Teen Reading Program

  June 1—August 2

The Zone

Ages 13-18 (Any student entering 7th through 12th grade in the fall) 

Join us for the Summer Passport Program during Summer Read. Each passport 

contains 3 "destinations": 1) obtain or already have a library card in your name; 

2) attend one summer event at the library; 3) check out a book. Students who need to 

sign up for a card will need a parent to come in with them. Any student living 

outside the city limits can sign up for a free library card using the Cards for Kids Act. Complete all three passport destinations to earn a FREE Insomnia Cookie! Charleston Middle School or Charleston High School students who complete the passport may also qualify for a prize from their school library.

Tuesdays, June 2 & July 7

4:00pm-5:00pm

Meet at the KidSpace Desk

Young Adults, ages 18-26

EIU and LLC students are invited to drop by the Library to create custom buttons to wear and share. Keep it clean, keep it kind! Limit of 2 buttons per student. 

Tuesdays, June 16 & July 21

1:00pm

The Zone

Ages 15-19 

Teens are invited to join the Hour House BASE Program for Teen Connect! 

Participants will have the opportunity to choose activities that interest them, whether it’s creative projects like painting or hands-on workshops focused on practical life skills. Your voice matters; this program is built with teens, for teens. 

  Tuesdays, June 9 & July 14

4:00pm-5:00pm

Meet at the KidSpace Desk

Grades 4th-12th

Design and create custom buttons to wear and share! Keep it clean, keep it kind! Limit of 2 buttons per student. 

Thursday, July 2

2:30pm-4:30pm

7th-12th graders

Craft Room

Choose a houseplant starter and decorate a terra cotta planter for your new plant. All planters will be sealed and given a base coat of white paint beforehand. Acrylic paints will be provided. You may freehand your design/decoration, use stencils that will also be available, or refer to inspiration directions. 

Registration open June 15-26. Please call 217-345-4913 to register.