June DPLS Teen/YA Happenings

JUNE 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE:

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

(Defiance Public Library System)

Join us for a summer reading challenge of great proportions! All ages can partake in this year's challenge by tracking your reading on Beanstack and by attending our amazing events. To track your reading and for a full listing of events, click on the links below.

BEANSTACK

SPECIAL EVENTS

WHAT ELSE...

ANIME CLUB

(Johnson Memorial Library)

For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

ANIME CLUB

(Sherwood Branch Library)

For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

BOOKED FOR THE SUMMER

(Defiance Public Library)

A teen book club for those who love summer. First meeting is set for June 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the Defiance Public Library Teen Space.

A Google meeting link will be provided for those who would like to join but can’t make it in person. To receive the link, contact Pam at prellstab@defiancelibrary.org.

All titles will be available in house and can be accessed through the digital libraries.

June’s title: The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther.

WHAT'S TO COME

Anime Clubs * Perler Beads * Shark Week * Teen Trivia Night *

Sink or Swim: The Titanic Experience (Teen Lock-In) * Author Fridays * Booked for the Summer * so much more *

CALENDAR

LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

June's LitKit: Under the Sea

They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25.

They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library but here's the catch: We have a limited amount.

We only have 5 boxes to hand out, so be sure to register for yours today.

The theme for July is Summer Fun.

JULY LITKIT

THE GREAT TEEN READ

This month, we will be reading Booked for the Summer's June read, The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther.

It has been eighteen months since Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire. It has been two years since she and her parents have been on the annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard.

This year, seems like a good time to reconnect with family and friends, as her and her entire family are to gather for a big summer wedding and participate in the traditional Fox game of Assassin.

Meredith has decided to honor her sister's legacy and win the game, but when she teams up with a cute groomsman, all bets are off. Meredith is not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.

If you can't join us on Monday, June 27 at 6:00 pm at Defiance Public Library, then post your thoughts and opinions on our Padlet page called Dear YA Readers.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

TRY THESE NEW BOOKS

The Peach Rebellion by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Well by Jake Wyatt

Mighty Marvel Masterworks the Avengers by Stan Lee

Gideon Green in Black and White by Katie Henry

Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry

The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R. M. Romero

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

SEARCH THE CATALOG

#BOOKSTAGRAM

Start your summer right with these teen summer reads.

The Lifeguard by Deborah Blumenthal

Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Sunkissed by Kasie West

Golden Boys by Phil Stamper

She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott

The Peach Rebellion by Wendelin Van Draanen

Wanderlost by Jen Malone

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

WATCH THE REEL

DEAR YA READERS

We created a Padlet called Dear YA Readers for those who love to read and discuss YA books!

Some topics of discussion include:

new YA books
TBR lists
YA books you loved or hated
currently reading

Join in the discussion with fellow YA aficionados.

DEAR YA READERS

SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY

Ahoy, Ahoy,

IT'S SUMMER! That means - swimming, biking, being lazy, eating gallons of ice-cream, and or course, reading!

The library is ready for the Summer Reading Challenge: Oceans of Possibilities. The staff has worked tirelessly designing events (such Shark Week, DIY Axolotl plushies, and Clay Ocean Animals) as well as decorating the building with coral reefs, fish, and giant boats.

You really should stop by the library and check out all that we are doing, and of course, visit me.

Enjoy the snapshots of my friend and I scoping out all of the decorations.

Anchors away,

Squeezy

HELPFUL LINKS

Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us.

HOMEWORK SURVIVAL

TEEN READS

LIFE RESOURCES

MOMETRIX

Preparing for a standardized exam? We are happy to offer access to Mometrix eLibrary’s database of test preparation study materials. Ask how we can you can help start preparing for your standardized exam today.

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