Welcome to #TeenBookBox! This is a 2 month library subscription service for students in grades 6th-12th

How it works:

  1. Up to 10 students in grades 6th-12th can use the online form to sign up for a two period subscription box
  2. Library staff will use the information from the form and the student’s library history to select two books from the library collection, and pick out an assortment of extras (fidget toys, candy, stickers, pins, pencils, erasers, etc.)
    • Boxes will also include review cards and the dates of the meetings
  3. Once all the boxes are ready, emails will be sent to the teens who are signed up and they can come in a pick up their box
  4. On predetermined meeting dates a librarian will meet with the teens either in the library or a public space around town (like the Natural Grind) to discuss the book everyone read during the month
    • A subscription box comes with two books and two meeting dates. The teens can read their books in either order. If a teen attempts to read and does not like either book picked out for them, we would like them to read through one for the first meeting and we can arrange for a swap for their second book
  5. Once the two meetings are complete, the boxes and books are to be returned to the library. Other goodies in the box are for teens to keep.
  6. Sign up for the next months subscription

Expectations:

  1. Teens who participate in the program are expected to read the books in their boxes and fill out the review card for discussion
  2. Teens who participate in the program are expected to attend the book discussion meetings
  3. If a teen cannot make it to the meeting please inform the library ahead of time by calling 319-825-3607
    • Being unable to attend the meetings due to illness, injury, family emergency, school events, or being unable to attain transportation are all acceptable reasons for being absent and will not be counted against anyone.
  4. Failure to read both books or failure to attend the meetings may result in being temporarily restricted from the program.
  5. There are a limited number of subscription boxes available for each two month period. If all boxes are checked out, teens who are interested in the next subscription will be put on a waiting list to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate

Bi-Monthly Book Box Schedule:

  • July/August                                                                                                           
  • October/November                          
  • January/February
  • April/May

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Enjoying the service and want to continue? Simply Renew your subscription by submitting a new #TeenBookBox form once your 2 months are up!