TEEN BOOK GROUPS

Designed by Citizen Information Center 5/2015

There’s a lot going on at the librarythis summer! Check out this schedule,

and visit lincolnlibraries.orgfor more information.

Lincoln City Libraries

Walt Branch Library

Eiseley Branch Library Gere Branch Library

6701 S. 14th St.

1530 Superior St. 2400 S. 56th St.

402-441-4460

402-441-4250 402-441-8560

SUN., June 28, 1 to 4 p.m.Not Your Ordinary JournalImagination has no bounds when it comes to art journaling. Escapethe ordinary and unmask your creativity by arranging color, imagesand words as you wish. Paper, tape and sprayable ink can turn anordinary notebook into an extraordinary art journal. No rules. Noexperience necessary. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring yourown creative materials to share. Teens and adults, drop in to theWalt Art Studio any time between 1 and 4 p.m.

WED., July 1, 3:30 to 5 p.m.En Garde!Keep calm and PARRY on! Come in to Walt to watch a free movieloaded with great fencing and intrigue on our meeting room bigscreen. Members of the Lincoln Fencing Club will thrill you with anawesome duel to show off their award-winning fencing techniques.If you don't know anything about fencing, you will get the POINTsoon enough. It's not for the FEINT of heart!

SAT., July 11, 1 to 3 p.m.FrankentoysThey're so creepy, they're cute! Teens in grades six through 12 areinvited to use toys and their imaginations to assemble one-of-a-kindcreations from the recycled parts. We will provide the laboratory ofsupplies and parts for you to engineer your very own mutants to rivalthe likes of Dr. Frankenstein! Bring your inner mad scientist!

SAT., July 25, 1 to 3 p.m.MonstersStaff from University of Nebraska 4-H will teach you to design andbuild an electronic textile creation. Participants will use conductivethread and LED lights along with their imaginations to build a stuffedmonster with glowing eyes. This workshop is part of a statewideinitiative to teach basic principles of engineering design.Preregistration is required. Students must be entering grades sixthrough nine this fall. There is a limit of 20 students, and materialsare provided. Call 402-441-4460 to register.

TUESDAYS, June 9 - 14, 1 to 2 p.m.Fantasy and Science Fiction Book GroupWhether you are a die-hard fantasy fan, or more athome among distant planets with science fiction, thisbook group is for you. We will read, talk, eat andhave fun on Tuesday afternoons. To sign up, stop inat Eiseley Branch or call the information desk at402-441-4250.

MONDAYS, June 15 - July 13, 3 to 4 p.m.Gere’s Teen Book ClubExplore your reading super powers and be amazed bythe strengths you will discover. Every super hero isunique, and this book club has a little bit of somethingfor everyone. Come see which one of Mindy's pickswill save your summer. To sign up, stop in at GereBranch or call the information desk at 402-441-8560.

Meet and Greet Meet and Greet

The Last Dragonslayer Smileby Jasper Fforde by Raina Telgemeier

The True Meaning of Smekday Steelheartby Adam Rex by Brandon Sanderson

Living Hell Stella by Starlightby Catherine Jinks by Sharon Draper

The Glass Sentence Going Postalby S.E. Grove by Terry Pratchett

TEEN BOOK GROUPS

June 9 June 15

June 16 June 22

June 23 June 29

June 30 July 6

July 7 July 13

TEEN SUMMERREADINGPROGRAM

May 22 toJuly 31, 2015

Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln City Libraries presentsSurvivor! Library-styleSAT., June 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.East Campus Dairy Store114 E. Campus LoopForget flying and x-ray spying; the greatesttool against injustice lies right between yourears! Come hone your skills during ourSuper Survival Skills program. Join us onEast Campus for demonstrations anddiscussions that may just save your life.Turn your brain power into a super powerand Marvel at what you can do!

Follow up program to use your new foundskills will be at Gere Branch Library onFriday June 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Eiseley Branch Library1530 Superior St. 402-441-4250

Gere Branch Library

South Branch Library

Walt Branch Library

2400 S. 56th St.

2675 South St.

6701 S. 14th St.

402-441-8560

402-441-8570

402-441-4460

Bennett Martin Public Library

Anderson Branch Library

136 South 14th St., Youth Services

3635 Touzalin Ave.

402-441-8566

402-441-8540

FRI., June 26, 11 to 12 p.m.Survival Training, Part 2Finish what you started: Complete your survival skills training andreceive your own survival kit.

FRI., July 10, 2 to 4 p.m.Relaxation StationUnwind from fighting crime; join us in making rice relaxation bags,hand/foot scrubs and other crafts to cure your superhero aches!

WED., July 29, 4 to 6 p.m.Teens and B.E.A.S.T. CollideCome join in a one-time event creating an original painting on canvas.This event is led by local teen artists who offer step-by-step instruction,but allow enough freedom to make it your own. Don't miss out!Limited seating and pre-registration (402-441-8560) are required!

TUES., June 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.Just ActTheatre Arts For Kids presents JUST ACT! This high energyinteractive workshop will feature improvisation and stage combat!

TUES., July 7, 2 to 3 p.m.Cartooning Class for TeensTired of the funny pages? Think that you can do better? Learn howto create your own comic characters and comic strip.

FRI., June 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dome Sweet DomeThe triangle is one of the most stable shapes in nature. A geodesicdome is formed entirely of triangles, making it a very stable structureeven when made from lightweight materials. Come to design andfabricate mini domes in the morning. Then after lunch, we dare you tobuild a super-structure big enough to fit inside! We will have all thesupplies and knowledge you will need, including a professional engineer,to assist you. You might need some brain power, so pizza and beverageswill be on hand to fuel your creativity. Registration is limited to 20, andpre-registration is required. Call 402-441-4460 to register.

MON., June 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.Just ActTheatre Arts For Kids presents JUST ACT! This high energyinteractive workshop will feature improvisation and stage combat!

SAT., June 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Japanese JournalsThis hands-on workshop explores the traditional process of handbook-binding in the Japanese side-stitch style, also called Japanesestab-binding, to produce a unique and elegant book which can beused as a gift, journal, sketchbook or other artistic project. Studentswill learn basics about bookbinding techniques to sew multiplesections of pages on the side with elegant stitching to create abeautiful and useful book. Pre-register by calling 402-441-8540.

WED., June 3, 2 to 4 p.m.Superhero Artwork DayYou are invited to create some cool superhero artwork. We'llprovide the supplies and display the finished works at BennettMartin with a First Friday Unveiling Party from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 5.

FRI., June 5, 4 to 6 p.m.First Friday Superhero Artwork Unveiling PartyJoin us for a First Friday unveiling party. We will be displaying thesuperhero creations made by teens during our Superhero ArtworkEvent June 3.

WED., June 17, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Superhero Movie MarathonCome and watch your favorite superhero movies. We'll providelunch. Feel free to bring your own snacks and a friend.

WED., July 8, 2:30 to 4 p.m.Cosplay PartyIt's Superhero Cosplay Day! Show up as your favorite superhero.Students from the College of Hair Design will help you completeyour look with makeup and hair styling. After your makeover, we'llhost a question and answer session and a talent show. Prizes willbe awarded for best costume and best talent.

THURS., June 11, 1 to 3 p.m.Luminescent Light SwitchesYou can turn the Bat Signal or Hal Jordan's Green Lantern into adecoupaged light switch cover. Supplies will be provided, but pleasebring you own light switch cover (check with a responsible adult first).You can also bring other items to decoupage too.

TUES., July 14, 1 to 3 p.m.Unmask Your ThoughtsWhether you want to chronicle your achievements, jot down somepoems, or delve into your deepest psyche, join us to decoratejournals. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any photosor objects you want to use to decorate.

SAT., July 18, 1-3 p.m.MonstersStaff from University of Nebraska 4-H will teach you to design andbuild an electronic textile creation. Participants will use conductivethread and LED lights along with their imaginations to build a stuffedmonster with glowing eyes. This workshop is part of a statewideinitiative to teach basic principles of engineering design.Preregistration is required. Students must be entering grades sixthrough nine this fall. There is a limit of 20 students, and materialsare provided. Call 402-441-4250 to register.

Midweek Movie on the Big ScreenWED., June 3, 17, and July 1, 15, 29, 1 to 3 p.m.Who needs superpowers or spandex? These crowd-pleasing hit movies show that even the most unlikely

heroes can take down the bad guys without super-strengthor a cape. Teens and adults are invited to view these fun,

classic movies on our big screen for free!