Today is May 24, 2013
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fun stuff"Moonlight is what started everything, what led me to the edge one May night. Yes, I know I sound like a lunatic, but it's fitting since Luna is my last name."
The library offers a lot of different types of fun events and programs just for teens. For example, sometimes we will teach art classes, like the one pictured in this slideshow:
See classes and events for teens during the next few days below, or check the calendar for the complete list of events.
When:
Monday, June 3 at 5:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: The Forest Park Teen Zone will be hosting Dr. Mabel Swaby, and the “Why Try” organizational youth series aimed at helping youth overcome their challenges to achieve success in school and for the rest of their lives. “Why Try” began its program in 1996 and has success stories from around the country in dramatically improving education, learning, and life skills for teenagers. The class instructor, Dr. Mabel Swaby, has over 25 years of service as an educator in the public school system, as a volunteer with the juvenile court system, and with CASA. To find out more about “Why Try” please visit www.whytry.org, and to find out more about Dr. Mabel Swaby please visit www.cherisheddreamscounseling.org. For teens 13 years of age and older.
When:
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Where: Lovejoy Branch
Description:
First watch a very famous movie character search for a mystical stone. Then learn how worry stones were believed by some of the "Ancients" to have soothing powers when rubbed. Finally take home some worry stones and "rub your worries away." It's more fun to "Don't worry, Be Happy." This program is for older youth, teens, and interested adults.
For a review of today's movie, go to: Common Sense Media
Groups are welcome, but MUST register in advance.
When:
Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: We’re inviting all Teen poets, musicians, and spoken word artists to
share their talent with the Forest Park Teen Zone. There
will be a PA system, with microphone, to use, as well as light
refreshments and conversation. Come out and share your gift with us, and experience the many wonderful talents that Forest Park Teens have to offer. For Teens 12 and Older.
When:
Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.
PG-13; 169 Min
For more information concerning this movie, please click on the link below:
Common Sense Media
When:
Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 PM The Story of a Wife Lost in Space…A City Under Attack…A Husband With Powers…A Daughter With A Secret…And an unbeatable TEAM-UP!!!! 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!!!!
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description:
To learn more about this performer click on the link below
When:
Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 PM
Where: Headquarters Branch
Description: Presented by VerbalEyze Writers Cooperative (www.verbaleyze.org), this program allows young poets and other members of the community to step to the mic and share words, art, and passions! This open mic will be held at the Headquarters Library every third Saturday of the month. The Clayton County Library is a family-friendly environment, and all open mic content must be appropriate to such an environment.
Recommended for ages 12-22.
No registration required, just drop in.
When:
Monday, June 17 at 5:00 PM
Where: Headquarters Branch
Description: The Forest Park Teen Zone will be hosting Dr. Mabel Swaby, and the
“Why Try” organizational youth series aimed at helping youth overcome
their challenges to achieve success in school and for the rest of their
lives. “Why Try” began its program in 1996 and has success
stories from around the country in dramatically improving education,
learning, and life skills for teenagers. The class
instructor, Dr. Mabel Swaby, has over 25 years of service as an educator
in the public school system, as a volunteer with the juvenile court
system, and with CASA. To find out more about “Why Try” please visit www.whytry.org, and to find out more about Dr. Mabel Swaby please visit www.cherisheddreamscounseling.org. For teens 13 years of age and older.
When:
Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 PM
Where: Headquarters Branch
Description:
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. Join teen, Sydney-Alyce Bourget, as she guides you through the process and shares her successes with you!
For ages 12-15.
Advance registration needed due to limited seating and materials.
Come in, call, or email to sign up.
When:
Tuesday, June 18 at 5:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: Have you ever wondered how music is made in today's technologically produced music? Have you ever wondered what tools are used, and the process that many of today's top music producers take when making music for your favorite artist? This Teen session will do just that...see what programs are used to make music such as logic, reasons, or fruity loops...see what tools are needed for setting up a microphone to record vocals...see how an actual song is constructed from start to finish. After this session...you'll know what it takes to set-up your own studio and make your own music.
When:
Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: A Wall Street investment banker who has been set up as the linchpin of his company's mob-backed Ponzi scheme is relocated with his family to Aunt Madea's southern home.
Rated PG-13; 114 Min.
For more information concerning this movie, please click on the link below:
Common Sense Media
