Take part in an all-nighter at the Gypsum Library to celebrate Summer Reading! The library is hosting an all night event for high school teens. This includes those teens entering 9th grade as well as those who just graduated. There will be board games, food, tag, arts and crafts, as well as movies and video games!
When is it? Friday July 29th at 8:00 PM to Saturday July 9th at 7:00 AM
What do I need to attend? Comfortable clothes and pajamas, blankets.
Summary- This is a book about a true story. The main characters are Booth, Lincoln, and Powel along with the calvary. Booth killed Lincoln with a single bullet. While he did that his crew worked on killing other important members of the government. The mostly all escaped and weren't punished yet. They all ended up being hung or imprisoned and Booth was killed.
Calling all teens who like to read and discuss great books!
We'll be reading a top book from 2021, "Skin of the Sea." This novel is a young adult fantasy by Nigerian Welsh writer Natasha Bowen. Bowen's debut novel follows Simi, a mami wata (otherwise known as a mermaid) who travels across sea and land in search of the Supreme Creator after breaking a law that threatens the existence of all mami wata.
To sign up:
The Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with K-4th graders for an hour of one-on-one shared reading, once a week for 6 weeks.
Call (970) 949-5026 or (970) 949-6797 for more information.
Training/Orientation for New Big Buddies:
Monday, June 6th from 4:00-5:00 PM
Do you have a competitive streak? Come test your speed and coordination in a series of water-themed games. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers!
Using a recycled gallon jug, you'll make a planter that's designed for plants which grow best in soil that's always wet.
The Vikings played a form of chess called Hnefatafl, and this evening you'll get to play it on their version of a game board.
Come try out this Japanese method of inking and then painting fish to make a record of them on paper.
As you view Finding Nemo, you'll have the opportunity to create your favorite characters out of Sculpey.
Using nail polish for color, you'll learn a technique for creating a seafoam pattern on a mug which will be yours to keep.
