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TEEN SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Teens have an opportunity to get community service hours through the library. 
The age requirement is over thirteen years of age, and volunteers, as well as their parent/guardian are required to fill out the teen summer volunteer application and drop them off at the youth services desk.

 Sign up is available between April 1st to June 10th. 
Volunteering Begins: Tuesday, June 11th
Volunteering Ends: Thursday, August 1st
Volunteer times are offered between
12:30 P.M. and 4:00 P.M., Tuesday to Friday.

For more information visit the  Teen Volunteer Page
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Teen Summer Programs 

A Universe of Stories

Programs start Tuesday, June 11th

Through Thursday, August 1st

10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

For grades entering middle
to high school

Please sign up at the
children’s circulation desk

Tuesdays: Every Tuesday will be based on a theme; such as, All About that Space, Celebrity Day, Harry Potter Day, Glow in the Dark Day, etc. Games and activities will be provided based on the day’s theme. Active attire will be required for some of these Tuesdays.

Wednesdays: Cooking programs are hosted on Wednesdays, followed by a Book Discussion every other week. Teens can pick a book of their choosing and discuss it with the group. On weeks where there is not a book discussion, other crafts, games, or activities will be provided.

Thursdays: Thursdays are our “action packed” days, where activities; such as, dodge ball, relay races, and tug of war are provided. While these activities are not going to be excluded from other days, this is a day where teens are going to be encouraged to wear appropriate active attire.

Fridays: Our Technology Days, teens contribute towards a summer blog/vlog the library will be managing, recording their activities and experiences for them to look back on for years to come. They will also be engaging in podcasting and other technology-based activities to expand their technological skills and knowledge.


For more information visit the Teen Summer Programs Page
Teen Summer Reading Competition

Available Monday, June 11th to Friday, August 2nd.
For grades entering middle school to upper high school levels

Teens middle to high school have the opportunity to participate in our reading competition! Read six books before the end of the summer, and you receive a prize! Read eight, and your name will be submitted for a grand prize drawing. Read the most books of the participants, and you have the chance to receive another grand prize!

Rules:

1) You must checkout a book over 100 pages.
2) Read the book!
3) Return the book to the youth services desk, located in the children's department. Please do not bring the book to the drop off box in the front of the library; otherwise, we won't know you're competing.
4) Tell the librarian you are participating in the Teen Summer Reading Competition!
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2019 Summer Reading Program
 Kindergarteners-5th graders

Starting June 3rd,
discover A Universe of Stories at the
North Palm Beach Library!
Pick up your reading log at the desk to record the books you read and receive our special stamp every time you attend a program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Collect 10 stamps and receive a special prize at the Summer Finale Party!
Seating for Tuesday and Wednesday programs is limited and based on a first come, first served basis. Arrive 30 min. early to reserve a seat for rising Kindergarteners-5th graders. 
Adults or children not of the appropriate age may not get a seat depending on crowd size.
For more information and schedule of events visit the
Children's Summer Program Page