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VerbalEyze Open Mic
Every third Saturday
2:00 PM
Clayton County Headquarters Library
865 Battle Creek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Young poets, ages 12-22, and other members of the community can step to the mic to share your words, share your art, share your passion!
For more information contact 770-473-3850 or beamengel@claytonpl.org.
The Clayton County Library is a family-friendly environment, and all open mic content must be appropriate to such an environment.
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Pin Hole Art Program
Think you can’t draw?
Don’t let that hold you back from being creative.
Join us for this DIY art class.
The amount of time you spend on these varies with every design you do.
Supplies are limited, please register.
Groups welcome; however teen groups
must be accompanied by an adult.
June 15, 2013
Ages 10-18
2PM-3PM
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Contact:
Amanda Corbitt
770 472 8100
acorbitt@claytonpl.org
Tree Scenes – Teen Art Scene!
DIY wall art.
Everyone will want you to make them one also!
Colorful Summer Tree scene acrylic painting.
Four in one! Beginner's welcome!
All supplies are provided, please register.
Groups welcome; however teen grops
must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 8-18.
June 18th 2013
3:00-4:30 P.M.
Contact:
Amanda Corbitt
770 472 8100
acorbitt@claytonpl.org
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Collage Class
traces, faces, and places
Saturday, June 27, 2013
2:00PM—3:30PM
Ages 10–18
Come make an eco-friendly , high-art collage!
Bring in any old magazines, newspapers, or any other paper or thin cardboard material with words and pictures, then use them to help us create a masterpiece of found art.
All materials brought in for this project will be recycled or used for future library programs after your collage is finished.
Groups welcome; however teen groups must be accompanied by an adult.
Where:
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Please register in advance. Contact:
Amanda Corbitt
770 472 8100; acorbitt@claytonpl.org
Tuesday, July 23,2013
(teens only)
5PM-6PM
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Contact:
Amanda Corbitt,
770 472 8100
acorbitt@claytonpl.org
www.claytonpl.org
Come learn to make funky jewelry
out of magazine beads.
It’s easy and fun! Great for anyone.
Supplies are limited so please register in advance.
TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) represents the best things about the Internet … and sometimes the world, for that matter. With the click of a button you can be inspired, educated, encouraged, wowed, or entertained by speakers from all walks of life.
TEENS: view and talk about "TED Talks" videos and be inspired, intrigued, or entertained.
Where:
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Contact: Amanda Corbitt 770 472 8100; acorbitt@claytonpl.org
July 3, 2013
Wednesday
1:00 P.M.—1:30 P.M.
Thomas Suarez: A 12-year-old "app" developer. Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames -- Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like "Bustin Jeiber," a whack-a-mole game, he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers.
Arthur Benjamin: "Mathemagician” In a lively show, mathematician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation, and guesses a few birthdays. How does he do it? Watch & he’ll tell you!
July 10, 2013
Wednesday
1:00 P.M.—1:30.P.M.
Sirena Huang: Violinist An 11-year-old’s magical violin playing. Sirena Huang began violin lessons at age 4, and made her professional debut at age 9. In this talk from TED2006, Huang shows great maturity and charm – taking the time to praise the design of the violin.
July 24, 2013
Wednesday
1:00 P.M.—1:30 P. M.
Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids. Childish thinking is worthy of real attention, says 12-year-old short story scribe and blogger Adora Svitak at TED2010. Instead of looking just to teach kids, Svitak urges grown-ups to try to learn from them too.
Lauren Hodge, Shree Bose and Naomi Shah:Award-Winning Scientists
Teenage science in action at TEDxWomen 2011. Three teenage scientists share the discoveries that helped them sweep the Google Science Fair. 13-year-old Lauren Hodge uncovers the truth about grilled chicken: it may not be as nutritious as you think. Shree Bose exposes the possible resistance of chemotherapy by ovarian cancer. And after realizing the dangerous effects of indoor air pollutants, Naomi Shah shares her startling revelations about how to better approach asthma.
Make Your Own Art Journal!
July 9, 2013 5PM-PM Ages 10 –18
Do you want to keep a journal but don't know where to start?
It's a good idea to keep a journal, because when years have passed, you will find it interesting to read what you have gone through, and if you have been through something unusual or difficult, you might even choose to publish parts of the book. It's also nice to get your feelings out, and written down, as it helps you understand yourself better Join us and make your own journal. Also learn new ways of keeping your memories in art, song, poems, and more!
It's a good idea to keep a journal, because when years have passed, you will find it interesting to read what you have gone through, and if you have been through something unusual or difficult, you might even choose to publish parts of the book. It's also nice to get your feelings out, and written down, as it helps you understand yourself better Join us and make your own journal. Also learn new ways of keeping your memories in art, song, poems, and more!
Please Register in advance.
Contact: Amanda Corbitt
acorbitt@claytonpl.org
770 472 8100
LOCATION:
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd., S.W.
Riverdale, GA. 30274
Directions at: www.claytonpl.org
Where:
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Directions at: www.claytonpl.org
Contact: Amanda Corbitt
acorbitt@claytonpl.org; 770 472 8100
Forest Park Teen Zone
Galaxy Man
&
"How to Draw Comics & Manga"
Tuesday, June11th
5:00 pm
Forest Park welcomes Kyle Puttkammer, the creator of the wildly successful comic “Galaxy Man.” Come join the Forest Park Teens as we welcome Kyle Puttkamer as he shares with us “Galaxy Man” and teaches our teens “How to Draw Comics” and “How to Draw Manga.” An event you surely don’t want to miss!!!! For Teens 12 and Older.
To learn more about this performer click on the link below
For Teens 12 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
lyndon@claytonpl.org or (404)366-0850
Forest Park Teen Zone
Beneath the Surface:
Music Production 101
Learn what it takes to make music from scratch on the same tools and resources that many of today's top music producers use. Come and see how many of today's top music hits are made by your favorite artist.
Tuesday, June18th
5:00 pm
For Teens 12 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
lyndon@claytonpl.org or (404)366-0850
Teen Game Night
Tuesday, June 25th
5:00 pm
For Teens 12 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
The library will suppy the games.
For more information contact:
lyndon@claytonpl.org or (770) 347-0160
Forest Park Teen Zone
"Superhero Week"
Tuesday, June10-14th
2:00 pm Each Day
As a part of our Superhero week, building up to the June 14th release of the new Superman movie in movie theaters nationwide...we will be showing Super hero movies all week to celebrate those inter-galactic, sometime human characters that inspire us the most...For Teens 12 and Older.
For Teens 12 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
lyndon@claytonpl.org or (404)366-0850
Forest Park Teen Zone
Todd Key
“Juggling Workshop”
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn to juggle this summer! Professional juggler, Todd Key, will be teaching a 1 hour workshop for teens at the library this summer. Juggling improves your eye-hand coordination, is good for your brain, and is FUN! Even if you are the biggest klutz in the world you can learn. Todd will demonstrate many forms of juggling and manipulation, and teens will get hands-on instruction in 3 ball juggling. For Teens 12 and Older.
Space for this workshop is extremely limited.
Space for this workshop is extremely limited.
To learn more about this performer, click below:
Todd Key
Todd Key
For Teens 12 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
lyndon@claytonpl.org or (404)366-0850
Teen Hobbit Party
Music,
Food,
Games,
Best Dressed Hobbit Contest
When: Tuesday, June 18
6:00-7:30 pm
Where: Morrow Branch Library
For Middle & High School Students
Morrow Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
6225 Maddox Rd.
Morrow, GA 30260
Contact: 404-366-7749 or email sandrar@claytonpl.org
Teen Tuesday - Vision Book Workshop
Tuesday, June 18
1:00-3:00 PM
Life doesn’t have to just happen.
Shape your own future with a “vision book.”
Create your core values, goals, and aspirations and make them come alive with creativity and flair. This creative process is both fun and will help you to become the person that you want to be.
For ages 12-15.
Advance registration needed due to limited seating and materials.
Come in, call, or email to sign up.
Clayton County Library System
Headquarters Library
865 Battle Creek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-473-3850
Teen Tuesday: Movie
Tuesday, June 25
6:00-8:15 PM
Adapted from the series of books by Kami Garcia, Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.
For more about this movie click HERE.
Rated PG-13; 124 min.
Anyone under age 13 may not attend without an adult.
Come in, call, or email to reserve your seat!
Clayton County Library System
Headquarters Library
865 Battle Creek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-473-3850
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