Youth Summer Library Program

2020 “Imagine Your Story” Summer Library Program @ MD LBPH

From June 22nd – August 8th, Maryland LBPH will participate in the “Imagine Your Story” Summer Learning Program! This year, our theme challenges you to explore myths, legends, magic, and folklore. All ages are welcome to participate as there is a challenge for everyone.

We challenge our patrons to read books, attend library programs, and complete activities throughout the summer. Keep track of your reading on our Beanstack site!  MD LBPH is giving our readers options on how to earn points toward completion.

Need help? Email: reference.desk@maryland.gov or call 410-230-2424.
Register @ Beanstack: https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/

Meet Noggin, the Sled Dog and (her human)
Join us to meet Noggin, an Alaskan sled dog.   Ms. Karen Land—writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,049-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska—and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, wants to chat with you in a one hour teleconference. She has given over a thousand talks in almost every state (she has a few left to visit). Karen loves providing MUSHING talks for always-eager students and enthusiastic library patrons. Dogs, the sport of mushing, and Alaska inspire a diverse audience, making this event fun and interesting for all ages. 

Registration: https://forms.gle/PVUWVC8krXttKQ1a7

Event Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.


Youth Creative Story and Songwriting Virtual Workshops with Mr. Joe (SillyJoe)
Creating songs and stories isn’t magic; it’s a simple process of drawing material from everyday experience and transforming them into art.  Following a few basic principles, youth will learn how to create stories and songs that will charm and delight their audiences. Registration:  https://forms.gle/gE7dJB9FBaMH6q4x6

Workshop Times:  
2 p.m.:  Elementary (Ages 6-12)
3 p.m.:  Middle and High School (Ages 13 – 18)

Week 1 (June 29th): Story Elements and Elemental Stories

Week 2 (July 6th): Making stories into songs

Week 3 (July 13th): Writing Poems

 

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Trivia Night

Some of the strangest, most odd, gross, and wacky stories are absolutely true.  Get ready to experience the excitement of Ripley's Believe It or Not!  

Come play Ripley’s Believe It or Not virtually with other teens/youth (Ages: 8 and up).  This event will count as 15 points towards your summer reading challenge.  Be sure to get the activity code to redeem your points.

Trivia Night Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Time: 6 p.m.

Registration is required. Register at this link: https://bit.ly/2UTtVwX

  

Impact of COVID-19 School Closures and Extended School Year:  A Conversation with Disability Rights Maryland (DRM)

Are you concerned about the education of your child since the COVID-19 school closures?  Do you have questions about Extended School Year and if your child qualifies?  Megan Collins from Disability Rights Maryland will present information about student’s right to extended school year (ESY) services. This will be an open discussion that will include the impact that COVID-19 and the resulting school closures has had on ESY for this year.  This will be a live event and will not be shared for later viewing. Registration is required. 

Event Date: Thursday, June 25^th
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3eiRUNN