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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).
• Log your reading on Beanstack beginning June 1 to earn reading badges.
  • You’ll win a prize of your choice for every 7 days of reading you record.
• Continue earning badges for more opportunities to win!
  • Each badge you earn is also an entry into the grand prize drawing at the end of the program.
  • There are also special rewards for logging 30 days and 60 days of reading.
• 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.

Printmaking Workshop – Thursday, June 5 | 1-3 p.m.
We’ll stroll on down to the Goshen Printmakers Guild (213 S Main St., alley entrance) where we will learn about the history of printing, and print our own bookplates! We will meet at GPL at 12:45 to walk to the studio as a group. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE25 to register.

Tie Dye – Wednesday, June 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. 
Bring one item to tie dye: a white t-shirt, canvas bag, other white fabric item, etc. Extra shirts will be available if you need one. Please limit yourself to one item so there are enough materials for all. Location: at GPL on the lawn along 5th Street. This is a drop-in activity with no registration required.

Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Thursday, June 19 | 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/TSRE25 to register.

Cupcake Wars – Friday, June 27 | 2-4 p.m.
Compete against your friends to design the most creative cupcakes in this tasty contest. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. May the best chefs win! Location: GPL auditorium. No registration required.

Pages & Popcorn Book Club – Wednesday, July 2 | 5:30-8 p.m. 
At this single session book club, we’re watching & discussing The Maze Runner (2014, rated PG-13). Read the book, then come watch the movie version. We’ll talk about what we thought of both. If you prefer digital resources, check out the ebook or audiobook through GPL. Advance registration is required so you can receive a copy of the book to borrow; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE25 to register.

DIY String Art – Monday, July 7 | 3-5 p.m.
Paint a plywood “canvas,” hammer in nails to create the shape of your choice, then connect the nails with string. You’ll end up with some custom artwork to decorate your space! Location: at GPL on the lawn along 5th Street. No registration required.

3D Printing Workshop – Tuesday, July 15 | 4-5 p.m.
We will walk downtown to DN3D Prints (114 E Washington St.) to learn about 3D printing & watch a live printing demonstration. Each attendee will get to take home a small 3D printed object! We will meet at GPL at 3:45 to walk to the shop as a group. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE25 to register.

Escape Room – Tuesday, July 22, 3-6 p.m. OR Monday, July 28, 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; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE25 to register.