An In-Be-Tweener is anyone who was in the 4th or 5th grade during the 2007-2008 school year. This Summer Library Program is for 4th and 5th graders to encourage them to be part of the program and bring back their love of books.

Reading Program: Participants will need to read a total of ten books.

Special Events: Participants will need to attend at least four special events held in the Children's Department, or be a Summer Volunteer. Special events are listed on the summer calendar available in the children’s department, or by clicking the above link.

Summer Library Program Log: Each participant will be given a log that will track his or her participation. Book lists may also be turned in on-line by clicking here. When the required numbers of books (10) are read the participant will receive their coupons from sponsors and be able to turn their log in for special prizes. The prizes will be awarded at the ending party.

Tuesday, May 27, is the first day to turn in reading charts. The final day to turn in reading charts is Thursday, July 31.

Ending Party

The ending party for the IN-BE-TWEENS and Summer Volunteers will be a bowling party held at Centennial Lanes on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pizza and pop will be provided.

Summer Volunteers

To be a volunteer during the summer you must have completed 4th grade. You will need to fill out a volunteer form, have it signed by your parents, and turn it in at the Children's Department desk. The forms are available in the Children's Department, or you may download a printable version here (requires Adobe Reader).

We will have an orientation meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Children’s Department. We will discuss schedules, job duties and rules. T-shirts are available for all volunteers.

A volunteer recognition party will be held at Centennial Lanes on Thursday, July 31 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pizza and pop will be provided.

Terrific Tuesdays

New this year for the tweens is Terrific Tuesdays to be held on Tuesdays in July at 2:00 p.m. We will be working with the YA Teen Advisory Board and activities include Wii play day, Guitar Hero, sweatshirt pillows, duct tape crafts and a special program presented by School Resource Officer, Brian Dawson.

Youth Chess Lessons and Tournament

Chess lessons will be held every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. beginning on June 13 and will be led by Randy Brull. You must sign up to attend and the class is limited to 30 participants. The annual summer chess tournament will be held on Friday, July 25th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library will provide pizza and pop for the participants’ lunch. Be sure to register for the tournament by calling the Children's Department at 625-5916.