Teens will be reading just for the fun of it and enjoying programs and events designed just for them during Teen Read Week, October 17 through 23, 2004. Timberland Regional Library joins hundreds of other libraries, schools and bookstores each year in the national celebration created by the Young Adult Library Services Association. This year’s theme, "IT’S ALIVE! @ your library," spotlights suspense, horror, mystery and science fiction and scary true stories.

All Timberland libraries have set up theme-related displays or carts of books and films for teens to check out. Most libraries will host events during and near the official week. Book suggestion forms are in all libraries now so teens can tell other teens about their favorite frightening reads. The suggestion forms are also available on the Timberland website at www.trlib.org under the Teen Read Week logo. The webpage also lists scary books and movies as well as events for middle and high school teens.

For more information, please contact your local Timberland library or visit the library system’s website at www.trlib.org.

Grays Harbor County

Aberdeen Timberland Library, (360) 533-2360
Fantasy Writing Workshop
October 16, 2-3:15 p.m., for grades 5-8.
Dia Calhoun, award-winning fantasy author of Firegold, Aria of the Sea, and White Midnight, will present a writing workshop, using elements of a fantasy story—magic portals, magic objects, magic helpers, villains, quests, familiars, and the return. At the end of the workshop, participants will have created the beginning of a fantasy story of their own. Ms. Calhoun's books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

Montesano Timberland Library (W. H. Abel Memorial Library), (360) 249-4211
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 19, 3:15-4 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Amanda Park Timberland Library, (360) 288-2725
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 20 and October 21, 3-7 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive @ Your Teen Café" features pumpkins, how-to books, paints, and special effect materials for making pumpkin masterpieces in celebration of Teen Read Week. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Amanda Park Timberland Library.

Elma Timberland Library, (360) 482-3737
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

McCleary Timberland Library, (360) 495-3368
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 28, 7-8 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Mountain View Timberland Library, (360) 497-2665
Urban Legends Come Alive @ Your Library
October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for middle and high school teens.
Join library staff for a scary evening of urban legends. You may also bring your own scary stories to share. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mountain View and Packwood Timberland Libraries.

Centralia Timberland Library, (360) 736-0183
Boo-tiful Pumpkin Contest
October 24-29, for children and teens.
Bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to either the Centralia or Chehalis Timberland Libraries between October 24 and October 29 for display and judging. Winners in four age categories will receive ribbons. Pumpkins must be picked up Saturday, October 30.

Chehalis Timberland Library, (360) 748-3301
Boo-tiful Pumpkin Contest
October 24-29, for children and teens.
Bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to either the Centralia or Chehalis Timberland Libraries between October 24 and October 29 for display and judging. Winners in four age categories will receive ribbons. Pumpkins must be picked up Saturday, October 30.

Shelton Timberland Library (William G. Reed Public Library), (360) 426-1362
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 18, 3-5 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive@ Your Teen Café," with refreshments, horror, suspense, mystery, science fiction, true books about weird things, and more. Make sure you pick up a "Creepiest, Scariest Books Ever" suggestion form so that you can tell other teens about the books that freak you out. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the William G. Reed Public Library.

North Mason Timberland Library, (360) 275-3232
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 19, 7-8 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Shelton Timberland Library (William G. Reed Public Library), (360) 426-1362
Design Your Own Gravestone
October 20, 3-4:30 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Long after you're gone, your gravestone will remind people that you lived. This program will allow you to create your own headstone and epitaph—the words for the headstone. What could be creepier? Maybe making and eating some gross grub. Do both! Sponsored by the Friends of the William G. Reed Library.

Raymond Timberland Library, (360) 942-2408
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 18, 3:30-5:30 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive@ Your Teen Café," with refreshments, horror, suspense, mystery, science fiction, true books about weird things, and more. Make sure you pick up a "Creepiest, Scariest Books Ever" suggestion form so that you can tell other teens about the books that freak you out. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library.

South Bend Timberland Library, (360) 875-5532
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 20, 4-5 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Ilwaco Timberland Library, (360) 642-3908
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 21, 4-5 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Ocean Park Timberland Library, (360) 665-4184
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 26, 6-8 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive@ Your Teen Café," with refreshments, horror, suspense, mystery, science fiction, true books about weird things, and more. Make sure you pick up a "Creepiest, Scariest Books Ever" suggestion form so that you can tell other teens about the books that freak you out. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco/Ocean Park Timberland Library.

Tumwater Timberland Library, (360) 943-7790
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 12, 3-4 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Olympia Timberland Library, (360) 352-0595
Urban Legends: Fact or Fiction?
October 16, 2-3 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Discover the facts behind those so-called Urban Legends. Is truth really stranger than fiction? Share favorite legends, and learn how legends start, spread, and mutate. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library.

Lacey Timberland Library, (360) 491-3860
It's Alive @ Your Library: Teen Read Week Contest
October 18-22, for middle and high school teens.
Match photos of Stephen King movie characters with their book titles to win a movie-related gift certificate. Look for the contest in the TeenZone at Lacey Timberland Library and in the four area high schools. One entry per person. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library.

Tumwater Timberland Library, (360) 943-7790
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive@ Your Teen Café," with refreshments, horror, suspense, mystery, science fiction, true books about weird things, and more. Make sure you pick up a "Creepiest, Scariest Books Ever" suggestion form so that you can tell other teens about the books that freak you out. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library.

Yelm Timberland Library, (360) 458-3374
It's Alive @ Your Library: Special Effects Makeup Secrets for Teens
October 20, 7-8 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Actors from the Drew Harvey Theater will share tips on applying makeup for weird and wonderful effects. Join them in the library's living room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yelm Timberland Library.

Tenino Timberland Library, (360) 264-2369
It's Alive @ Your Teen Café
October 21, 4-5 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
"It's Alive@ Your Teen Café," with refreshments, horror, suspense, mystery, science fiction, true books about weird things, and more. Make sure you pick up a "Creepiest, Scariest Books Ever" suggestion form so that you can tell other teens about the books that freak you out. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Tenino Timberland Library.

Olympia Timberland Library, (360) 352-0595
Fantasy Writing Workshop
October 23, 2-3:30 p.m., for grades 5-8.
Dia Calhoun, award-winning fantasy author of Firegold, Aria of the Sea, and White Midnight, will present a writing workshop, using elements of a fantasy story—magic portals, magic objects, magic helpers, villains, quests, familiars, and the return. At the end of the workshop, participants will have created the beginning of a fantasy story of their own. Register beginning on Monday, October 18. Limited to 20. Ms. Calhoun's books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library.

Yelm Timberland Library, (360) 458-3374
Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
October 25, 7-8 p.m., for middle and high school teens.
Hear ghost stories of centuries past and countries far away, as told by presenter Mike Wessells. Ghosts and strange visitors from "other worlds" have frightened and disturbed young and old alike in all times and all countries. After this program, you will believe that truth is scarier than fiction.

Olympia Timberland Library, (360) 352-0595
Boo-tiful Pumpkin Contest
October 26-28, for children and teens.
Bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to the library between October 25 and October 28 for display and judging. Judging will be completed by October 29. Winners in four age categories will receive ribbons. Pumpkins must be picked up Saturday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.