Teens
Summer 2020
Teen/Tween Programming
6th through 12th grade
There will be NO Programs IN THE LIBRARY until further notice. Teens/tweens, however are having virtual programs via Snapchat and Instagram. Check them out!
REMIND
Would you like to sign-up for text messages or emails about upcoming Teen/Tween programs?
Sign up with REMIND! Enter class code: nrplteens.
Stay tuned for Project Next Generation classes!
SUMMER READING
Imagine Your Story with the North Riverside Public Library! Summer Reading will run from June 1 through August 31, 2020.
Keep track of your reading anytime, anywhere with Beanstack! All ages can register for Summer Reading on the Beanstack website, or download Beanstack Tracker on iOS or Android and search for our library.
Read at least 20 minutes a day for 30 days and do some fun activities to earn prizes and Gift Card raffle entries. Keep reading to support the local food pantries and to earn more raffle entries! All prizes will be distributed AFTER summer reading ends. Good luck and Happy Reading! Must be a North Riverside resident or Komarek student to participate.
To participate in the Teen/Tween Summer Reading programs, you must be signed up for Summer Reading! Learn more here: Summer Reading Info
TEEN/TWEEN Programs:
These programs have specific dates you MUST register for and provide an e-mail. Miss Britney will contact you and provide you with the game code and invite to the Zoom Meeting. You DO NOT have to be on the Zoom Meeting to play these games, but you MUST get the game code to play!
Jackbox Game – Fibbage – Mondays at 6:00 pm – June 8, July 6, August 3
Jackbox Game – Earwax – Wednesdays at 3:00 pm – June 10, July 8, August 5
Jackbox Game – Drawful – Saturdays at 3:00 pm – June 13, July 11, August 8
Jackbox Game – Joke Boat – Mondays at 3:00 pm – June 15, July 13, August 10
Jackbox Game – Quiplash – Wednesdays at 6:00 pm – June 17, July 15, August 12
Trivia Night – Saturdays at 6:00 pm – June 20, July 18, August 15
This program needs to be done through Instagram or Snapchat, but feel free to e-mail in case you do not have profiles for these social media channels!
Saturday Shenanigans!
These programs can be done at any time through the Beanstack App! (Remember to send Miss Britney the pictures of your completed project!)
AniManga Club
Drawing 101
DIY Notebook
Kawaii Sock Plushies
Origami Star Jar
Rolled Paper Pictures
Iris Folding
Zentangles
Painted Paper Pinwheels
DIY Slime
DIY Infinity Cube
3D Compression Origami
*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES*
Teen/Tween Volunteers (6th – 12th)
Need community service hours? Want to get job experience? Interested in making awesome friends? Have suggestions for teen programs? Want to review books/movies? Become a volunteer today! Ask about becoming a Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) member! If you are new to volunteering, please fill out this Teen Volunteer Interest Form save it and email it back to us at teen@northriversidelibrary.org.
T.A.B. Meetings: Send any ideas you have to Miss Britney any time through e-mail or social media!
Emoji Review: Get 15 minutes of volunteering by sending the book/title or movie/director you are reviewing with the Emoji(s) that best describe your thoughts!
TikTok Duet: Get 15 minutes of volunteering by creating a TikTok Duet with Miss Britney!
50+ Word Review: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by sending the book/author or movie/director you are reviewing and write out your thoughts!
Storytime: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by recording yourself reading your favorite picture book and be featured on our social media!
How-To Videos: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by recording yourself creating a how-to video of your favorite hobby!
Book/Movie Trailer: Get 1 hour of volunteering by making a book/movie trailer from scratch on your favorite book or movie!
Community service hours are given for your time… check out some examples here.
E-mail teen@northriversidelibrary.org for more information or send us your content through social media!
Thank You to our 2019 Summer Volunteers…
…for donating 150+ hours this summer! They each contributed to helping out with children’s or teen/tween programs, cleaning books, finding books in need of repair, writing reviews, and miscellaneous projects. We are grateful for your time and hard work!
Paige B., Noah C., Ray E., Violetta F., Angelina F., Amaya G., Antonio G., Bella G., Anya H., Joseph J., Ana N., Denise N., Gabriel N., Liliana N., Emilia O., Lexi R., Tatiana S., Parker S., Anna S., Hector V., Rachel W., Luke W., and Sofia Z..