July DPLS Teen/YA Happenings

JULY 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

SINK OR SWIM: THE TITANIC EXPERIENCE

(Defiance Public Library System)

A Titanic-themed lock-in for grades 6-12 featuring an escape room, trivia, and more. Registration and a signed parental consent form are required.

TO REGISTER

CONSENT FORM

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE:

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

(Defiance Public Library System)

Join us for a summer reading challenge of great proportions! All ages can partake in this year's challenge by tracking your reading on Beanstack and by attending our amazing events. To track your reading and for a full listing of events, click on the links below.

BEANSTACK

SPECIAL EVENTS

ANIME CLUB

(Johnson Memorial Library)

For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

ANIME CLUB

(Sherwood Branch Library)

For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

BOOKED FOR THE SUMMER

(Defiance Public Library)

A teen book club for those who love summer. First meeting is set for June 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the Defiance Public Library Teen Space.

A Google meeting link will be provided for those who would like to join but can’t make it in person. To receive the link, contact Pam at prellstab@defiancelibrary.org.

All titles will be available in house and can be accessed through the digital libraries.

July’s title: Wanderlost by Jen Malone.

SHARK WEEK

(Defiance Public Library)

Stop into the library (adult reference desk) anytime July 11-16 and enter your name to win a crocheted shark plushie and a copy of In Harm’s Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors by Michael Tougias.

Winner will be announced July 18.

DEFCOM 7 HAS ARRIVED

CHECK IT OUT

LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

July's LitKit: Summer Fun

They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books 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.

We only have 5 boxes to hand out, so be sure to register for yours today.

The theme for August is Fantastical Realms.

AUGUST LITKIT

THE GREAT TEEN READ

This month, we will be reading Booked for the Summer's July read, Wanderlost by Jen Malone.

Aubree is ready to spend her summer in Ohio perfectly content with just relaxing. However, her carefully laid plans abruptly end when her sister gets into some major trouble.

Aubree is pushed into taking over her sister's summer job leading a group senior citizens through Europe. As it turns out, things could not get any worse. Before they reach their first destination - her phone is gone, her information binder is gone, and the tour company's son has decided to join them.

Posing as her sister, Aubree can not let her down because her career depends on it. Additionally, she can not fall in love with the unexpected guest who thinks she is her sister.

If you can't join us on Monday, July 25 at 6:00 pm at Defiance Public Library, then post your thoughts and opinions on our Padlet page called Dear YA Readers.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

TRY THESE NEW BOOKS

Katsenjammer by Francesca Zappia

Stealing Infinity by Alyson Noel

Blood and Moonlight by Erin Beaty

Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert

Batter Royale by Leisl Adams

This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede

Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino

Never Coming Home by Kate M. Williams

A Year to the Day by Robin Benway

Jumper by Melanie Crowder

Exactly Where You Need to Be by Amelia Diane Coombs

Love & Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean

The Silence that Binds Us by Joanna Ho

SEARCH THE CATALOG

DEAR YA READERS

We created a Padlet called Dear YA Readers for those who love to read and discuss YA books!

Some topics of discussion include:

new YA books
TBR lists

currently reading

Join in the discussion with fellow YA aficionados.

DEAR YA READERS

SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY

Hello there my dearest friends,

Last night was amazing! The library hosted the DIY Axolotl Plushie event where teens got to create their own plushie using a sock, some thread or glue, and a little bit of creativity.

We had so much fun laughing, stuffing, and eating donuts (Thank you Ella.) that the aftermath of the room was totally worth it.

Enjoy the snapshots of some of the axolotls.

Stay cool,

Squeezy

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.

HOMEWORK SURVIVAL

TEEN READS

LIFE RESOURCES

MOMETRIX

Preparing for a standardized exam? We are happy to offer access to Mometrix eLibrary’s database of test preparation study materials. Ask how we can you can help start preparing for your standardized exam today.

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