Summer Reading - Teens

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Solve the mystery of the Summer Reading Challenge! School's out for the summer and it's time to get a clue with well known reads or uncovering new thrills. This year's program runs from June 1 until July 31.

The Reading Challenge

Step 1
Pick up a paper reading log at the South Irving, West Irving or Valley Ranch locations, or try out the online reading log ReadSquared. Reading logs are available to print and download at home. Click here to download the Teen reading log.

Step 2
Log every 30 minutes of reading. Rating the book is optional, but the librarians love to see it. 

Step 3
After filling out the entire log, stop by an Irving library location and show a staff member the log to pick up a prize! Teens using READsquared will also need to see a staff member for prize verification.

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Prizes
Choose from a free book, reusable water bottle, stickers, or a No Shelf Control tote bag. 

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Limitations
Teens can read as much as they want, but the library system can only accept one completed log from a teen per week.

Bonus! 
Every badge earned or log turned in also acts as an entry into a drawing to win an Mystery Box. 

Logs must be turned in by July 31 to be eligible for the drawing. Earned prizes subject to availability.

South

JULIE MURPHY DAY: June 6
2 p.m. - Join Julie and take a bite out of summer with an afternoon of creepy crafts! Open to grades 6-12.
7 p.m. - Stick around for the official launch of Julie Murphy's newest book, Camp Sylvania! Audience Q&A, book sales and signing! Open to all ages. 

DIY GEEK CHIC: MORSE CODE JEWELRY: June 14
2 p.m. - Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on Morse code bracelets. 

CROCHET CLUB: June 17
2 p.m. - Open to all skill levels: learn crochet basics for beginners and tips and tricks from more experienced crochetiers. 

SPY SCHOOL: DIY WATER BOTTLE: June 27 
2 p.m. - Hydrate and stock up on supplies by making water bottles and decoy bears to help survive the wilderness and evade SPYDER. 

DIY GEEK CHIC: S'MORESE CHARMS: July 12
2 p.m. - Add s'more fun and flair to a bracelet or keychain with DIY polymer clay charms. 

CROCHET CLUB: July 15
2 p.m. - Open to all skill levels: learn crochet basics for beginners and tips and tricks from more experienced crochetiers. 

SPY SCHOOL: DIY SPY KIT: July 18
2 p.m. - Top secret training continues at Happy Trails Camp! Build a spy kit with tote bags and felt badges to outsmart SPYDER. 

DIY GEEK CHIC: ENOLA & SHERLOCK HOLMES: July 26
2 p.m. - Celebrate these sibling sleuths with an afternoon of mysterious crafts. 


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WEST

BEHIND THE CRIME SCENE: June 5 
2 p.m. - Hooked on true crime? Hear from a local forensic science expert on what cases look like behind the scenes. 

MYSTERY INGREDIENTS KITCHEN SERIES: June 12
Unravel the mysteries of cooking with Chef Alicia Reyes! Registration required. For teens in grades 8-12.

DIY GEEK CHIC: MORSE CODE JEWELRY: June 19
2 p.m. - Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on Morse code bracelets.

AFTERNOON MOVIE: June 26
2 p.m. - Enjoy an afternoon of Studio Ghibli featuring When Marnie Was There. 

ALL THE DRAMA MARATHON: July 3
2 p.m. - Get lost in the wonderful, trope-y world of Asian dramas! Open to grades 9-12. 

MYSTERY INGREDIENTS KITCHEN SERIES: July 10
Unravel the mysteries of cooking with Chef Alicia Reyes! Registration required. For teens in grades 8-12.

TRIVIA MURDER PARTY: July 17
Waaaaaake up! Match wits with a trivia-obsessed killer in this deadly quiz show. 

DIY GEEK CHIC: S'MORESE CHARMS: July 24
2 p.m. - Add s'more fun and flair to a bracelet or keychain with DIY polymer clay charms.


VALLEY RANCH

CROCHET CLUB: June 8
2 p.m. - Open to all skill levels: learn crochet basics for beginners and tips and tricks from more experienced crochetiers. 

TRIVIA MURDER PARTY: June 15
2 p.m. -  Waaaaaake up! Match wits with a trivia obsessed killer in this deadly quiz show. 

ANIME CLUB MARATHON: June 17
2 p.m. - When Marnie Was There, for ages 13+ 

DIY GEEK CHIC: MORSE CODE JEWELRY: June 22 
2 p.m. - Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on Morse code bracelets.

MiY ZONE MYSTERY MUGS: June 28 - July 30
Learn how to create a custom mug in the MiY Zone. Multiple time slots are available and registration is required. 

CROCHET CLUB: July 6 
2 p.m. - Open to all skill levels: learn crochet basics for beginners and tips and tricks from more experienced crochetiers.

DIY GEEK CHIC: MICRO ART GALLERY: July 13
2 p.m. - Create tiny art for a tiny gallery. Pieces will be on display until the end of SRC.

GAME ON! - July 15
2 p.m. - Make friends and learn how to play new board games together or as frenemies.  

DIY GEEK CHIC: S'MORESE CHARMS: July 20
2 p.m. - Add s'more fun and flair to a bracelet or keychain with DIY polymer clay charms.

ANIME CLUB MARATHON: July 27
2 p.m. - Spy X Family 

MiY ZONE BOTTLE DECAL: July 29
2 p.m. - Learn how to use the Cricut to make a simple addition to a favorite water bottle. 


AppleSummer meal Program

Due to the generosity of CitySquare Food, kids and teens ages 1-18 will be provided with meals during Summer Reading Challenge. This program is free and no registration is required and is available at the West and South Irving locations. Visit the summer meals page for more information.