Today is June 18, 2013
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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:
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
When:
Monday, June 24 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 25 at 5:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description:
Bring your friends and family to the Forest Park Teen Zone for a night of fun and games. Play popular games such as Taboo, Monopoly, Uno, Checkers, or even Dominos. For Teens 12 and Older.
When:
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 PM
Where: Headquarters Branch
Description:
In this movie, adapted from the book series written 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.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Rated PG-13; 124 min.
Anyone under age 13 may not attend without an adult.
For more information about this movie click HERE.
For more about the book series check the library's catalog HERE.
When:
Wednesday, June 26 at 1:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description:
When:
Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: A trio of girls set out to change the male-dominated environment of the Seven Oaks college campus, and to rescue their fellow students from depression, grunge and low standards of every kind.
Rated PG-13; 99 Min.
For more information concerning this movie, please click on the link below:
Common Sense Media
When:
Tuesday, July 2 at 5:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description:
After a zombie epidemic, an unusual zombie, R, rescues a human survivor, Julie, from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human - setting off a chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world. For Teens 13 and Older.
For more information concerning this movie, please click on the link below:
Common Sense Media
When:
Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description:
Come and learn how to draw cartoon characters, manga characters, and comic book characters. Or learn some of the basics such as shading, coloring, backgrounds, and scenery. For Teens 12 and Older.
When:
Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
Where: Morrow Branch
Description: A rag doll that awakens in a post-apocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.
When:
Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
Where: Headquarters Branch
Description:
Turn an old book into a unique piece of art!
An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning. Participants will learn techniques and will take home a finished product.
There are no rules to altered book art. Go “beneath the surface” of the covers of a book and let your imagination soar!
For ages 12-18
Limited spaces and supplies are available, so come in, call, or email in advance to reserve your seat.
Click HERE to watch talented teens from Arlington, Massachusetts transform discarded books into stunningly beautiful and meaningful visual journals at the Teen Arts Studio.
