Timberland Regional Library News Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 23, 2006

 

Media Contacts: Leanne Ingle, TRL Communications Specialist: 704-4508; Susan Hanson, TRL Communications Manager: 704-4507.

This summer. For Teens Only. At Their Place: The Library

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

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. Mason 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.

Free events and activities at Mason County libraries for middle and high school teens:
(Libraries welcome teens from all over the county at their programs.)
(Teen events in Lewis, Thurston, Pacific, and Grays Harbor counties)

North Mason Timberland Library (Belfair)

Manga 101
Learn the basics of drawing manga at this workshop.
Monday, July 24, 2-3 p.m.

Shelton Timberland Library (William G. Reed Public Library)

Open Studio: Wild-n-Crazy Animals (for ages 11-18)
Drop in anytime during these two-hour creative studios. All materials will be provided. Prior registration is appreciated but not necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the William G. Reed Library.

Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
  • July 13: Make some cat toys.
  • July 27: Create a sock monkey.
  • Aug. 3: Cook up a colorful treat and create a placemat for your cat or dog.
  • Aug. 10: Take a regular river rock and envision it as your totem animal. With some directions and acrylic paints, you can create a work of realism or fantasy. No experience is necessary.
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    Put Your Pet At Ease
    Thursday, July 20, 2-3 p.m.
    Learning simple massage techniques to calm your pet. Sponsored by the Friends of the William G. Reed Library.

    Meet the Breeds!
    Each week in August, meet the best of a breed of dogs and their owner. Learn the history of the breed, its characteristics, and special needs. A question and answer session will follow the presentations.

  • Saturday, Aug. 5, 10:30-11 a.m.: The Greyhound
  • Wednesday, Aug. 9, 11-11:30 a.m.: The Portuguese Water Dog
  • Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11-11:30 a.m.: The Scottish Terrier
  • Wednesday, Aug. 23, 11-11:30 a.m.: The Basset Hound
  • Saturday, Aug. 26, 10:30-11 a.m.: The Collie
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    Mason County Timberland Libraries

    Hoodsport Timberland Library, N 40 Schoolhouse Hill Road, Hoodsport, (360) 877-9339

    North Mason Timberland Library, 23081 NE State Route 3, Belfair, (360) 275-3232

    Shelton Timberland Library (William G. Reed Library), 710 W Alder Street, Shelton, (360) 426-1362

    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.

    Revised 06/23/06

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    Timberland Regional Library serves Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties in Western Washington State.