Teen
Summer Reading
AGES 12 TO 18
JUNE 2 through July 26
- Advance your portfolio by reading AND/OR completing the activities located in the Summer Reading Activites section. Each activity is worth 25 pages. In Beanstack, make sure you log 25 pages of reading under the “LOGGING” badge area for each additional activity completed!
- Your final destination is 1500 pages with “project” stops for prizes/treasure at every 500 pages.
- You can collect a new prize every two weeks! Get prizes on or after the dates listed below.
- Digital books and audios are also allowed. Libby is available for free through your app store. Learn how to use it at our Digital Items page or come talk to a librarian.
- Any reading done before June 2nd DOES NOT COUNT towards summer reading challenges.
- You must have your initialed paper log OR have logged your reading online.
- You must choose either paper or online for the duration of the program, you cannot go back and forth.
- Don’t forget to join our Teen Discord Hangout! We’ll talk about books, anime, writing, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Program may not be repeated! Only 1 set of prizes per person per summer.
NO PRIZES will be given after Saturday, JULY 26, 2025.
Prizes
You can read ahead of schedule, but prizes won’t be available until their release date. If you miss a week, you can collect it the next time.
For example, if you come in June 30, and haven’t gotten any prizes yet, you can pick up prize number 1 and 2. If you’ve read past that point, and are ready for prize 3, you’ll have to wait until July 14 to get that next prize.
Prizes will be available any time after their first availability date until July 26, while supplies last.
NO PRIZES AFTER JULY 26
Prize Schedule
- Weeks 1 & 2: June 2-14: Program sign-ups only; no prizes available yet
- Week 3 & 4: June 16-28: Prize 1 available starting June 16
- Week 5 & 6: June 30-July 14: Prize 2 available starting June 30
- Week 7 & 8: July 14-26: Prize 3 available starting July 14
- Last Day to Sign Up: July 19
- Last Day to Collect Prizes: July 26
No Child Left Behind, and No Child Left Inside!
The Youth Explorer Passes from Idaho State Parks will waive the entry fee for one vehicle for one day to any Idaho state park.
Ask your librarian for more information!
Summer Reading Activities
Color Outside the Lines
Paint the Town Red
Rainbow's End
Project Stop 1
Color Outside the lines
Each Activity is worth 25 pages!
- Read a Madison Choice Award Book.
- Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
- Participate in a teen library event.
- Try out a new art medium.
- Test a new to you recipe.
- Make some “found” art.
- Submit a short story based on a single panel comic to the Teen Writer’s Contest by July 19, 2025.
- Read a book in a genre you don’t usually read.
- Create a fantastical drawing and post it on the MLD Teen Discord Channel.
- Discover a new board game with friends.
Project Stop 2
Paint the town read
Each Activity is worth 25 pages!
- Read a Madison Choice Award Book.
- Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
- Participate in a teen library event.
- Read a book by a local author.
- Visit a museum in person or virtually.
- Take a hike on a local trail.
- Help beautify a park by picking up litter and garbage.
- Use sidewalk chalk to write encouraging words around your neighborhood.
- Make origami art for a friend or family member.
- Make a group or collaborative art project.
Project Stop 3
Rainbow’s End
Each Activity is worth 25 pages!
- Read a Madison Choice Award Book.
- Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
- Participate in a teen library event.
- Go on a photo scavenger hunt, find all the colors of the rainbow.
- Go stargazing on a clear night.
- Have a movie marathon with friends or family.
- Trade songs with friends and family for the ultimate summer playlist.
- Build something with your hands.
- Learn a new magic trick or card trick.
- Create a short film.
Summer Reading Events
"Picture This!" Cartoon Catalyst Writer's Contest
Learn How to Enter
Chess & Game Club
9 to 18 Year Olds
Teen Lego Club
Teen Crafts
Teen Action Council
Young League of Writers
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Cook with a Book
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
Lights, Camera, PARTY!
FRIDAY, June 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Get ready for a teen party like no other — where YOU and your friends are the stars of the show! At this Mini-Movie Making Party, creativity takes center stage.
Break into teams, pick your genre (comedy, drama, action, or horror), and bring your wildest ideas to life.
We'll provide props, costumes, and even a few fun twists to spark your imagination. Film on your directors' phones, edit with easy apps, and premiere your mini-movies on the big screen at the end of the night — complete with popcorn and a red carpet awards show.
Whether you're a future filmmaker, an acting superstar, or just in it for the laughs, this party is your chance to shine. Say goodbye to boring hangouts —
and hello to Hollywood (teen edition)!
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Fridays, June 13 & 27, and July 11, at 3:30 PM
Dungeons and Dragons for teens at the Madison Library District! In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters. Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook. As an added bonus, players will be able to gain perks for their characters by reading!
If you are interested in a grand adventure, want to meet new and old friends, and have epic fun, register by clicking the button below.
- June 13: Dungeon Master Surprise
- June 27: Dungeon Master Boot Camp: “How to Build a Dungeon”
- July 11: Dungeon Master Surprise
“Picture This!”
Cartoon Catalyst Writers Contest
Entries may be submitted starting June 2, 2025
All Entries Due Saturday, July 19, 2025
Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you’re into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine!
The Challenge:
- Find a comic panel or cartoon that sparks your imagination—and use it as the inspiration for a short story.
- What’s the story behind the image? Who are the characters? What’s going on—or what happens next? You decide!
How to enter:
- Choose Your Comic or Cartoon
- Find a single-panel comic or cartoon that inspires you.
- It can be funny, mysterious, emotional, or totally surreal.
- Make sure it’s appropriate for a general audience.
- You may use your own drawing, select one from here, or an existing one you’ve found on the web—just add the image or link to your story document.
- Write Your Story
- Maximum length: 4,000 words
- Any genre is welcome (mystery, sci-fi, realistic fiction, fantasy, etc.)
- The story must be clearly inspired by or connected to your chosen cartoon/comic.
- Submit Online
- Email your original work to programs@madisonlib.org.
- Please include your name, age, phone number and the title of your story in the email.
- Paste or type your short story in the email itself AND attach the document to the email.
- The comic or cartoon you selected as a prompt must be in the document with your short story. It can be either an image or a link.
- Typewritten paper copy will not be accepted.
Requirements:
- Participants must be ages 12 – 18 to enter.
- Open to Madison Library District residents only.
- 4,000 word maximum.
- Limit 1 short story per person.
- Work must be original, not previously published, and titled.
- Submissions that are deemed inappropriate, culturally inaccurate or possess negative stereotypical characterization will be disqualified.
- Join the Young League of Writers for tips and tricks about plot twists and great character dialogue, and to chat about writing with other teens. YLoW meets every 2nd Wednesday @ 4:00 pm in the Madison Library District Community Room.
Deadline:
All entries must be received by Saturday, July 19th, 2025.
Winners will be announced on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at the Teen Summer Reading Final Party. They will also be notified via Facebook, Instagram and email.
Prizes:
ALL participants will receive a prize!
First prize – $30 Amazon gift card
Second prize – Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value)
Third prize – $5 gift cards to Runnin’ for Sweets. 4 participants will be awarded.
All three winners will receive publication online at www.madisonlib.org and an award certificate.
AND just for participating… everyone will receive a Free All-You-Can-Eat Buffet pass to Pizza Pie Cafe!
For more information please email Gina at the library at gina.m@madisonlib.org
LEGO Club
Tuesdays, June 17, July 1 & 15, at 4:00 pm
Do you love Legos? Join other teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s amazing Teen LEGO club!
LEGO Club for June:
- June 17: Brick-a-Palooza! Enter the LEGO Carnival Game Challenge!
LEGO Club for July:
- July 1: Brick the States: Create American landmarks in this challenge.
- July 15: Mystery Mini-Figure BBQ Build
Chess and Game Club
Mondays at 4:30 pm
June 9, 16, & 23
July 7, 14, & 21
For Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18.
Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison!
Games and supplies will be provided.
Water Mancala Tournament!
Monday, June 30, at 4:30 pm
We wanted to do something a little different then usual and do an outside mancala game using squishy balls, buckets with water, and running around. It should be a lot of fun!
Teen Crafts
Thursdays at 4:30 pm, starting June 12
Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.
Join us and express your creativity!
- JUNE 12: Jewelry Making
- JUNE 26: Book Making
- JULY 3: Diamond Art Bookmarks
- JULY 10: Eraser Carving
- JULY 17: Little Bookshelf
- JULY 24: Nail Polish Spheres
Star Party!
Friday, July 8, at 9:00 pm in the Community Room Parking Lot
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
Come out and gaze at the stars! We’ll have our big telescope set up, and Cathy Stanton, former Star Ranger, will be there to take you on a guided tour through the universe.
Don’t miss it!
Teen Action Council
Wednesday, June 4, at 4:00 pm
Wednesday, July 2, at 4:00 pm
The Madison Library District Teen Action Council will meet regularly to provide input for teen events and programs, give feedback about YA materials purchases, and provide suggestions for improvements for other aspects of the Library as it relates to teens.
Young League of Writers
Wednesdays, June 11, and July 9, at 4:00 pm
Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends? Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an hour to share what we’ve all been working on and talk about what makes writing great.
For June:
- June 11: Summer Reading Contest Prep! – For this activity, we will prepare for the teen summer reading writing contest and use a cut off comic strip to write about what happens next!
For July:
- July 9: Sharing Writing Contest Stories – For this activity, we will share our stories for the teen Summer reading writer’s contest AND take a funny cartoon, reimagine it as a horror scene, romance, sci-fi adventure, or an epic fantasy. It’s a genre flip!
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Fridays, June 20, and July 18, at 3:30 pm
Learn more about different parts of Asia through Movies, TV shows, Music, Food, Games, and Art.
We want to expand your cultural experience through different types of media!
June and July will be a Studio Ghibli Summer!
For June:
- June 20: Howl’s Moving Castle – For this activity, we’ll watch Howl’s Moving Castle (PG) and make Calcifer keychains or earrings.
For July:
- July 18: Spirited Away – For this activity, we’ll watch Spirited Away (PG) and make soot sprites!
Chess and Game Club
Mondays at 4:30 pm
June 9, 16, & 30
July 7, 14, & 21
Games and supplies will be provided.
For Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18.
water Mancala Tournament!
Monday, June 23, at 4:30 pm
We wanted to do something a little different then usual and do an outside mancala game using squishy balls, buckets with water, and running around. It should be a lot of fun!
Cook with a Book!
Wednesdays, June 25, and July 16, at 4:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities.
For June:
- June 25: Join us in reading Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce. “When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn’t hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks!”
We’ll also make pizza for our snack.
For July:
- July 16: This month, we’re reading The Selection by Kiera Cass. “For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare.”
We’ll be making strawberry tarts for our treat.
"Accidentally Wes Anderson"
Photo Contest
Entries Accepted October 14 through November 1
For those aged 15 and older
Film director Wes Anderson has a distinctive style that many attempt to mimic. A recent book, Accidentally Wes Anderson, shares views of the best efforts by professional photographers. If all those pros are having such a good time making Wes Anderson fakes, we thought it might be fun for our patrons to do so as well.
Take a look at the style hints found in the adult section display case and take a photo that you think is "Accidentally Wes Anderson," and we'll display them during the month of November.
TO ENTER:
Email your photo to our programming team or leave it at the Circulation Desk by November 1.
Please include your name, library card number, and phone number.
The three photos judged to be closest to Anderson's style will receive a copy of the book.
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Community Room
- June 25: Paddington in Peru (PG)
- July 2: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG)
- July 9: The Minecraft Movie (PG)
- July 16: Snow White (PG)
- July 23: The Wild Robot (PG)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
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Reading Resources
Thank You to Our Summer Reading Sponsors
These amazing businesses and organizations donated almost $119,000 to make our 2025 Summer Reading possible. We appreciate their support of literacy in our community!
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- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2025
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
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- February 17 – Presidents Day
- March 28 – Staff Development Day
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- November 26 – Closing at 5:00 pm
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Madison Library District
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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