Express Yourself @ Your Library
Teen Summer Library Program
Mon. Jun. 8 – Sat. Aug. 1
Anyone going into Grades 6-12
Register anytime between June 8 and August 1 at any library location.  Read any book you want to, and then fill out an entry slip to win great prizes like gift cards to Best Buy, Target, and Barnes and Noble.  Don’t miss all the great programs just for teens!

Go Green
Join with your local library to save a tree by saving your cans.  Bring your empty aluminum cans to the branches listed below from June 8 to August 1. All proceeds from recycling them will go to American Forests, an organization whose mission is to “grow a healthier world.”  A new tree is planted for every dollar donated; let’s try to recycle a forest.

            Crestview Branch
            Lexington Branch
            Main Library
            Ontario Branch

Expresso Yourself: Coffee Painting
Thu. June 11  Butler Branch           6:30 PM
Tue. June 16  Crestview Branch   12:30 PM
Tue. June 23  Lexington Branch     6 PM
Tue. June 30  Ontario Branch         6 PM
Mon. July 6   Madison Branch        2 PM
Thu. July 9    Bellville Branch         6:30 PM
Mon. July 13 Plymouth Branch       4 PM
Tue. July 21  Lucas Branch             5:30 PM

Grades 6-12

Hold the cream and sugar for this program.  Instead of drinking the coffee, you’ll be dipping your paintbrush in it to create a one of a kind masterpiece.  Judy Walton, a local watercolorist, will be on hand to explain a little about the background of this type of art and help you transfer your ideas from the cup to the paper.  Instructions and supplies will be provided.  User-friendly assistance will be available.

Henna           
Thu. June 11   Bellville Branch        6:30 PM
Mon. June 15  Plymouth Branch    4 PM
Thu. July 16     Butler Branch           6:30 PM
Thu. July 23     Main Library  7 PM

Grades 6-12
If you’ve always wanted a tattoo but are scared to do something permanent, this is the program for you.  Working with a partner you will learn how to apply henna dye to hands, arms, legs, feet, etc. to create fabulous temporary designs.  Bring a friend to work with or we will pair you up with a partner who will help you use your imagination to decorate yourselves.  Instructions and supplies will be provided.  User-friendly assistance will be available.  A signed permission slip is required for participation in this program.

Hip Hop Dance
Tue. June 16    Lexington Branch   6-7:30 PM
Thu. June 18    Main Library             7-8:30 PM
Tue. June 23    Lucas Branch           5:30-7 PM
Thu. June 25    Bellville Branch       6:30-8 PM
Tue. June 30    Crestview Branch   12:30-2 PM
Mon. July 6       Plymouth Branch     4-5:30 PM
Tue. July 14     Ontario Branch          6-7:30 PM
Thu. July 16     Madison Branch       6-7:30 PM

Grades 6-12
Do you like to dance but wish you knew some moves that actually looked cool?  Join Kelsey Gorman, a dance student from Ohio University, who will teach you to “shake your groove thing” with the best of them.  Kelsey will help you warm up and stretch your muscles and then demonstrate some easy dance steps to get you all working together in an awesome routine.  So you think you can dance?  Come to this program and find out.

Marshmallow Shooter
Tue. June 16     Lucas Branch           5:30 PM
Mon. June 22    Madison Branch        2 PM
Thu. June 25     Main Library               7 PM
Tue. July 7        Lexington Branch      6 PM
Thu. July 9        Butler Branch             6:30 PM
Mon. July 20      Plymouth Branch      4 PM
Tue. July 28       Ontario Branch         6 PM

Grades 6-12 - You won’t be killing marshmallows at this program, but you will be creating a handy device that will blast them across the room.  Using pre-cut plastic tubing you can assemble a blow gun that will have your friends running for cover.  Slap on some duct tape for color, and you’ll be ready to fire.  S’mores will never be the same.  Instructions and supplies will be provided.  User-friendly assistance will be available.

Mitten Ice Cream Sundaes
Mon. June 22  Plymouth Branch     4 PM
Thu. July 9      Lucas Branch          5:30 PM
Tue. July 14    Lexington Branch    6 PM
Thu. July 16    Main Library            7 PM
Thu. July 23    Butler Branch          6:30 PM

Grades 6-12
If you bring your own mittens or gloves, we’ll provide all of the other items you’ll need to make delicious homemade ice cream.  We’ll pour some simple ingredients in a bag, seal it up and let you squish and squash your own sundae.  A variety of toppings and embellishments will be provided.

Rock Band
Mon. June 15  Madison Branch     2 PM
Tue. June 23   Ontario Branch      6 PM
Thu. June 25   Butler Branch         6:30 PM
Mon. June 29   Plymouth Branch   4 PM
Thu. July 9       Main Library           7 PM
Thu. July 16  Lucas Branch            5:30 PM
Tue. July 21  Lexington Branch      6 PM
Tue. July 28  Crestview Branch    12:30 PM
Thu. July 30  Bellville Branch          6:30 PM

Grades 6-12

If you and your friends have spent hours playing Rock Band at home and think you’re ready for the big time, get out of that basement and show us what you’ve got.  Come to your local branch on their scheduled night and rock on.  We’ll provide all of the equipment; you just bring your talent and expertise.  At the end of the Summer Library Program, we’ll be having a jam session where you can compete with other “rockers” to see who will be “Mansfield’s Next Top Band.”

Sidewalk Art
Tue. June 16-Wed. June 17   
Ontario Branch         All Day
Mon. June 29-Wed. July 1
Lexington Branch     All Day
Mon. June 29-Wed. July 1
Main Library             All Day
Wed. July 1-Thu. July 2     
Bellville Branch        All Day
Mon. July 20-Wed. July 22
Madison Branch      All Day

Grades 6-12 -
Here is your chance to give your library some style.  Drop into your local branch during their scheduled times and use their sidewalk chalk to express your inner artist.  Let the sidewalk be your canvas to create colorful murals that will jazz up your neighborhood and make you a local celebrity.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate—rain and chalk do not mix. 

Battle of the Bands & More
Club Mansfield
Fri. July 31    Main Library  5-7:30 PM

Grades 6-12
Hang out after hours at the Main library for a night of food, dancing and rock-n-roll.  Enter your “Rock Band” in our Battle of the Bands competition or just sit back in the audience and cheer for your favorite rock stars.  Participants from the Hip Hop classes will be showing off their new moves and pizza will be served.  Sign up is required to register your band or to be part of the crowd.  Come on out and help us celebrate the end of the Summer Library Program; as always, there’s no cover charge.

Teen Games: 
Featuring a Mystery Photo Quiz, Fun in the Sun, Ohio Oddities, a Famous Car Match-up, a Don’t Forget the Lyrics Challenge, a First Lines Contest, Masterpiece Match-up, and a Star- Spangled Quiz

Grades 6-12 -
Can’t make it to any of the planned programs, but you still want a chance to participate in something more during the Teen Summer Library Program?  Then these quizzes and games are just for you.  Come in anytime during the Summer Library Program and ask for the current teen quiz.  Turn in a completed form, and possibly win a prize.

Beach Party
Tue. Aug. 4   Crestview Branch    12:30 PM

Grades 6-12
Come to the Library for some “Fun in the Sun.”  Try your hand at sand art, lei making, coconut bowling, ring the flamingo, and of course, the hula hoop contest.  Snacks will be provided.  Sign up is required.