The place to be for teens this summer is—their place—The Library.

The Timberland Regional Library summer 2006 program theme for teens is "Creature Feature," focusing on pets, working animals and wild creatures, from wolves to werewolves. Teens can pick up a start-up packet and book bag at any Timberland library. Pacific County libraries will have plenty of books, magazines and audiobooks for teens to take back to their dens and talk about with friends.

Teens can also sign up on the Timberland Web site, www.trlib.org under "Creature Feature." The site includes lists of great books to read, links to Web sites about animals in the wild, animals in regional parks and zoos, and local events. Teens can share their favorite reads with the rest of the pack by writing and posting book reviews online. Middle school teens can also link to a statewide summer reading blog.

When teens turn in their prize claim ticket at their library in July or August, they will receive a set of coupons for free pizza and admissions to regional attractions. The ticket is part of a form where teens can keep track of what they’ve read. Many library branches also award other prizes throughout the summer.

For more information, including the summer program for preschoolers and school children, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales," stop by any Timberland library or check out the Web site, www.trlib.org.

Programs: Free events and activities for middle and high school teens are at the following libraries:

Thurs, July 6, 1-2 p.m. Pet Photo Show Workshop:
Learn photo tips and hear ideas to plan and take the perfect picture of your pet. Cameras, processing and supplies will be provided. Kathleen Praxel will teach the workshop and at later programs will provide instruction on mounting, framing and displaying your two best photos for a show in August. Registration is required; call (360) 288-2725.

Wed., June 28, 2-3 p.m. Making Memories: You and Your Pet:
Make a memory book of you and your pet. Please bring photos. All other supplies provided. Registration required, call (360) 533-2360.

Fri., July 7, noon-1 p.m. Books and Pizza for Teens:
Teens gather to discuss their latest hot reads and have some pizza for sustenance.

Fri., July 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Monopoly Tournament:
Houses. Hotels. Money. Will you or your friends collect the most? Refreshments provided.

Two Thursdays, June 29 and July 6, 3-4:30 p.m. Special Feature: Babysitting Workshop:
earn the important skill of babysitting: safety, games, bedtime, snacks and basic child development. Registration is required. Please call the library by June 28 at 532-1710. Take both classes and receive a certificate.

Thurs., July 13, 3-4 p.m. Creature Feature: Pet Rocks:
Let your imagination soar and create a special critter for a pet. Materials provided.

Thurs., July 20, 3-4 p.m. Search and Rescue:
Meet a search and rescue dog. Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods and how teens can get involved in search and rescue operations.

Thurs., July 27, 3-4 p.m. Making Memories: You and Your Pet:
Make a memory book of you and your pet. Please bring photos. All other supplies provided. Register is required; call (360) 532-1710.

Tues., June 27, 2-3 p.m. Creature Features: Vampires:
Talk with other teens about what makes vampire books so scary—and so compelling. Read Thirsty by M.T. Anderson or Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Or bring your own "best vampire book" suggestions.

Mon., July 10 and Tues., July 25, 2-3 p.m. Animal Dreams:
Hear selections from some of the best teen reads about crossing the line between human to animal. Create a henna tattoo of your totem animal.

Mon., July 17, 2-3 p.m. Rescue Dogs:
eet a search and rescue dog. Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods and how teens can get involved in search and rescue operations.

Tues., July 18, 2-3 p.m. Creature Features: Werewolves: Meet with other teens to discuss the book Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause or bring your favorite werewolf book to share.

Mon., July 31, 2-3 p.m. Wild Masks: Go masked into the night! Use feathers and fur, leather and bones, dreams and imagination to create unique animal masks.

Tues., Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. Creature Features: Shape Changers:
What skin are you in tonight? Discuss The Deerskin by Robin McKinley, Switchers by Kate Thompson, and similar stories.

Thurs., June 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Making Memories: You and Your Pet:
Make a memory book of you and your pet. Please bring photos. All other supplies will be provided. Registration required; call 495-3368.

Thurs., June 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Make a Sock Monkey:
Make your own sock monkey at this workshop. Bring a pair of crew socks. All other supplies provided.

Thurs., July 6, 3-6 p.m. Board Games:
Challenge your friends to some classic board games. Games and refreshments will be provided.

Thurs., July 20, 3:30-5 p.m. Teens Talk about Books:
Join other teens for talk about books. Find out about new books, recommend books for Timberland to buy, and enjoy activities. Refreshments provided.

Timberland Regional Library serves the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community libraries and 7 library service partnership locations. The library system is funded by local property taxes. For information on any subject, the public can telephone Timberland’s Central Reference Service librarians at 704- 4636) in the Olympia area or 1-800-562-6022, toll-free, from all other areas. Or they can "Ask a Librarian" online at www.trlib.org. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program may contact the library a week in advance.