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Register for Teen Summer Reading!
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 The Teen Summer Reading Program, for teens going into 6th - 12th grades, begins on June 2. This year's theme is Spark a Reaction, so we're going to focus on science by conducting experiments, combining art and chemistry, art and biology, and creating edible science with Cooking Capers. And sign up early for the Murder Mystery Lock-in, where you'll use CSI skills to solve the mystery. We'll also have events every Thursday, whether it's a movie, Lego Club, or a Game Day. Complete list of events.
And of course, there's reading for everyone! Sign up online for the Summer Reading Program starting on June 2 and stop at the Information Desk to pick up your reading log. For every 10 hours you read this summer, you get a Grand Prize Ticket and a pick from the prize basket. At 100 hours, you get to pick a free book. Reading logs are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 25. More details in the reading log.
Need some ideas on what to read? Check out the special summer lists on the Teen Reads page.
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Anime Club
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Monday, June 2, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Join us every month in Meeting Room A to hang out with other people who love anime as we watch shows and eat Japanese snacks. If you have your own anime-style or manga artwork, bring it to show off!
Anime Club meets the first Monday of each month throughout the year. Mark your calendars for the next meeting on July 7!
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Mythbusters Experiments
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Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
True or False? Make predictions and work on a team to conduct experiments to test your theories. No registration necessary.
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Register for Cooking Capers:
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Tuesday, June 17, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Get cooking with Jen, a chef and dietitian at the Marion Hy-Vee. For the June session, we'll be focusing on plants. Here's the planned menu:
- Guacamole with Sweet Potato Chips
- Kale Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing
- White Bean Chili with Fresh Corn Salsa
- Summer Fruit Crisp
Pre-registration and Permission Form required. Register for either the June or July session of Cooking Capers so everyone gets a chance! More information on the registration page. Limit of 14.
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CSI: Library Murder Mystery Lock-In
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Saturday, June 21, 8 p.m. - Midnight
Play the role of a Crime Scene Investigator and solve the murder of a fellow CSI--right in the middle of a CSI convention! Who could the murderer possibly be? Maybe it's you . . .
Pre-registration and Permission Form required. Sign up and return forms to the Information Desk by Friday, June 20. Limit of 30.
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Squishy Circuits Experiments
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Tuesday, June 24, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
With the right ingredients, playdough can conduct electricity! Experiment with a variety of circuits to make LEDs light and buzzers sound. No registration necessary.
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Chalk it Up to RePurpose!
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Tuesday, June 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Re-purpose with the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore and make a chalkboard out of an old fan blade. If there's time, there will be a second project too.
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Free Lunch at the Library This Summer
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June 16 - August 15
Monday - Friday
11:45 - 12:30
The Marion Public Library and Horizons Family Services will offer a Free Lunch Program this summer for anyone under 18.
Accompanying adults can purchase a meal for only $3.50.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with this important program to keep kids healthy this summer, contact Olivia by email or phone at 319-377-3412.
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Monday - Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Library Closed Friday, July 4
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What Else is Happening in June?
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Thursday, June 5
Movie: Planes (PG), 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
Lego Club, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19
Movie: Catching Fire (PG-13), 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 26
Game Day, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For more event information, go to the Teen Summer Reading site.
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Coming Up in July
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Tuesday, July 1
Altered Book Adventures
Monday, July 7
Anime Club
Tuesday, July 8
Marbling Paper with Milk
Tuesday, July 15
Cooking Capers: Fancy Eats!
Tuesday, July 22
Foliage, Fibonacci and Fine Art
Friday, July 25
Reading Logs Due at 5 p.m.!
Saturday, July 26
Final Pool Party
For more event information, go to the Teen Summer Reading site.
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1095 6th Ave.
319-377-3412
Questions?
Email Cressant:
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Teens' Top Ten 2014 Nominees Announced
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 The Teens' Top Ten list is voted on by teens all over the country. Vote on this year's nominees starting on August 15 at the YALSA website.
Visit the library's Teen Reads page for current and previous Teens' Top Ten lists linked to the library catalog, or check out the selection below.
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