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Coming Soon To A Library Near You....
In honor of the Summer Olympic Games being hosted in Athens,
we are celebrating all things Greek!
Take the challenge and test your bravery, endurance, body and mind by participating in one or all of our Greek themed events!
It’s All Greek To Me
Teen Summer Reading Program
Ages 13-18
Kickoff:
 Toga Toga Toga!
Club Central
Friday, June 11, 8:00 p.m.
Attention Greek Gods & Goddesses: You are invited to a Toga Party! Break out the bed sheets for this after hours party for teens ages 13-18. The challenge is before you: Who will win the contest of bravery, endurance, mind, body and best dressed? Come for an evening of fun and competition and see if you will be crowned Zeus or Athena. Reservations Required. Call 407-835-7323 x6301
Contests:
 Teen Book Review Contest
Orange County Library System
June 1 – July 20th
Do you like to win prizes? Then enter the Summer Book Review Contest for teens! Read a book, write a review, rate it bronze, silver or gold and submit it to any Orange County Library location or email it to clubcentral@ocls.info. The winner will be announced at the Lock-In on July 24th. Submission forms can be picked up at any location. The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
 Teen Battle of the Bands
Library Central
Saturday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.
The Battleground: Library Central Stage.
The Weapons: Instruments of Music.
The Contenders: Local Teen Bands.
The Audience: You.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to rock out and hang out at the Orange County Library's first Teen Battle of the Bands
Volunteer:
 Teen Library Corp
Orlando Public Library
June & July
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Volunteer with the Teen Library Corp and make a difference! Give back a little "TLC" to your library and your community. Plan programs, help out at events, give suggestions for teen services, meet new people and earn community service hours for school. If you are between the ages 13-18 and love to have fun, join TLC today! For more information please call 407-835-7323 x6301.
Mind:
 Sisterhood of the
Traveling Pants-
Teen Book Club:
Club Central
Thursday, June 3, 7:00 p.m.
Travels to Greece, Mexico and South Carolina are just a few of the adventures the sisterhood took with the traveling pants. Bring in an old pair of jeans and create your own summer excitement while celebrating the book "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by Ann Brashares with activities, crafts, discussion and food.
 Teen Voices
Club Central
Tuesday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
Speak up as a member of Teen Voices! Join this teen advisory group to meet young adults, discuss teen issues, help design the library's teen website and make important recommendations about teen programming. To become a member, please call 407-835-7323, ext. 6301. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.
 Teen Book Club
Club Central
Thursday, July 1, 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we read, talk and eat our way through the literary realm! This month's book is "Acceleration" by Graham McNamee. The Club meets the first Thursday of every month. Ages 13 to 18 welcome.
 You Don’t Know Jack
Club Central
Wednesday, July 14, 3:00 p.m.
It's a battle of the mind! Play this wacky and zany trivia game and put your knowledge to the test to see if you don't know jack.
Body:
 Teen Wacky Olympics
Club Central
Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m.
The ancient Greeks were known for their strong physical prowess during the Olympic Games. Can you push your body to the challenge during the library's wacky version of this famous event? Compete to win the ultimate honor of the gold medal!
Bravery:
 Library Fear Factor
Club Central
Wednesday, June 30, 3:00
Are you brave enough for the challenge? The ancient Greeks were known for their bravery, but they couldn’t pass this test. Enter to compete in this hair raising competition inspired by events from some of your favorite scary novels. Hint: Read the "The Trials of Death" in the Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan, and consider this the Trials of Fear!
Endurance:
 All You Can Read Buffet
Club Central
Wednesday, July 28
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. or end
It's a Reading Marathon! Munch on books and snacks and compete to be the last one reading! Sink your teeth into a book and join us for food, fun, games and reading! Prizes will be awared to the one who can read the longest
Movies:
 Matinee Mondays
Club Central
Mondays in June & July
(except July 5th) 2:00 p.m.
Join us for popcorn and a
movie every Monday at 2:00!
June 7: "The Cutting Edge" (PG)
June 14: "Cool Runnings" (PG)
June 21: "Radio" (PG)
June 28: "Remember the Titans" (PG)
July 12: "A League of Their Own" (PG)
July 19: "Rudy" (PG)
July 26: "Miracle" (PG)
The Big Finish!
 Teen Library Lock In
Club Central
Saturday, July 24
8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
There is no way out! What do you do? Have fun of course! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be locked in the library? Well, here’s your chance! Capture the flag, scavenger hunts, and a chocolate buffet are just a few of the many crazy events we have in store. INVITATION ONLY! How do you get invited? If you are between the ages 13-18, just attend one of the library's many teen programs this summer or enter the Teen Book Review Contest and you will receive an inviataion!
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