TU RN OVE R for the 2014 CHILDREN S Summer Reading Program.

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1 Tulsa City-County Library s 2014 Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program EVENT GUIDE May 27-Aug. 2 TU RN OVE R for the 2014 CHILDREN S Summer Reading Program.

2 teen and tween summer reading program You must have completed fifth grade to sign up for the Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program. Read six books to complete the program and earn a lava pen and coupons for free entertainment and food items, including: Admission to the Tulsa Zoo Admission to the Tulsa State Fair Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio s Italian Eatery Snack wrap and bottled water from McDonald s Chicken nuggets from Wendy s Frozen custard from Freckles Frozen Custard Glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme Iced and decorated cookie from Merritt s Bakery Round-trip bus ride on Tulsa Transit Admission to a Tulsa Shock game Admission to a Tulsa Drillers game Once you complete the program, you may enter a drawing for cool prizes, provided by the Tulsa Library Trust, including: Xbox 360 console with Kinect bundle Kindle Fire $25 and $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards $25 and $50 AMC Movie gift cards $100 Old Navy gift card $100 Best Buy gift card Laptop, provided by the TCCL Staff Association Entries for the drawing must be received by Aug. 2. Lava pen and coupons are awarded starting June 16 through Aug. 2. Visit our website at to register for the Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program or for more information on teen programming. 2

3 Get Sparked With These Events Coldthorn the Mentalist These events are scheduled at several libraries and are designated with a in each library s listings. Coldthorn the Mentalist - Be a part of the bizarre world of Coldthorn. Bend spoons with your mind. Mardi Gras Mosaics - Artist Michael Parrish will supply the beads; you supply the creative! Limited to 20 participants. Tulsa Children s Museum Presents Reclaim This! Wild Bots - Unleash your creativity transforming recycled materials into working bots/robots that wiggle, giggle and even draw! Tulsa Children s Museum Presents Squishy Circuits - It s shocking to discover everyday materials that conduct electricity! Explore circuitry fun with homemade play dough. The Great Lego Build-Off Competition for Grades Bring your Legos and assemble an original creation based on the theme "Spark a Reaction." You will have 90 minutes to build from start to finish. Build the best and you will win a prize. Top three winners will advance to the next round competing against tween/teens from other Tulsa City-County Library branches at an event on July 25. May 27, 6:30 p.m., Collinsville Library May 31, 1:30 p.m., Glenpool Library June 10, 3 p.m., Martin Regional Library June 11, 1 p.m., South Broken Arrow Library June 18, 3 p.m., Herman and Kate Kaiser Library June 19, 3:30 p.m., Schusterman-Benson Library June 21, 1:30 p.m., Zarrow Regional Library June 25, 3 p.m., Owasso Library July 18, 2 p.m., Hardesty Regional Library Meet Jack Gantos Author of the Newbery Medal-Winning "Dead End in Norvelt" Jack Gantos is the winner of the 2014 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers Literature. He will be in Tulsa Aug. 22 to receive the Zarrow award and present awards to winners of the 2014 Young People s Creative Writing Contest. See Page 5 of the Children s Summer Reading Program Event Guide for more details. 3

4 teen and tween summer reading program 4 BIXBY LIBRARY Wednesday, June p.m. Tulsa Children's Museum Presents Reclaim This! Wild Bots Wednesday, July p.m. For ages BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY Forensic Science Mystery June 2-Aug. 2 Terrible crimes have been committed at the library, and your help is needed to catch the culprit. Stop by the library and explore forensic science investigation to solve the mystery. For ages LED Throwies Thursday, June 26 1:30-2:30 p.m. Make battery-powered LED lights that you can throw and will stick to magnetic surfaces. For teens. Registration is required. Call to register. Tulsa Children's Museum Presents Reclaim This! Wild Bots Thursday, July :45 p.m. For ages Class size is limited. Thursday, July :45 p.m. For ages BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH Wednesday, June :30 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Registration is required. Call to register. Tuesday, June p.m. For ages Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. Call to register. Tulsa Children's Museum Presents Reclaim This! Wild Bots Tuesday, July p.m. For ages Registration is required. Call to register. BROOKSIDE LIBRARY DIY Duct-Tape Crafts Thursday, June 5 2:30-4 p.m. Make a duct-tape phone case (bring your own phone), wallet, bows, rose or your own creation. Materials are provided. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Shrinky Dinks! Thursday, June 12 2:30-4 p.m. Make shrunken art for beads, charms, key chains or your special craft ideas. Materials are provided. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Thursday, June 19 2:30-3:30 p.m. For ages Arm Knitting for Beginners Thursday, July 17 2:30-4 p.m. Learn to knit a scarf without needles. Materials are provided. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Thursday, July 24 2:30-3:30 p.m. CHARLES PAGE LIBRARY Teen Time Thursdays, June 5, 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come in out of the heat and play video games, board games or just hang out! Launchables Wednesday, June 11 10:30 a.m.-noon To study projectiles and the laws of physics, participants will work together to build small catapults and slingshots from provided instructions or whatever they can imagine to launch water balloons or small sponges. If the teams are able to hit a target (one of our own librarians) with the balloon or sponge, they will win a prize! For ages Chemistry Lab Wednesday, June 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to combine everyday objects into incredible stuff. Watch chemical reactions change household items right before your eyes. Watch out, you might get slimed! For ages Thursday, June p.m. For ages Beadology Wednesday, July 9 10:30-11:30 a.m. Make key rings, lanyards and other cool things with string and beads. And, guys, don t think this is just for girls. We have ideas for you, too! For ages Teen Time Thursdays, July 10, 24 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come in out of the heat and play video games, board games or just hang out! Thursday, July p.m. Explosive Fun Wednesday, July 23 10:30-11:30 a.m. We're going to blow up stuff! For ages Fifth Annual Disc Golf Summer Bash Wednesday, July 30 10:30-11:30 a.m. Disc golf pro Richard Why (better known as our own Mr. Richard) will demonstrate disc golf techniques. It doesn t matter whether you re a beginner or a pro, all skill levels are welcome. We ll also have games, refreshments and lots of fun. It s our own end-of-summer bash! For ages

5 COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY Tuesday, May 27 6:30-8 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Friday, May p.m. For ages Spark a Robug Reaction Thursday, June 5 2:30-4:30 p.m. Make a Green Science Soda Can Robug Robot and play robot games on the Wii. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Collinsville Library. Techno Trash Thursday, June 19 2:30-4:30 p.m. Learn how you can help Wall-E clean up digital waste in your neighborhood. Play Wall-E on the Wii and make crafts from recyclable materials. For ages Sponsored by the Friends of the Collinsville Library. Sperry Robotics Team Thursday, July 17 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join us for a demonstration by the Sperry High School Robotics Team. Afterward, we'll play Wii Transformers. For ages Sponsored by the Friends of the Collinsville Library. Thursday, July p.m. GLENPOOL LIBRARY Saturday, May 31 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Thursday, June p.m. Steampunk Tins Thursday, June 19 4:30-5:30 p.m. We'll use new and "reclaimed" items and glue to decorate and transform a plain old tin into funky Steampunk style. Register in advance as supplies and seating are limited. For teens. Call to register. Tulsa Children's Museum Presents Squishy Circuits Thursday, July p.m. For ages HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Movie Showing: "The Hunger Games" Saturday, May 31 1:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Connor's Cove Start the Teen Summer Reading Program with a spark by enjoying the free showing of the film "The Hunger Games." This movie is rated PG-13. For teens. Monday, June 2 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium For ages Minecraft Gaming Thursday, June 5 6-7:30 p.m. building your own world in the popular game Minecraft. For ages Limited to 18 on a first-come, first-served basis. Mad Scientist Party Monday, June 23 1:30-3 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium Enjoy being a mad scientist making glow-in-the-dark goo and a lava lamp while playing games and eating snacks. For ages Monday, June 30 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium Minecraft Gaming Thursday, July 3 6-7:30 p.m. building your own world in the popular game Minecraft. For ages Limited to 18 on a first-come, first-served basis. Movie Showing: "Summer Wars" Monday, July 14 1:30-3 p.m. Location: Connor's Cove Love anime? Watch this free viewing of the anime film "Summer Wars." This Japanese animation film is rated PG-13. For teens. Friday, July :30 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium See Page 3 for description. Fab Lab: Introduction to 3-D Printing Monday, July 21 3:30-5 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium The Hardesty Center for Fab Lab Tulsa will present one of its most exciting machines: The Replicator 3-D Printer by MakerBot. Learn how digital designs are transformed into real objects, literally turning ideas into reality. For ages Board Games, X-Box Kinect and More Monday, July 28 1:30-3 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium Bored with the summer heat? Join us for an afternoon of playing board games, X-Box Kinect and the Wii. Bring your friends. For ages HELMERICH LIBRARY Letterboxing Thursday, June 5 2-3:30 p.m. Letterboxing is a hobby that sends its players on quests for beauty, creativity, mystery, puzzles and exploration. Join us in this adventure to create a rubber stamp for the program. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library The Amazing Maze Tuesday, June 10 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Teens will plot out and complete a landscape maze on library grounds in this STEM event. Families can enjoy the maze after it is completed during the month of June. 5

6 teen and tween summer reading program 6 (Helmerich Library continued) Tuesday, June p.m. For ages Tuesday, July p.m. Steampunk Gaming: Spark a Reaction Tuesday, July :30 p.m. Join us for steampunk board gaming. Risk, Clue, Ticket to Ride and chess games will be provided. For teens. Seating is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY DIY T-shirt Tote Bags Thursday, May p.m. Turn your favorite old T-shirt into a fashionable, reusable tote bag. Supplies are provided, but please bring your own T-shirt. For ages Seating is limited. Friday, June p.m. Wednesday, June :30 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Registration is required. Call to register. Shrinky Dink Workshop Thursday, June p.m. Create wearable art with Shrinky Dinks. Materials are provided. For ages Seating is limited. Glow in the Dark Thursday, July p.m. Create works of art that glow in the dark. Materials are provided. Seating is limited. For ages Friday, July p.m. For ages Seating is limited. JENKS LIBRARY Periodic Table of Spellements May 27-Aug. 11 Come by the library to make words from the chemical symbols listed on the periodic table of elements. For ages Code Breakers May 27-Aug. 11 Check out the weekly code by the tween area. Break the code and decipher the message for a treat! For ages Take-out Crafts May 27-Aug. 11 Come by the teen area and pick up a craft kit in a restaurant take-out container. Crafts will change weekly, so don't miss out! For ages JTAG and Galaxy Art Tuesday, June p.m. Join the Jenks Teen Advisory Group as we discuss and plan teen services for the library. We'll also create galaxy art. JTAG and Book Bags Tuesday, July p.m. Join the Jenks Teen Advisory Group as we discuss and plan teen services for the library. We'll also use fabric paint and markers to decorate book tote bags. Tuesday, July p.m. For ages Tuesday, July p.m. JTAG and Journals Tuesday, Aug p.m. Join the Jenks Teen Advisory Group as we discuss and plan services for teens at the library. We'll also create mixed-media art journals for the upcoming school year. JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY Tuesday, June p.m. For ages Wii@3 Thursdays, June 12, p.m. Get your game on! For ages DIY Lava Lamps Tuesday, June 17 5:30-6:30 p.m. Make a lava lamp to take home. For ages Tuesday, June p.m. Robots R Us! Tuesday, July p.m. We'll create robots and take pics. For ages Wii@3 Thursdays, July 17, p.m. Get your game on! For ages Board Game Extravaganza Tuesday, July p.m. Play Sorry, Farkle, Yahtzee and more! For ages KENDALL-WHITTIER LIBRARY Tuesday, June 3 2:30-3:30 p.m. It's Alive! Mad Scientist's Lab Tuesday, June p.m. Spark a reaction and make science happen. Enter the Mad Scientist's Lab to try out some fun science experiments. For ages Tuesday, June p.m. For ages LIBRARIUM Shrinky Dinks Workshop Wednesday, June p.m. Enjoy retro fun and create wearable art. Materials are provided. For ages

7 Get Your Game On! Saturday, June p.m. Join us for Wii gaming and fun at the library. For ages Make Your Library: Floam Wednesday, July p.m. Learn how to make this colorful, moldable homemade dough using simple science. Materials are provided. For ages MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Spark a Reaction Summer Reading Program Kickoff Thursday, May 29 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Auditorium Calling all science enthusiasts! This come-and-go event is all about science and its many forms. Make Frankenstein's hand, shoot off a minirocket, race a paper airplane or see how a squishy circuit board works. There is something for all ages so bring the whole family! Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust, Tulsa Alliance of Engineers, Tulsa Hub and Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. Monday, June p.m. Location: Auditorium Limited to 20 participants. For ages Spark a Biological Reaction Tuesday, June p.m. Location: Auditorium Dr. Stanley Rice, professor of biological sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, will demonstrate what happens to energy in biological reactions. He will turn chlorophyll into blood and show you the surprising amount of energy that is found in a spoonful of sugar. For ages Teen Time: Wii@3 Wednesdays, June 4, p.m. Location: Auditorium Join us for Wii and board games, snacks and fun. For ages Tuesday, June :30 p.m. Location: Auditorium See Page 3 for description. Registration is required. Call to register. Minecraft Night Thursday, June p.m. building your own world in the popular computer game Minecraft. Class size is limited. For ages Manga Ai! Saturday, June p.m. Location: Conference Room Munch on Pocky and meet up with other manga and anime fans to discuss your favorite books and movies, characters and plot twists. For ages Teen Advisory Board Saturday, June 21 3:15-4:15 p.m. Location: Conference Room Enjoy snacks, discuss programming, and help provide a teen perspective on the services and materials Martin Regional Library offers. New members welcome. For ages Monday, June p.m. For ages Teen Time: Wii@3 Wednesdays, July 2, p.m. Location: Auditorium Join us for Wii and board games, snacks and fun. For ages Find Your Perfect Book Match Wednesday, July p.m. Location: Auditorium Do you make decisions based on your first impression? Finding the right book is like finding the right person. There is a book for everyone, but life is too short to read books you don't like. Discover how effective "Speed Dating" can be and find "The One(s)" for you! For teens. Minecraft Night Thursday, July p.m. building your own world in the popular computer game Minecraft. Class size is limited. For ages Manga Ai! Saturday, July p.m. Location: Conference Room Munch on Pocky and meet up with other manga and anime fans to discuss your favorite books and movies, characters and plot twists. For ages Teen Advisory Board Saturday, July 19 3:15-4:15 p.m. Location: Conference Room Enjoy snacks, discuss programming, and help provide a teen perspective on the services and materials Martin Regional Library offers. New members welcome. For ages CSI: Library Wednesday, July p.m. Location: Auditorium Ever wonder if what you see on television is what really happens in crime scene investigations? Curious about what kind of education is required to work in forensic science or criminal justice? Richard Stewart, instructor at Tulsa Technology Center, will walk you through a mock crime scene and demonstrate some tools of the trade. For ages Exciting and Explosive Science: 2014 Martin Regional Library Science Show Wednesday, July :30 p.m. Location: Lecture Room This year s show is set to be the biggest one yet with only the most interesting, exciting and explosive science demonstrations. Celebrate and learn the wonders and dangers of chemistry, physics, biology and much more. For ages MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY Wii! It's Wednesday! Wednesdays, June 4, p.m. Join us for Wii games. Race karts, be a rock star or play sports. Suggested ages are Thursday, June p.m. For ages

8 teen and tween summer reading program 8 (Maxwell Park Library continued) Bleeding Art Thursday, June p.m. Anyone can be an artist! Make art with ink and linen paper by various art methods. Bring a printed portrait (anyone or anything) or choose one of our printouts. Supplies are provided. For ages Class size is limited. Registration is recommended. Call to register. Thursday, July p.m. Wii! It's Wednesday! Wednesdays, July 16, p.m. Join us for Wii games. Race karts, be a rock star or play sports. Suggested ages are DIY Magnets Thursday, July p.m. Make your own magnets using wood shapes. For a quick start, pictures to yourself or save them on a USB flash drive and bring it with you. Supplies are provided. For ages Class size is limited. Registration is recommended. Call to register. NATHAN HALE LIBRARY Shrinky Dinks Monday, June p.m. Enjoy some low-tech retro fun making Shrinky Dinks. For ages Class size is limited. Thai String Toys Monday, June p.m. Make Thai string toys using string, pipe cleaners and other crafty supplies. Supplies are provided. For ages Class size is limited. Tulsa Children s Museum Presents Squishy Circuits Monday, July p.m. For ages Seating is limited. Monday, July p.m. OWASSO LIBRARY Wednesday, June p.m. Wednesday, June p.m. See Page 3 for description. Registration is required. Call to register. The Science of Food Wednesday, July p.m. Join us as we cook up some food science fun and learn about the science behind some of our favorite foods. For ages Wednesday, July p.m. For ages PRATT LIBRARY Wednesday, June p.m. For ages Are You a Mad Scientist? Tuesday, June p.m. Channel your inner scientist at our mad scientist party! Experiment with candy and other fun activities. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Melted Crayon Art Tuesday, July p.m. Create a piece of art by gluing and melting crayons onto a canvas. For ages Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Wednesday, July p.m. RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party Wednesday, May p.m. Celebrate the last day of school and beginning of the Summer Reading Program with music, dance and rap. For all ages. Board Game Day for Teens Wednesday, June p.m. If Monopoly, the game of Life and Connect Four are among your favorite board games, then join us for some fun! Film Makers Workshop for Teens Tuesday, June p.m. Thursday, June p.m. Tuesday, June p.m. Film maker/producer Floyd White presents the basics of film making, including script writing, video camera techniques, basic lighting and editing. Workshop participants will present their films at the final session. An award will be given to the best short film. Registration is required and limited. Call to register. Thursday, June p.m. Summer Explosion: 1/25th-Scale Model Car Show and Contest Saturday, June p.m. The competition is open to ages 5 and older. Categories are: 5-11, 12-16, 17-adult. There also are professional and hydraulics categories. Winners will receive trophies for first, second and third place in each category. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library, Woodrow Street Hobbies, Liberty Baptist Church and Top Shelf Models.

9 Wii Gaming for Teens Saturday, June p.m. Challenge your friends playing Wii games. Please bring your library card. For ages Registration is required. Call to register. Enlighten Your Mind Series: Bullying Saturday, July p.m. What is bullying? Aggressive behavior may be bullying depending on what happened, how often it happens and who it happens to. Find out what bullying is and what the different types are. Plus, learn more about other topics related to bullying. For ages Monday, July p.m. For ages Board Game Day for Teens Tuesday, July p.m. If Monopoly, the game of Life and Connect Four are among your favorite board games, then join us for some fun! Manga Art Class Monday, July p.m. Talk about anime/manga and draw your own ideas. Art supplies are provided. For ages Registration is required. Call to register. Wii Gaming for Teens Saturday, Aug p.m. Challenge your friends playing Wii games. Please bring your library card. For ages Registration is required. Call to register. SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY Wednesday, June p.m. Thursday, June 19 3:30-5 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Get Your Game On Thursday, July p.m. Play board games with friends, show off your skills on the Wii or challenge a librarian to a trivia contest. It is game time at the library! For ages Tuesday, July p.m. For ages Become a Science Experiment Gone Wrong Thursday, July p.m. Oh the horror! Zombies! Monsters! Science experiments do not always turn out as planned, and sometimes it leads to awesome creatures. Come for your own monster makeover. For ages SKIATOOK LIBRARY Green Tee Time Tuesday, June 3 3-4:15 p.m. We are going green! We will create bags out of old T-shirts. Bring an old T-shirt to turn into a new creation. For ages Tuesday, June p.m. Power of the Word Tuesday, June 17 3:30-4:45 p.m. Create a T-shirt emphasizing the freedom of speech. You may bring a T-shirt or we will provide one for you. For ages Registration is required. Call to register. Tuesday, July p.m. For ages Spark a Reaction: Mad the Skiatook Library! Tuesday, July 22 3:30-5 p.m. Jump into the world of science with demonstrations and hands-on fun! Join in on our science fair. For ages Seating is limited. SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY Tulsa Children's Museum Presents Squishy Circuits Wednesday, July p.m. For ages Wednesday, July p.m. ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Throwback Thursday Thursday, June p.m. Feeling nostalgic? Enjoy old-school board games, snacks and other activities sure to take you back in time. For ages Shrinky Dink Fun Thursday, June p.m. Join us for some low-tech, retro DIY fun. Turn Shrinky Dinks into magnets, key chains, jewelry pieces or other wearable art. Materials are provided. For ages Saturday, June 21 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Page 3 for description. Thursday, June p.m. Thursday, July p.m. For ages Sci-Fi Game Night Thursday, July p.m. Build galactic civilizations, fight disease or win wars. Join us as we play sci-fi themed games like "Race for the Galaxy," "Pandemic" and more. For ages Minecraft Night Thursday, July p.m. building your own world in the popular computer game Minecraft. For ages