Teen Programs

Willard Library's 2021 Teen Summer Reading Program, Tails and Tales, gives students going in to grades five through 12 a chance to try something new with some fun challenges.

Your mission, should you choose to embrace your destiny, is to complete enough tasks on this card to earn a bingo. When you finish a challenge mark off that square. A bingo occurs when you complete five squares in a row either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. And, the Free Space gives you an extra chance to get a bingo!

Once you score a bingo, return your card to either library location to claim your prize.

Or, level up by completing three bingos on your card and turn it in at either library to be entered in a drawing for grand prizes – gift cards to local businesses.

Friday, Aug. 13: Last day to turn in bingo cards for prizes and to enter in the drawing for grand prizes

Click here to download the bingo card in English

Click here to download the bingo card in Spanish

Each month this summer, students in fifth through 12th grades may pick up a teen kit from either library while supplies last.

We're sorry, the June Teen Kits are gone

July: Beat the Heat
The July kits for teens will feature activities and materials to help beat the summer heat. Watch the how-to video with Miss Stephanie and Miss Alisha to enjoy the activities in the kits. After the premiere, the video will be available any time on Willard’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thursday, July 1: Kits available from both libraries while supplies last
Monday, July 12, 11 a.m.: Video premiere on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

August: Let's Get Cooking with Ross
We'll cook some delicious and healthy food. This month's kit will have supplies and recipes. Chef and Battle Creek native Thomas Ross Dandridge will show how to make some delicious food in the video. After the premiere, the video will be available any time on Willard’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Monday, Aug. 2: Kits available from both libraries while supplies last
Monday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.: Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels