Teen Summer Reading at EMPL
Students entering grades 6-12
Teen Summer Reading Program June 9-August 9, 2025
- Starting June 9, login to Beanstack or download the Beanstack app.
- Start reading & log pages read. Complete activities to earn additional prizes.
- Visit Hughes or Smithfields Library to claim prizes.
- Last day to log reading/activities & submit raffle tickets: Saturday, August 9, 2025.
- Last day to redeem prizes: Saturday, August 23, 2025
2025 Teen Raffle Prizes:
- $25 Visa gift card bundle-1 winner
- Portable Hammock-1 winner
- Acrylic Paint and Easel Set-1 winner
- Make Your Own Wall Collage Kit-1 winner
- DIY Radio and Speaker-1 winner
- D&D Essentials Kit-1 winner
For questions or to register for events, call Youth Services @ 570-421-0800 x305.
Thanks to our Summer Reading Sponsor, P&D Emergency Services!
JUNE
Teens Create: Book Origami (entering grades 6-12) Wednesday, June 18, 2:00-3:00pm. Create a paper sculpture by folding the pages of a book. Registration begins Monday, June 2. Call Youth Services 570-421-0800 x305.
Teen DND: Extended Forests of Time Sessions (entering grades 6-12) Mondays, June 16 & 23, 1:00-4:00pm. The Campaign continues in two 3 hour sessions! New and experienced players welcome. Dungeonmaster Kelsey will guide you through The Forests of Time! Players may register for June or July sessions, not both. Registration begins Monday, June 2.
JULY
Teens STEAM: Rubber Band Racers (entering grades 6-12) Wednesday, July 16, 2:00-3:00pm. Build and decorate a rubber band powered car to enter into a race at the end of the program. Registration begins Monday, June 30.
Teens Tie Dye (entering grades 6-12) Wednesday, July 30, 2:00-3:30pm. It’s back! Participants will be provided one item to tie dye and have the option of also bringing one 100% cotton item from home to dye. Registration begins Monday, July 7.
Teens Code: Intro to HTML/CSS (entering Grades 6-12) Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29, 1:00-3:00pm. Learn the coding basics of web design with HTML and CSS. Learn how to add text, images, links & color to create a simple web page. Register for all 3 sessions.
Registration begins Monday, June 30.
1. You must provide a valid email address and create a free account with code.org prior to the event.(Do NOT use an email address associated with a public school.) Look for an email from the library a few days in advance.
2. Bring a laptop or tablet with Wi-Fi capability and keyboard.
3. If you do not have a device, a small number of library laptops are available for use. Please check for availability at registration.
Teen DND: Extended Forests of Time Sessions (entering grades 6-12) Mondays, July 14 & 21, 1:00-4:00pm. The Campaign continues in two 3 hour sessions! New and experienced players welcome. Dungeonmaster Kelsey will guide you through The Forests of Time! Players may register for June or July sessions, not both. Registration begins Monday, June 30.
AUGUST
Teens Create: Recycled Art Night (entering Grades 6-12) Wednesday, August 6, 2:00-3:00pm. Reuse common items to create a sculpture or painting. We will supply plenty of materials and offer idea prompts if you need inspiration. Registration begins Monday, July 14.