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The Twinsburg Public Library is hosting a book club for teens called CHATTERBOOKS. Here are the selections for the summer. Please have your titles read before the meeting date. June 28-Alabama Moon, by Watt Key and/or
Life as We Knew It-Susan Beth Pfeffer
July 19-Princess Academy-Shannon Hale and/or
All of the Above- by Shelley Pearsall |
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Battle of the Books is a team competition between Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and Twinsburg Public Library. Contestants on both teams read the same 6 books over the summer, then battle it out in a game show-like event and buzz in to answer trivia questions about the books. This year Battle of the Books will be held at Twinsburg Public Library on August 9 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to follow along with the team, the books for this year's competition are: Downsiders by Neal Shusterman The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart Crooked River by Shelley Pearsall The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen |
Volunteer at the Library! The library needs lots of help this summer! What a great way to earn your required community service hours for graduation. All volunteers are required to complete and application and training before beginning their hours.
Training sessions are scheduled for - Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Pick up an application in Children's Place or print it out here and bring it to the library.
For more information call Childrens Place @ Twinsburg Public Library at 330-425-4268 x3. |
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Do you Already play guitar or piano and have some songs you'd like to mix and record? Learn how with amateur musicians Mike and CJ. Attend the introductory class on Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 pm. They will introduce the music editing process and discuss how the program will work. You must attend this session. At this time, students will sign up for a recording/editing session (dates to be announced). Students will record a CD of their own music, which will be broadcast during the Art Show on Friday, August 13. Open to youth of any age, as long as they can independently play their instrument. |
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Ages 8 and up. Knowledge of how to play chess is required. The club will meet on Thursdays during the summer through and including Jult 29. All times 10:00 to 11:30 am. Orientation and Opening Play--June 17, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Please try to attend this session if you are going to join Chess Club. Members of the Adult Chess Club will be there for assistance on this day only. |
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Marbelized Stationary Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Float paint on water to create funky, swirly designs on paper. Wear old clothes as this craft could get messy. Water Bottle Strap Styling Wednesday, July 14, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Create a fashionable way to tote your water bottle anywhere you go! Bottle Cap Buttons Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Express yourself using bottle caps and pictures from magazines, photos, newspapers, or other media to create buttons that make a statement. |
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Tuesdays, starting July 20 through August 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm A four week fun-filled creative writing experience for students entering 6th through 8th grades. the class will be led by Lane Strauss, ESPN Magazine writer and Wyse Advertising Associate Creative Director. Just bring a folder for your papers, some great ideas, and we'll take care of the rest. Space is limited, register today.  |
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Sunday, August 1, 1:30 to 2:30 or 3:00 to 4:00 (your choice). Students in this class will learn how to make a t-shirt with a two color design using a creen printer. Please bring a white t-shirt to be printed. Register July 18. |
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Let your voice be heard at the library! Teens are welcome to share their opinions on what programs we have, what books and other materials we should buy, and whatever else they want to see happen at the library. We also have a lot of opportunities for volunteering and community involvement and of course, fun. Meetings are monthly. Call 330-425-4268 ext. 6 for information on the next meeting. |
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Teen Book Club-This club is for middle school and high school students.The next meeting is at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 22. Future dates include July 20 and August 24. The current book we are reading is Airman by Eoin Colfer. Airman summary:In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety. We will meet on June 22 to discuss the book and pick the next one. Bring a friend, the more the merrier! Register at the teen desk to or call to participate. 330-425-4268 ext. 6.  
Mock Newbery Club-Read and review brand new books receiving Newbery consideration. See Mrs. Keith for details. |
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Mystery Podcast #2: Check out the new Teen Mysery Podcast. Violet confesses to the murder of her father. Did she really do it? Download the Podcast Mystery Podcast #1: Check out "My Amelia," the first of a new podcast done by teens at the library. Listen as Mrs. Johann, Janet, and Lia deal with the death of Amelia, in sometimes terrifying ways! Written by, directed by, and starring the Twinsburg Teen Mystery Troupe. Download the Podcast |
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