Over 20 teens stranded on a deserted island – WHO WILL SURVIVE? Reading teens and ‘tweens had a blast on Thursday, August 19 as they competed to see who was the top survivor team at the Reading Public Library. Games and activities were followed by an ice cream sundae celebration and a grand raffle, with prizes that ranged from books and movies to gift cards and games! What a fabulous end to the annual Teen Summer Reading Program! Thanks 
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This is the last week to LOG BOOKS for the ” It’s a Jungle Out There” – our teen summer reading program! We hope you have all had a wild time getting all the reading done and logging your books. The deadline for entering your book reviews is Friday, August 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
We have about 200 students who have already read over 700 books! How absolutely fabulous! Also, we have given away over 200 prizes! REMINDER: ALL PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP BY 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20! If you know you will be away, please email (rdgteen@noblenet.org) or telephone (781-944-0840) the library to make alternative arrangements.
Finally, don’t forget about our annual end of summer party on August 19 from 6-8 p.m. Games, FREE ice cream and fun raffles ….. don’t miss out!
It was a tough job, but our local teens and ‘tweens did a terrific job judging a variety of cheese pizzas from local Reading pizza parlors! The top honors for our first annual Pizza Taste-Off go to Anthony’s Roast Beef (214 Main St., Reading / 781-942-0100).
Our judges tasted and rated a number of local eatery pizzas on Overall Taste, Sauce, Cheese and Crust. Thanks to all who participated!
Thanks also to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for making this event possible!
Friday, August 13 (YIKES) is the last day to log your books for the Teen Summer Reading Program: It’s A Jungle Out There!
Please remember that all book reviews should be a minimum of one paragraph long!
Prizes awarded for completing 2 books (candy), 5 books (pizza) and 8 books ($10 to Barnes and Noble). ALL prizes need to be picked up by Friday, August 20.
Thursday August 19, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for our Annual End of Summer Ice Cream Party! The evening begins with our “Jungle Survivor Games” – will you or your team be voted off the island? Later, relax with ice cream sundaes Read on …
Saturday, July 24th
3:00-4:00 pm
If you have always wanted to learn how to play chess, if you used to play but haven’t in a while, or if you are a veteran chess player who needs a partner, drop by to join a game.
We’ll have tables set up for players of all abilities. High School and Middle School-aged volunteers will be available to teach beginners of all ages. Come alone, or bring a friend for an hour of fun. Chess sets will be provided.
All ages are welcome, but children under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming Drop-in Chess dates will be: August 28th.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
11:00-1:00PM
Dust off your taste-buds and bring your appetites to our first annual Pizza Taste-Off. Reading Public Library will provide cheese pizza from 4-5 local eateries for teens and ‘tweens to compare. Cleanse the palate between tastings with some drinks and chips, then vote for your favorite! This is a free event, registration required (so we know how much pizza to get!).
Each month you can see what new titles we’ve added to our Teen/Young Adult collection at the Reading Public Library.
The list contains books, graphic novels and audiobooks. Not good at remembering to check our website? You can add your email to our mailing list and receive the updates as they are published!
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
1:30-3:30 PM
B.Y.O.W. (Bring Your Own WHATEVER!) to the Reading Public Library and add some wild color to your t-shirt, bandanna, pillow case, socks (again, WHATEVER!). We will provide the prep solution and a variety of bright dyes to stir your creative juices.
Everyone will have a chance to kick back with some snack and watch some videos on Tie-Dye Techniques and leave with an inspired creation.
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