All programs are for grades 6 - 12
Reading and Writing Events
Summer Reading Club 2008 “A DIY Summer”
until August 30
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join “The DIY Summer” South Country Library’s Summer Reading Club, where reading reaps rad rewards. You can read books, e-books, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels, and comic books. Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive your info packet, and check out the display case to see all the cool stuff we are giving away to readers!
Battle of the Books 2008
Mondays, July 7 – August 11, 4-5 p.m.
Final Battle Saturday, August 16 TBA
The heat is on this summer as we get ready for Battle of the Books. If you like to read, play trivia, and win, then this program is for you!
Hip Hop Lyric Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, July 9, 7-8 p.m. & July 16, 6-7 p.m.
Is hip hop your life? Do you have lyrics you have been working on? Come and join Hip Hop MC B Nice in our summer hip hop lyric writing workshop. Absolutely not to be missed.
D.I.Y. Crafting and Hobbies
Custom Toy Workshop
Friday, July 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Keith Poon, owner and lead toy designer of Toy Qube, will be here to conduct a designer toy workshop. Learn about the custom toy business, and paint a custom figure yourself.
Pop Art Collage
Wednesday, July 23, 1-3 p.m.
Take your creative expression to a whole new level in this pop art collage workshop with renowned artist, Joe Heidecker.
Custom Flip Flops
Tuesday, August 12, 4-5 p.m.
Turn a pair of ordinary flip flops into the coolest accessory for your feet. Customize your flip flops with beads, ribbon, paint, or anything else you want. We provide the flip flops, or bring your own.
Fabric Bangles
Monday, August 18, 3-4 p.m.
Learn how to make fabric-covered bangle bracelets in this summer accessory workshop.
Make Your Own Buttons and Badges
Wednesday, August 20, 3-4 p.m.
Customize your favorite hoodie or school bag with these custom 1" buttons in this workshop. Bring in your favorite images or select some from our old magazine collection.
Video Games and Entertainment Events
Improv Group
Monday, July 14, & Wednesday August 13, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Join the very talented and even more hilarious actor Lucio Costanzo for our new Improv acting troupe. A ton of fun and non-stop silliness.
Rock Band Competition
Friday, July 18, 7-8 p.m.
Come and live out your Rock and Roll dreams in our first-ever Rock Band Competition. Teams of four will battle it out to win cool prizes.
Pokemon Traders and Trainers
Friday, August 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Pokemon fans will not want to miss this new club. Come in to trade or battle your Pokemon in the Nintendo DS games Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
Anime and Manga Club
Monday, August 4, 3-4 p.m.
Join your fellow otaku (super fan) friends every month to watch shows & films, draw, and discuss your favorite anime and manga series.
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Friday, August 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Brawl is back. Pick your favorite character, and join this Super Smash Brothers “Brawl” competition. Prizes for the top players.