Register now!

Head to https://goshenpl.beanstack.org/ to register for the teen summer reading experience. Open to grades 7-12*.
*this includes those who just finished 6th grade or 12th grade

• Sign up for Beanstack (digital summer reading platform).
• Choose how you want to track your reading:
  • Record 7 days of reading
  • Record 7 hours of reading
• Log your reading on Beanstack to earn reading badges.
  • You’ll win a prize of your choice for each reading badge you complete (7 days or 7 hours).
• Continue earning badges for more opportunities to win!
  • Each reading badge you earn is an entry into the grand prize drawing at the end of the program.
• Attend free in-person programs for more entries into the grand prize drawing.
• Prefer a paper reading log? Come to the circulation desk and ask for one beginning June 1.

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Teen Programs @ GPL

Join us for fun, free programs this summer! Find all the details on Beanstack, or read more below! Programs that require advance registration & a signed waiver to participate are noted below. To register for programs, please complete this form. Any questions? Send an email or call 574-533-9531.

Paint & Sip – Thursday, June 6 | 2-4 p.m.
Paint a masterpiece while sipping on tasty summery drinks! Follow along with our watercolor instructor, or paint your own creation. No registration required. Location: GPL auditorium

Climbing for Beginners – Wednesday, June 12 | 2-4 p.m.
Join us at Warehouse Climbing Co. to try out bouldering, aka climbing without the use of ropes & harnesses. No previous climbing experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in. A parent/guardian must complete a digital waiver in order for you to attend, available here. Meet at Warehouse Climbing Co. (605 Logan St.) Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE24 to register.

Nailed It or Failed It! – Monday, June 17 | 3-5 p.m.
Compete in the GPL version of the Netflix show Nailed It! On the show, contestants try to recreate beautiful and elaborately decorated desserts with… let’s say mixed results. In our version, you’re invited to try your hand at replicating some decorated sweet treats. Will you nail it or fail it? No registration required. Location: GPL auditorium

Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Wednesday, June 26 | 3-5 p.m.
How well do you know downtown Goshen? Join a team in a photo scavenger hunt, and compete to see who can find all the items on the list first! Bring your friends and a phone or camera to record your tasks. We will meet at GPL & walk downtown together. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE24 to register.

Take & Make Kits – available beginning Monday, July 1
Grab a kit to make your own paracord bracelet! Kits are available at the Circulation desk July 1 until supplies run out. No sign-up required, first come first served.

Escape Room – Tuesday, July 2 | 3-6 p.m. or Monday, July 8, 5-8 p.m.
Sign up for a 30 minute time slot to try to break free from our Escape Room. Find all the hidden clues, unlock the locks, and break out before it’s too late! Location: GPL auditorium. Advance registration is required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE24 to register.

Printmaking Workshop – Thursday, July 18 | 1:30-4:00 p.m.
We’ll stroll on down to the Goshen Printmakers Guild (213 S Main St.) where we will learn about the history of printing, and carve our own linoleum prints! We will meet at GPL at 1:15 to walk to the studio as a group. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE24 to register.