Teen Events
Express Yourself @ Your Library- 2009 Summer Reading Program
Who: Kids age 12 to 18
When: July 1st to August 12th
Where: Haakon County Public Library
What: Great Books – Neat Prizes – Fun Activities
- Photography Contest
- READ poster of yourself
- Technology Day
- Graffiti Art Day
Special Highlight – HOP Light & Color Exhibit
August 12th – Cook-out at the Kiddie Park
Stop at the Philip Library to get a book bad adn reading record. All teens welcome!
Need more information? See Annie at the library or call 859-2442.
Find a Good Book:
2008 Alex Awards – Ten adult books with Teen appeal.
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
National Book Award – Lists the winner in the Fiction, Non Fiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature.
Odyssey Award – Best audio books produced for young adults.
YARP – (Young Adult Reading Program of the SD Library Association) Current reading list with some great reads! Past YARP lists.
Look it up:
Research Databases – provided by the South Dakota State Library
SD Teens website - South Dakota State Library, provides great homework resources, practice tests for the ACT and SAT, explores careers, and links to some “Words to Chill By”.
Teenreads.com – This site offers great book reviews, information on books into movies, book clubs, contests, and much more.
