Teen summer reading program offers creative activities and prizes

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John K. Chidester Library Director at Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County | https://pen.org

To participate in the 2025 Teen Summer Reading Program, teens are invited to visit the Circulation Desk on the children's floor of the Mount Vernon Library. Upon signing up, participants will receive a signup bag containing items related to this year's theme, "Color our World!" Those who register are automatically entered into a giveaway for three grand prizes. Additional entries can be earned by attending Monday night Teen programs and through reading activities.

The program is open to students from grades 6 to 12 and is free for the public. Activities will be held every Monday starting June 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., either in the Multipurpose Room or in the Back Parking Lot of the library. The schedule includes:

- June 2: Melting Crayon Art

- June 9: Hydro Drip Art (held outside)

- June 16: Colorful Clay Creations & Rainbow Suncatchers

- June 23: Tie Dye Fun Day (held outside)

- June 30: Funky Beats Rainbow Sand Art (held outside)

- July 7: Pour Your Paint Out

Participants can obtain extra entry forms at programs and on the children's floor next to the entry form box. Each submitted form increases their chances of winning one of the grand prizes.

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