Charlie Vega is smart, funny, artistic, ambitious. And fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last one. Especially her mom. The world wants Charlie to be thinner, lighter, slimmer-faced, straighter-haired, like her best friend Amelia.
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Frozen t-shirt races for teens – Mon, July 26 @ 4
Practice your getting dressed skills.
Disney taught us to “Let it Go” but did you ever think how hard it would be to get dressed in that beautiful ice castle? Well, you are about to find idea, We will have frozen t-shirts (literally frozen t-shirts). All you have to do is get yours on before the competition. Once all of the t-shirts have been defrosted, test your knowledge with some frozen trivia in the shade, or sun.
Meet in the grass on the North side of the library on Monday, July 26 at 4:00PM! It’s supposed to be 85 and sunny. A good cool down will be welcome.
The Best Books You’ve Never Read
bookriot.com, July 13, 2021
Nautical Bracelets for Teens
Pick up your Nautical Bracelet craft kit at the library any time after Thursday, July 15.
Show off your sailor skills with this dazzling piece of handmade jewelry! Features a 25mm anchor charm as the fastener. Includes glass beads, metal beads and metal charms 12mm – 25mm. 24″ polyester cord.
Kits, with supplies and instructions, can be picked in the YA department at Newport Public Library while supplies last.
FCF – Heist Society by Ally Carter
So much for escaping the wonderful world of theft. Can a crew of teenagers pull of the heist of the century? Only one other thief has ever gotten into The Henley and he didn’t take anything out. Can they get four paintings out in time to save Kat’s father from an evil worse than anything they’ve ever encountered? Even Uncle Eddie won’t take on Taccone and he isn’t afraid of anyone. But Kat must. Taccone believes her father has stolen something from him and will kill her father if they aren’t returned.
Join Kat and her crew on this wonderful adventure story. I was amazed at the tricks up their sleeves.
Digital Scavenger Hunt for Teens
Download the hunt.
Read the Clues.
Photograph your answers.
Have it all done by 3pm, Tuesday, July 6.
Join us in Aquidneck Park on the North side of the building at 4 for answers and prizes!
