AUGUST 2021
WHAT'S HAPPENING
DIY Polymer Clay Animals

(Registration begins August 9)
Those in grades 6-12 can register beginning August 9 to receive a free polymer clay animals craft kit.

The kit comes with the supplies to make a baby chick and an octopus, and a link to video instructions.

Kits can be picked up at any DPLS library. 

To reserve one and arrange for pick up, contact Pam at 419-782-1456 ext. 1406 or prellstab@defiancelibrary.org.
Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

Johnson Memorial Library
(August 3 @ 11-5)
Defiance Public Library
(August 5 @ 11-5)
Sherwood Branch Library (August 9 @ 11-5)
Can you find and name all 10 Pokemon images hidden at the library?

Start the hunt inside, and continue your search outside on the library grounds. Return your answers to be entered into a prize drawing! 

Geared to grades 6-12, but all are welcome to attend!

At 4:00 PM, more activities will be available, and the prize drawing will take place before the close of the event.

No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons

Johnson Memorial Library
(July 6 @ 4:00)
This patron-led group will meet each Friday at Johnson Memorial Library to play Dungeons and Dragons.

Meeting times vary.

For more information, call 419-542-6200.
WHAT'S TO COME
What September has in store!

  • YA book subscription box (LitKit)
  • 100 Books Before Graduation
  • Anime Club (DJM)
  • Gaming League (DPL)
  • Teen Night Thursday (DPL)
  • Tabletop Club (DPL)
  • Teen Monday (DSB)

Watch the calendar for these future events, dates, and information.
LITKIT
(YA BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)
They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books (for checkout) and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25.

They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library BUT here's the catch: We have a limited amount, only 10 to give out!

The September theme is "Get the Tissues".

Pictured are the contents of August's LitKit "The Traveler"
THE GREAT TEEN READ
It's a book discussion (#thegreatteenread) solely on Instagram! We post a picture or a video of the month's teen title and you leave your comments. This month we will be reading the novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

Liesel's first act of thievery was taking "The Gravedigger's Handbook" left behind in a cemetery. Though she could not read, she held on tightly to that book as she made her way to a new home with foster parents.

Late into the night, Liesel and her foster father would read "The Gravedigger's Handbook" together until she could read it on her own.

Liesel fell in love with books, but it is 1939 Nazi Germany and books are being burned. It is dangerous for her to be in possession of such books. However, it is nothing in comparison to the Jew that is hiding in their basement.
TRY THESE NEW BOOKS
Just a small list of some new YA books.

Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig
After the Ink Dries by Cassie Gustafson
The River has Teeth by Erica Waters
They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
BOOKSTAGRAM
Check out the latest YA book recommendations on our Instagram @dplslibraries

This Instagram Reel features some of my favorite YA audiobooks.
SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY
I met SANTA and it was amazing! We started the day with a storytime led by Emily and Abigail. After the storytime, I patiently waited in line to speak with Santa and get a picture taken with him. His belly was definitely "a bowl full of jelly." Anywho, I was able to speak with him and tell him what I wanted for Christmas. Don't tell anyone, but I asked him for some lemonade.
HELPFUL LINKS
Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us.