Thursday, May 16, 2013

Teen Summer Reading Program Kicks-Off in Less Than a Month!!

May is already more than halfway over and that can only mean one thing -- the countdown to summer has begun!  Some important things to remember:

  • This Sunday, May 19th, is the last Sunday we will be open until next fall (the Sunday after Labor Day).
  • Registration for the summer reading program starts on Monday, June 10 (at 10am, when the library opens).
  • The kick-off event The Zombie Prom for the Teen Summer Reading Program is Tuesday, June 11 from 6-8pm.


A what?!  That's right -- a Zombie Prom is being held on Tuesday, June 11, from 6-8pm to kick off the summer reading program for teens.  Get the word out -- this is gonna be awesome!!  Here's the lowdown:

  • All participants MUST register beforehand for the Zombie Prom and they MUST have enrolled in the summer reading program!  No one will be admitted the night of the Zombie Prom without a ticket!!  Please make sure you have your ticket with you -- this will act as your punch card to all of the stations. 
  • This is a prom for zombies!  Come dressed the part -- wear your best zombie prom outfits!  Examples include ripped tuxedos, dirty suits, stained and old prom dresses, etc.  DO NOT wear anything that you will be upset if it gets dirty or ruined!
  • Make up will be provided!  Don't worry -- we will complete your zombie transformation!
  • There will be 6 stations for you to visit during the prom.  They are:
    • Dance Class -- watch a short zombie music video and learn how to do the steps to the dance
    • Fortune-Telling -- find out what lies ahead in your future
    • Zombie Apocalypse Survival Game -- find out if you have what it takes to survive an apocalypse
    • Information Desk -- learn about zombies, get snacks, and vote for Prom King and Queen
    • Make-Up Art -- complete your transformation and get zombie make-up applied by experts
    • Photo Booth -- no prom is complete without a place for photo ops
  • Rules for the evening:
    • No running, no screaming/yelling, and no banging on poles
    • Be respectful of each other -- no hitting, no teasing, no bullying
    • Be respectful of the adults -- no backtalk and listen when spoken to 
    • No playing in the bathrooms
    • Clean up after yourself
    • Don't leave the basement without telling an adult
      • First offense -- warning
      • Second offense -- kicked out of the event


The rest of the schedule for Teen Summer Reading programs was posted in the last blog post and is available on our Facebook page and our Teen page on our website.  Questions?  Call or visit the library and talk to Beth!  Hope to see you this summer!