Teen Summer Reading Program
Read what you want and keep track of your reading through Beanstack website or app.
Plant a Seed, Read with us this summer! Teens can earn raffle tickets for reading, attending teen programs, and completing bonus activities. As you earn tickets in Beanstack, enter them into raffles for our big end of summer reading prizes. Follow the library on Instagram (@clapplibrarytab) and Facebook (Clapp Library Teen Page) for highlights of bonus activities, prizes, and other summer reading news!
If you cannot take part online, please reach out to our Teen Services Coordinator, Ruthie Stirling at rsterling@cwmars.org or call 413-323-0417.
This program is for teens between the ages of 12 and 18. For readers age 12 or age 18, please pick just one Summer Reading Program to take part in. Prizes can only be won from one program. If you encounter difficulty signing up, please contact the circulation desk at 413-323-0417 for assistance.
Challenge yourself to read this summer!
You can earn raffle tickets by:
- Time spent reading
- Attending teen programs
- Completing bonus activities
Junior Volunteers
The Junior Volunteer (JV) Program is sponsored by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library. Students who will be entering 7th through 12th grade in the fall may apply for a position as a JV.
Students selected for the JV program will volunteer 12-16 hours throughout the summer. Volunteer tasks may include manning the Children’s Summer Reading Program table, helping at library programs under the supervision of the library’s staff, assisting at a story time/children’s activity, sharing a special talent, using the copier, shelving books, decorating, and more!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, provide input on teen services, volunteer, and have fun. New members are welcome. Previous programs TAB has suggested include Teen Movie Nights, book clubs, Trivia Nights, and more! Visit the circulation desk or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information, to suggest a program, or to get the date of our next meeting.
Teen Crafternoons
The library regularly schedules crafternoons, or teen crafting programs, for students in grades 7-12 throughout the year. All materials are often provided, and the crafternoons are provided free of charge. In the past, the library has offered Metalworking, Bad Art Nights, Needle-felting, Upcycling, Tie-Dye, Painting classes, a Crochet/Knitting Club, and more. Please email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to request to join our monthly teen email list and be aware of our upcoming programs as they are scheduled.
Afterschool Adventures
Play D&D at the library! The library regularly offers D&D and other roleplaying game campaigns afterschool and during the summer for teens. We also lend a collection of game rule & campaign books. Want to run a campaign? We’re always looking for volunteer teen GMs! Interested players & GMs should email tmannino@cwmars.org
Teen Facebook Page
Follow us on Facebook for the inside scoop on what’s happening at the library!
Teen WOWbrary
Wowbrary regularly tells you about your chosen public library’s newest books, movies and music – chosen especially for teens.
This service make it easy for you to browse through the latest additions and place a hold on a new title.
Teen Instagram
Follow us on Instagram @clapplibrarytab for the inside scoop on what’s happening at the library!
Library Teens Are Creative
A group of teens got together and wrote a song called “Build a Better World.” Click on the image to hear it!