Libraries offer teen summer programs

Posted On: May 27, 2022

Teens can beat the summer slide with Volusia County Public Library’s myriad of summer offerings just for them.

Volusia County Public Library will offer a variety of services and programs designed for middle and high school students this summer. Studies show that easy access to books during the summer can reduce a loss in reading skills from one school year to the next.  Educators and librarians refer to this loss as a "summer slide."

Teens can register for the Teen Summer Challenge, which runs from June 6 through Aug. 12, at https://volusialibrary.org/teens. They can track their reading by using the Beanstack digital reading tracking platform and be rewarded as their progress counts toward summer reading goals.

In addition to this reading challenge, the library system will offer a lineup of in-person teen programs, from hands-on maker activities to special presentations. Select library branches will offer free meals to children 18 and under through the Summer BreakSpot program throughout the summer. 

Teen are also invited to take part in the Recipes and Reads program, a family culinary literacy series. Teens and family members of all ages can visit the six regional libraries for in-person programs on basic cooking, meal stretching tips, nutritional information and more.

As always, with a library card and PIN, teens can download free books, magazines, audiobooks, music, movies and more on the library system’s website. The digital library also includes a wide range of research databases.

The teen page at https://volusialibrary.org/teens offers a helpful lineup of college prep and tutoring resources. Also on the page are links to virtual teen programs, from Kahoot trivia games to the Volusia Teens Read YouTube channel.

Information about all the library’s summer offerings, including an event calendar, is available at https://volusialibrary.org.