TAB teens are library leaders that run their own programs, help with special events, and do good deeds in the community - all while earning community service hours for graduation. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Do you want to learn a new language? Do you already speak a second—or third!—language and want some practice by sharing it with others? Join Anythinkers for a friendly afternoon of polyglot pleasures as we explore the cultural and linguistic traditions that make our neighborhood distinctive. This month, c’est la vie as we learn the basics of French!
Start your weekend right by getting fit at the library! Drop into our monthly exercise program for inspiring, exhilarating workouts that are clued into your goals and fitness level. Along the way, learn the basics of exercise science in order to maximize your results every day of the year. No previous fitness experience necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes that will be comfortable for a workout.
What — and who — is necessary to make a good video game? In this new monthly series, learn all about the principles of game design. Then, bring those ideas to digital life through a variety of illustration, coding, and storytelling activities. This month, learn about the production process for making a great game, then break into the biz with our game development simulator!
The large projector screen will be open for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Play a variety of multiplayer games. Snacks will be provided. Ages 11 and up.
In this series, learn how to share your story, your skills, your uniqueness, and even your playlists. Each week we’ll cut, paste, and get crafty making handmade informational guides that will ultimately culminate within a DIY’brary.
* April 29: DIY’brary Construction – Make one final zine with a topic of your choice & collaboratively construct the DIY’brary structure. This structure will live on in the teen area as an ongoing interactive activity.
In this series, learn how to share your story, your skills, your uniqueness, and even your playlists. Each week we’ll cut, paste, and get crafty making handmade informational guides that will ultimately culminate within a DIY’brary.
* April 22: Moody Tunes – Create a series of playlists for particular moods, vibes, good days, or bad days.
* April 29: DIY’brary Construction – Make one final zine with a topic of your choice & collaboratively construct the DIY’brary structure. This structure will live on in the teen area as an ongoing interactive activity.
In this series, learn how to share your story, your skills, your uniqueness, and even your playlists. Each week we’ll cut, paste, and get crafty making handmade informational guides that will ultimately culminate within a DIY’brary.
* April 15: “How To” Zines – Create a step-by-step guide/zine on something you feel passionate about (e.g. “How to Make a Kale Salad” or “How to Be Kind").
* April 22: Moody Tunes – Create a series of playlists for particular moods, vibes, good days, or bad days.
* April 29: DIY’brary Construction – Make one final zine with a topic of your choice & collaboratively construct the DIY’brary structure. This structure will live on in the teen area as an ongoing interactive activity.
In this series, learn how to share your story, your skills, your uniqueness, and even your playlists. Each week we’ll cut, paste, and get crafty making handmade informational guides that will ultimately culminate within a DIY’brary.
* April 8: ID Zines – Create a zine that allows you to investigate your personal self-identify by exploring your past, present and future.
* April 15: “How To” Zines – Create a step-by-step guide/zine on something you feel passionate about (e.g. “How to Make a Kale Salad” or “How to Be Kind").
* April 22: Moody Tunes – Create a series of playlists for particular moods, vibes, good days, or bad days.
* April 29: DIY’brary Construction – Make one final zine with a topic of your choice & collaboratively construct the DIY’brary structure. This structure will live on in the teen area as an ongoing interactive activity.
Make your voice heard! Join the teens of the library for snacks, activities, and fun. Meet other library teens and help plan future teen events. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
