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Detroit Public Library & Detroit Public Schools
Teen Summer Reading Program 2008

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Campbell Branch

Summer Reading Program for Teens
Program and Crafts
Thursday, June 26, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Age 11-18


Chaney Branch

Teen Metamorphosis
June 26, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
July 3, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
July 10, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
July 17, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
July 24, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
July 31, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
August 7, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.


Chase Branch

Metamorphosis-Transform a T-Shirt
Transform your old T-shirts into new trendy T-shirts
Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Metamorphosis-Transform Your Handwriting
Calligraphy instruction
Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

How to Draw Manga Style
Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Drawing instructions

Let’s Go Buggy with Ed
Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Make a beaded bug!

Transform Your Diet!
Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make Sushi California Rolls

Metamorphosis - Summer wrap-up party
Bug Movie, prizes, certificates, and pizza
Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.


Duffield Branch


Finish Designing Your T-Shirt
Wednesday, July 2, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Illuminate Yourself
Poetry writing with Kier Jackson. Write a poem, enhance it with art and frame it to take it with you.
Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Learn to Draw "Magna" Style
with Mikhal Wright
Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Positive Rap with Terrance Collier the "Rapping Mentor"
Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Sounds of Silence
Decorate a Dream Bottle and enjoy the quiet.
Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Teen Survival Game
Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16

Duffield's Teen Super Stars Finale Party
For registered Teen Super Stars who have read during the summer only!
Wednesday, August 13, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12-16


Elmwood Park Branch

Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off
Tuesday, June 24, 3:00 p.m.
Register for summer Reading and receive a special gift. Teen Read Aloud - Listen to the story "We Beat The Street" by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt with Sharon Draper.
Teens grades 6 - 12.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting and Teen Book Club
Thursday, June 26, 3:00 p.m.
Teens discuss "Hoot" by Carl Hiassen and watch the movie "Hoot"
Teens grades 6 - 12.

Teen Read Aloud

Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Listen to the Story "We Beat The Street" by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt with Sharon Draper.

Teens Learn How to Crochet
Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1:00 p.m.
Register in advance, supplies will be provided.

Free Money - Presented by Michigan First Credit Union
Thursday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.
Learn all about opening a checking account, saving money and credit cards.

Belle Isle Edventures - CSI Belle Isle
Thursday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.
It's a murder mystery with an ecological twist! Teens will assist a "detective" and try to solve this investigation using clues related to the suspects habitat, behavior and ecology.

Internet Safety
Thursday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.
Internet safety presented by Michael Boynton, Executive Assistant to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.


Lincoln Branch

Reading for your budding mind
July 1 - August 29
Read books and win a prize basket


Wilder Branch

Jewelry Making by Donna Horton
Thursday, July 10, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Calligraphy by Donna Horton
Thursday, July 24, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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