Saturday, June 25 to Sunday, August 14
(Download the entire CHPL Summer Reading Booklet)
Teens: Grades 6-12
Log your reading each week to be automatically entered into a weekly raffle for a $20 Amazon Gift Card or Free Book. By logging books, writing reviews, attending programs, and completing missions, teens can earn points to purchase raffle tickets for one of our grand prizes.
Weekly Raffle Prizes (2 winners each):
$20 Amazon Gift Card
Free book
*Grand Prizes (1 winner per prize):
JBL speaker
Fun Under the Sun Kit (beach games)
Relaxocean Kit (self-care items)
*Each grand prize kit also comes with a beach towel, 20 oz. Hydroflask, and a reusable bag.
*EVENTS WITH AN ASTERISK REQUIRE REGISTRATION. Programs meet in the Craft Room, unless otherwise stated
CHPL Teens on Twitch
Fridays: June 24 – August 12
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for our beta trial of CHPL on Twitch!
Hang out, talk about books/media, library stuff, and watch our librarians be hilariously bad at video games. We may even have a special guest or two! Follow us at https://www.twitch.tv/chplteens
Teens Take & Make: Sand Art Jars*
Monday, June 27
Create your own sand art jar at home. Limited supplies.
Registrants will receive an email when their kit is ready for pickup. Kits NOT picked up by July 9 will be forfeited.
Prove Your (Power)Point Party*
Tuesday, June 28
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Show off your public speaking skills and present something you’re passionate about to other teens (the funnier, the better)! All teens welcome to watch. Presentations should be family friendly and no longer than 10 minutes. Half Conference Center.
Teen Movie Night: Aquaman
Tuesday, July 12
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy watching Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa. Light snacks and chairs provided. Feel free to bring your own blankets and snacks too. Conference Center.
Teens Theatre: Improv Workshop*
Tuesday, July 19
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Build confidence, get creative, and have fun acting and improvising with other teens in grades 6-12.
This workshop will be led by Senior Teen Advisory Board Member (TAB) Casey Workman.
Teens Jeopardy: Percy Jackson*
Wednesday, July 20
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening all about the Percy Jackson universe JEOPARDY-style! Teams formed during the event. Prizes for the first place team!
Teens Kickball*
Friday, July 22
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meet in Friendship Grove to play kickball! Weather permitting.
Crafter Hours: Sea Shell Trinket Tray*
Tuesday, July 26
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Learn how to decoupage seashells to create trinket trays. Supplies provided.
Teen Open Mic
Saturday, July 30
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy performances by Cherry Hill teens! Use our online signup to reserve a performance spot but walk-ins are welcome! All ages welcome to attend. Conference Center.
Metal Stamping for Teens*
Wednesday, August 3
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Make your own keychains and necklaces as we do metal stamping in Friendship Grove. If inclement weather, this program will move into the Craft Room. Supplies provided.
Teens Amazing Race*
Friday, August 12
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Race against time to play games and solve riddles around the library! Medals go to the first place team. This program is after hours. Participants MUST arrive at the library no later than 5 p.m. and check in at the Youth Services desk. Anyone who arrives after 5 p.m. will not gain entry to the building.
Teens Anime Night
Monday, August 15
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
For grades 8-12. Anime and Manga fans! Watch anime, eat snacks, trade goodies, and make origami!
Teens Blacklight Party
Tuesday, August 16
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Let’s party! Wear white or neon clothing. Glow bracelets and glow paint provided. Conference Center, Lower Level.
We have limited copies of the assigned summer reading titles for Cherry Hill students entering grades 6-12. Summer Reading books can be found in the Teen Space on the Upper Level of the library. For more information about students’ summer reading assignments, visit the Cherry Hill Public Schools summer reading page.
Please note:
- These summer reading lists only apply to students in Cherry Hill Public Schools.
- Summer reading books are NOT fine free. Patrons will be charged $0.15 a day after a summer reading book’s due date.
- Middle Schools titles can be borrowed for up to 2 weeks.
- High School titles can be borrowed for up to 3 weeks.
- Renewals are only allowed if a title does not have a waiting list.
Follow the links below to place your summer reading books on hold with your library card.
- 6th Grade Summer Reading
- 7th Grade Summer Reading
- 8th Grade Summer Reading
- High School Summer Reading (includes Honors/AP required readings)
Some of these titles are also available through LibbyOverdrive & hoopla. Visit our ebooks & Audiobooks page for instructions on how to use these apps on your PC, smartphone, or tablet.
