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Teens'

Summer Reading
Events & Programs

Summer Reading Challenge

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June 7- August 1

Read books, attend programs, and win prizes! This summer everyone who completes their summer reading challenge will earn a prize!​

 

June events open at 12am on May 27.

July events open at 12am on June 16.

August events open at 12am on July 14.

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This year we're encouraging all participants to track their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform. However, if you prefer the traditional paper version, download and print the PDF below. Once the paper tracker has been filled out, transfer the information onto Beanstack to earn credit for your hard work!

Repeating Events

One Time Programs

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Repeating Events

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Board Game Club

Saturday, June 21, July 19, August 23 at 10am | Ages vary

 

Learn how to play a new game! Fun for the whole family!

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June 23: Apples to Apples (10+)

July 19: Dixit (10+)

August 23: Splendor (all ages)

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Tourists Reading Map

Community Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 31 | All ages

 

Get ready to explore! Grab a scavenger hunt sheet at the Mars Area Public Library and start your journey around Mars, Valencia, and beyond! Each location on the list will display a poster showing the cover of a book. Just write down the correct title and author at each site, then return your completed list to the library for a prize!

Competition prize: One-time library fine forgiveness

Grand prize: One year of fine forgiveness ($100 value)

July

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Pebble Family Portraits

Thursday, July 31 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Learn how to create one of these minimalist, yet striking, family portraits using a few materials from nature. Smooth flat pebbles, a stick, hot glue, and a canvas are all that are needed to make this wonderful keepsake.

August

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Foam Party Finale

Friday, August 1 at 4pm | All ages

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Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at the Adams Township Community Park Rotary Pavilion with snacks, activities, and a Foam Party for some good "clean" fun! Bring towels and wear comfortable clothing that can get wet!

Click here for directions.

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Mats with Cats

Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am | 16+

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Join us for a gentle yoga session for adults, surrounded by adorable adoptable kitties! The cats, brought in by Conquer the Colony, will be there to keep you company as you unwind. The session is led by Ginger Solomon, who began teaching yoga for Animal Friends and now can be found at Yoga on Mars. Cash donations to help Conquer the Colony, while not necessary, are always appreciated!

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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