Tween
Summer Reading
Ages 9 to 11
JUNE 3 through JULY 27
Trailblazer Tweens
- Readers have 8 weeks (June 3 – July 27) to read 20 minutes a day / 5 days each week. There are three reading goals this year, one every two weeks (200 minutes per challenge).
- Any reading done before June 3rd 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.
- You may use Junior Fiction (JF), Junior Graphic Novels (JG), Tween Fiction (TW), Tween Graphic Novels (TWG), or magazines.
- Digital books and audios are also allowed. Your adult can get Libby for free through their app store. Learn how to use it at our Downloadables page or have your adult come talk to a librarian.
- Each Trailblazer Reading Goal has additional activities or challenges you can choose to do in place of TWO 20-minute reading sessions; each one may be used only once per challenge. You could do them all for fun! In Beanstack, make sure you log 20 minutes of reading under the “LOGGING” badge area for each additional activity completed!
- Then… come to the Madison Library District lobby when you have completed an Trailblazing Tweens Reading Goal to receive a prize. You can collect a new prize every two weeks!
- Get prizes on OR after the dates listed below.
Program may not be repeated! Only 1 set of prizes per person per summer.
NO PRIZES will be given after Saturday, July 27, 2024.
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 July 1, 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 15 to get that next prize.
Prizes will be available any time after their first availability date until July 27, while supplies last.
NO PRIZES AFTER JULY 27
Prize Schedule
- Weeks 1 & 2: June 3-15: Program sign-ups only; no prizes available yet
- Week 3 & 4: June 17-29: Prize 1 available starting June 17
- Week 5 & 6: July 1-13: Prize 2 available starting July 1
- Week 7 & 8: July 15-27: Prize 3 available starting July 15
- Last Day to Sign Up: July 20
- Last Day to Collect Prizes: July 27
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
Week 1 - Travel Adventures
Week 2 - Adventures in Nature
Week 3 - Adventures in Imagination
Week 4 - Puzzles, Scavenger Hunts, & Mysteries
Week 5 - Adventures Close to Home
Week 6 - Adventures in the Dark
Week 1 Activities
Travel Adventures
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Fold paper airplanes and see what design flies the farthest.
- Play Road Trip Bingo in the car.
- Make an epic toy car track with items around the house.
Week 2 Activities
Adventures in Nature
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Make a solar oven from a pizza box.
- Look up local birds and see how many you can spot on a nature walk.
- Learn how to use a compass.
Week 3 Activities
Adventures in Imagination
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Learn some animal yoga poses.
- Create a kingdom out of LEGOs.
- Play a game of Charades.
Week 4 Activities
Puzzles, Scavenger Hunts, & Mysteries
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Create a treasure hunt for friends or family complete with map.
- Make cards for your own memory matching game.
- Send a message in invisible ink.
Week 5 Activities
Adventures Close to Home
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Have a dance party.
- Build an obstacle course in your backyard.
- Be adventurous in the kitchen and try out a new recipe.
Week 6 Activities
Adventures in the Dark
- Complete/attend an Adventures in STEM Library activity.
- Ready, Set… RECHARGE! Complete an activity in the guidebook & pick-up your FREE brag tag from the business.
- Learn some hand shadow puppets and make them with a flashlight.
- Learn some constellations and go stargazing.
- Make a blanket fort.
Summer Reading Events
Adventures in STEAM
6 to 11 Year Olds
Adventures in Lego Club
6 to 18 Year Olds
Chess & Game Club
9 to 18 Year Olds
Movies on the Lawn
For All Ages
Adventures in Magic!
with Matt Seraydarian
Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 pm
Kick off Summer Reading 2024 with an adventure in magic
with magician and illusionist, Matt Seraydarian!
Matt's show specializes in the blend of music, stories, and inspiring messages for all ages,
so be prepared for an after-dinner magical experience.
Fun for all ages!
For more information about Matt the Magician, please visit his YouTube Channel.
Brought to you with support from:
Adventures in STEAM
for Kids and Tweens
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
For Kids ages 6 – 8 & Tweens ages 9 – 11 and their accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that’s about science, technology, engineering, or math!
STEAM CRAFTING FOR JUNE:
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June 11: Mars Landing Adventure – Make new friends as you go on an adventure to Mars where you will discover how a crater is formed, construct a Mars rover, learn about alien genetics, and so much more!
This activity is sponsored by Madison Health. -
June 25: Adventures in Code – For this activity, we will make binary bracelets, play Crack the Code scavenger hunt, and laugh with You Quack Me Up computer jokes.
STEAM CRAFTING FOR JULY:
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July 9: Adventures in the Dark – For this activity, we will make constellation jars and paper plate shooting stars, and go on an inflatable planetarium adventure in the sky.
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July 23: Adventures at Hogwarts – For this activity, we will make golden snitch catapults, troll boogies, and pipe cleaner pets, and play the Hogwarts mysterious joke game.
Summer STEAM from your Library is provided with the support of:
The Idaho Commission for Libraries
Adventures in Lego Club
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
For Kids ages 6 – 8, Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18. Anyone under the age of 12 needs to be accompanyied by an adult.
Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s amazing LEGO club!
LEGO Club for June:
- June 18: Adventure on Disaster Island
LEGO Club for July:
- July 2: LEGO Scavenger Hunt
- July 16: Adventure in the Wildlife Refuge
Chess and Game Club
Mondays at 4:30 pm
June 10, 17, & 24
July 1, 7, 14, & 28
Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison!
Games and supplies will be provided.
For Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18.
Mancala Tournament!
Monday, July 1, 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!
Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends!
Mancala Madness!
MONDAY, June 27, at 4:30 pm
For Teens and Tweens ages 9 – 18.
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!
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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Don’t miss it!
Summer Movies on the Lawn!
Fridays at 9:30 pm on the lawn west of the library building
Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience under the stars as "Movies on the Lawn" makes its triumphant return this summer! Join us for an exciting lineup of beloved films, showcased on our giant outdoor screen, perfect for a cozy evening with friends and family.
Showtimes are limited to:
- June 21: Wonka (PG)
- July 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
Don't miss out on this enchanting summer tradition—grab your popcorn, bring your blankets and chairs and set up a comfy spot right on the lawn. Concessions will be available and free! Join us for an unforgettable evening of movie magic!
Movies begin at 9:30 pm and all ages are welcome! We can't wait to see you there!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Community Room
- July 3: That Darn Cat! (G)
- July 10: Coraline (PG)
- July 17: Flushed Away (PG)
- July 24: Lightyear (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 over $113,000 to make our 2024 Summer Reading possible. We appreciate their support of literacy in our community!
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2024
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 19 – Presidents Day
- March 22 – Staff Development Day
- April 6 – Building Maintenance
- May 25-27 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4 – Independence Day
- August 31 – September 2 – Labor Day
- September 20 – LCEI Conference
- October 5 – Building Maintenance
- October 31 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 27 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 28-30 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
Address
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Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
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Madison Library District
73 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
A public library.