Freedom to Read Library Lock-In Night for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders: August 10th

Pre-register for the 2nd annual Middle School lock-in honoring those who participate in the summer's Freedom to Read Celebration.


It's only June, so you have plenty of time to plan ahead and to make sure you are eligible to participate by picking up your Freedom to Read Keychain Punchcard at the Teen Librarian's desk at any branch. You will receive a certain number of punches on your punchcard for various activities, and to attend the lock-in, you will need 8 punches.


For 2 punches: Read a Banned Book and do one of the following: (a) write a 300-500 word journal entry from the point of view of one of the characters; (b) design a bookmark, incorporating a favorite quote from the book; (c) create a comic strip inspired by the book; (d) write a poem or a song inspired by the book; or (e) write a 300-500 word book review for possible inclusion in one of the library's upcoming newsletters

For 2 punches: Attend a film played throughout the First Amendment Film Festival and do one of the following: (a) write a 300-500 word journal entry from the point of view of one of the characters; (b) design a bookmark, incorporating a favorite quote or scene from the movie; (c) create a comic strip inspired by the movie; (d) write a poem or a song inspired by the movie; or (e) write a 300-500 word film review for possible inclusion in one of the library's upcoming newsletters

For 2 punches: Attend the "Burn Calories, Not Books" 3 mile race on Saturday, June 23rd

For 2 punches: Design a poster for next year's Freedom to Read Celebration. The library will choose 3 posters to actually use next year throughout all of the library branches, at the Icarus Bookstore in downtown Silverpatch, and on our website!

For 1 punch: Participate in one of the various polls about censorship that the library will be holding throughout the Freedom to Read Celebration--you can participate on paper or online.

For 1 punch: Have a parent participate in one of the various polls about censorship that the library will be holding throughout the Freedom to Read Celebration--your parent can participate on paper or online.

For 4 punches: You and a parent or other adult you are close with read one of the most challenged books in public and school libraries, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. On Saturday July 14th, you and "your adult" will come to the Parent/Teen book discussion group where the teens will discuss "The Giver" first, followed by adults' reactions to the book and the discussion had by the teens. Lastly, the Teen Librarian will briefly describe Silverpatch Library's book selection policies and procedures for teens, stressing the importance of free access for young adults.


The deadline for punches is August 5th! You MAY repeat activities as many times as you wish.

The lock-in will be held at the library on Friday, August 10th from 6pm Friday night until 8am Saturday morning after breakfast!

The library closes at 6pm, but we're going to stay and chow down on pizza and snacks, have a Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt, play games, watch banned films, do craft projects and much more until lights out at 5am!

Space is somewhat limited and permission slips are required.

You must be in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade to participate.

Contact Teen Librarians Lisa or Merci for more information: mailto:ya@spl.org 574-926-0003.

Permission slips will be available soon!

Parents: The permission slips will list the titles of each banned book or banned film that the library will feature during the Freedom to Read Lock-In.