Vineland Public Library 2014
Summer Programs for Teens
Ages 13-18
Pokémon Club – Ages 7-16
COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
Fridays
July 11, 18 & 25 / August 1, 8 & 15
1 – 2:30 p.m.
All programs are free!
If you are 13 to 18-years-old and you’re looking for
something fun to do this summer, look no further than
the Vineland Public Library!
The summer reading theme this year is “Spark a
Reaction.” Get a jump start on your summer reading
assignment, make a movie, enjoy good food and read
and discuss a novel about alien invasion.
Keep reading for a complete list of programs and check
the other side of this flyer for dates and times. To
register for these programs, either stop by the library or
call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246.
Join Senior Library Assistant Juni Ruiz for a
discussion of all things Pokémon. Participants are
invited to bring their Nintendo DS handhelds,
Pokémon games, trading cards, and anything else
related to Pokémon. Registration is required.
Children ages 8 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult at all times in the
library.
Young Writers Club – Ages 9-13
Children’s Department
Mondays
July 7, 14, 21 & 28 / August 4 & 11
2 – 3 p.m.
Have fun writing stories and poems. Selected
stories will appear in the library’s Kids Talk
magazine. This program is most beneficial to
children and teens who enjoy creative writing and
who can attend every meeting. Registration is
required.
Additional Programs for Teens
In addition to the teen programs listed on the back of
this flyer, the two programs listed on the front are for
both children and teens. Please pay attention to the
age limits.
Teen Room Hours
As staffing permits, the Teen Room will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer. Please
note that the Teen Room will be CLOSED on Wednesdays during teen programs. If you do not have a library card
and want to use the computers, please bring your school ID or some paperwork from school and ask Teen Room or
Children’s Department staff how to get a free computer card. To get a free computer card you must be a resident
and/or student in Vineland, Millville or Bridgeton and be 13 to 17-years-old.
Vineland Public Library~1058 E. Landis Ave.~Vineland, NJ 08360~(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246~www.vinelandlibrary.org
TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS
AT A
GLANCE
These programs are for young adults, ages 13-18 only, unless otherwise noted.
Call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246 to register.
All programs are funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library, unless otherwise noted.
JULY
AUGUST
READ-A-THON
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TEEN ROOM
W EDNESDAY
JULY 9
4 – 6 P.M.
Get a head start on your school summer reading
assignment, or read for pleasure. If you read for at least
an hour and a half, you will be able to join us for a pizza
party at 5:30 p.m. and receive a free book.
IRON MECHS MAKE-A-MOVIE PROGRAM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
W EDNESDAY
JULY 16
4 – 7 P.M.
Make a movie about mad scientists and destructive
robots. By signing up for this program, you are giving the
library permission to put you on our Facebook page and
YouTube channel.
MOVIE AND DISCUSSION
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
W EDNESDAY
JULY 23
4 – 6 P.M.
Watch a movie and discuss it. A scientist travels on a
space shuttle mission headed by a talkative, charismatic
astronaut. As the two are on a spacewalk, debris hits the
area where they are working, and soon the pair finds
themselves detached from their ship and stranded in
space. This PG-13 film is being shown in compliance
with a license from Movie Licensing USA.
STARLAB PROGRAM – AGES 9-18
COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
W EDNESDAY, JULY 30
4-5 P.M.,
Children and teens ages 9-18 are invited to a portable
planetarium from Pearl Observatory. Learn how to locate
planets, stars, constellations and more. Registration is
required as space is limited.
BOOK DISCUSSION — THE 5TH WAVE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TEEN ROOM
W EDNESDAY
AUGUST 6
4 – 5 P.M.
Read and discuss The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. The
alien invasion is underway. It is so forceful that it has
reduced the earth’s population to 7/8 of its original
size. The aliens are very clever in their attempts to
destroy humanity, but what they don't seem to realize
is that the remaining humans are not the weakest;
they are the toughest, most resilient people on earth
and they will continue to fight this invasion at any cost.
Please register and pick up a free copy of the
book in the Children’s Department before the
discussion. Books are funded by the Friends of the
Vineland Public Library.
POTLUCK END OF SUMMER PARTY
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
W EDNESDAY
AUGUST 13
4 – 5:30 P.M.
Watch our movie from July 16, and bring some kind of
food to share for this potluck meal and celebration of
the end of the summer. Share your ideas for fall
programs, too! Please register and let us know
what food you’re bringing!
Vineland Public Library ~ 1058 E. Landis Ave. ~ Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 794-4244, ext. 4246 ~ www.vinelandlibrary.org
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