Register beginning May 15!

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 the first reading badge you complete (7 days or 7 hours).
• Continue earning badges for more opportunities to win!
  • Each additional badge you earn is an entry into two prize drawings:
    • Weekly prize drawing
    • Grand prize drawing at the end of the summer – free books, gift cards, & more!
• Attend free in-person programs for more entries into both drawings.
• Prefer a paper reading log? Come to the circulation desk and ask for one beginning June 1.

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? Email teens@goshenpl.lib.in.us or call 574-533-9531.

Paint & Sip – Thursday, June 8 | 3-5 p.m. 
Paint a masterpiece while sipping on tasty summery drinks!  No registration required. Location: GPL auditorium

Printmaking Workshop – Tuesday, June 13 | 2-4 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 use one of their antique presses to print your own poster.  We will meet at GPL at 1:45 to walk to the studio as a group. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE23 to register.

Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Wednesday, June 21 | 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/TSRE23 to register.

Re-Make Your Ramen – Friday, June 30 | 2-4 p.m.
Let’s be honest, ramen is pretty delicious without any alterations, but have you ever wanted to kick your ramen up a notch? Join us to create your own custom flavor using tasty toppings and add-ins. There will be a prize for the most delicious ramen creation. No registration required. Location: GPL auditorium

Tiny Art Take & Make Kits – available beginning July 3
Display your artistic talent in our tiny art show! Grab a kit of supplies to paint a tiny canvas or create a tiny clay sculpture, then return it to the library to be part of the show. Your artwork will be displayed at the library in August. Kits are available at the Circulation desk beginning July 3 until supplies run out. No sign-up required, first come first served.

Recess Rewind – Wednesday, July 12 | 3-5 p.m.
We’re taking it back old school with some favorite outdoor group games like Capture the Flag & freeze tag. We’ll also try some water games and a shaving cream variation of Twister. Join us at Pringle Park (1912 W Lincoln Ave) for some retro fun. Wear something that can get wet & potentially messy. Advance registration & signed waiver are required to participate; visit https://bit.ly/TSRE23 to register.

Anime Night – Thursday, July 20 | 6-8 p.m.
Come watch anime on the big screen, eat snacks, & make some crafts with other fans. No registration required. Location: GPL auditorium

Cyanotype Art – Tuesday, July 25 | 2-4 p.m.
Come make cyanotypes! This printing process uses the power of the sun to create images. No registration required. Location: GPL Teen Space