Summer Reading

Teen Summer Reading at the Wharton Public Library
This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Teen Registration Form
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Full Registration Packet
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Looking for the school summer reading lists? Click here!

Events and Activities
All programs will run from 6pm-7:30pm.

Tuesday, July 1st - Eggcellent Experiments - egg geodes and the egg drop!
Tuesday, July 8th - Chemistry in the Cemetery. Registration is required.
Tuesday, July 15th - Fizzy Fun - bath bombs and soda geysers!
Tuesday, July 22nd - Cars, rockets, and potatoes! Close-toed shoes please.
Tuesday, July 29th - Wax art, bouncey balls, and the marshmallow challenge!
Tuesday, August 5th - Engineer Some Fun - catapults and animatronic hands!
Friday, August 8th - Final Party - vote below on the theme!

Teen Summer Reading Party Ideas

Mad Scientists - Eerie experiments and evil laughter, oh my!
Steampunk - “It’s sort of Victorian-industrial, but with more whimsy and fewer orphans.” - Caitlin Kittredge
Welcome to Night Vale - A friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while we all pretend to sleep...
Silent Library - Weird and funny minute-to-win-it style games and challenges.
Other - Suggest your own!

Special Guests & Performers

Thursday, July 3rd - STEM Robotics (6:30pm). Grades 2-8.
Thursday, July 10th - "Fizz, Boom, Pop!" with Mad Science (6:30pm)
Thursday, July 24th - NJ Rocks! (6:30pm)
Thursday, August 4th - Rick Makula, the Butterfly Guy (6:30pm)

Ways to Earn Raffle Tickets

Reading Log

There's a reading log in your registration packet. Keep track of how many hours you spend reading. The more you read, the more tickets you earn!

Book Reviews

Each book review that you write will earn you extra raffle tickets. If you give permission, we will post your reviews in the library or on our website so that your friends can enjoy those books, too!

Bingo & Chemistry

You will get a bingo sheet and a chemistry matching game in your registration packet. Complete them to earn extra tickets!

Volunteer Opportunities

You can earn tickets by volunteering at kids' programs. But remember, it doesn't count if you just attend the program - you have to help out!

June 26th - Goofy Garden Fun (6:30pm)
July 8th - Fun Experiments (1pm)
July 22nd - Beach & Boardwalk (1pm)
August 6th - Kids' Final Party (6:30pm)