This year's summer reading program has ended.
Express Yourself @ Your Library
June 15—August 1
SUMMER READING FOR TEENS IS REALLY EASY! HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:
- Register using the form provided.
- Check off a box on your reading ticket for every 30 minutes that you read. You can include books, magazines, comics, graphic novels, audiobooks, whatever. It all counts!
- When your ticket is full, return it to the library for your chance to win a prize!
- Tickets will be randomly drawn every Monday for cool weekly prizes.
- Winners will be notified by phone or email.
- Participation in any teen event earns you an extra chance to win!
- All weekly tickets will be compiled for three grand prize drawings!
- Sign up now!
WEDNESDAYS ARE TEEN DAYS @ THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY!
The Silver Creek Room on the lower level of the library will be open to teens every Wednesday during the summer reading program from 1 to 4 pm. Everything is free of charge. Let's have some fun!
EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH...
...URBAN ART
Wednesday, JUNE 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Tag the Walk with Chalk - Express yourself on our entryway sidewalk! Stop by anytime during these hours and make your mark.
...MUSIC
Wednesday, JUNE 24 @ 3:00 pm
Junk Band Jam – Release your inner musician! The library will supply various "instruments," but you are welcome to bring your own. This will be a blast!
...POLITICS
Wednesday, JULY 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fundraiser Kickoff – Express yourself politically through some really simple fundraising and charity projects. Stop by anytime during these hours to see what you can do. You even get to choose which causes we support. NO SELLING INVOLVED!! See how easy it is to get involved!
...TECHNOLOGY
Wednesday, JULY 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Avatars! Create a computerized representation of yourself, or your alter ego! When you aren't making your avatar, showcase your gaming skills on our Xbox 360!
...VISUAL ART
Wednesday, JULY 15
Teen Art Show Submissions Due! Create an artistic interpretation of a favorite book. It can be anything visual, from photos to sculpture to paintings. All submissions will be on display in the library through the end of August.
...LITERARY & VISUAL ARTS
Wednesday, JULY 22
Teen 'Zine Submissions Due! Do you write stories, lyrics, poetry, comic strips, graphic novels, or other graphic art? Do you take pictures? We will accept any original works that are acceptable for print, and compile them into a Teen 'Zine.
...DRAMA / FREESTYLEZ
Wednesday, JULY 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Freestyle Teen Wrap Up Party – We'll turn the Silver Creek Room into an Open Mic nightclub for teens! This is the best time to show off your skills in self-expression. Read that poem, sing that song, play that guitar, wear that costume. You are only limited by your own creativity! Food and drink will be provided. Only teens enrolled in the summer reading program will be admitted.
Thank you!
Without the financial support of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library, this and many other library programs and events would not be possible. Statewide assessments show that reading skills decline as kids move from early education to high school. In response, the Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning launched an initiative to support Wisconsin's drive to create the most literate citizenry in the nation. Summer reading programs like this are just one way that libraries contribute to the initiative. Because of our teens’ exceptional enthusiasm and participation in our past summer reading programs, we want to reward participants with three grand prizes instead of just one! This year, you have a chance to win one of these: A Pocket Video Camera or one of two MP3 Players!!! How cool is that?!
