Teen Programs
TWEEN BOOK CLUB
First Tuesday of the month - 3:30-5:00 p.m.
February 7 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney and Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell
March 6 - The Maze of Bones (39 Clues) by Rick Riordan
April 3 - Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angelberger
This Book Club is for grades 3-6 who want to discuss really cool books while hanging out and doing fun activities! To pick up a copy of the book, stop at the Reader’s Advisory Desk.6.
ALL-STAR READERS
Mondays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Session One: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27
Session Two: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
All-Star Readers pairs students in grades 1-3 with pre-teen, teen, and adult volunteers who meet once a week at the Library to practice reading, play reading games, and choose books to take home. If you have a child who could benefit from this program or you would like to volunteer, call the Library.
FAMILY MOVIE: THE SMURFS
Saturday, February 25 - 2:30 p.m.
Sony, Rated PG, 109 minutes.
Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
39 CLUES SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturday, March 10 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Amy and Dan Cahill’s latest adventure has brought them to the Library and they need your clue-hunting abilities. Families and kids in grades 3-5 are invited to take part.
Amy and Dan sent a clue to help you get started. Bring the answer with you on March 10 for secret information that will assist in your hunt! (If you need a hint, our Reference Staff can help.) Hint: What was Ben Franklin’s PSEUDONYM in the Maze of Bones book? And which reference material did he author that is still used today? Registration is required as a team (up to four members) or as a free agent.
THE HUNGER GAMES MOVIE RELEASE PARTY
Thursday, March 22 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Get ready for the release of The Hunger Games movie! We will make Scrabble tile pendants or keychains inspired by the book, play Hunger Games Trivia, and enjoy refreshments. You will also have a chance to win prizes. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins March 12.
THE HUNGER GAMES ARENA CHALLENGE
Saturday, March 24 - 2:00-4:30 p.m.
The Hunger Games have come to Sandusky and your name has been selected in the lottery to represent your district. Tributes will test their skills in various competitions and one will ultimately be named the winner of the Sandusky Library’s 2012 Hunger Games! The Capitol will be supplying plenty of food, drinks, and prizes. May the odds be in your favor. Registration is required.
FAMILY MOVIE: DOLPHIN TALE
Saturday, March 31- 2:30 p.m.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Rated PG, 113 minutes.
Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
SPRING BREAK EPIC MARIO KART WII TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, April 3 - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Gamers, start your engines! Join us for an afternoon of fun @ the Library. We’ll start with a couple of practice rounds and then tournament play will begin. Prizes will be awarded in the novice and pro brackets. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required.
MONEY SMART WEEK - April 21-28, 2012
The American Library Association joined in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to make Money Smart Week a national initiative. Money Smart Week’s mission is to promote personal financial literacy. Sandusky Library and KeyBank will be offering programs in celebration of Money Smart Week. Charles Chapman of KeyBank will present the following:
Monday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.
Money Smart Teens (grades 6-12)
Monday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.
Family Budgeting & Saving for College
GAME DAY FOR GRADES 6-9
Saturday, April 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
A Game Days for grades 6-9. We’ll have board games and the Nintendo Wii. Registration is requested.
FAMILY MOVIE: TREASURE BUDDIES
Saturday, April 28 - 2:30 p.m.
Disney, Rated G, 93 minutes.
Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
JOIN THE LIBRARY'S TEEN LIBRARY CORPS (TLC)
Give back a little “TLC” to your Library and the community by joining the Library’s Teen Library Corps. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available for 13-18 year olds.
Why should you join?
- Gain real life experience
- Give back to your community
- Build leadership skills
- Become a team member
- Earn community service hours for school and scholarships, plus it looks good on college applications
- Meet new people
- Get a free t-shirt (provided by the Sandusky Club of Black Business and Professional Women)
If you are interested in joining, stop by the Reader’s Advisory Desk for an application or CLICK HERE for an online application. Once your application is accepted, you will be contacted to attend a TLC volunteer training workshop.
