Middle School Events
Events exclusively for middle school students. Check out these events that are exclusively for students who have completed Grades 6-8.

 Summer Reading Book Clubs are for Everyone
This summer’s game plan has a very exciting lineup. Everyone is invited to step up and spend the summer reading. Register now. Summer Book Club Log-in has begun!

• Middle school students register in either Youth Services or Adult Services.
• High school students register in Adult Services.

Get more information:

• GTGR* Book Club
• Adult/Young Adult Summer Reading Program

 Calling all artists!
Enter your poster illustrating the theme “Scare Up a Good Book.” The statewide winner will receive $1,000 and his/her artwork will be featured in the 2010 iREAD summer reading program for young adults sponsored by the Illinois Library Association. Details and entry forms available at the ASK ME Desk in Youth Services and at the Readers Services Desk in Adult Services. Deadline for entries is July 31.

 ZINES for Teens
Online magazines for teens.

 By the Way
Spring '08 Teen Newsletter
Talking about Depression & Suicide.

 Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award Nominees—2009
Voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois.

 Authors' Own Web Sites & Blogs
It is no secret that authors write some of the very best blogs. Find out what your favorite author is up to.