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. Thurston 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.

Join in this book discussion group for teens and talk about manga, mysteries, romance, adventure, fantasy, realistic fiction, true books and more. Find out about new books, recommend books for Timberland to buy, and enjoy activities and refreshments.

Tues., June 27 and July 25, 2-3 p.m. at the Tumwater Timberland Library

PageTurners Book Group for Youth (grades 5 and up)

Participants choose books to read, talk about and keep. Snacks, beverages, and the books will be provided. Registration is required; call (360) 458-3374.

Tues. June 27, July 11 and July 25, 3-4 p.m. at the Yelm Timberland Library

Make your own sock monkey at this workshop. Bring a pair of crew socks. All other supplies provided.

Howl like a wolf! Breaking away from the family pack, teenage "lone wolves" roam in search of lives of their own. Find out how humans are helping wolves and how you could work with wolves and other animals. See skulls (and teeth!) from bears, wolves and bobcats. Presented by Wolf Haven International.

Make a memory book of you and your pet. Please bring photos. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required; call (360) 943-7790.

Tues., July 18, 2-3 p.m. at the Tumwater Timberland Library

Learn the history and art of Mehndi with local expert Tia Caywood and create your own henna skin art.

Registration is required; beginning July 12, call (360) 352-0595.

Wed., July 19, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library

Learn the basics of beading and create a unique and beautiful necklace with an instructor from Shipwreck Beads. Registration is required; beginning July 20, call (360) 491-3860.

Thurs., July 27, 3:30-5 p.m., Lacey Timberland Library

Thurston County library phone numbers:

Lacey Timberland Library, (360) 491-3860

Olympia Timberland Library, (360) 352-0595

Tenino Timberland Library, (360) 264-2369

Tumwater Timberland Library, (360) 943-7790

Yelm Timberland Library, (360) 458-3374

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.