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Teen Services: Read, Learn, Explore

Read, Learn, Explore
Click here to sign up for Teen Summer Reading 2021
Open to incoming 6th graders and older who live in Hampton or are students of Winnacunnet HS.
Teens who sign-up for summer reading can come by the library to pick up a packet of tracking sheets, a $3 bag for Marelli's Candy, and other fun items.

There are many different ways that we learn. That's why we're encouraging summer learning through a wide variety of adventures all summer long. Learning activities are grouped into categories: Read, Write, Create, Explore, Play, and Give. Read 1 book or do an activity that equals at least 1 hour of time. The last day to turn in your activities is August 6th. Log your activities on your tracking sheet and receive a gift card to Stillwell's Ice Cream or Dunkin Donuts when you complete it.

Read

There are countless benefits to reading, not the least of which is that reading exposes us to a world of imagination, showing us, nothing is impossible in this world. But did you know that reading for at least 20 minutes per day is a great way to keep your brain active? Studies show that students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months. It’s important for school-age children to read to prevent summer learning loss, but it's also essential for adults who want to keep their brains flexible and nimble.

 

  

Write

Writing goes hand-in-hand with reading. A critical skill in becoming a good reader, writing fosters our ability to explain and refine our ideas to others and ourselves, and it expresses who we are as people. We have provided a small selection of activities here. To see the full list, please login to your Summer Break account.

Recommended Writing Activities:

  • Write in a journal.
  • Send a hand-written letter to a friend.
  • Plan out a shopping trip with your parent, write the list.
  • Go to a poetry slam.
  • Write a poem or story.
  • Color with a family member.
  • Attend an author event.
  
 

Create

When we create, we are essentially exercising our problem-solving skills. Creativity expands our perceptions and allows us to see obstacles not just as roadblocks but also as opportunities. Creative activities also make life much more interesting and fulfilling. We have provided a small selection of activities here. To see the full list, please login to your Summer Break account.

Recommended Creative Activities:

  • Plant a seed.
  • Attend an art workshop
  • Knit or Crochet something.
  • Make a new recipe.
  • Paint or draw a picture.
  • Take photos with a friend or your family.
  • Make up a silly song and sing it.
  • Play a musical instrument.
  • Build a summer fort.
Explore

Exploration is vital to the human spirit. Even as babies, we're driven to explore the world around us, discover new things, and push beyond the boundaries of what we already know. Through exploration, we not only broaden our horizons, but we create new relationships and better understand ourselves and others. We have provided a small selection of activities here. To see the full list, please login to your Summer Break account.

Recommended Explore Activities:

  • Learn a new tech skill with a Universal Class tutorial.
  • Visit a local historic site.
  • Visit a Museum.
  • Visit the library with your family.
  • Watch a movie version of a book you've read.
  • Try a new Hobby.
  • Take a tour of Boston.
  • Visit a park you've never been to before.
  • Explore the beach.
  

Play

 Even though playtime may seem like "downtime" for the brain, there's a lot of learning happening. We're communicating with others; reading body language; experimenting; problem solving; and practicing physical movement, patience and understanding. And when your children play with you, they are also learning — that they are loved, important and fun to be around. We have provided a small selection of activities here. To see the full list, please login to your Summer Break account.

Recommended Play Activities:

  • Visit a playground
  • Take a walk on a nature trail.
  • Tell a joke to a friend.
  • Play a board game.
  • Play a sport.
  • Go swimming, surfing, or water skiing.
  • See how far you can skip a rock.
  

Give

Not only does it feel good to give, but there are also many learning benefits to giving. Giving provides opportunities to meet and share expertise, learn new skills, and understand and develop empathy for others. Volunteering can also actually make you healthier! Studies have shown that volunteering makes people feel physically healthier and lower stress. We have provided a small selection of activities here. To see the full list, please login to your Summer Break account.

Recommended Give Activities:

  • Donate canned goods to the food bank.
  • Give a friend or family member a hug.
  • Read a book to someone special.
  • Volunteer to help a neighbor with a chore.
  • Donate old clothes or toys to Goodwill.
  • Donate books to the library.
  • Help out around the house.
  • Carry the groceries inside.
  • Spend some time with an elderly neighbor.
  • Join a beach clean up


 

 

SRPmainlogoSummer reading is here!  The fun starts July 6th and lasts through August 6th. We have a summer of fun and reading planned for the Hampton community. Click the links below to view other summer reading events at the Lane Library.

 Lane Memorial Library Summer Reading is generously sponsored by The Friends of Lane Memorial Library.

One For The Books 1 Miler 2018

 

ABOUT:

Join us for this fast around-the-block one miler to benefit the Lane Memorial Library in Hampton, NH. First run in 1982, the One For The Books was a 5-miler organized by Bill Teschek, former Assistant Director who worked for the library for 37 years.  Bill retired from the library but continues his work with Granite State Race Services and will be timing the event, a recently revived 1 miler. Come cheer on your friends, family and neighbors! Our race is officially certified by USATF.  All proceeds benefit The Friends of Lane Memorial Library who generously underwrite our Summer Reading programs.

We'll have prizes for first male and female finisher & first boy and girl finisher under 16. Strollers are allowed but we are asking slower runners to please stay on the sidewalk to allow faster runners access to the road.  All ages and abilities are invited to participate!

Register at: http://www.gsrs.com/event/3574


 

What's Going On This Summer?
Not sure where to start? Check out our Calendar.
Signing Up For Summer Reading:
Teens can sign-up any time! Teens will get a Summer ID, the number they'll use each time they submit their reading logs for summer reading. Check with the Library after for signing up for your Summer ID number.


Lane Memorial Library Summer Reading is generously sponsored by The Friends of Lane Memorial Library.

Teen Services Summer Reading: Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies Program

medalForm for teens to volunteer for Reading Buddies.
Form for parents to sign-up their younger children.

Teen Services is looking for enthusiastic teens and little buddies for our coming Reading Buddies session.

Students of all ages enjoy teaching and learning from one another. The Reading Buddies Program involves a group of teenagers reading one-on-one with a group of children every week. You'll read books together, tell stories, play word games, write stories - anything to help younger children become better readers.

Reading Buddies is for teens who love reading and volunteering. Teenagers  are an ideal role model for children. And one of the best ways to prepare and support young children for success in school is simply to read aloud with them.

To start off our program we will have a training session that will last an hour. It will take place June 21st, 5:00-6:00 pm. Any Reading Buddies who participated over last years Summer Reading won't have to retake training.

Please remember that by doing Reading Buddies you are committing to weekly Saturday sessions. Do you want to do Reading Buddies, but can't make the scheduled time frame, please let Teen Services know. We want you to read, and will try to accommodate slight schedule differences.

To comply with NH Department of Labor Regulations, those 12 to 15 must get a Employer Request for Child Labor Form filled out. These can be found here. Fill out the form with your parent/guardian. Then you and your parent/guardian will have to go to your SAU school office with your birth certificate or evidence of date of birth, and have it signed by the school. The school will then issue a NH Youth Employment Certificate. Those 16 and 17 years old will need to have a Parental Permission form completed.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Parents of younger children, we'd love for you to sign up your child for Reading Buddies, fill out the this form and return it to the library. You can also speak with Ms. Paulina or Ms. Wendy.


What's Going On This Summer?
Not sure where to start? Check out our Calendar.
Signing Up For Summer Reading:
Teens can sign-up any time! Teens will get a Summer ID, the number they'll use each time they submit their reading logs for summer reading. Check with the Library after for signing up for your Summer ID number.

Lane Memorial Library Summer Reading is generously sponsored by The Friends of Lane Memorial Library.

"Writing Our Way" - a creative writing group

Writing Our Way
A creative writing group for all levels
With author/poet Christie Close

Writer’s choice; fiction, memoir, non fiction or poetry

  • Do you think you could be a writer and want to give writing a try?
  • Do you have some experience and want to write more?
  • Would you like to meet other writers and share your writing?

Each week you will have the opportunity to read, listen to readings of other writers, then spend time freewriting with fun prompts, creative exercises and supportive guidance provided by Christie. Suggestions for few hours of writing on your own each week will be given.

Saturdays, 2-4 PM in the downstairs Lane Room, Jan 9 through Feb 27, 2016
Writer's party and public readings on Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:30 PM

This is an 8 week series. Attending all meetings is recommended, but is not a requirement. We will complete the series with an optional public reading, on the evening of March 2nd, to celebrate the writers who complete the series.

REGISTRATION:  The series is voluntary and drop-in, but to give Christie an idea of how many people will be showing up, we ask that participants register either at the library Circulation Desk or by sending an email to deifert(at)hampton.lib.nh.us.

Checking in with the Library Director

By Mike Bisceglia

Seacoast Scene , July 9-15, 2015

[The following article is courtesy of the Seacoast Scene and has been edited for accuracy]

Rose Hanley, Amanda Reynolds Cooper, Deb Covert
Life at the front desk can be hectic, but there are times just to enjoy one another's company.
Here (from left to right) are Rosie Hanley, Amanda Reynolds Cooper and Deb Covert.
[Mike Bisceglia photo]

 HAMPTON - She has been at the helm for nearly seven years, and she loves it.

"Hampton is the best of all worlds for me," said Amanda Reynolds Cooper, the Director of the Lane Memorial Library.  "My sisters are now in Lewiston, Maine, and my husband, Chris, is a librarian at Southern New Hampshire University.  My daughters, ages 6 and 4, love school.  For us, life here is very good."

Mrs. Reynolds Cooper comes from San Antonio, Texas, where she grew up in a military family.

"When it came time to go to college, I opted to go to Bates College.  I pursued a degree in biology but for four years  worked in the campus library." It was there that she met her husband, Chris, and there that she married him in 2003.

Upon completion, Mrs. Reynolds Cooper pursued an advanced degree in library science at Syracuse University.  

"That was 11 years ago.  Now, I'm busy with library work, and I'm very excited about the changes being made to the inner space of this great place."

When not working, Amanda sings with Voices from the Heart, a group of 200 women singers. "We sing it all, from gospel to blues, and from traditional to pop.  We cover all the bases.  In the near future, the group plans to sing in South Africa. We're really looking forward to the experience."

As far as cooking is concerned, Amanda bows to her husband's finesse in the kitchen.

"I don't do well at the stove," chuckled Amanda, "but I can whip up a very delicious angel food cake."

Amanda does have one particular hobby that she wishes she could spend more time developing.

"I like to create art books, often using non-traditional materials, like making a book cover out of clam shells."

Amanda Reynolds Cooper and Darrell Eifert
Darrell Eifert, Head of Public Services, and Amanda Reynolds Cooper,
Director, take a moment in their hectic day to relax in the newly renovated
Teen Room of the Lane Library. [Mike Bisceglia photo]


Amanda admits to being somewhat of a couch potato, but does enjoy walking the family Boston Terrier, Baby.

"Not that it's a job requirement, but I do love reading.  I'm an eclectic reader.  I love everything, but I especially enjoy teen fiction.  I also enjoy graphic novels.  I'm just finishing Y: The Last Man.  I highly recommend it."

Amanda admits her love for travel.

"We travel to California for family reunions, and I've taken Chris back to Texas to see where I came from.  Since many members of my family are now in the Northeast, we seem to be traveling more and more in New England and Canada, and we're loving it."

"We have over 5,000 patrons who visit the Lane on a regular basis.  I always enjoy meeting them, and always enjoy welcoming new faces as well."

          

 

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