Summer Boredom Buster - Teen Zine 2024

SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTER

Adventure awaits 2024

You’re the main character in this story. A FREE TEEN ZINE

Anime for Beginners

Do you want to get into anime? Here are some suggestions that are perfect for beginners! Anime is a style of animated films and shows originating from Japan. Use your library card to check out each of these movies!

Some Reading Recs for you

Did you know all Spokane Public Schools students have a library card with their student ID? Your card number would be 27413081 + ID number, PIN is your birthday (MM/DD)

THE HERO’S JOURNEY

WHAT WILL

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE BE?

The Hero's Journey is a common framework for assembling a plot. Follow this guideline to write your own story! Call to Adventure 1. 2. Refusal of the Call 3. Meeting the Mentor 4. Crossing the Threshold 5. Tests, Allies, and Enemies 6. The Approach to the Inmost Cave 7. The Ordeal 8. The Reward 9. The Road Back 10. The Resurrection 11. The Return 12. The Freedom to Live Check out these great examples of the Hero’s Journey in action.

Write Out Your Own Hero’s Journey

CALL TO ADVENTURE

List some things you would like to do in your life:

MEETING THE MENTOR

Think of who could help you accomplish these goals.

FACE YOUR FEARS (INTERNAL CONFLICTS)

Think about something that you might be afraid of or worried about when pursuing this goal:

PREPARE FOR OBSTACLES (EXTERNAL CONFLICTS)

List some things that might be hard to overcome when working toward your goals:

REWARDS

What are the rewards of accomplishing your goals?

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LIST IT OUT

Talk with a friend or family member and share each of your favorites in the following categories!

TOP 5 SONGS

TOP 5 BOOKS

TOP 5 FOODS TOP 5 MEMORIES

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM THIS?

DEINFLUENCE DEINFLUENCE TIME TOTIME TO

Influencers hold a lot of power when it comes to trendy products, but when you buy all of them, it can hurt your wallet and the planet.

What is the item you want?

Think about that item from social media that you want. Let’s see if you really need it or just really want it.

Why do you want it?

Can you live without it?

FAST FACTS ABOUT FAST FASHION

“100 billion garments are made annually, 87% end up in landfills or incinerators, and only 1% are recycled.” Upcycle your own clothes to combat the effects of fast fashion!

Scan the QR code to check out Craft & Hobby for free sewing tutorials with your library card

Sources: earthday.org, mckinsey.com, changingmarkets.org, thirdlight.com.

Make something based on your favorite book! Some examples include Dune sandworm cups, blue

What do you want to make? Write down your ideas! Draw the food you plan to make!

foods inspired by Percy Jackson, or Butterbeer from Hogwarts.

BINGO Book

a book published this year a book set in the PNW a nonfiction book a book written with an LGBTQIA+ protagonist

Read a book that fits the items on the bingo board! a book based on its cover

a book of poetry a favorite from a friend or family member a graphic novel or manga a challenged or banned book an eBook or audiobook a book based on a true story

read a book with a friend

read a book outside a book with an immigrant protagonist a book you’ve been meaning to read a book by a BIPOC author

Visit the library this summer to check out a book bundle and help start your Summer Reading adventure.

SUMMER CAMPS 2024

Coding Camp

Learn to make your own video game among friends.

JUNE 24-28, @ HILLYARD, 1-5PM

JULY 15-19, @ HILLYARD, 1-5PM

Music Camp

Ages 12-16 will write and record their own songs.

AUGUST 12-16 @ CENTRAL, 9AM-12PM

Check out instruments, a pickle ball set, and other items from the Library of Things for free with your library card!

Go on a local hike and make note of some of the things you see. Keep an eye out for some of the things below!

Where did you go?

What did you like about your walk?

Check off all the things you noticed:

Bird: crow, blue jay, sparrow, etc.

Mammal: squirrel, marmot, etc.

Flowers: type, color, blooms

Trees: type, height, shape

Views: trees, neighborhood

Smells: floral, rain, moss, pine

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Spokane drastically changed after the construction of the World’s Fair—Expo ’74—in Spokane in 1974. This year, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event. Take note of all the changes you can see!

‘74

EXPO

EVENTS SCHEDULE SUMMER

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY

June 10 @ South Hill, 3:30pm

June 11 @ Indian Trail, 3pm

June 12 @ Liberty Park, 3:30pm

GAME DEVELOPER CLUB

June 13 @ Hillyard, 2:30pm

June 14 @ Shadle Park, 3pm

June 15 @ Central, 1pm

Every other Monday starting June 3 @ Hillyard, 3pm

Every other Monday starting June 10 @ South Hill, 3pm

ESCAPE ROOM: QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL

Register for a session online!

June 17 @ Liberty Park, 1-4pm

June 18 @ Hillyard, 1-4pm

NERF WARS

July 9 @ Indian Trail, 1-4pm

July 10 @ South Hill, 1-4pm

July 26 @ Indian Trail, 5:30pm

August 2 @ Shadle Park, 5:30pm

August 9 @ Central, 5:30pm

SUNSHINE & MURALS: SUMMER WINDOW MURAL

June 17 @ Hillyard, 2pm

June 18 @ Shadle Park, 2pm

July 11 @ Liberty Park, 2pm

THE EXCUSES & BOYFRIEND

MATERIAL: CONCERT

August 16 @ Central, 7pm

2024

SCANTO REGISTER& SEEMORE EVENTS

Sign up for Summer Reading Club using the Beanstack app or at spokanelibrary.beanstack.org to track your reading and participate.

When you read 15 days each month, you have the opportunity to earn three prizes between June 1 and August 31. Prizes will be redeemed through Beanstack while supplies last. Scan the QR code to sign up for free! Beanstack is generously funded by