make a fun example of something kids could make with the pieces provided. (Time spent on the project can be counted toward volunteer credit.)
