Willimantic Public Library Teen Page

Fantastic Summer Programs!

6/18/2018

We have several special programs at the library this summer that you might like!
Maker Mondays: Every Monday from 2:30-4:00 PM, July 2 - August 20. Come explore engineering and build at the library. We have LEGO®, KEVA Planks, littleBits, and more.
Game Time: Wednesday, July 11 & August 15 from 3:00-4:30 PM. Grab your friends and come play with our Wii, iPads, and board games.
Stepping Stones: Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00 PM. Make a stepping stone out of quick cement and found objects to create an original piece of art. Space is limited, so you will need to register, either at the library or by calling the library at 860-465-3082.
Rock'n Nature Animal Show: Tuesday, July 31 at 6:00 PM. Learn all about animals who sing in nature. Meet live birds, insects, and frogs, listen to their amazing sounds, and try to imitate them.

And a super special program we planned just for teens:
Henna Program: Thursday, August 9 from 6:00-7:50 PM. Learn about the art of henna and get a professionally applied henna design! Space is limited, so you will need to register, either at the library or by calling the library at 860-465-3082.

Are you in Windham Middle School? We have two book talks you can attend for extra credit!
Book Talk - Top Prospect: Thursday, July 26 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Read Top Prospect by Paul Volponi for Windham Middle School's Summer Reading Challenge and then join us and WMS librarian Ms. Grabek for a book talk and pizza, and earn extra credit too. Please register so we know how much pizza to get!
Book Talk - The Final Four: Thursday, August 23 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Read The Final Four by Paul Volponi for Windham Middle School's Summer Reading Challenge and then join us and WMS librarian Ms. Grabek for a book talk and pizza, and earn extra credit too. Please register so we know how much pizza to get!

2018 Summer Reading Program

6/18/2018

"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program: June 25 - August 17, 2018

Your goal this summer is to read every day! Participate in our summer reading program to earn fun prizes. Complete special weekly challenges to earn raffle tickets for even more prizes. There are two ways to participate in this year's program, online and on paper. Click on the banner above to access our Wandoo Reader program. If you participated in our online summer reading program last year, you can use the same username and password to register for this year's program. For the paper version of our program, stop by the library to get your summer reading booklet and bring it with you when you visit the library this summer. Choose which option works best for you, and have fun reading this summer!

Free Teen Audiobooks!

5/4/2018

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens ages 13+. From now through July you can download two complete audiobooks a week - for free! There are some great titles available. Click on the image above to check it out!

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