May 24 to July 31
Here's how it works:
- Get started by signing up at any Lincoln City Library to receive your reading log.
- Then, visit the library at least four times between May 24 and July 31.
- Finally, read 1,500 pages and keep track of them in this reading log. You can read anything you want - books, magazines, comic books, even web pages.
- If you complete the program by July 31, you will receive these cool prizes:
- A free pass to a teens-only pool party on Saturday, June 22 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Woods Pool, just for signing up!
- Free admission to a Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game on Sunday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m.
- One free ice cream cone from Runza Restaurants
- One free small cup or cone from TCBY
- One free male betta or up to $4.00 off a fish of your choice from The Fish Store
- A chance to win four tickets to one of the Lincoln Community Playhouse youth theatre shows in 2013-2014
- A free cheesy burrito from any Amigos restaurant
All kinds of things are happening at the library this summer! Here's a list of our special events. (Here's a branch-by-branch listing of events.)
 Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Library Golf: Fore! Put your putting skills to the test on Bennett Martin Library’s exclusive miniature golf course.
 Wednesday, June 12, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
All Twisted Up 3: It's the 3rd annual Twister Tournament at Walt Branch Library! Spend the hottest part of the day lounging in our air-conditioned game room with your friends or battling it out to be the last person standing in the Twister game. We'll also have Wii video gaming on our big screen, board games, snacks and beverages.
 Tuesday, June 18, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Rocks that Can Be Found in Nebraska: Calling all rockhounds! The president of the Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club is coming to give us the inside scoop on what you can dig up in your own back yard!
 Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Teen Movie Day: Join us for Tim Burton's newest hit. Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous consequences.
 Thursday, June 20, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
South Branch Library
Gaming Day at South: Come and game with your friends.
 Thursday, June 20, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Unearth Your Passions: Creating a Customized Journal: Artists, writers, dreamers, travelers, list makers and scrapbook junkies, come and get creative! Design and customize your own journal. Try out some cool techniques like distressing, sanding and faux spray painting to make your book unique. We will supply everything you need including a composition notebook which will be the basis for your journal. If you would like, feel free to bring your own items like photographs, special paper or images to make your journal unique.
 Monday, June 24, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Gallery Day: Unleash your inner artist and display your talents on the sidewalks of Eiseley. Participants of all ages are welcome to claim their space and make their mark. Sidewalk chalk will be provided by the library, but you may bring your own too. This program is intended for teens and adults, but an area will be marked off for children as well.
 Wednesday, July 3, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Build Your Own Book Board Game: Teens, bring your favorite book to be transformed into a board game! We'll help you design your own boards and create game pieces to take home to play with family and friends.
 Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Birthstone Crafts: Are you a Ruby or a Garnet? And what the heck is a Peridot anyway? Learn your birthstone and its history while you make a bracelet or a family tree using the colored stones from your month!
 Tuesday, July 16, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
The Art of Junk: Creating Sculptures from Recycled Stuff: Teens, what can you do with a pile of junk? We will have all of the junk and adhesives you need to help make your recycled sculpture awesome! You choose your pieces and what to make!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Jar Decorating: Show off your artistic abilities! Decorate jars with paint and make paper lanterns to take home. We will provide the supplies.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
DIY Steampunk* Accessories: Need something to wear with your dirigible? Are your goggles from last season? Join us at Eiseley as we create our own steampunk fashion statement. While some supplies will be provided, feel free to bring any items you might like to use in your creation. This program is intended for teens and adults. *Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
I'm Bored: Tired of spending your summer at the pool or the mall? Join us at the library for board game day. Challenge your friends and librarians to a variety of fun games.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
South Branch Library
Duct Tape: Come to the library to find out all you can do with duct tape.
Teens Read!
Book Groups for Middle School
Please pre-register by stopping by or calling the library where you'd like to join.
Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior St. 402-441-4250
June 3 - July 15
Mondays 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Group
Whether you are a die-hard fantasy fan or more at home among distant planets with science fiction, this book group is for you. We will read, talk, eat and have fun on Monday afternoons. To sign up, stop in at Eiseley or call the information desk at 402-441-4250.
June 3 - Meet and Greet
June 10 - The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross
June 17 - Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill
June 24 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer
July 8 - Divergent by Veronica Roth
July 15 - Vote for next year's book
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St. 402-441-8560
June 4 - July 24
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Teen Underground Book Club
Teens: Summer Book Club is going Underground! Sign up online at the Library's Teen Page and vote for your top choices. Book pick up on Tuesday, June 4. First book discussion on June 11.
Williams Branch Library
5000 Mike Scholl St. 402-441-8580
June 6 - June 27
Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Friends, Favorite Reads and Fun
Meet for book discussions, crafts, games, and snacks. We will choose our books June 6. You may bring a favorite book to share. Call us or stop in to sign up. Hope you can come!
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Sarah discusses some Adult and Young adult titles she has used in her teen book club.