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Branchin Out Highlights of News & Events for Jun. - Aug. 2016
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Teen Programs
Kevin J.
Summer Reading ProgramJun. 11 - Aug. 6, 2016
Summer Reading Program
FAQsWhen is the program? Jun. 11 – Aug. 6
Who can participate? Everyone! The program is open to children, teens and adults.
What do I need to do?l Sign up online at
durhamcountylibrary.org/summerreading or at any Durham County Library location.
l Earn Summer Reading points by recording the number of minutes you read between Jun. 11 and Aug. 6. Record minutes online by logging in to your Summer Reading account or bring a record of your reading to your local library. Each minute read is worth one Summer Reading point. You can also earn points for activities such as attending programs and writing book reviews.
l Redeem your points for prizes at any Durham County Library location. Points can be redeemed any time between Jun. 11 and Aug. 6. Prizes are worth different numbers of points, so visit the library to see what prizes are available (and how much reading you need to do!). You can redeem up to 1000 points over the course of the program.
l Earn 600 points to receive a free book (children and teens) and to be eligible for the grand prize drawings at the end of the summer!
The Great Summer Read Down Is Here!It’s as easy as 1-2-3!Readers of all ages:
1. Sign up for Summer Reading.2. Come to the library from Jun. 11- Aug. 6.3. Read to bring down any outstanding fines or fees on your library card.
For more information, visit durhamcountylibrary.org/summerreading
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Summer Reading Program June 11 - August 6, 2016
Your Teen Librarians
BragtownDeLois [email protected]
East RegionalArchie Burke919-560-0213 [email protected]
Main LibraryFaith Burns919-560-0122 [email protected]
South RegionalJessica [email protected]
Southwest RegionalCaroline [email protected]
North RegionalStanford L. WarrenTBD
PhotographyPhotos taken by staff at Teen Fest, Main Library.
Prizes for Points100 PointsBookmark • Temporary Tattoo • Stickers Mini Sport Bubble200 PointsSports Pullback Balls • Color Your Own Foam Sports Visor • Foam Magnet Craft Kit Sports Clip Keychain300 PointsWrist Bands • Sport Turtle Squirters Soccer Kickbag • Sports Duckies Baseball Catch Game400 PointsPlaying Cards • Letter Games • Jump Rope Mini Basketball Game • Earbuds Magnetic Travel Games500 PointsSports Bag • Aluminum Water Bottle Peg Game • Notebook and Pen • Swivel Charger600 PointsFolding Lunch Bag • Totebag • JigSaw Puzzle Sticky Note Block • T-Shirt • Pedometer
Grand PrizesChildren up to 5 years old: Pirate Ship Cardboard PlayhouseChildren 6-11 years old: Star Wars LEGO Set with Skyzone Gift Certificate & CubeletsTeens: Kindle Fire with Amazon Gift CardAdults: Fitbit & Kindle Paperwhite with Amazon Gift Card
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Summer Reading Kickoff Jun. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Northgate Mall Activities & Performers: Caleb Sigmon: Illusionist & Storyteller l North Carolina Zoo African American Dance Ensemble l Balloon Lady l Dunk Tank Melvil Dewey: Library Hip Hop Superstar l Game Trucks Bounce Houses l Paint Savvy: Face Painters and Airbrush Zumba and Line Dancing l Cirque de Vol: Circus Acts Danza de los Viejitos l Scrap Exchange
MidpointJul. 9, 4 - 7 p.m. @ Durham Central ParkActivities & Performers: Athlete Dog Parade: Begins at 4:15 p.m.Dress up your dog as your favorite athlete and come show off their prowess and tricks at the second annual Midpoint Dog Parade! 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded to the best in show.Casey Nees: Full body storytelling and YogaImpromptu Players: Interactive song and danceGames & Activities: Volleyball, hopscotch, hula hoops and more!Food & Dessert Trucks
FinaleAug. 6, 8 - 11 a.m. @ Durham County StadiumActivities & Performers: 1.5 Mile Fun Run l Kids 400M Dash Kids Run l Jazzercise Taekwondo l Old School” Games
SAVE THE
DATE!
Saturday, July 9 at Southwest Regional LibraryFEATURING
George O’Connorwriter and artist of the Olympians series
Plus comic swap, giveaways, local artist alley and more!
Full schedule, workshop registration and more information at
919-560-8590 or durhamcomicsfest.org
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MAD SCIENCE Join us for hands-on science activities and experiments with our
friends from Mad Science! We will explore awesome science topics like space and chemistry. You don’t want to miss out!
Tuesday, Jun. 7 South Regional, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Monday, Jun. 13 Stanford L. Warren Branch, 4 - 5 p.m.Tuesday, Jun. 14 East Regional, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jun. 15 Bragtown Library, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Jun. 16 Southwest Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.Friday, Jun. 17 North Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.
This system-wide program is a part of the Teen Tech Learning Lab. It is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library.
TEEN FITNESS TIMEJoin instructor Georgia Wyche for an hour of dance, fitness and fun!
Thursday, Jun. 16 Bragtown Library, 4 - 5 p.m.Friday, Jun. 17 Main Library, 3 - 4 p.m.
Monday, Jun. 20 Stanford L. Warren Branch, 4 - 5 p.m.Wednesday, Jun. 22 Southwest Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jun. 23 North Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.Monday, Jun. 27 East Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.Tuesday, Jun. 28 South Regional, 4 - 5 p.m.
ZOMBIE ZONEPorkchop Productions presents Zombie Zone. This exciting workshop introduces kids to the ooey, gooey, gore that is special effects makeup for the stage. Through history to application, each child will leave with a little more knowledge and looking a little worse for wear!
Monday, Jun. 20 Bragtown Library, 3 - 4 p.m. South Regional, 6 - 7 p.m.Tuesday, Jun. 21 Southwest Regional, 2 - 3 p.m.
East Regional, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Jun. 22 North Regional, 2 - 3 p.m.
Main Library, 4 - 5 p.m.Thursday, Jun. 23 Stanford L. Warren Branch, 2 - 3 p.m.
MAGICIAN CAPTAIN JIMJoin Captain Jim as he performs captivating illusions that are sure to amaze! You’ll laugh, you’ll be inspired, but most of all, you’ll leave asking yourself, How’d he do that?”
Monday, Jul. 11 Southwest Regional, 1 - 2 p.m. Bragtown Library, 4 - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jul. 12 North Regional, 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jul. 13 South Regional, 12 noon - 1 p.m. Main Library, 4 - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jul. 14 Stanford L. Warren Branch, 2 - 3 p.m. East Regional, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Summer Reading System-Wide Programs
THE SPIN-MANMonday, Jun. 1310:30 - 11:15 a.m.Come and be amazed by the one and only Spin-Man as he demonstrates twirling, spinning, whizzing basketballs.
*THE FOLKLORE WRITING PROJECT (Grades 5-8)Monday - Friday, Jun. 20 - 2410 a.m. - 12 noonThis week-long program, led by award-winning author and former Piedmont Laureate for Literature, Zelda Lockhart, will explore folk tales and fables from around the world. Youth will then create their own stories to answer unsolved mysteries and unexplained phenomena.
ON YOUR MARK…GET SET… HUNT!Wednesday, Jul. 1311 a.m. - 12 noonExercise your body and your mind in this scavenger hunt designed for anyone brave enough to read, think, jump, create and eat! (Yes, eat.) Come out and join in the fun as everyone journeys through the library locating items, gathering clues and finally racing to the finish line before time runs out. Discover books, learn about library resources and make new friends!
*GET SET, GET READY, NEGOTIATE! (Ages 11-13)Monday - Friday, Jul. 18 - 2210 a.m. - 12 noonA workshop series to help girls learn effective negotiation skills. The program will help girls strengthen relationships with peers, siblings, parents and other adults as they learn the value of one’s voice.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASHFriday, Aug. 193 - 5 p.m.Join us as we celebrate the end of summer break and prepare for the start of a new school year with food, fun and more!
*Registration is required.
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ROBOTICS TEAM @ EASTMondays, Jun. 6, 13, 273 - 4 p.m.Join our LEGO Robotics team to build and learn about robots!
GAME DAYS @ EASTTuesdays, Jun. 7; Jul. 54:30 - 5:30 p.m.Play Wii or Xbox games and enjoy snacks!
GET INTO THE GAME: SPORT SMOOTHIESTuesday, Jun. 284:30 - 5:30 p.m.We’re making tasty and nutritious sport smoothies for Summer Reading fun!
NERF SPORT GAMESMonday, Jul. 114:30 - 5:30 p.m.Nerf Games are here for summer sports! Join the fun at East!
GET IN THE GAME: FOOTBALL ICE CREAM SANDWICHESMonday, Jul. 184:30 - 5:30 p.m.Create footballs out of ice cream sandwiches! Decorate, punt and eat!
*Registration is required.
SPORTS MOVIE & POPCORNMondays, Jul. 25; Aug. 294 - 6 p.m.Cool off with your favorite sports movie and popcorn! Call for titles.
GET IN THE GAME: GIANT BANANAGRAMS IN THE TEEN ROOM!Monday, Aug. 14:30 - 5:30 p.m.Take the Bananagram challenge! Build words with giant tiles in the Teen Room.
POP UP MAKER SPACEMonday, Aug. 84:30 - 5:30 p.m.Learn and experiment with robots, 3D printing and more at our mobile maker space!
LET’S BUILD IT: LEGOSMonday, Aug. 154:30 - 5:30 p.m.Use directions or you own creativity to build with LEGOs!
STENCIL T-SHIRTMonday, Aug. 224:30 - 5:30 p.m.Make your own stencil t-shirt! Please bring a white t-shirt; we will provide the stencils and art supplies.
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WRITERS WRITETuesdays4:30 - 6 p.m.Do you love to write? Do you want to learn cool career opportunities? Then come to Writers Write! Each week, Mr. Edwin Timberlake of the Corner Magazine will be working with teens to learn different skills and to write and publish in a real magazine.
GAME DAY @ MAINThursdays3 - 4:30 p.m.Come join us for an afternoon of Xbox, Wii and board games! Light snacks provided.
*ROBOTICS @ THE LIBRARYSaturdays3:30 - 4 p.m.Are you interested in LEGO Robotics? Then come to Robotics @ the Library! We will be learning how to build and program LEGO Mindstorm Robots. We will form a robotics team and prepare for competition!
TEEN MAKER DAYS @ MAIN Wednesdays, Jun. 1; Jul. 6, 20; Aug. 3, 174 - 5:30 p.m. Explore your inner super maker with Teen Maker Days! Maker Days will feature a variety of programs. We will craft, program robots, play with BeeBots, Ozobots, Google Cardboard, make buttons and more!
TERRIFIC TURTLES Wednesday, Jun. 84 - 5 p.m.Join us as we welcome the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science for Terrific Turtles! Meet the state reptile of North Carolina, and learn about the adaptations of these vertebrate animals. A variety of live turtles and natural specimens are included in this presentation.
TOOLS OF THE (SCIENTIFIC) TRADEFriday, Jun. 104 - 5 p.m. Join us for a hands-on program where participants will learn about and work with a variety of measuring tools used every day by scientists around the world. From graduated cylinders to micro-pipettes, meter sticks to digital calipers, and bucket balances to digital scientific scales, participants will complete a variety of activities as they explore the process of choosing the right tools for an experiment.
DROP IN TUTORINGMondays, Jun. 13 - Aug. 8 5 - 6 p.m. Just because it is summer, doesn’t mean reading practice has to stop! Teen tutors will be on hand to help students with reading. There will also be book talks and reading activities to celebrate Summer Reading.
RAISE YOUR VOICEThursdays, Jun. 16 - Aug. 116 - 7 p.m. Raise Your VOICE is a poetry and spoken word workshop for teens, tweens and young adults. Join us as we welcome professionals in the community to teach us how to write and perform original works. The program will feature performances from members of local slam teams as well as poetry organizations. We will publish an anthology of the poems and will perform them at the end of the program!
MAKE N TAKE WITH THE SCRAP EXCHANGESaturday, Jun. 181 - 3 p.m. Make N Take is an eco-friendly, creative arts activity for people of all ages! Teens will be able to create using Scrap Exchange’s fascinating collection of materials: fabric, cardboard tubes, floppy disks and other clean industrial discards. Unleash your creativity and imagination to make rocket ships, costumes, robots, sculptures and more. Everyone will leave with a fantastic project of their own invention.
*GREEN TEENS: GETTING RIGHT WITH THE EARTH (13 years & up)Jun. 20 - 23, 27 - 301:15 - 2:45 p.m.Join us for a summer program series all about sustainable lifestyles. Themes include: The Nature of Life, Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Water’s Ways, Organic Gardening, Healthy Eating, Cleaner Transportation, Home Energy Saving and Solar Power.
TROPICAL CONNECTIONSFriday, Jun. 243 - 4 p.m.Join us as we find out about North Carolina’s connection to the tropics and how our actions here impact tropical regions. Then, meet some of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s tropical animals.
*Registration is required.
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MOVIE MONDAYMonday, Jun. 6 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Celebrate the last week of school with a teen approved” movie and snacks.
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET... CHOCOLATE!Wednesday, Jul. 203 - 4 p.m.Compete with your peers in Oreo stacking, M&M sorting and other chocolate games.
LIBRARY GAMESMonday, Aug. 13 - 4 p.m.Just in time for the Olympics: Can you win the gold medal for Speed Shelving or Book Stacking? Come for your chance to compete in these and other library oriented events.
*Registration is required.GAME ON! TEEN GAME DAYThursdays, Jun. 2, 9 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Join us as we battle it out on the Wii and the Xbox Kinnect. Whether your gaming speed is NBA 2015, Madden, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers or something else entirely, check out our Teen Scene Game Days.
TEEN MOVIETuesday, Jun. 21; Aug. 165:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join us for an early evening movie featuring the latest in DVD new releases. Movies may be rated PG or PG-13.
*TEEN CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPThursdays, Jul. 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Do you love to write? Then join our Summer Creative Writing Workshop for teens. We will meet every two weeks throughout the summer to share and discuss each other’s work and learn creative writing exercises that will spur your imagination and get your creativity flowing. We will focus on short fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry.
TEEN READ-INTuesday, Jul. 12 3 - 5 p.m. Grab a book, read and relax all while knocking down fines on your library card! Stay for fifteen minutes, or the whole two hours, it’s your choice!
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ANIME CLUBWednesdays (No program Jul. 20; Aug. 10, 17)3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Do you like Anime or manga? Join us to watch some shows, practice drawing and play games on the Wii U. Snacks will be provided!
THE HUNGER GAMES MOVIE MARATHONTuesdays, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 283 - 5:30 p.m.Are the odds in your favor? See the movies based on the popular book series by Suzanne Collins: The Hunger Games! Relive the action, drama and heartache of Katniss Everdeen. Every Tuesday in June the library will show a different film from the series! Popcorn will be served!
*DIY DUCT TAPE CRAFTS Tuesday, Jun. 142:30 - 4 p.m.Join us for fun duct tape crafts like pens, wallets and jewelry. All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens, ages 11 and up!
TEEN LGBT BOOK CLUBMondays, Jun. 20; Jul. 18; Aug. 22 6 - 8 p.m.This book club is a safe place where LGBT teens and their supporters can read novels that feature LGBT characters and meet other teens with the same interests. Snacks will be provided. Check the website for our current selections!
*TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) Fridays, Jun. 24; Jul. 22; Aug. 194 - 5 p.m.Join Southwest’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to get volunteer time, eat snacks and make an impact at the library! Any teen in grades 6-12 can join.Jun. 24, Programming-Palooza: Do you have ideas for teen programs at the library this fall? Bring your ideas to this month’s meeting. Let your voice be heard!Jul. 22, Chill Day: You have to remember to take care of yourself! Learn about why self-care is so important. Relax and unwind during this TAG meeting with crafts, games, healthy snacks and easy stretching. Bring a yoga mat or towel if you have one!
GAME DAYMondays, Jun. 27; Jul. 25; Aug. 293:30 - 4:30 p.m.It’s baaaaaaaaack! Get your game face on – at the library! Join us for multiplayer Xbox or Wii U games, or play classic board games. Snacks will be provided!
*CAMP HALF-BLOODThursday, Jul. 72 - 4 p.m.Calling all Percy Jackson fans. Come to Camp Half-Blood to participate in Olympians themed games and crafts. This program is for teens and tweens, or those entering 6-12 grade in the fall. Snacks will be provided.
*TEEN ICE CREAM SOCIALTuesday, Jul. 123:30 - 4:30 p.m.Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by learning how to make your own ice cream. All ingredients (including toppings) will be provided.
DOCTOR WHO PARTYThursday, Jul. 282 - 4 p.m.Do you love Doctor Who? Children and teens are welcome to come to the library for a Doctor Who Party! Make crafts, eat Dalek cupcakes, play Doctor Who games and get your picture taken next to the Tardis!
*DIY BEAUTY WORKSHOP Tuesday, Aug. 23 - 4 p.m.Learn how to make beauty products like lip balm, body scrub and bath bombs at home with common household ingredients. All supplies will be provided. This program is for teens and tweens.
*Registration is required.
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GARDEN CLUBTuesdays, Jun. 7; Jul. 12; Aug. 25 - 6 p.m.Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa.
SPORTS MOVIE MARATHON: BASKETBALLMonday, Jun. 6 4 - 6 p.m.Looney Toons and basketball legend Michael Jordan… What more could you ask for? Basketball themed snacks? We have that too!
SPORTS MOVIE MARATHON: BASEBALLMonday, Jun. 20 4 - 6 p.m.Baseball, lifeguards, first kisses, rival teams and The Beast!” What a classic this one is, bringing to life a magical summer of America’s pastime!
DIY PARACORD SURVIVAL BRACELETThursday, Jun. 234 - 5 p.m.Join us to make your own paracord bracelet to help you survive any unforeseen outdoor emergencies!
SO YOU WANT TO BE A NINJA…Thursday, Jun. 304 - 5 p.m.So you want to be a ninja? Who doesn’t?! Explore the world of stealth and secrecy through crafts, games and snacks! The only question is whether you make the cut and become a ninja!
SPORTS MOVIE MARATHON: SOCCER/FOOTBALLMonday, Jul. 114 - 6 p.m.There are so many good ones to choose from, we haven’t decided yet if we want to watch a movie about football or soccer. Do you have a favorite? Come by and let us know, and maybe we will play your favorite!
LIBRARY SUMMER GAMES: 1ST HALFThursday, Jul. 144 - 5 p.m.Get ready for Library Summer Games! The first half consists of the following events: Giant Jenga, Life Size Yahtzee, Hula Hoop Marathon, Jump Rope Extravaganza and more!
SPORTS MOVIE MARATHON: BOBSLEDMonday, Jul. 25 4 - 6 p.m.What do you know about Bobsledding? Not much? We don't either, but we think that you need ice and snow, right? What happens when Jamaica, a country with very little snow and ice, decides to enter a team in the Olympic Games? Join us to find out.
LIBRARY SUMMER GAMES: 2ND HALFThursday, Jul. 284 - 5 p.m.Get ready for Library Summer Games! The second half consists of a battle of the minds as we test your sports knowledge while enjoying crafts and snacks!
LIBRARY SUMMER GAMES: OVERTIME!Thursday, Aug. 4 4 - 5 p.m.Get ready for Library Summer Games! Overtime will determine our final winners. We're hosting Chocolate Wars! Overall score in everything from Oreo Stack, Sort Sport, Chocolate Relay and Chocolate Trivia Toss will determine our final Library Summer Games winners!
*Registration is required.
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