Teen summer reading at Bemis Public Library—Beneath the
Surface.
Registration
begins Tuesday, May 28. Come into the library to sign
up.
Don't forget
to pick up your reading log/tally sheet after you register for the reading
program.
Read for 24 hours over the summer and you will get:
a free book of your choice and
passes/coupons to places like: McDonalds, Chick fil-A, Lakeside, Heritage
Square, Pizza Doodle, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation!
You could also win cool stuff all summer like:
gift cards to local businesses, bags of candy, books, DVDs, videogames, gift
certificates to Reinke Brothers and Mile High Comics, passes to the Denver
Museum of Nature and Science (including Imax and the planetarium), and many
others!
The grand prize this year is an iPad!
Register for the following teen programs while you're signing up for
summer reading.
Zombie Sock Puppets
Make a zombie sock puppet!
June 4, 2-3 pm
You could win $100 cash from Colorado Business Bank! Register for an audition time:
Middle school/Jr High school auditions are June 12, 5-8 pm
High school auditions are June 19, 5-8 pm
Makeup auditions are June 26, 5-8 pm
Final Talent show is July 17, 7:00 pm
Under the Sea—See Creatures
Learn some painting and drawing tips from a professional artist.
June 10, 2-3 pm
Gaming Event
Play videogames on the Wii, Xbox, and PS3—prizes will be given away, too!
June 20, 11-1 pm
Wire-wrap Jewelry Design and Construction
Learn how to make your own wire-wrap pendant!
June 25, 2-3:30 pm
Uncle Olaus Survives the Titanic
Storyteller Pam Faro will tell the true story of her uncle’s voyage on the Titanic.
July 11, 2-4 pm
Gaming Event
Play videogames on the Wii, Xbox, and PS3—prizes will be given away, too!
July 18, 11-1 pm
All About Hydroponics
Learn about the science of growing plants without dirt—build your own hydroponics kit!
July 23, 2-3 pm
Hobbit Jeopardy
Compete in a trivia contest about The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and win prizes. After the contest, stick around to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on the big screen. Free popcorn and lemonade, too!
July 25, 1-5 pm
Summer Reading Finale
Join Bryce Jackman for an evening of fun and prizes!
July 31, 7-8:30 pm
SPECIAL REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT BEGINS July 24
Other teen programs:
Teen movies
(no registration required) are FREE! Free popcorn and lemonade, too.
Despicable Me. June 1, noon
Warm Bodies. July 6, noon
Red Cross Babysitting classes
Get certified as a babysitter!
Register with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. This class is $85.
June 7, 9 am—4 pm
June 17, 9 am—4 pm
July 20, 9 am—4 pm
August 9, 9 am—4 pm
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Summer Film School
Held at the Binning Family Foundation, 1269 W. Littleton Blvd.
Tuesday through Thursday, June 4 –July 25, 10 am – 3 pm.
For those going into grades 7 – 12.
You will work with a group.
Applications available at Bemis Public Library starting May 6.
$100 (limited to 40 participants—we will have an alternate/waitlist).
Some scholarships available.
Learn professional movie-making techniques that include how to write scripts, storyboard, act, and of course film masterpieces! This year, students will create original movies based on the theme, “Beneath the Surface.” Each movie will be shown to the public at a World Premiere Red Carpet Event in August.
Teen CSI
CSI Police Program Littleton Police Department
Held at Bemis Public Library.
August 5-7, 10 am – 4 pm.
For teens going into grades 9-12.
Special Application required (space is limited).
Applications available at Bemis Public Library after May 28.
Explore the science of solving crime and put your knowledge to the test in hands-on activities! Participants will learn about fingerprints, shoe prints, crime scene diagramming and photography, bloodstain analysis and other topics. Using the knowledge you’ve gained, you’ll use your new skills to investigate a crime scene!
