Get involved and let your voice be heard with the Teen Advisory Board. Help choose items for the library’s collection, plan events and perform good deeds – all while earning service hours. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Pokémon GO trainers: Meet at the Anythink York Street Pokégym to take a group Pokémon hunting walk to nearby Lily Park, a Pokéstop, where we will have a Lure Picnic with food and Pokémon-catching fun for all. We'll meet at the library at 11:30 am and head out on foot for Lily Park at 11:45 am. We'll return to the library at 1:15 pm. Wear sunscreen and bring a small towel or blanket if you like. Never played Pokémon GO? You can still join us to see what all the buzz is about with this fun, augmented reality mobile game. Light refreshments will be provided at the park. Appropriate for all ages, but children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Collapsing nations. Corrupted governments. Ruthless leaders. Separation. The worst part about all of these things? They usually occur in societies that seem nearly perfect. Some of the greatest books today center around different utopias, places that are flawless, and dystopias, their opposites. They are widely available, full of all of the brainwashing, international secrets, and weather phenomenona that lead to chaos in our world. Sound interesting? Here are five great books about future societies that will leave you wondering what utopia really looks like.
Choose a color scheme, turn fabric into beads, and make a stunning bracelet to wear. Appropriate for teens and adults in grades 6 and up. Space is limited; registration is required.
Get together with other otaku and enjoy anime while eating Japanese snacks. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Pop-culture and art collide in this activity. Test your knowledge of emoji and use graph paper and fusible beads to create one of your own. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
