For many teen readers, their local public library is the only space offering free access to age-appropriate programs, resources, and expertise in their community. The need for these offerings is present all year; it is vital libraries to include teenage content in summer reading programs.
Benefits of a teen summer reading program include:
- Having high levels of literacy are needed for higher education and future employment
- Most standardized tests that teenagers will take include a reading comprehension portion.
- Many teenagers find enjoyment in reading
How to Participate in SFPL 7th -12th Grades summer programming
1) Register! CLICK HERE to go to the registration page if you haven't registered yet.
2) Print out or come by the library and pick up your materials.
3) Use your Summer Inspiration List as a boredom buster. Follow the directions on the back to earn your Summer Reading Reward tickets.
4) Participate in other activities, programs, and events at SFPL to earn more tickets!
Attend an ADULTING 101 orkulture klub program
Register for and Attend on of our Tuesday Crafternoons or Thursday Art Afternoons!
Be entertained by one of our guest edu-tainers in June & July (check the EVENTS & REGISTRATION page for dates and times)
and more!
5) Have fun by tracking your reading time in JUNE & JULY with your time tracker sheet. Shade in sections for all the time you get to spend reading something you enjoy... or something you have to read ;)
6) Turn in your sheets during the dates and times indicated in your instructions to earn your rewards and your entry into the end of summer LOOT BAG drawings!
Spanish Fort Public Library WILL NOT accept Summer Reading submission materials after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th.
Complete any of the online activities on this page to earn a BONUS Summer Reading Reward Ticket!
Once you have completed the activity, just ask a staff person for your ticket next time you're at SFPL.
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Tetris Champion!
Two separate studies released in 2009 found proven psychological benefits to playing the game Tetris.
- January 2009 study reported that playing Tetris could reduce the impact of viewing traumatic scenes, perhaps because the game disrupts retention of painful memories. That makes it a promising treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is such an effective distraction that it can help reduce cravings in dieters and addicts seeking to kick the habit.
- September 2009 results found that that one's brain activity becomes more efficient the longer one plays Tetris. The more proficient a player becomes, the less glucose the brain consumes for energy to fuel cognition.
Imagine what you could be...
Once you’ve thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the
next step is to look for careers that put those interests to use.
Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to search by a variety of filters. You can even select the current lists of "Highest Paying", or "Fastest Growing" jobs.
Summer jobs, internships, and volunteering experiences give teens a leg up on their peers.
Your search is about more than earning some extra credits or extra cash – it could give you the competitive edge you need to get more and better jobs in the future. Prospective employers and college admissions like applications that show concrete evidence of a will to work, self-discipline, and community service.
