2017 Teen Summer Reading Program
“BUILD A BETTER WORLD”
“No one will protect what they don't care about;
and no one will care about what they have never
experienced.”
― David Attenborough
Within this summer's theme,
"Build A Better World,"
teens will have a chance to explore
environmental and sustainability issues
and learn what they can do to help
build a better world for their generation
-- and future generations.
KICKOFF EVENT
Thursday, June 29, 2017 * 3-4 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
Did you know that Maine is the largest state in New England?
Did you know that within our borders are spectacular mountains,
unbroken forests, and bountiful waters?
Did you know our rivers, lakes, streams, and forests
are home to many different fish, plants, trees, birds, and wildlife?
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) educates people
about the beauty and value of Maine’s woods, waters, and wildlife.
They share information about the challenges and opportunities our
natural resources face and connect people with ways to help protect
Maine’s environment.
NRCM is pleased to help kick off, “Build a Better World”
at the Auburn Public Library.
Come hear staff member Gabrielle Grunkemeyer talk about NRCM,
what’s happening in our environment right now,
and how you can help protect it!
“You cannot get through a single day without
having an impact on the world around you. What
you do makes a difference, and you have to decide
what kind of difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
About this year’s program …
READING!
This summer's Teen Reading Program will run for 6 weeks,
from June 28-August 10.
No need to sign up ahead of time – just stop by the Reference Desk (2nd floor)
to pick up one (or more) reading or program entry form(s).
When you turn in your first form, you will also get a voucher for a
FREE Portland Sea Dogs ticket!
Books must be read between June 21 and August 10.
For each book read, complete a
summer reading form toward
the weekly drawing.
Write a book review for a
chance at an additional prize!
Each book read counts toward
the Top Reader prize!
Drawings will take place on
July 6, 12, 19, 26; August 2 & 10
PIZZA & PAGES BOOK CLUB
Join our Summer Book Club!
Sign up at the Reference Desk (2nd floor) to read 1, 2 or all 3 books.
(Before signing up make sure you can attend the corresponding discussion.)
Books will be available at the Reference Desk on the dates noted below.
Weds., July 12 * 12:30-1:30 pm
Ashfall by Mike Mullin
(book avail. 6/26/17)
“The few trees still upright were stripped of
their branches, lonely flagpoles without a
nation to claim them.”
Weds., July 26 * 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis
Weds., Aug. 9 * 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Trashed by Derf Backderf
(book avail. 7/12/17)
“There's a famous line from a poem about the
ocean," Mother had finally said to end the
discussion. "'Water water every where, but
not a drop to drink.”
This book club is sponsored by Center Street Dental and Domino’s.
(book avail. 7/26/17)
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air,
drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to
the influence of each.”
—Henry David Thoreau
PROGRAMS!
For every program attended,
complete a program attendance form
toward the weekly drawing!
Each program attended counts toward
the top program attendance prize!
Drawings will take place on July 6, 12, 19, 26; August 2 & 10
Thursday, July 13 * 1:45-3:15 pm
Androscoggin River Walk
Come learn about the Androscoggin River
with Androscoggin Land Trust’s Conservation Director, Shelley Kruszewski!
Thursday, July 20 * 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Clean Water In, Clean Water Out!
Join us on a field trip to Lake Auburn’s northern-most watershed!
We’ll learn about the lake as a water source
and do some water testing.
Interested teens MUST pre-register by calling Donna at 333-6640.
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away,
once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a
week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”
—John Muir
PRIZES
(Reading & Program Attendance entry forms)
There will be one drawing per week for a gift certificate
to a local business, such as:
McDonald’s
Domino’s
Top It Frozen Yogurt
Hannaford
Books a Million
Dairy Joy
Pat’s Pizza
One drawing per week for both reading and program attendance –
July 6, 12, 19 & 26; Aug. 2 & 10
Keep reading and enter to win this year’s
TOP READER PRIZE:
A point and shoot digital camera!
Attendance at programs makes you eligible for the
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE PRIZE:
A GIFT CARD Bundle!
“BUILD A BETTER WORLD” Finale
Thursday, August 10 * 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Top Reader & Program Attendance
Award Winners Named
MOVIE: Earth (G)
All family members are invited to attend this event.
THANK YOU TO OUR
2017 TEEN SUMMER READING SPONSORS:
We do not inherit
the Earth
from our ancestors,
we borrow it
from our children.
-- Native American Proverb