Teen Summer Reading
Welcome to our Teen Summer Reading Celebration!
June 28th-August 23rd, 2025
How to Participate
- This year, teens will complete journal prompts and read books to earn entries into the Teen Prize drawings. Journals will be provided by the library.
- Pick up a journal at the Community Block Party, or anytime at the Information Desk after June 28th.
- Complete prompts by writing or drawing in your journal.
- Stop by the Information Desk and staff will stamp each completed prompt. Roll the die to play Library Land for additional prizes.
- Prompts and books read will earn entries into the Teen Prize drawings and points for your team!
Special Programs & Events
Color Run Kick-Off
Monday, June 30 6:00-6:45pm
Kick-Off summer reading with a literal “flash” of color! Teens 13-17 can grab their journals for summer reading, eat pizza, participate in a “Color Run” on the Lawn, and play the game “I’m Doing…What Are You Doing?” We recommend wearing old clothes and bringing towels for the ride home; indoor use of library will be limited after the color run.
Registration is required for this free program, call 716-484-7135 ext. 226 or stop by the Information Desk to save your spot! A rain date is set for Monday, July 7th at 6pm; check FB for the official decision.
Nature’s Imprints
Tuesday, July 1 12:30-1:30pm
Kids and kids at heart are invited to explore the many colorful shapes of leaves, pine cones, branches, and man-made items and the imprints left behind when painted and stamped on paper.
Splatter Painting
Friday, July 18 4:00-5:00pm
Save the Planet, decorate your clothes! Teens 13-18 are encouraged to bring in older clothing to give them new life with paint, safety pins, and dye. In the style of Jackson Pollack, splatter painting or dyeing is encouraged as we learn about sustainable clothing practices and have fun creating art outside. Limited clothing will be provided by the library for participants who prefer not to bring items from home.
Registration is recommended due to limited supplies for this free program.
Color the Library
Saturday, August 2 1:30-3:30pm
Help us “Color the Library” with unique and colorful art painted by YOU. Add your colored hand print to the library’s raised garden bed. Create art to display around the library. Supplies provide.
Boba & Marble Art
Thursday, August 7 1:00-2:30pm
Drink Boba Pearls or paint with them? Why not both? Enjoy a taste of Taiwan as we make Bubble Tea, share snacks, and paint using non-traditional items such as marbles, string, straws, and more!
Teens 13-18 are required to register for this free program. Call 716-484-7135 ext. 226 or stop by the Information Desk to reserve your cup of tea!
Teen VR
Saturday, August 16 2:00-3:30pm
The library has joined the 21st century and wants to share the experience of entering Virtual Reality. Enjoy playing “Job Simulator,” “Parkour Tag,” or the ever popular “Beat Saber”! Board games, snacks, and a live stream of players will be available as you wait for your turn.
This session for kids 13 to 18 (see calendar for sessions for other patrons). Playing time is limited and registration is needed for this free program. Call 716-484-7135 ext. 226 or visit the Information desk to reserve your turn!
Musical Expression
Monday, August 18 1:30-2:30pm
Ever wonder what the sound of music looks like? In preparation for Debussy’s birthday on August 22nd, art lovers of all ages are invited to come listen to live piano music, watch live artists create visual art of the inspiration they hear, and participants will have the chance to explore the intersection of visual and auditory art themselves!
Summer Reading Finale – Cupcake Party
Saturday, August 30: 11:00am-12:00pm
Celebrate a successful summer of reading with a cupcake party on the library’s patio! All are welcome to attend as we play games and award Summer Reading prizes.
Questions? Call us at (716) 484-7135 Ext. 226