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Morph your reading all summer at the Monterey Public Library

What?

A free, self-paced program for teens to explore reading options in the 21st century. Set a goal, earn free pizza, enter our prize drawings, and share your reading experience with others throughout the summer at Library events and online.

Who?

Anyone between the ages of 11 and 19 or entering grades 6 through 12. Bring your friends!

When?

The kickoff party is Saturday, June 7th. Check the Kids' Events page for more details. The final weekly reading challenge ends Monday, August 4th, and the last day to bring in completed reading calendars is Sunday, August 10th.

Where?

There are 4 easy ways to sign up:

1. In the Library at any public service desk.
2. On the Bookmobile.
3. Print the reading calendar and the reading resolution forms at home and bring them to any public service desk at the Library.
4. Fill out the form online and print your own copy of the resolution and the reading calendar.

How?

• Make a resolution to change the way you read and decide how many of our weekly reading activities you want to do.
• Sign up online, in the Library, or at the Bookmobile. Visit the Library after signing up and receive a free Metamorphosis magnet.
• Try the reading activities on the calendar.
• Bring the calendar to the Library or the Bookmobile to be entered into our weekly drawings. For each weekly activity you complete, you will get one drawing ticket. Drawing prizes will be gift certificates to local businesses. There will also be an end-of-summer drawing in which one lucky reader will receive an iPod shuffle.
• Meet (or exceed) your reading goals and visit the Library or Bookmobile with your calendar by August 10th to receive an end-of-summer participation prize, a coupon good for a personal pizza.

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Questions?

Q: How much do I have to read?
A: Enough to stretch your brain. After that it is up to you.

Q: Do I have to follow the calendar?
A: Nope. We will post suggestions for each week’s activity on our web site and you can do them in any order you want.

Q: How do I enter the drawings for prizes?
A: When you visit the Library or Bookmobile during the summer show us your reading calendar. We will give you a drawing ticket for each weekly activity you have completed since your last visit. The tickets will be good for the drawing for the week you visited the Library.

Q: Can I participate in the youth or adult summer reading programs at Monterey Public Library at the same time?
A: Feel free to participate in whichever program you choose, but please choose just one to suit your summer reading goals.

Q: If I participate in the teen summer reading program can I go to the summer reading party at Adventures by the Sea on July 23rd?
A: Absolutely. You can participate in events for all ages hosted by the Library. Check back on the Teen Events page for even more events this summer.

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