Teen Jeopardy Tournaments at SCDL

Did you know the Stark County District Library is More Than Books? Each week your library presents numerous informative, inspiring, and entertaining programs for all ages, from children’s story times to book discussion groups, and computer classes.  This week’s schedule includes Teen Jeopardy Tournaments, a great Freezing and Drying Basics food program, genealogy programs, a model railroad design program, and more.

As always, each program listed below is linked to the Stark County District Library Events calendar, where you'll get more information about the program (such as the time the event is offered), and have the opportunity to register online or by phone to attend.

There’s still plenty of time to participate in the library’s Exercise Your Mind Summer Reading Challenge. It continues through July 27. Kids ages newborn through 12th grade can pledge to read 1 to 100 books this summer and win prizes for meeting the Challenge. This year we’re using a neat online system for tracking participants’ reading—the instructions are here.

Kids grades K-5 can exercise body and mind with yoga at Lake Community Branch on Wednesday, June 26. It’s Yoga for Kids, and it’s a great way to use some of that summer energy in a fun, relaxing way.

Teens, are you into Sherlock, Dr. Who, Monty Python, and all things British? Does rock music sound cooler if it’s sung with a British accent? Join us at Main Library on June Wednesday, June 26 for British Social Club and explore British culture with new friends.

The library is hosting Teen Jeopardy Tournaments throughout June and July, leading up to the Championship round in August at Main Library. East Canton Branch has a match scheduled for Thursday, June 27, and Plain Community Branch has one on Saturday, June 29, followed by Lake Community Branch’s tournament on Tuesday, July 2. There’s still time for teens to register and compete for bragging rights as SCDL Jeopardy Champion. Here’s a link to all the upcoming matches.

Children grades K-5 can follow the clues and explore the Sippo Lake Trail on Thursday, June 27 at the Perry Sippo Branch program, Exercise Your Mind Scavenger Hunt. Dress for the trail. We’ll also visit the Exploration Gateway science lab before and after the scavenger hunt. This program is presented with Stark Parks.

The Great Create is a creation odyssey for teens. We’re in the midst of 23 craft projects in 23 days, which includes indoor and outdoor creations, electronics, music, science, and more. The program meets at Main Library in Teen Services on Friday, June 28, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until August 2.

Summer is food season, with fresh fruits and vegetables coming into season every week. Enjoy some of summer’s bounty all year round by learning the proper techniques for freezing and drying fruits, vegetables, and meats at Freezing and Drying Basics at Main Library on Saturday, June 29. You’ll learn the basics to ensure food safety and high quality.

We begin the month of July with a pair of genealogy programs at Sandy Valley Branch. On Monday, July 1, Trees and Roots, What’s the Difference? is for adults and teens and will teach you how to research your family ancestry using online sources. Bring your family tree to get started. Also on Monday, July 1, we will present Using Ancestry.com Effectively. Learn how to make the most of Ancestry.com to research your family history in this hands-on computer class.

Explore the fascinating world of model railroads on Monday, July 1 at Jackson Township Branch. Jim Sorenson, owner of Far Beyond Rails will present Model Railroad Design. He’ll offer information about model railroad basics, and how to get started in the hobby.

North Branch has make it, take it crafts for the whole family all week from July 1 through July 6. Teens can fashion masterpieces out of duct tape any time during library hours, and families can craft a patriotic greeting card to send to our military heroes. Plus, we’ll have good books about the USA to check out at this Salute to Uncle Sam and Our Soldiers.

On Tuesday, July 2, it’ll be time to get down, turn around, go to town, and, well, Boot Scootin’ Boogie. Dust off your cowboy boots and learn to country line dance at Plain Community Branch. Instructor Frank Trace will teach you the basic steps. Plus, you’ll get to meet new people and have a great time.

There are many other excellent events planned at a branch of the Stark County District Library near you, including children's story times, book groups for adults, computer classes, classes that will assist you with your eReader, programs for teens, and much more. For a full listing of events and programs, check http://www.starklibrary.org/calendar-search and find something that enriches and inspires you today.