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EXPRESS Your Creative Side
Watch for these Wednesday Expression Actvities for ages 13-18 or entering grades 7-12. They all start at 4 p.m.:
Hip-Hop Demo - June 17
with the Downtown Dance Collective
'Zine Workshop - June 19
publish your own 'underground' magazine
Paper Beads & Baskets - July 1
take recycling to new heights
T-Shirt Design - July 15
remake a boring T using bleach; we'll provide shirts
while they last (or bring one of your own)
Anime/Cosplay Festival - July 29
come for an anime marathon,
in costume
EXPRESS Your Opinion
This year try something new for summer reading... Write a review online or in-person, or create artwork inspired by a book and win a prize! Every review gets you 1 ticket into our GIANT SUMMER RAFFLE - grand prize to be drawn at our Summer Finale party August 13. Take a look some of our reviews!
Looking for ideas on what to read for your review? Try the nominations for TEENS TOP TEN -- this is an annual contest that lets teens all over the country vote for their favorite 10 books of the year. Voting will take place online between Aug. 25 and Sept. 18. Ask for a list at the YA desk, see our display in the YA room -- or just check out the list here, and click on the 2009 nominations list PDF:
EXPRESS Your World
We're looking for teens to help us redesign our web page and post reviews. Sign up at the YA desk!
Plus don't miss these regular programs all summer long:
All teen programs are for ages 13-18 (OR entering grades 7-12)
Media Club
Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Make short videos, mix your own music, or create digital art!
Writers Group
Fridays at 4 p.m. Share your writing and hear what others are doing.
Book Group
Second Saturdays: Next meeting Saturday, July 11, 3-4 p.m. "The Grapes of Wrath." Books available at the YA desk. Snacks!
Our Teen Advisory Committee is taking a break for the summer. But don't worry, we'll be back in the fall. Watch here for info on our new Volunteer Program! For teens ages 13-18 or entering grades 7-12.
By Teens, For Teens