Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Teen Tuesdays Will Return!

Every Tuesday at 3:00 PM
January 21 - May 6, 2014
Full Spring Calendar Coming Soon

Never fear! It may be our last Teen Tuesday of the year, but we will be back with a variety of programs chosen with the help of the local teens in the YA Crew. 


Programs will include crafts, games, and a special "Culture Fair" series. Email Liz for more information or to submit your own programming ideas. 

Have a great holiday season!
~ Dover Public Library Teens

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

YA Crew December


Tuesday December 10 at 3:00 PM

Join the YA Crew as we make Origami ornaments out of discarded book pages! Refreshments provided. Please call the library at 330-343-6123 for more information or to register.

The YA Crew is a group of local teens who gain leadership experience and community service hours by helping the library better serve the teen community. Members help plan events, offer input for the teen collection, volunteer at Children's programs, and give their opinions on teen-related issues. Snacks are always provided, and new members are always welcome. Feel free to contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss (strausel@doverlibrary.org) for more information on becoming a full member of the YA Crew. Open to teens in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18). 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Gingerbread Challenge

Tuesday December 3 at 3:00 PM
The Gingerbread is Back... Back Again

Create a Gingerbread Masterpiece at this delicious event. This time, with a peppermint twist! Decorate your house according to our secret theme! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to Register. Registration is limited to 12 this year. Participants are asked (encouraged, nay, BEGGED) to bring a bag of candy decorations to share. 

We're still improving on this returning event. This year, the royal icing will return, and, per your request, I will still be making all that real gingerbread... Why? Because they're not real gingerbread houses without real gingerbread. 

I am also sticking by my offer to have hot glue on hand for those stubborn houses... but you guys seem to think that being able to still eat the houses is important. 

Light refreshments will be provided. Don't plan on eating your house... at least not at the library. We need pictures first. 


DON'T FORGET YOUR CANDY TO DECORATE WITH!



View More of Last Year's Photos and More on our Teen Facebook Page!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

After-School Movie!

Tuesday, November 26 at 3:00 PM


Come to the library for a free showing of a new Marvel movie featuring a hero who must face his demons. Film is rated PG-13 and is approximately two hours long. What is it? Call the library at 330-343-6123 to guess or for more information.

Refreshments will be provided. Registration not necessary.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Holiday Mail for Heroes Raffle



Holiday Mail for Heroes is back! Supplies are located in the Teen Zone. Turn your signed card in at the Circulation Desk for a chance to win the Teens' Top Ten novel Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein!

Raffle runs November 11 - November 30, 2013


A Few Reminders to Our Participants:

1. All Cards MUST be SIGNED! 
Not only is this a rule from the American Red Cross, but how am I supposed to know who to give this great book to if the card has no name on it?
2. Use Generic Salutations such as "Dear Hero" or "Dear Service Member"
3. Do not include personal contact information, just your name. (The part with your phone number on it will be cut off before the cards are sent)
4. I also ask that you be Kind to our Teen Zone Table and try to keep it tidy. 

I want to thank everyone who participated last year and the year before. This program always makes me feel glad to be working with such a thoughtful and creative group of teens. I know our service men and women greatly appreciate your thoughts and well-wishes.

For more information on Holiday Mail for Heroes through the American Red Cross, please visit their website.

Thank you in advance for participating in this year's Holiday Mail for Heroes Raffle!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Catching Fire Party

Tuesday November 19 at 3:00 PM

Get ready for the second film in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games series with trivia, crafts, prizes, and more! 

At this great event, we will be playing Panem Jeopardy, making miniature bows and arrows, making origami mockingjay pins, and enjoying Hunger Games-inspired snacks. 

This fun event is perfect for fans of the books as well as the movie. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register or for more information.

The first book of this bestselling series introduced readers to teenager Katniss Everdeen, who took her sister’s place as tribute in the Hugner games, a televised fight to the death made for the entertainment of the powerful Capitol. The second book follows Katniss as she is forced to go back into the arena to fight for her life again. The film adaptation comes out November 22 and is rated PG-13. 

Saturday, November 2, 2013

YA Crew Meeting November

Tuesday November 12 at 3:00 PM

Help the YA Crew plan events for Spring 2014 and beyond! If you have an idea for a teen, tween, or children's department program, this is your chance to share it! Help Liz with the Spring line-up and discuss the programs we have had so far this Fall. Snacks will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register or for more information.

Have an idea but can't come to the meeting? Email Liz!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

3rd Annual Chopped Competition

Tuesday November 5 at 3:00 PM

Teens will compete in teams to create the tastiest dishes out of three secret ingredients. This event is inspired by the hit Food Network game show. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register for this randomly delicious event. When registering, please let the library know of any food allergies. 

There will be three secret ingredients announced at the beginning of the competition. Teens will then create an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert using at least one secret ingredient each and all three ingredients at least once.  Past secret ingredients have included: ramen noodles, Hershey kisses, and tortillas. Other ingredients, such as spices and limited produce, will be available in a "pantry" to help teens create something delicious. Teens will have an hour to cook. Judging will be based on taste, presentation, and creativity. 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Story Starters

Tuesday October 29 at 3:00 PM

Kick-start your fanfiction, short stories, poetry, and more at this creative program! Join in our writing exercises and play fun word games. Enter to win a door prize, enjoy snacks, and meet other young writers. Event is open to teens in grades 6-12. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.

This event serves as a launch party of sorts for NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. Participants set a word goal (usually 50,000 words) to accomplish during the month of November. The website allows participants to track progress and meet up with other writers. There is even a special Young Writers Program for kids and teens! This fall, challenge yourself to write that story you've always wanted to write! And if procrastination gets you down, try out Write or Die by Dr. Wicked. This writing app "puts the prod in productivity," by helping writers set and meet their goals daily. 

For more fun tips and websites for writers, come to Story Starters at the Library!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

The Haunted Library

Saturday October 26 
8 - 9 PM
(About 6 - 10 PM for Volunteers)

Come through our Haunted Library and meet monsters, get candy, and earn prizes! Teen volunteers will be helping run this awesome program for children ages 8-12. 

Working the Haunted Library could get you DOCK hours for that all-important end-of-the-school-year trip!  The Haunted Library can count towards your volunteer hours for YA Crew full membership, too. It's also the perfect excuse to dress up in a scary costume, try out some zombie makeup, and scare a bunch of kids as they go through the maze! 

Can't be there the whole time? No Problem! Just let Liz know what times you would like to volunteer. For more information, call Liz at 330-343-6123 or shoot her an email

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

After-School Movie

Tuesday, October 22 at 3:00 PM


Come to the library for a free showing of a classic comedy about 4 brothers and the love of pizza family. Film is rated PG, approximately an hour and a half long, and from the year 1990. What is it? Call the library at 330-343-6123 to guess or for more information.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Teen Read Week Raffle

October 13 - 19

Celebrate Teen Read Week with us! Each time you check out a book October 6 through the 19, you'll be entered to win our Teen Read Week tote bag of books and other prizes. 

Teen Read Week is a national event that promotes reading in teenagers. This year, the event's theme is "Seek the Unknown @ the Library." 

Teen Read Week is also your last chance to vote in YALSA's Teens' Top Ten. Don't forget to vote for your favorites from the nominee list:



Albin, Gennifer. Crewel.
Banks, AnnaOf Poseidon.
Cabot, Meg. Underworld.
Cashore, Kristin. Bitterblue.
Cole, Kresley. Poison Princess.
Cooner, Donna. Skinny.
Cross, Sarah. Kill Me Softly.
Damico, Gina. Croak.
Fukuda, Andrew. The Hunt.
Harstad, Johan. 172 Hours on the Moon.
Hartman, Rachel. Seraphina.
Hocking, Amanda. Wake.
Hopkins, Ellen. Tilt.
Kontis, Alethea. Enchanted.
LaFevers, Robin. Grave Mercy.
 Lange, Erin Jade. Butter.
 Laybourne, EmmyMonument 14.
Levithan, David. Every Day.
 Lowry, Lois. Son.
Lyga, BarryI Hunt Killers.
 McGarry, Katie. Pushing the Limits.
Nielsen, Jennifer. The False Prince.
Picoult, Jodi. Between the Lines.
Rhodes, Morgan. Falling Kingdoms.
 Roth, Veronica. Insurgent.
Speer, Scott. Immortal City.
 Stiefvater, Maggie. The Raven Boys.
 Wein, Elizabeth. Code Name Verity.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Skype with Laura Bickle

Tuesday October 15 at 3:00 PM

Video chat with teen and adult author Laura Bickle! We'll be talking about the writing process as well as Laura's Hallowed Ones series. These teen books feature Katie, an Amish girl who lets a stranger into her protected community while a mysterious epidemic destroys the outside world. This special event is open to teens and adults. Snacks provided. Please call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.

A little more about The Hallowed Ones, the first book of the series:

Katie and her friend Elijah are looking forward to their Rumspringa, their chance to experience the outside world for themselves before being baptized, when the world ends. In their sheltered Amish community, Katie and Elijah don’t know exactly what happened, but, from what they can gather, an epidemic has caused mass insanity and destruction Outside. Without knowing why the Amish have been spared, the Elders decide that no one will be allowed to enter or leave their safe community. When Katie finds an injured outsider, she struggles with the idea that letting him die is God’s will, as the Elders claim. Her conscience leads her to help the stranger, a young man named Alex, and keep him hidden while he heals. Little does she know, her home is not as safe as the Elders would have her believe.

This enthralling page-turner features a very strong, independent female character and a refreshing twist on the apocalypse genre. Details of Amish culture and elements of classic horror are also melded together wonderfully. For older teens looking for a good scare this Halloween season, this book is the perfect fit.

Laura Bickle is also the author of the Anya Kalinczyk series for adults. The Hallowed Ones series continues this fall with THE OUTSIDE (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2013). This is her first young adult series. Laura also has a background in criminal justice and library science. She lives in Ohio. For more on Laura and her other books, visit her website at http://www.laurabickle.com

Review was originally published in Ohio Family Magazine. Check out more reviews by your very own Teen Librarian in the October issue. 




Thursday, September 26, 2013

YA Crew Meeting October

Tuesday October 8 at 3:00 PM

This month, the Crew will be talking about the Haunted Library event. This special event consists of a haunted maze inside the library followed by fun and games in the Community Room. Teens volunteers will be helping the library run this event for children ages 8-12. At the meeting, teens will help Liz plan the event and make some decorations. Teens can also sign up to volunteer at the event during the meeting, but they are not obligated to do so. 

The Haunted Library will take place Saturday October 26 from 8-9 PM (Approximately 6-10 PM for Volunteers). Teens may work the whole thing or work in shifts. Teens are needed to hide in the maze, lead the maze, and run the games in the Community Room. Email Liz with any questions, ideas, or for more information. 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Snakes in the Library!


Tuesday October 1 at 3:00 PM

Join YA Crew member Kairi as she shares her pet snake and lizard. Learn more about pet reptiles and get the chance to hold one yourself.  Kairi will also share photos and stories of her unusual pets, including her new scorpion.

This special Teen Tuesday event is open to both tweens and teens. Snacks will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.


The Dover Library relies on teen input to keep programs fresh and interesting. Do you have an idea for a program or event? Tell Liz about it! Your advice is greatly appreciated!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Recycled Paper Jewelry - How To Links

In case you missed our fabulous event last Tuesday, here are some sites to help you make your own paper beads, bracelets, and rings at home!

We had cardboard templates for our beads, but Rookie has great instructions for paper beads from scratch here: http://rookiemag.com/2012/04/paperbeads-diy/

Here's another tutorial with how to make different shapes of beads (We used some of these templates on Tuesday): http://www.tappi.org/paperu/art_class/paperBeads.htm

Now for a bracelet tutorial (we used a different one, but this one has lots of pictures): http://fluffyland.com/blog/index.php/starburst-wrapper-bracelet-tutorial/

This braided paper bracelet is also a neat one to try: http://tallystreasury.com/2011/08/braided-paper-bracelets-and-bookmarks/

Moving on to the ring, this wasn't the one we used, but it was the only one I could find online: http://www.wikihow.com/Fold-a-Dollar-Bill-to-Make-a-Finger-Ring 


Sunday, September 15, 2013

Banned Books Week

September 22 - 28

It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate your freedom to read and decide for yourself what makes a good book. Celebrate with us by coming to the library and completing our Banned Books Week activities and entering to win our Banned Books Week Raffle! We have banned books to give away, so don't miss your opportunity to win!

Banned Books Week is a national movement that raises awareness about issues of censorship, book challenges, bans, and your freedom to read. Celebrated in libraries and bookstores, this is the week to enjoy your freedom to read "dangerous" books. 

When we say "Banned" we mean a book that has been Removed from a library (somewhere), for any number of reasons. "Challenged" on the other hand, means the book has been questioned, but not necessarily removed, in a library.

Banned Books Week is of special significance to teens because many of the challenged books are considered classic YA titles. Check out ALA's Banned Books Week page for more information.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Hobbit Party

Tuesday September 24 at 3:00 PM

Did you know September 22 is Hobbit Day? No? Well, now you do! It's the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. 

At Dover Public Library, we're celebrating this forgotten holiday with Hobbit-themed snacks, games, and prizes! Come make a precious craft, explore Middle Earth, and decipher runes. Don't forget to bring a friend to this fun event! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register. 

Learn more about Hobbit Day (and Hobbit WEEK!) at the American Tolkien Society's website.



Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Recycled Paper Jewelry

Tuesday September 17 at 3:00 PM

Learn how to use magazines and discarded books to make bracelets, necklaces, and more at this green event. Materials and snacks will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register! Open to teens in grades 6-12. 

Some of you will remember the rings we made at the Marvel Party. (Or the rings I tried to get you to make at the Marvel Party). This event will take that idea to a whole new level. We'll be making folded bracelets like the kind you make with candy wrappers, and paper beads for necklaces, bracelets, and more! How? Come to the library to find out!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

YA Crew Open Game Day

Tuesday September 10 at 3:00 PM

Teen Tuesdays return with a free, fun-filled game day! Join fellow teens for board and group games and to learn more about the YA Crew, your perfect opportunity to gain leadership experience and community service hours. Enjoy snacks and meet new friends at this fun event! Open to teens in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18). Call 330-343-6123 to register.

The YA Crew is a group of local teens who gain leadership experience and community service hours by helping the library better serve the teen community. Members help plan events, offer input for the teen collection, volunteer at Children's programs, and give their opinions on teen-related issues. Snacks are always provided, and new members are always welcome. Feel free to contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss (strausel@doverlibrary.org) for more information on becoming a full member of the YA Crew. Open to teens in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18). 

Contact Liz at strausel@doverlibrary.org or view the YA Crew page on this blog for more information on the YA Crew. 

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Teen Tuesdays will Return September 10!

Until then, check out the updated Fall Calendar, which lists all of our Teen Tuesday programs. Every Tuesday from September 10 to December 10 at 3:00 PM, the library will be hosting something different for Teens. Events are open to teens in grades 6-12 (or, approximately, ages 12-18). Events I'm looking forward to the most? 

  • Hobbit Party! Did you know September 22 is Hobbit Day? Well, now you do. We're having a Hobbit-themed bash to celebrate on the 24th.
  • Skype with Young Adult Author Laura Bickle on October 15! Learn more about the writing process from an expert. Laura will also talk about her YA Series, The Hallowed Ones. For more information, visit her webpage at http://www.laurabickle.com
  • Catching Fire will hit theaters this November, and we're getting ready for it November 19 with a Hunger Games themed party. Join the revolution with games, crafts, and snacks. For lovers of the books as well as the movies. 


Don't forget to like the Teen Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DoverPublicLibraryTeens for all the latest news and library-related fun. 

See you soon!

Monday, July 15, 2013

Book Quotes

July 15 - August 3 in the Teen Zone
Think you know your YA Lit? Come to the Teen Department and see if you can identify our book quotes to find out! Hand in your answers at the Circ Desk and also receive a raffle ticket for the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! Enter up to twice a week to win this basket of prizes, and earn even more tickets by participating in the Teen Reading Program. Program is intended for teens entering grades 7-12. Contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss at 330-343-6123 for more information.


“If you want to know what a man’s like, 
take a good look at how he treats 
his inferiors, not his equals.”

Who wrote this?

             a)  Laurie Halse Anderson
             b) Stephen Chbosky
             c)  J.K. Rowling
             d)   Suzanne Collins

Answer: C

Now that you've seen how it's done, come to the library for 
today's challenge and earn a chance to win the 
Summer of the Teen Grand Prize!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Teen Lock-In!

The Summer of the Teen Lock-In is just 2 weeks away!

Friday July 26 – Saturday July 27
6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Lock the doors and stay in the library all night! This event is open to teens entering grades 7 through 12. Registration begins July 1st and is limited to 12 teens. We will be playing group and board games, going on a scavenger hunt, enjoying pizza, making crafts, and much, much more! A complete agenda and packing list will be provided with each teen’s permission slip. 
If you have not turned in your signed permission forms, please do so by Monday July 22nd. All 12 spots are currently filled, but we are taking an overflow list in case we have any cancellations OR if people do not turn in their forms. I will be letting everyone on the overflow list know whether or not they have a spot on Tuesday, July 23rd. If you have any questions, please email me at strausel@doverlibrary.org, or call the library at 330-343-6123 and ask for Liz.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Sharpie Tie Dye

Tuesday July 16th at 2:00 PM
Bring your own white T-shirt and use our colored permanent markers to create a masterpiece with this different tie dye technique! This event will be held outside*. Markers and directions will be provided by the library. Event is free and open to all teens. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to Register or for more information. 
*In case of rain, event will be held on July 23rd
If you would like to bring in extra markers, you are more than welcome to do so! The library will have enough to go around, but variety is the spice of tie dye... Or, something like that. Most permanent markers will work with this technique, not just Sharpies. Stay tuned to this blog for the secrets to Sharpie Tie Dye after the event. 
PS: Don't forget your shirts (or hats, bandannas, canvas shoes, etc.) to tie dye! 

Monday, July 1, 2013

Spot the Difference

July 1 - 13 in the Teen Zone


We've enlisted the help of the Library Staff once again to bring you another challenge. Can you find the five differences in each set of pictures? Come to the Young Adult Department to find out! Hand in your answers at the Circ Desk and also receive a raffle ticket for the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! Enter up to twice a week to win this basket of prizes, and earn even more tickets by participating in the Teen Reading Program. Program is intended for teens entering grades 7-12. Contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss at 330-343-6123 for more information.


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Pom Pom Pets

Tuesday July 2nd at 2:00 PM
You've seen my homemade pom poms before, you know... Now it's time to make your own! Learn to make unique pets using yarn, cardboard, and scissors! Then decorate your pet to create a truly unique critter, or an army of very grumpy birds. All supplies will be provided by the library. Event is free and open to teens. Please call the library at 330-343-6123 to register for this crafty afternoon.
Angry Birds Live 2012
If you'd like to help us out, you may also bring any yarn you have to this event. While we will have enough for everyone, more variety is always welcome! These critters use multi-purpose yarn that doesn't fray when cut. 
Stay tuned to this blog for a tutorial on these fun pets.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Don't Forget the Lyrics!

Tuesday June 25th at 2:00 PM
Think you can remember the words to your favorite songs? Come to this musical competition, based on the popular game show, to find out! We will play a piece of a song, then participants will have to come up with the next line or lines of the song to win. Event is free and open to teens. Refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.
What music do you all listen to? Help me out by emailing me at strausel@oplin.org with your favorite artists, songs, and genres. Then come to this fun event and see which ones I picked to be part of the competition. 

Monday, June 17, 2013

It's All a Blur

June 17 - 29 in the Teen Zone
It seems something went really wrong with these book covers... Come to the YA area of the  library to see if you can guess the book by its blurry cover. Hand in your answer at the Circ Desk and also receive a raffle ticket for the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! Enter up to twice a week to win this basket of prizes, and earn even more tickets by participating in the Teen Reading Program. Program is intended for teens entering grades 7-12. Contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss at 330-343-6123 for more information.

What book is this? 
ANSWER: It's The Fault in Our Stars by John Green! 
Now you've seen how to play, come to the library to earn your chance to win the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Kawaii Charms

Tuesday June 18th at 2:00 PM
Join us to learn how to make Kawaii ("Cute") Charms out of Polymer Clay. Paint them up and add them to friendship bracelets, necklaces, keychains, zipper pulls, and much more! Event is free and open to teens. All materials will be provided by the library. Please register by calling the library at 330-343-6123.
 1. Make a cute charm
2. Bake the charm in the craft oven 
3. Paint the charm 



Note: This program may run a little late, due to its somewhat time-consuming nature, but I will do my best to keep everyone on track and get all the charms baked by 3:30.

Special thanks to Kairi for this great program idea! 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Silent Library

Tuesday June 11th 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again: time to compete in a competition of random pranks while trying really hard not to talk, laugh, or cry. This is our third Silent Library event at Dover Public Library, and while it has always been hilarious and fun, I can't honestly say it has ever been "Silent." 
Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's own (watered-down) version of the MTV Game Show. Teens will compete in teams to complete various challenges and tasks without talking or laughing. Call the library at 330-343-6123 for more information or to register.
Pranks will include a variety of activities, both old and new. They are secret! But if you have a concern about them, feel free to email Liz at strausel@oplin.org with any questions.

Monday, June 3, 2013

The Summer of the Teen Grand Prize!

See what you can win this summer by participating in our
Reading Program and Passive Activities:


Basket Includes:
*What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
*Rebel Fire by Andrew Lane 
*Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
*The Stereotypical Freaks by Howard Shapiro  (Signed by the Author!)
*Teen Titans #20
*Quilted Messenger Bag

Also Included:
Angry Birds Coloring Book -- Crayons -- Sketchbook -- 2 DPL Teen Pencils -- Bubbles -- Purell  -- Star Ornament -- Mini Paddle Game -- Flashlight Keychain -- Starburst -- Snickers


For More Information on the Summer of the Teen, contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss at strausel@doverlibrary.org or call the library at 330-343-6123.

2 Truths & a Lie

June 3 - 15 in the Teen Zone
We've collected little-known facts about some library staff members, but are they all true? Come to the Young Adult Area of the Library (AKA the Teen Zone) to see if you can pick out the lie. Hand in your answer at the Circ Desk and also receive a raffle ticket for the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! Enter up to twice a week to win this basket of prizes, and earn even more tickets by participating in the Teen Reading Program. Program is intended for teens entering grades 7-12. 

2 Truths & a Lie - Liz (Sample)
A. I was President of my Sorority in College.
B. I have a horse named Fancy.
C. I have been to Paris.
Which one is the lie? Well, I went to Paris (and London) in March of 2007, and I was President of Pi Phi Gamma in 2008-2009. But I don't have a horse named Fancy, though I do know a horse named Fancy... 

Now you know how to play the game, come to the library and play for real for your chance to win the Summer of the Teen Grand Prize.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Teen Summer Reading

You're Invited!
Summer of the Teen Reading Program 2013


WHO: Teens entering grades 7-12
WHAT: For each hour that you read, you can earn a ticket for our Summer of the Teen Grand Prize! 
WHEN: June 3 - August 3
WHERE: Dover Public Library
HOW: Come to the Circulation Desk to Register, receive your Tracker, and start earning your tickets, up to 4 a week. Read anything you want: Fanfiction, Magazines, Fiction, Nonfiction, etc. Fill up the tracker and bring it back to the library to redeem your tickets. You don't have to read all 4 hours a week (you can even skip a week, if you want.) Register early or late, but only earn tickets for the weeks that you are registered between June 3 and August 3.
THE PRIZE: This basket of books, candy, and more will be on display at the library throughout the summer. Earn more tickets by participating in our Passive Programs. 
QUESTIONS?: Call the library at 330-343-6123 or email Liz at strausel@oplin.org.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

YA Crew - May

Tuesday May 14 at 3:00 PM

You did it! We had an awesome year in the YA Crew, and now it's time to celebrate! This special event will recognize our Full Members, those teens who came and participated at meetings, volunteered at events, helped decorate, gave us suggestions all year. Special recognition will also be given to members with perfect meeting attendance and the most community service hours. Each Full Member will be allowed to bring 1 non-member guest. Part-time members are also invited. Refreshments and activities will be provided. Call the library at 330-343-6123 for more information.

Event is open to YA Crew Members and Guests only. Contact Liz Strauss for information on joining the YA Crew.