Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week is approaching fast! October 12th through 18th has been designated Teen Read Week by the American Library Association, a week dedicated to the idea that teens should read for fun. I know, I know, you’re in school, you have tons of assigned reading and mountains of homework…but what better way to relax during your downtime than to escape into an amazing book? We know you’re out there teen readers, and that’s why all of our most popular teen titles here at Lakewood Public Library spend more time off the shelf than on it!

We want you to help us celebrate the awesomeness of books, so we’ve got a whole week of events planned for Teen Read Week: Blind Date with a Book, where you can choose your read sight-unseen from a collection of disguised titles. Two awesome contests for you creative readers out there: first, the Book Character Costume Gala. That’s right, you get to dress up as your favorite book character… heroes, heroines, and villains are welcome! Games, activities, photo ops, and prizes abound! Second, the Video Book Trailer contest. It’s your turn to be behind the camera calling the shots as director, editor, and maybe even actor… all in the name of gloriously promoting your favorite novel!

Registration deadlines for the contests are coming up soon, so check the teen tab of the Library’s web page for important dates and submission guidelines. Registration is required for these programs, so please register online or call- space is limited and filling up fast. We can’t wait to see what you come up with for all of our Teen Read Week events. See you at the Library!

Online registration and submission forms: http://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth/ or call us at (216) 226-8275 ext. 140.