The Page Turner- May 2024

May 4, 2024

May Teen Programming at the Mustang Public Library

Air Fryer Pizzas- Thursday, 5/9 @ 4:30 PM

Teen D&D- Thursday, 5/2 @ 4:30 PM & Thursday, 5/16 @ 5:30 PM

Beaded Animal Keychains- Thursday, 5/23 @ 4:30 PM

Teen After Hours: Dungeon Pizza- Friday, 5/24 @ 6:30 PM

All listed programs are for 6th-12th graders only and are free to attend. To register, visit localhop.com

5 Under $5

Article by Daniel

Are you excited for this summer? Cause I know I am. But there’s one problem. I’m broke. Yea yea go on and laugh but a lot of people are. So here are some fun activities you can do during the summer that are under $5:

  • Read a book
  • Go to the community pool
  • Take a hike
  • Play basketball or any sport you like
  • Play on the Nintendo Switch at the Mustang Library’s teen space.

Book Review

Article by Trenton

Ready Player One is a dystopian, sci-fi adventure set in the future, about a kid named Wade Watts. He is a kid from a poverty-stricken district in Oklahoma City, who is trying to get out of it. In the story, contestants work to find The Easter Egg in a virtual reality game called the OASIS. The person who finds The Easter Egg gets the creator of the game's fortune after the creator's death. Wade gets help from some of his friends he finds along the way due to his quick wit.

I like this book because the action is nonstop and exciting from the beginning to the last page. The only thing in the story I didn't like was the fact that I felt like, around the middle, you could tell where the story was going. Other than that, it was a fast-paced book with many funny moments and 80’s pop culture references in the story. Solid 8/10.

Summer Reading

Article by CJ

The summer reading program is a fun and creative way the mustang library gets people to read over summer. Despite what some people believe, the summer reading program is for everyone no matter their age, anyone is welcome to sign up and earn prizes just by reading some books. I first signed up for the program when I was in 3rd grade, and I've been a part of it ever since. The program has really improved over the years, and every year it somehow gets better each time. And then when I entered middle school I was given the opportunity to help behind the scenes of the summer reading as a volunteer. As I volunteer I got to help many kids(and some adults) find a love for reading through the program. No matter if it was just for the prizes or for the events we hosted, I could really tell the kids enjoyed reading during it. Now even as a high schooler I still do the program and volunteer, and I really do recommend doing it because it's really fun, we host events you can come to, and you can earn prizes the more you read.

Benefits of Volunteering at the Library

Article by Tayleigh

Volunteering at the library might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about ways to spend your free time, but let me tell you, there are plenty of benefits. As a teen, these are a few great benefits I've experienced:

  • Exploring Your Resources - Many teens overlook the library thinking it’s just a lame place to go get books. However there are actually a lot more things to do at the library, and volunteering is a great way to discover all of these amazing things.
  • Making a Difference - When you volunteer at the library you are helping your community. Whether it’s the librarians, patrons, or the library in general, any small task helps them.
  • Developing Good Skills - Volunteering at the library can help develop your communication, teamwork, organization, and time management skills.
  • Your Future in General - This experience will enhance your resume and display your desirable skills to colleges and employers.

In short, library volunteering is a win-win– a chance to give back, grow personally, and prepare for the future. So why not dive in and discover the joys of volunteering at your local library?

Crossword

Interactive by Braxton

Across                                                       

2. You set this under a tent

3. Body of water you fish in

5. What you sleep on while camping(other than a sleeping bag)

7. Usually camping is done here

8. Cast a rod into water

Down

1. A playground with benches and a path

2. You camp in this

4. Walker in the mountains to explore

5. You do this outdoors to stay somewhere

6. Area with a heavy population of trees