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HOW DOES IT WORK?
For every hour you read, you get one point. Use your points to win AMAZING prizes at the auction at the end of the summer (August 31).  Easy!
  1. Register for the program at the teen desk starting on June 28.
  2. Record the hours you read on your summer reading log.
  3. Turn your summer reading log(s) in to the teen desk at the library anytime between July 6 and August 27.
  4. Come to the auction on August 31 and win prizes!

Our prizes, so far, are:

  • Razor scooter
  • back-to-school supply grab bags
  • candy
  • dry erase board with markers
  • Mr. Sketch markers
  • Iron Man 2 walkie talkies
  • Bakugan kite
  • wiffle bat and ball
  • Banzai water blasters
  • lava lamp
  • gift certificates to local stores
  • Scott Pilgrim, the ENTIRE series
  • Scott Pilgrim Movie soundtrack
  • The Hunger Games Trilogy
  • The Mortal Instruments Trilogy
  • Skullcandy Skullcrusher Headphones

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Kids going into grades 6 through 12 are invited to participate in the TEEN summer reading program.

WHERE CAN I GET MY SUMMER READING LOGS?
You can pick up your summer reading logs at the teen desk in the library or print them out
here.  All you have to do is record your hours and then turn them in to the teen desk.  We'll keep track of your logs for the summer.

WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL BE HAPPENING DURING THE SUMMER FOR TEENS?
As part of our summer reading program we have fun stuff to do planned for almost every day!  Eco-crafts, book clubs, movies, and video game tournaments will be happening every week.  For the most up-to-date information please check the library's website and our blog (
watertownlibraryteens.blogspot.com).

WHAT IF I CAN'T COME TO THE AUCTION?
If you cannot make it to the auction, we will have prizes for you to pick up at a later date.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 28:
summer reading registration begins
July 6: you can start turning in your summer reading logs
August 27: the last day you can turn in your summer reading logs
August 31: THE AUCTION!

If you have any other questions or comments about this program, please contact us in the teen room at (617) 972-6437 or stop by the library!