SUMMER @ FAIRPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY!
All of these programs, are FREE! So have some Fun
@ the Library this summer!
Most of our programs are made possible with the support
of the Friends of the Fairport Public Library!
To register, call 223-9091, go to www.fairportlibrary.org,
or visit the Library!
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Registration for the Teen Summer Reading Program
(for readers entering grades 6 through 12) begins June 19th!
Lots of prizes to be won all summer long!
DIY FOR TEENS: DO IT YOURSELF BOOKS
Bring your ideas and creativity to decorate your own book or journal.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts June 5th)
DIY FOR TEENS: DO IT YOURSELF ARTIFACTS
Join local polymer clay artist Deb Coller to create your own special
artifacts using clay and your imagination!
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Tuesday, July 9th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 11th)
DRAWING with SerWacki: UNDERGROUND CREATURES
Join local artist Kevin SerWacki to learn to draw your own fun
underground creatures!
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Wednesday, July 10th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 12th)
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS FOR TEENS
Join local crafters from KwikCreations to create fun friendship bracelets.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Thursday, July 11th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 13th)
CHESS w/ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER
The Rochester Chess Center will be here throughout the summer.
Register for one or for all--but please register separately for each date.
Open to everyone ages 6 and up.
Thursdays: July 11th, 18th, 25th (6:30pm-7:30pm) (Registration starts June 13th)
Thursdays: August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (6:30pm-7:30pm)
(Registration starts July 5th)
TEEN COOKING: BENEATH THE SURFACE, PART 1
Join a chef from TOPS Cooking School to create delicious treats inspired
by things beneath the surface.
Open to chefs ages 10-18.
Friday, July 12th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts June 14th)
TREASURE BRACELETS FOR TEENS
Join local jewelry artist Deb Coller as she helps you design and create your
own treasure bracelets, to keep or to give as a gift.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Tuesday, July 16th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 18th)
WASHER NECKLACES FOR TEENS
Join local crafters from KwikCreations to create fun necklaces out of
metal washers and craft yarn.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Thursday, July 18th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 20th)
GAMING @ THE LIBRARY
Come for some Playstation Rock Band and Wii fun at the library!
No need to be an expert...just come and enjoy! Refreshments will be served.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Friday, July 19th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 21st)
KAPLAN PRACTICE PSAT
Students take a full practice PSAT under a timed situation to see how they would score on their official test. Practice test offered by Kaplan. Students need to bring #2 pencils and a calculator. Results and what the score means will be discussed at a follow-up session on Wednesday, August 7th, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Students will automatically be enrolled in that session and parents are welcome to attend with their students. if students cannot attend the follow-up session, their results will be emailed to them after August 7th. Note: a minimum of 15 students is required to hold the exam. if we fall below that registration requirement, we will need to cancel.
Open to students in grades 9-11.
Wednesday, July 24th, 1:00pm-4:30pm (Registration starts June 26th)
INDOOR SAND ART
Not your average sand art--create pens and key chains with colored sand!
Join local jewelry artist to create a glow in the dark
bangle bracelet using polymer clay.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Thursday, July 25th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts June 27th)
DRAWING WORKSHOP STEAMPUNK STYLE
Artist and game designer Chris Pallace will help set your imaginative gears in motion
as you create characters with steampunk style! Goggles and gadgets, corsets and clockwork, they are all part of the fantastical, sci-fi world of an alternatively imagined
nineteenth century known as steampunk.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Tuesday, July 30th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts July 2nd)
MANGA DRAWING with SerWacki
Learn the basics of manga drawing with local artist Kevin SerWacki. In this workshop you will learn how to create a character in the manga style and give it life and expression.
Open to everyone age 10-18.
Wednesday, August 7th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts July 10th)
KAPLAN PRACTICE SAT TEST RESULTS
WITH TEST STRATEGIES SEMINAR
This session is primarily for students who took the Practice PSAT on July 24th and their parents. A Kaplan instructor will bring the results for each student and will discuss in detail what the results mean. Students in grades 9-11 who did not take the practice test, and their parents, are also welcome to register if they have questions about what the PSAT means to them. Registration for those who did not take the test begins on July 10th. Students who took the practice test are automatically registered. If students cannot attend the session, test results will be emailed to them after the session.
Open to students in grades 9-11 and their parents.
Wednesday, August 7th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
SHAPED PILLOWS FOR TEENS
Join local crafters from KwikCreations to create pillows in fun shapes.
Open to everyone ages 11-18.
Thursday, August 8th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts July 11th)
TEEN COOKING: BENEATH THE SURFACE, PART II
Join chefs from the Tops Cooking School to create some more delicious treats
inspired by things beneath the surface.
Open to chefs ages 10-18.
Friday, August 9th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts July 12th)
FRIENDS & FAMILY BINGO
Enjoy an afternoon of fun, snacks, and prizes!
Open to all ages.
Wednesday, August 14th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts July 17th)
GAMING @ THE LIBRARY
Come for some Playstation Rock Band and Wii fun at the library! No need to be an expert...
just come and enjoy! Refreshments will be served.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Friday, August 16th, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts July 19th)
DIY FOR TEENS: DO IT YOURSELF BIRDHOUSES
Come to the library to create your own decorative birdhouse.
Open to everyone ages 10-18.
Tuesday, August 20th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Registration starts July 23rd)
BOOK SWAP FOR TEENS @ THE LIBRARY
A chance to swap books with other readers! Bring books (in GOOD condition) that are at or above your reading level to swap for books that are brought to swap by other readers.
Only books in GOOD condition and at a middle school to high school reading
and interest levels will count toward the swap.
Open to readers ages 10-18.
Thursday, August 22nd, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts July 25th)
TEEN COOKING: TACO TASTE-OFF
Join Chefs from the Tops cooking School for a taco taste-off. Teams will compete for
the best tasting tacos created using different ingredients.
Open to all chefs ages 10-18.
Friday August 23rd, 2:00pm-3:30pm (Registration starts July 26th)
Support for our Teen Programs is generously provided by
the Friends of the Fairport Public Library
Email Stephanie, Teen Services Librarian,
with any questions or suggestions for future programs:
It's TBF 2013! SAVE THE DATE!
Hey, what are you doing Saturday, May 18?
31 authors who write for teens are coming to our area to spend the day with you!
Save the date and watch for details about
TBF: The 8th Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival.
Visit www.teenbookfestival.org for more information!
