Monday, June 15, 2015

Teen activities planned this summer at Derby Public Library

Reading club, games, art classes are on tap 
DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to join its 2015 Teen Summer Reading Club running through Aug. 13.  

This year’s theme is “Unmask,” encouraging members to make discoveries through a variety of Library programs. 
Participants earn credits toward weekly prizes for reading and reviewing books and participating in rewarding activities, all while making new friends and exploring resources. 
Every credit earned through the eight-week program will be used for drawing a grand prize winner. 
Registration ends on July 11. 

Game night
The Library hosts “YA Wednesdays” each Wednesday in July from 6-7:30 p.m.  
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to a variety of activities, Teen Game Night combined with Lego Construction Project, and Scrabble Tournament. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is part of the 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Chess club
The Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to “Open Chess Call” Mondays in July from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. 
This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Tie-dye fun
The Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Tie-Dye from 3-4:30 p.m. July 7. Each participant will be provided a new white T-shirt, dyes, and the expertise needed to create a personally designed fashion statement. 
This program is part of DPL’s 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Space is limited so registration is required. 

Art workshops
The Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Summer Art Workshops, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 led by Rich DiCarlo, Valley Arts Council President. All materials are provided. 
This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Robotic design 
The Library will host Teen Maker Space for young adults ages 12 to 17 July 14, from 3-4:30 p.m.
This program is part of DPL’s 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registered club members will be provided a cool kit to assemble and energize while learning the basics of robotic design and function. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

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