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Tigard teens are always invited to
submit items for Scratched,
the Tigard Teen Zine. Express your creativity, socialize with
other teens, get published, and have fun. Contact the Young
Adult Librarian for more information at Anna
or call 503-718-2812.
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Register for Summer Reading '08
Register at the library* beginning Sunday, June 1 and READ,
READ, READ! Bring in your completed reading card between Tuesday, July 1 and
Thursday, August 22 to earn cool prizes including:
- A paperback book of your choice!
- Entry into the Teen Summer Reading Prize Drawing.
- A coupon for a $3.75 deluxe ride bracelet to be redeemed at the Oaks Park Summer
Reading Finale on Wednesday, August 13!
*Please register at only one Washington County library. You are welcome to attend
Summer Reading events at all libraries.
Tigard Public Library's Summer Reading Program is made possible by the Friends of the Library, the Ready to Read grant and other generous sponsors
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Check this out...
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A note from Anna and Lisa, our favorite teen librarians...
The National Summer Reading Collaborative has created a fabulous video:
Check Out Our Favorite!
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Martial Arts Workshop for Teens
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Thursday, July 3
2 - 4 p.m.
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
An instructor from the Oregon Martial Arts club will present a demonstration
with his Teen Tigers students, then lead a class using techniques from
a variety of martial arts styles, including Thai Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.
Call (503) 684-6537 and ask for the children's desk to register.
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Punk Yoga for Teens
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Thursday, July 10
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Community Room
Limit: 25 First come, first served
This exciting program combines yoga and creative movement with great music.
Join us for this fun, revolutionary and rebellious form of exercise!
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Origami Workshop for Teens
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Thursday, July 17
4 - 6 p.m.
Puett Room
Limit 30 First come, first served
Learn how to transform two-dimensional sheets of paper into three-dimensional
shapes and creatures! All materials will be provided.
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Zine Workshop for Teens
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Friday, July 11 and Friday, July 18
4- 6 p.m.
Puett Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn about zines, their history, their creators and how they are made
while also making your own. This two-session workshop will be a
great time for you to contribute your art, writing and design
expertise to the library's Teen Zine, Scratched. To register, call
(503) 684-6537 and ask for the children's desk.
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Café Night for Teens
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Thursday, July 24
6 - 8 p.m.
Puett Room
Limit: 20 First come, first served
We will begin this Bohemian evening with a writing workshop and end it
with an open mic night. Come ready to work on your prose, poetry and art!
Snacks provided.
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Insect Horror Double Features
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Friday, July 25
4 - 8 p.m.
Community Room
Teens and Adults
Bug out with our festival of classic insect horror films!
These spooky features, both cheesy and bizarre, will make your skin
crawl and also make you laugh out loud. Drop in anytime! Snacks
provided.
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Teen Anime Fest
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Thursday, July 31
2 - 6 p.m.
Community Room
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celebrate metamorphosis in anime, with cosplay skits and contests, video
games, candy sushi, anime trivia and, of course, plenty of anime!
This program is presented by TPL's Teen Anime Club. Snacks provided.
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Recycled Art for Teens
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Thursday, August 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Puett Room
Limit: 20 First come, first served
What can you create using random materials from ordinary life?
Can you turn garbage into art? In this program, one teen's trash
is another teen's treasure!
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Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party: Glow-in-the-Dark Mystery Night for Teens
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Thursday, August 14
8 - 10 p.m.
Community Room
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celebrate the end of summer reading! All teenagers are welcome
to participate in mystery games and a glow-in-the-dark scavenger
hunt. And there will be prize-drawings for those who have
completed their summer reading goals. Snacks provided.
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Teen Summer Reading Reunion and Fall Review
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Thursday, August 21
2 - 4 p.m.
Puett Room
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come share your memories of the summer and create a summer reading collage.
Preview and brainstorm upcoming Fall programs. Snacks provided.
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Teen Volunteers Wanted
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Ages 12 & Up
The Library is a great place to volunteer in June, July and August!
Summer positions for teens include assisting with Children's & Teen
Summer Reading events, shelving, searching for books and more.
Teen volunteers learn valuable skills, meet new people, and help
the library!
Contact Trish Stormont at (503) 718-2516 for more information or find out more about volunteering this summer!
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