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Tween Book Club Date: Thursday, August 14 @ 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Meeting Room Ages: Grades 4-8 Calling all readers in Grades 4–8! Join us each month for a fun and interactive book club where we dive into great stories, share our thoughts, and connect over books. In August, we’ll be talking about Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Come ready to chat about the book, enjoy themed crafts, and of course—snacks! Pick up your copy of the book at the Ida Rupp Service Desk in July! No registration required. |
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Children's Grab & Go:
Pom Pom Popper Date: August 4 - 9 Location: Ida Rupp Public Library's Service Desk Ages: 3-12 years old This month's grab & go kit for children is a pom pom popper! Kids will have a great time popping their pom pom! Do it with friends and see who can pop the farthest! These kits will be available at the circulation desk on a first-come, first-served basis from August 4 - 9. Limit one kit per present child, while supplies last. No registration necessary. |
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Date: Monday, August 4 @ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Grades 6-12 Calling all adventurers in grades 6-12! Whether you're a seasoned hero or brand-new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, join us as we continue our epic campaign from last year. Together, we’ll battle creatures, solve mysteries, and shape the fate of our fantasy world, one roll at a time. No experience? No problem! All experience levels are welcome, and everything you need will be provided. Just bring your imagination and get ready for adventure. No registration required. |
Local Author Fair Date: Thursday, August 7 @ 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: All Ages Join us at Ida Rupp Public Library for our Local Author Book Fair. We have invited special guest authors who hail from Ottawa County to set up vendor spaces throughout the library. Patrons will have the opportunity to meet, chat with, purchase merchandise from and interact with the authors face to face. During this event, our Friends of the Library Book Sale will be taking place as well. Some vendors may be able to accept payments other than cash, but the library cannot guarantee this. It is encouraged that you bring cash with you to this event if you plan to make purchases. This event is open to all ages (some of our guest authors have written children's books) and patron registration is not required. We look forward to seeing you support your favorite local authors! |
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Decorate Your Bike Helmet and/or Water Bottle Date: Friday, August 8 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children Programming Room Ages : 3-12 years old Come to Ida Rupp to decorate your bike helmet and/ or water bottle! We'll have cool stickers that you can get creative with! No registration required. While supplies last. Recommended for kids 3-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. |
Tween Book Club Date: Thursday, August 14 @ 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Meeting Room Ages: Grades 4-8 Calling all readers in Grades 4–8! Join us each month for a fun and interactive book club where we dive into great stories, share our thoughts, and connect over books. In August, we’ll be talking about Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Come ready to chat about the book, enjoy themed crafts, and of course—snacks! Pick up your copy of the book at the Ida Rupp Service Desk in July! No registration required. |
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Popsicle Sticks Fish Date: Friday, August 15 @ 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Ida Rupp Meeting Room Kids 5-12, come to the library and embrace living by Lake Erie as you make adorable popsicle sticks fish!. This craft will let your kids have a fun afternoon as they express their creativity. No registration required. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
String Art for Teens
Date: Thursday, August 21 @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Rooms Ages: Grades 6 -12 Get creative with String Art! In this hands-on workshop for Grades 6–12, you'll learn how to turn simple string into stunning works of art. Follow along with easy step-by-step instructions to create your own unique designs, whether it’s a geometric pattern, a favorite shape, or a personalized piece. Registration is required and will open on August 7. No prior experience required—just bring your creativity and let’s craft something amazing together! |
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Paint with Me Date: Monday, August 25 @ 5:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Meeting Rooms Ages: Child(ren) Grades K-12 & Their Adult Bring your little artist and join us for a fun, creative bonding experience in this parent (or grandparent/aunt/uncle/etc.) and child paint session! You and your child (Grades K-12) will work together to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings based on the same concept. While each piece will have its own unique twist, we’ll all be painting the same theme! This is a perfect way to spend quality time together while tapping into your artistic side. Registration opens on August 11. Registration is required. An adult must register together with their child(ren). |
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Beasts By: Ingvild Bjerkeland Translated by: Rosie Hedger Review By: Sharlene If you're a fan of A Quiet Place, Last of Us, and Birdbox, where the world collapses into apocalyptic horror at the hands (or claws) of monstrous creatures, Beasts is the haunting novella is right for you. Set in modern-day Norway, Beasts follows 13-year-old Abdi and his 5-year-old sister Alva as they journey through a world overrun by terrifying, inhuman creatures known only as the Beasts. After losing their mother, the siblings are determined to reach a distant port town, hoping to board a boat and reunite with their father on an island across the sea. To survive, they must scavenge for food in abandoned homes, stay out of sight, and trust no one. The world is quiet now, but there danger is everywhere. This gripping, atmospheric story is perfect for readers who enjoy: Adventure and survival fiction Post-apocalyptic settings Siblings in high-stakes journeys Chilling monster horror without graphic violence
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Looking for your next read?Hello Readers,
If you or your teen reader could use some reading recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out for suggestions! Email me (sanderson@seolibraries.org) the reader's age, reading level (AR/Lexile) or Grade Level, topics of interest, or other titles you enjoyed. Add extra info like: no zombies, historical fiction only, etc. These pieces of information will help me figure out what you enjoy reading or what you would like to read. I will then respond with your recommendations. Don’t forget, if we don’t have a copy of a book here in our library, we can always place a hold for you and have it delivered here from another library. We also have plenty of digital materials available through Libby and Hoopla!
Happy August,
Sharlene Teen Librarian
sanderson@seolibraries.org |
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