2021 Teen Summer Reading & Recreation

2021 Teen Summer Reading

GETTING STARTED WITH BEANSTACK:

  • For your desktop, visit the Library's Beanstack URL: gmplibrary.beanstack.org. For your mobile device, download the Beanstack app from your app store and search for Grafton-Midview Public Library. 
  • Select "Register an Individual or Family" and follow the prompts to create your account.
  • The homepage will show you the available reading programs. Choose the one that is right for you. For teens ages 12 - 18 or in grades 7 - 12, choose the Teen 2021 Summer Reading & Recreation Challenge. 

2021 TEEN SUMMER READING & RECREATION CHALLENGE:

Teens may participate in the 2021 Teen Summer Reading & Recreation Challenge by reading and completing the activity badges. The first 75 teens to register will receive a free tote bag. Teens who register by July 1, 2021 will be entered into a drawing for two 1 day passes for Cedar Point which also includes free parking and a free meal deal. For every item logged or activity badge completed, teens earn one ticket towards one of several grand prizes.  

FREE SUMMER LUNCH:

The Grafton-Midview Public Library is once again offering free, hot lunches to children, tweens, and teens (up to age 18). Lunch will be served at the Library Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Some lunch sessions will include a STEM activity with Sally Hennessy of the OSU Extension Office of Lorain County.  

PROGRAMS:

We're offering a wide variety of virtual and in-person programming this summer! All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Registration for summer programs begins on Monday, May 3. To register for programs, please visit our Events Calendar here. The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. Masks and social-distancing are required for all in-person programs. 

Birthday Party Puzzler Digital Escape Room
May
All Ages
So you're having a birthday, eh? Well not so fast. You need to figure out where we put the party supplies for your big day! Test your sleuthing skills in this digital escape room. The Birthday Party Puzzler Escape Room is recommended for elementary through high school, however anyone is welcome to participate. Visit the teen website to participate.


Virtual Music Production and Lyricism
Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm via Zoom
Ages 14-18
Make some music! Learn how to create original tracks through the art of beat making, song writing, and rhyming taught by some of the most talented and professional MC's and producers from NYC! BEAT Explorers is a music production and lyricism program that engages students in creative and technical aspects of storytelling through MC’ing/rapping, songwriting and original music production. Participants will learn how to create a basic beat using online music production software. They will then brainstorm ideas and words based on a theme before taking some time to write original rhymes/verses based on that theme. Volunteers will be asked to perform their creations live in front of the group followed by a round of constructive criticism and feedback from their peers. This is being offered through a partnership between the Grafton-Midview Public Library and the Elyria Public Library System.

Teen Advisory Group
Tuesday, May 11, 4:00 - 5:00 
Ages 12 - 18 or in grades 7 - 12

Rain Date is Thursday, May 13

Teen Advisory Group and others interested in earning volunteer or community service hours, please join Crystal on the grassy area next to the library to paint rocks for a program and to learn about earning service hours.  
 
Monday, May 17, 12:00 noon
YA Readers
Need something to read for the holiday weekend? Sign up for a YA Book Bundle. Book Bundles will include several Library books geared around a loose theme and other goodies. The Library books will be checked out to your GMPL Library Card. YA Book Bundles will be available for pick up starting Monday, May 17 at 12:00 noon. YA books are recommended for ages 12+. Content will not be screened during selection. 
 
Tuesday, May 18, 5:00 - 6:00 pm via Zoom
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12 
Join the Teen Librarian in this Zoom event as she demonstrates a variety of face masks and scrubs that you can make from home. Participants who register and attend the program will receive a bag of supplies to create their own masks and scrubs. 
 
June
All Ages
My name is Mindful Maddie, and I am here to help you practice mindfulness, no matter what is going on in your life. Grab your family and friends, and work together to solve these clues. In the end, not only will you have broken out, but you will have broken into my toolbox of mindfulness. Test your sleuthing skills in this digital escape room. The Mindful Maddie Escape Room is recommended for elementary through high school, however anyone is welcome to participate. Visit the teen website to participate.
 
Tuesday, June 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 -12
 
Rain Date is Thursday, June 10
 
Join us as we tie dye t-shirts with Sharpie markers. 
 
Tuesday, June 15, 5:00 - 6:00 pm via Zoom
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12 
Anime & Manga Society, join Crystal on Zoom to view some of your Anime favorites with the gang. Participants who register early may pick up a bag of Anime snacks beginning Tuesday, June 1. 
 
Thursdays, June 17 & July 15, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12
Willow Park
Join us for a yoga session at Willow Park instructed by Grounded Yoga & Wellness Studio. If you have your own mat, please bring it with you. Masks are required prior to the start of the session and after the session is over. 
 
Tuesdays, June 22 & July 27, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12
Gazebo in Downton Grafton
If you like to write, journal, draw, create or destroy, then this club is definitely for you. We will be working our way through Wreck this Journal by Keri Smith. Participants will receive a free copy of the journal. 
 
Monday, June 28, 12:00 noon
YA Readers
Need something to read for the holiday weekend? Sign up for a YA Book Bundle. Book Bundles will include several Library books geared around a loose theme and other goodies. The Library books will be checked out to your GMPL Library Card. YA Book Bundles will be available for pick up starting Monday, June 28 at 12:00 noon. YA books are recommended for ages 12+. Content will not be screened during selection. 
 
July
All Ages
Field Day Fun! It's that time of year! Time to run, jump, toss, bounce, and have some fun with friends. The Critter Crew is ready to compete but they need your help! They need you to help them complete the Field Day challenges and unlock their medal. Penny Pig, Marvin Monkey, Pete Penguin, Oscar Owl, Danny Dog, and Zelda Zebra are counting on you! Test your sleuthing skills in this digital escape room. The Field Day Fun Escape Room is recommended for elementary through high school, however anyone is welcome to participate. Visit the teen website to participate.
 
Tuesday, July 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Grades 5 - 12
Come outside with us and compose poetry. We will meet in the grassy area next to the Library. 
 
Tuesday, July 13, 5:00 - 6:00 pm via Zoom
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12 
Video Game Day participants, please join Crystal on Zoom to play Jackbox Games or Among Us. 
 
Thursday, July 29, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12
Gazebo in Downton Grafton
This year we will be reading The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. Check out the movie, Chaos Walking, and then join us for Pages & Pizza. We will discuss the book over pizza at the Gazebo in Downtown Grafton. Please register early as spots are limited. Participants may pick up their books on Tuesday, June 1. 
 

Click on the links below for more information about our other Summer Reading & Recreation Programs.

Babies & Toddlers  Children's Program  Adult Program  Family Program