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Teen Summer Reading Program

June 20th - August 22nd

For students entering grades 7-12
Download the Teen Summer Reading Form

Read your required Summer Reading books or just for fun books and you will have a chance to win one of several great prizes at the Granby Free Public Library! You may also buy a great book from a special selection with 1 raffle ticket.
For each book you read this summer, fill out a raffle ticket in the Teen Room! Bring your form into the library after you have read 1 book for a free coupon for a Cindy's Drive In ice cream cone.

Return your form to the Library by August 22nd!

Come on in and cool down this summer! There's always something to do in the Young Adult Room. Check out the craft & board game cart, plus the following activities:

Rubber Duck Cosplay
Friday, June 27th at 4pm
We're making ducks into famous characters. Summer is here! Sun's out, wings out! Using paint, sharpies, clay, etc., we will transform our ducks with fun costumes. Rubber ducks have fandoms too! Decorate your duck any way you choose. Ages 12-18. Drop in.

Play "Would You Rather?" Pizza Edition
July 8th - August 22nd
It's all about the slice... win free pizza! Pizza sticker sheets, guessing jar: How many slice of pizza gummies are in the jar? Drop in to play! 1 time per teen.

Unmask the Title of the Shredded Book in the Jar
What's it's true identity? Win a goodie basket. Through July.

Summer Long (June 20-August 22nd) Build the Granby Library Lego Tower
Each time you stop in, grab a handful of Lego and add to the tower! How high can we go?

Help us build an art gallery!
Create a post it note masterpiece and add it to our collection. We are excited to see what you can make on a tiny square! Summer long.

Weekly Drop-in Activities in the Young Adult Room & Take Home Crafts
New crafts start on the following dates and go until we run out of supplies.

June 20 - Drop in to color by sticker.
Take Home Craft Kits - Paint your own bookmark
Guessing Jar - How many Harry Potter gummies are in the jar?

July 8 - Drop in to scratch art a bookmark
Take Home Craft Kits - Perler bead bracelets

July 19 - Drop in to create "Black Out Poetry"
Take Home Craft Kits - Sand mandala

August 2 - Drop in for DIY duct tape fun
Take Home Craft Kits - Junk journal kit
Guessing Jar - Twin snake gummies

*1 of each activity per teen (11-18 years). While supplies last.

Apply to be a Teen Volunteer

*Currently all teen volunteer positions are full, however we will contact you when a position opens up.

Looking for a great way to contribute to your community, share your skills and talents, impress colleges and future employers, and/or get community service hours for graduation?

Granby Public Library wants to help you help us! We are looking for teens (ages 13 - 18 years) to help in a variety of ways:

Craft Preparation
Organizing & Shelving Materials
Cleaning/Organizing the Library
Assistance with Children's Programs

Other? If you're interested in volunteering or collaborating in a different manner as part of a project for another organization (National Honors Society, Boy Scouts of America, etc.), please discuss this with the Youth Services Librarian, Janice McArdle janicemcardlegpl@gmail.com

You may print the following forms, or visit the Library to pick up a Teen Volunteer Form and a copy of our Teen Volunteer Policy. Forms can then be turned in at the library Attention: Janice McArdle.