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SUMMER READING REGISTRATION
Register for Summer Reading at the library* between Monday, June 1 and Friday,
July 31, then READ, READ, READ!
Bring in your completed reading record between
Wednesday, July 15 and Monday, August 31 to earn cool prizes including:
• A paperback book of your choice!
• A coupon for a $4 deluxe ride bracelet to redeem at the
Oaks Park Summer Reading Celebration on Wednesday, August 12 or
the alternate date on Thursday, August 20.
*Please register at only one Washington County library. You are welcome
to attend Summer Reading events at all libraries.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
After you reach your summer reading goal, pick up a review form and
tell us what you think about the books, music and movies you experience this
summer. The more reviews you submit, the more chances you will have to win
a special prize! Stop by the Children’s or Young Adult desks or
email Lisa for more information.
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READ OUR BLOG!
Visit the Tigard Teen blog to find out more
about upcoming events, get book recommendations, and enjoy other fascinating tidbits.
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Teen Art Lab
A place to be creative, radical, social and downright crafty.
Tuesdays: June 23–August 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Room
We’ll provide the materials and ideas. You bring the creativity. Join us in the
Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
• July 7 — Goth Socks
• July 21 — Fiber and Recycled Arts
• August 4 — Arts Journal Compilation
The other Tuesdays are open labs, where you can draw, write, collage, sculpt
or whatever strikes your fancy. At the end of the summer, we’ll publish
your work in an arts journal!
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Teen Song & Dance Game Fest
Thursday, July 2 |
4-6 p.m.
Community Room
Show us what you’ve got at our DDR and Singstar
competitions. Board games, video games, snacks and crafts
will feed your competitive spirit.
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Teen Bollywood Dance Studio
Thursday, July 9 |
3–4:30 p.m.
Community Room
Our instructor will teach you how to dance like Bollywood stars! Contemporary Indian music along with video and live demonstrations will guide you along the way.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED — please call 503-684-6537 and ask for the Children’s Desk.
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Hogwarts Summer School
Thursday, July 16 |
6–8 p.m.
Community Room
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Brush up on your HP knowledge with crafts, trivia and games. Costumes encouraged, of course. This is an all-ages event, so bring the whole family — even Muggles, if you dare!
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Stuff Swap for Teens
Saturday, July 18 |
2–3:30 p.m.
Community Room
Got stuff? Bet you don’t use all of it anymore. Grab your neglected books,
music, games or whatever and trade them for fabulous rejects from other
teens while snacking and listening to music. Good stuff only,
please — leave your baby books and holey socks at home or in
the garbage!
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Graffiti Teens
Thursday, July 23 |
3–5 p.m.
Community Room
Art up the sidewalk with chalk and add your personal touch to our
spray-paint graffiti project. Compete in the sidewalk art
contest for fabulous prizes.
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Anime Fest
Thursday, July 30 | 2–6 p.m.
Community Room
One of our favorite annual summer events! Enjoy our anime movie marathon,
cosplay contest and candy sushi. Taste exotic Asian treats while playing
anime-themed games!
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Teen 3-D Movie Workshop
Thursday, August 6
3–5 p.m.
Technology Room
Learn how to use online software to create your own movies.
Develop your own storylines, camera angles and soundtracks.!
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Author Visit with Derek Kirk Kim
Thursday, August 6 |
6–7 p.m.
Community Room
Graphic novel artist and author Derek Kirk Kim (The Eternal Smile, Same Difference and Other Stories), will give both a reading and a
presentation. Teens and adults are invited to get graphic at this interactive event.
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Teen Talent Night
Thursday, August 13
5-7 p.m.
Community Room
Show the world how exceptionally talented you are. Plan a song, skit, dance — whatever — and sign up for your big debut. Group performances are welcome. Please call 503-684-6537 and ask for the Children’s Desk or stop by the library to sign up.
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Teen Mystery Night and Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Thursday, August 13 |
8-10 p.m.
Community Room
It’s late-night at the library for this spooky evening of mystery games, including Live Clue and the infamous werewolf game. The big winners of the Summer Reading Program will be announced, so join us to see if you’ll be taking home a great big prize!
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RELEASE YOUR INNER ARTIST!
Submit your artwork or writing to us and get it published in our summer
arts journal! We’ll take photographs, poems, drawings, paintings, or
whatever your imagination can invent.
Stop by the library to pick up
a submission form, or email your work to Lisa.
Join us for the Art Lab on Tuesday, August 4 from 2–3:30 p.m. in
the Young Adult Room to help put the journal together.
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TEEN VOLUNTEERS WANTED
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 and 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.
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Cool Links
Reading for Fun:
New Teen Booklists, links to your favorite authors, "What to Read," and more!
Beyond High School:
Links to colleges, financial aid
information, and more!
Homework Center:
Your guide for online research.
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