The document lists various summer programs for teens offered at the Bothell and Kingsgate libraries in 2011, including reading challenges, arts and crafts activities like henna tattoos and manga t-shirt design, animation workshops, book groups, environmental programs, engineering challenges with Legos, and gaming events. Teens could also create book trailers or reviews for a chance to win prizes. Most events took place on Thursday afternoons at 3:30pm at the Bothell Library in June through August.
1. Do Something @ the Bothell Library 2011 Summer Programs for Teens
2. Read 3 books, write 3 reviews, turn your completed forms in to any KCLS Library and get a free paperback! Completed entry forms will also enter you in drawings for great prizes. Forms are available at any KCLS library and at www.kcls.org/teens/.
3. Music & Mocktails Celebrate the start of summer with music & fun drinks. Thursday, June 23, 3:30 @ Bothell Library
4. Get Inked! (with Henna) Explore the fine art of temporary tattoos! Thursday, June 30, 3:30 @ Bothell Library Wednesday, August 10, 1pm @ Kingsgate Library
5. Manga T-Shirt Mania Love manga? Design a tee-shirt showing your love of manga and anime! Thursday, July 7, 3:30 @ Bothell Library Wednesday, July 13, 1 pm @ Kingsgate Library
6. Read•Flip•Win Create a video book trailer or video book review (up to 3 minutes long) and upload it with the tag: RFWkcls2011 for your chance to win prizes. Entries can be submitted throughout May, June and July. www.kcls.org/teens/rfw/
7. Animate: Claymation & Cartoons Explore stop motion and computer animation at these hands-on workshops. Monday, July 11, 2:30 Monday, July 18, 2:30 Monday, July 25, 2:30 @ Bothell Library
8. S.H.I.F.T.* Teen Book Group Can’t wait for the newest books? Publishers of teen books send us copies of their coming titles. In exchange, teen readers review the books. You get to read books before they are in stores. Publishers get to read your reviews! Mondays, July 11 – 25 @ 3 pm @ Bothell Library *S.H.I.F.T. = Super Happy Interesting Fun Time
9. Green Teen Learn how to make your life more “green” and take home a project made of recycled materials. Thursday, July 14. 3:30 pm @ Bothell Library Wednesday, July 20, 1 pm @ Kingsgate Library
10. The Great Build Off Calling all Teen Engineers! Hone your Lego building skills with speed, sensory and blind challenges! Thursday, July 21, 3:30 pm @ Bothell Library
11. Game On! Kinect, Wii, and even board games. Whatever your style, grab a snack and get your game on at the library... Thursday, July 28, 3:30 pm @ Bothell Library
12. Theater Games Learn the building blocks of improv through games! Taught by Gary Schwartz. Thursday, August 4, 3:30 pm @ Bothell Library
13. stargaze Take a journey through space! Learn to recognize constellations and explore the stories for which they are named. Wednesday, August 3, 1 pm @ Kingsgate Library Thursday, Aug. 11, 3:30pm @ Bothell Library
14. Build implements of spitball warfare Check it out and build your own or join us to build and battle! Wednesday, July 27, 1 pm @ Kingsgate Library Thursday, August 18 , 3:30 @ Bothell Library
15. Minute to Win It! Compete in a grueling series of ridiculous games inspired by the NBC game show for a chance to win absurd prizes! Thursday, August 25, 3:30pm @ Bothell Library
