Got free time this summer?
So what are some healthy and fun things you can do on your free time at home? Most of these ideas will require some supplies... Here we go!
Journaling. Journaling is one of my favorite things to share with students. It is something you can make out of a regular spiral or composition book. There are so many things you can do with this. It is not just limited to the "Dear Diary" stuff. Be creative! Here is a list of what a journal can be used for and some links for inspiration...
- art journal
- goal Setting
- gratitude journal
- affirmation journal
- list of places you want to visit
- learning and practicing calligraphy
- list your favorite blogs and websites
- dream journal
- brainstorming
- lists
- movie reviews
- doodling
- writing short stories
- writing songs
- a to-do daily notebook
- typography-lettering practice
- create a bullet journal
- a list of books to read
- book notes
- list all the things that make you happy
- write a letter to your future self
- a mini vision board
- crafts to try
- start a recipe book for your favorite dishes
- cut out and glue different things on pages
- create a style look book of your own with clippings from magazines
- draw a picture based off of song lyrics
- make up a cartoon
- a travel notebook
- make a scrapbook
- walk outside and draw or describe the things you see
- write an extra chapter of your favorite book
- design clothing
- write poetry
- design a robot
- write kind notes to people and then leave them anonymously
For Inspiration...
Find out whats going on close to home!
Teen Summer Reading Program:
1. Starting June 3, pick up an Activity Card at any of the libraries’ Children’s Desks.
2. Track your progress through the summer. You need to complete 5 squares over 7 days before turning in each Activity Card.
3. Return your Activity Card for a prize and your next Activity Card. There are a total of four Activity Card and four prizes over the summer.
4. There are 4 additional bonus cards that can be completed AFTER finishing the first 4 Activity Cards. Participants will receive an extra entry in the grand prize drawing, but will not receive a prize for finishing a bonus card.
5. There will be a grand prize for each age group (babies/toddlers ages 0-3; children ages 4-11; teens ages 12-17). Participants will earn an entry for each Activity Card they completed.
6. The grand prizes will be awarded at the Elephant & Piggy Wrap-up Party at 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 31 at the Central Library. All participants are welcome but do not need to be present to win.
5. There will be a grand prize for each age group (babies/toddlers ages 0-3; children ages 4-11; teens ages 12-17). Participants will earn an entry for each Activity Card they completed.
6. The grand prizes will be awarded at the Elephant & Piggy Wrap-up Party at 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 31 at the Central Library. All participants are welcome but do not need to be present to win.
Last day to sign up is July 22, 2017.
Last day to turn in reading logs is July 29, 2017
Last day to turn in reading logs is July 29, 2017
Prizes (PDF 211 KB)
Prizes are while supplies last and prize substitutions may be made when necessary.
Prizes are while supplies last and prize substitutions may be made when necessary.
Construye un Mundo Mejor!Comenzando el sábado , 3 de junio, los niños y los adolescentes pueden registrarse para el Programa de Lectura Verano 2017. Los participantes pueden recoger el primer carta y un calendario para el verano en cualquier biblioteca pública de Garland. Habrá en total cuatro cartas y cuatro premios durante el programa.
Special Programs for Teens:
As part of the Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World!” the Nicholson Memorial Library System presents special programs for teens in June and July. All programs are free. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion.
Teen/Tween Game TimeAs part of its Summer Reading Program, the Nicholson Memorial Library System presents a gaming event for teens and tweens ages 10 to 17. Attendees may choose to play video games on Nintendo Wii and Kinect, board games, or card games. Come sign up for the Summer Reading Program and bring your gaming skills.
6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29
North Garland Branch Library
972-205-2804
Teen Game Night
As part of its Summer Reading Program, the Nicholson Memorial Library System presents a gaming event for teens ages 13 to 17. Attendees may choose to play video games on Nintendo Wii and Kinect, board games, or card games. Come sign up for the Summer Reading Program and bring your gaming skills.
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19
Central Library
972-205-2516
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19
Central Library
972-205-2516
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