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.

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. 

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.

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! 

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.

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.