Join us at our awards reception as we unveil the entries and announce the winners of this year's Amateur Photography Contest. All photos will be on display in the library through August 12; photos may be picked up after August 14. For complete rules and entry forms click here. Refreshments and prizes provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Showcase your photography skills during our upcoming Amateur Photography Contest at the library. Photos may be submitted to the Adult and Teen Information Desk anytime on Tues. July 24 or Wed., July 25 (9 AM - 9 PM). No late entries will be accepted. Winners will be announced, and all photos unveiled, at a special awards reception on Tues., July 31 at 7 PM.

Please note contest rules as listed below:

•For teens (ages 12-18) and adults over 18.

A writing workshop for aspiring teen writers ages 12 to 18, which will take place during our Teen Author Fest. Everyone has a story and YOU are the only one who can tell it. Author Jody Casella will lead you through thought-provoking exercises to help you turn real-life experiences into great fiction. Space is limited to 20 participants; register beginning May 15 at the library or by calling the Teen Information Desk at 330-688-3295, ext. 4.

Meet three Ohio authors of young adult literature! Our featured authors are Jody Casella, author of Thin Space; Cinda Williams Chima, author of the Heir Chronicles, the Seven Realms series, and the Shattered Realms series; and Mindy McGinnis, author of seven books including The Female of the Species, A Madness So Discreet, and This Darkness Mine. Our authors will discuss their writing and sign books. Shop in our Bookstore Corner, courtesy of The Learned Owl Bookshop. Win raffle prizes, including free books!

Be in “the room where it happens”! Celebrate the Broadway musical with karaoke, trivia contests, videos, and lyric battles. Refreshments and prizes provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Rock out to three local bands as they play favorites and originals, in a concert that’s not your Grandma’s usual quiet library program. Vote to give your favorite band the Audience Choice Award!

Can you be the first to correctly identify a song by hearing only a short snippet of it? Win prizes by naming the most rock, hiphop, country and oldies tunes! Prizes provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Compete against your friends for GameStop prizes! (Provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.) Registration required, beginning May 15.

Stop in to the library today and pick up a free comic book to keep! Courtesy of JC Comics and Cards in Cuyahoga Falls. Comics will be available in the children's and teen areas of the library, while supplies last.

Don’t miss the fantastic bargains at the Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale!  All hours for this sale are free and open to the public.
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