Teen Summer Reading Programs 2008

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis is frequently defined as “a complete change of form, structure, or substance, transformation.” Join us for an event and transform your summer. Free and open to teens 13-18.

Buggy Fear Factor
Why does everyone tune in to the reality show, Fear Factor? To see people eating gross things, of course. Join us for “tasty treats.” Registration and parental consent required.

• Glenarden Branch Wednesday, June 18 2 pm
• Greenbelt Branch Tuesday, August 5 5 pm

Mehndi & Body Art for Teens
Mehndi (henna tattoo) is an ancient Indian temporary body art. Henna is an herb applied in intricate ethnic or modern designs using stencils. Henna has no known side effects and is considered safe. Registration and parental consent required.

• Beltsville Branch Wednesday, July 9 2 pm
• Bowie Branch Wednesday, July 30 2-4 pm
• Greenbelt Branch Wednesday, July 30 5 pm
• Hyattsville Branch Thursday, August 7 2 pm
• Oxon Hill Branch Wednesday, July 9 2-4 pm

Pop Culture Jeopardy
Compete for the chance to be the ultimate trivia champion. Just like the popular TV game show, teams or individuals choose a category and a point level. Read the answer and you have 30 seconds to ring in with the question.

• Greenbelt Branch Tuesday, August 12 5 pm
• Hillcrest Heights Thursday, June 12 2-4 pm
• Oxon Hill Branch Wednesday, July 23 2-4 pm  

  Everything I Know About Technology I Learned from Teens
Need help downloading to your iPod or creating a MySpace page? Tech-savvy teens are standing by to help you join Facebook, open an email account, or sort out your Palm Pilot or cellphone. Adults and teens.

• Laurel Branch Wednesday, July 16 6 pm

Style My Bookcart
Inspired by a certain MTV show, you’re invited to style a book cart. Decorate or paint your bookcart. For inspiration, go to flickr.com and search on bookcart.

• Beltsville Branch Saturday, July 12 2:30 pm
• Laurel Branch Tuesday, August 12 6 pm  
• Oxon Hill Branch Wednesday, August 13 2-4 pm  

DIY T-Shirt
Give one of your t-shirts new flair using tie-dye or fabric paint. You supply the t-shirt and wear clothes that can get messy; we’ll provide the inspiration and other materials.

• Hyattsville Branch Thursday, August 12 2 pm
• Oxon Hill Branch Wednesday, August 20 2-4 pm  

Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition
Calling all teen artists! Compete in a Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition. Using sidewalk chalk, and working with a time limit, what can you create?

• Bowie Branch Wednesday, July 16 2-4 pm (Rain date Wednesday, July 23 2-4 pm)
• Hyattsville Branch Thursday, August 5 2 pm
• Largo-Kettering Branch Thursday, August 7 4 pm (Rain date Thursday, August 14 4 pm)