Summer Reading Challenge

June 2 thru August 2

Child reading by a campfire with a ghost

Create a your own summer reading goal! Will you read a thousand small books or one gigantic one? Will you read 5o hours all summer long or 10 pages a day? Pick up your reading log at any service point starting on June 2 and return it by August 2. Teen and Adult prizes are only given out on the second floor of Stephens Central. 

Design-a-Poster

Until July 12

Ever wanted to see your artwork as a cool poster? Looking for ways to show what the library means to you? Here's your chance! 

  • Create an original 2D artwork
  •  Artwork must include the phrase “Color Our World,” feature that subject, and be appropriate for public display
  • Artwork will be accepted digitally until July12; limit one entry per person; submit files here 
  • We will print your artwork as an ~18x24 poster and it will be displayed in the Teen Republic
  • You can pick up your poster from the Teen Republic in August

 

This program is for Teen Republic patrons (grades 6-12), free of charge. 
 

Summer Scavenger Hunt

June 2 thru August 2

Art Museum Wall with Paintings

If you find one of these paintings around the library, return it to the Teen Republic for a free-to-keep-forever book! 

Art Heist: An Escape Room

July 7 & 8 at 2pm

Empty frame with police tape

A major heist has occurred at a local Art Museum! Five suspects were apprehended, but without solid evidence the suspects will have to be let go. Can you help the investigators uncover the truth and arrest the culprit?

Participants will solve puzzles, use deductive skills, AND maybe learn a bit about some famous artists in this escape room

Seating is limited; signups are required. Click here to signup. Please note that signups open 4 weeks prior to the event, and close 48 hours prior to the event. This program is subject to a signup quote; patrons will be notified at least 24hrs in advance if the quota is not met. This escape room event is in-person and has sessions for grades 3-5 and 6-12, free of charge. 

Once Upon a Book Club

Second Saturdays

Rose is bell jar

Once upon a time, there was a very fantastical book club for teens and their adults…

Join us to discuss retellings of classic tales on the second Saturday of every month! Each month, we’ll provide a curated lists of books based on a particular well-known story to inspire and guide the discussion; check the link below or visit us in person for the full list. Read whichever book(s!) from the list that you like, and hang out with us during the book club to share your most (and least) favorite parts of each story.

This in-person event is for Teen Republic patrons (grades 6-12), free of charge. Adults (18+) may join if accompanied by a participating teen.

 

June 14: Cinderella

July 12: Beauty and the Beast

August 9: Snow White (List avalible 7/1)

September 13: TBD (List Avalible 8/1)

Movie Day: Ocean’s 8 (2018, PG-13)

Friday, July 18, 2pm

These Cons are Pros.

Watch clever con artists steal the show during our Ocean’s 8 (2018, PG-13) movie night. (Seriously, though, we're a library. It's so easy to get a card and freely borrow all of our books, games, and movies - no thievery required.)

 

 

Cereal Box Collage Workshop with Visiting Artist Michael Albert

Friday, July 25, 10am-Noon

Collage reading, "Greetings from Texas"

As part of his Summer Pop Art Tour, American Pop Artist Michael Albert will be bringing his nationally known Cereal Box Collage Workshop to San Angelo!

He will give a short talk & presentation and then lead a hands-on collage workshop where participants (kiddos and even their parents) will have the chance to create their own masterpieces using Albert’s materials of choice, namely cereal boxes and other colorful cardboard packages including cookie boxes, cracker boxes, soda cartons, and many other well-known consumer brands. All participants will receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s creations as a special gift for joining him in this creative art making session. 

For more information on Michael Albert, visit his website here.

 

Seating is limited and each participant must be registered. Signup here. Please note that signups open 4 weeks prior to the event, and close 48 hours prior to the event. This is a special Teen Republic program for ages 10+ (and their adults!), free of charge.