SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 1st Summer Reading Program begins! SUMMER READING June 11th (1pm) Summer Reading Program—Troy June 16th (10am) ”Heroes of Mythology”—Libby 2015 June 17th (4pm) ”Heroes of Mythology”—Libby June 18th (1pm) Summer Reading Program—Troy June 23rd (10am) ”Superheroes to the Rescue”—Libby June 24th (4pm) ”Superheroes to the Rescue”—Libby June 25th (1pm) Summer Reading Program—Troy June 27th (10am) Logger Days Parade—Libby June 30th (10am) ”Community Heroes”—Libby June 30th (6pm) Essay Contest submissions due July 1st (4pm) ”Community Heroes”—Libby July 2nd (1pm) Summer Reading Program—Troy July 7th (10am) ”Military Superheroes”—Libby July 8th (4pm) ”Military Superheroes”—Libby July 9th (1pm) Summer Reading Program—Troy July 14th (10am) ”Spectacular Sidekicks”—Libby July 15th (4pm) ”Spectacular Sidekicks”—Libby July 21st (10am) ”Bam! Pow! Read!”—Libby July 22nd (4pm) ”Bam! Pow! Read!”—Libby July 28th (10am) ”Superheroes and their Alter Egos”—Libby July 29th (4pm) ”Superheroes and their Alter Egos”—Libby Lincoln County Public Libraries June 1st—August 15th August 15th (6pm) Short Story/Art Contest submissions due; Summer Reading ends www.lincolncountylibraries.com Name:__________________________________ 12 SIGN UP You can sign up at either the Libby or Troy Library. Starting June 1st, pick up your booklet and grab a pen or pencil CONGRATULATIONS to get started on your summer reading! You’ve completed your summer reading quest! Turn this booklet into the Libby or Can’t get to the library? Find a printable version of this booklet Troy library for a prize. online at www.lincolncountylibraries.com COME TO EVENTS Be sure to check out our schedule of events. Lincoln County Public Libraries will be hosting FREE events all summer long. CLAIM YOUR PRIZE Read 8 books and tell us about them. Fill out one page for each book. Turn in your booklet at the Libby or Troy library. COMPLETED YOUR BOOKLET? Play again! Get another book- let either at the library or online. You can play again and again! Great job super reader! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK We want to see what you’re up to this summer! Post pictures of what you’re reading and where you’ve Looking for more Summer Reading fun?! been at www.facebook.com/LincolnCountyPublicLibraries. Essay Contest: “Who is your hero and what makes them heroic?” Submit a 1,000 word essay to the Libby library by June 30th at 6pm. THE FINE PRINT Short Story/Art Contest: Create a piece of art or a short story (no more than 5,000 words) that illustrates this idea: Sign up June 1st to July 3rd at the Libby or Troy Library. A man sprints down the sidewalk, looking over his shoulder. Half a Summer Reading Program runs June 1st to August 15th. block away, someone is chasing and gaining on him. Points to consider: Why is the man running? Is he a good guy running Last day to turn in booklets and pick up prizes is August from evil? Or is he the villain? 15th. Please turn in all submissions to the Libby library by August 15th at All prizes are while supplies last. 6pm. 2 11 BOOK 8: Super Settings BOOK 1: Heroes Title:__________________________________ Title:__________________________________ The surroundings or environment in which the superhero lives Heroes often exhibit a strong moral code, including a willing- can greatly impact their mission against evil. Imagine Batman ness to risk one's own safety in the service of good without without Gotham or Superman without Metropolis– almost in- expectation of reward. conceivable! Did any characters in this book have a strong moral code? If How does the setting of the novel impact the hero and his or so, what did they believe in? If not, did it hinder or help them her quest? Could a different setting work just as well? in the long run? How would you rate this book? How would you rate this book? 10 3 BOOK 2: Superheroes BOOK 7: Origin Stories Title:__________________________________ Title:__________________________________ Superheroes tend to possess extraordinary powers or abilities. Heroes often have a back-story that explains the circum- Some have superpowers like superhuman strength or flying. stances by which the character acquired his or her abilities as And while others may not have superhuman powers, they’ve well as his or her motivation for becoming a superhero. Many mastered skills such as martial arts to an exceptional degree. origin stories involve tragic elements and/or freak accidents Did any characters in this book display exceptional skill in a that result in the development of the hero’s abilities. field or area? If so, what were they and how were they used? Describe the hero’s back-story in this book. How did it help shape their character and/or the story? How would you rate this book? How would you rate this book? 4 9 BOOK 6: Love Interest BOOK 3: Antiheroes Title:__________________________________ Title:__________________________________ Superman and Lois Lane. Spiderman and Mary Jane Watson. Not all heroes fit the same mold. Antiheroes lack conventional Batman and Catwoman. A superhero’s love interest can be a heroic qualities such as idealism, courage, and morality. They powerful force in any superhero story. Some help initiate the explore the darkest aspects of human life— social turmoil, hero on his or her mission of conquering evil, some are a super- inner conflicts, suffering— while fighting evil. hero themselves. Could any of the characters in this book be considered an anti- Did the hero in this book have a love interest? If so, describe hero? What qualities make him or her the antihero? the relationship. If not, why do you think a significant other never appeared in the book? How would you rate this book? How would you rate this book? 8 5 BOOK 4: Villains BOOK 5: Sidekick Title:__________________________________ Title:__________________________________ Villains are the ultimate threat in a superhero’s story. Some No superhero story would be complete without a trusty side- are common criminals, while others are especially problematic. kick at his or her side. Some supporting characters add comic A supervillain or archenemy presents a particularly daunting relief, others help develop the hero’s back-story. In either challenge to the superhero– causing catastrophe and mayhem, case, a hero can’t always stand alone, and a sidekick is there to and testing a hero’s character and morality. lend a hand when the time comes. Describe the villain in this book. How did the villain challenge Did the hero in this book have a sidekick or best friend? How the hero? did he or she help the hero out? How would you rate this book? How would you rate this book? 6 7 .