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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Forest Park Teen Zone
Movie Night
Tuesday, May 7th
5:30 pm
To see a review of todays movie click below
For Teens 13 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
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
Riverdale Branch Library
Clayton County Library System
420 Valley Hill Rd. S.W.
Riverdale, GA 30274
Contact:
Amanda Corbitt
770 472 8100
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.
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.
Think you know a lot about Georgia history?
Think again!
Dig into the archaeology of the Creek Indian tribe and uncover a past that is fascinating, mysterious, and full of adventure. Stories galore and a craft to make and take home!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 5-15.
Reserve your seat.
Forest Park Teen Zone
Movie Night
Tuesday, May 14th
5:30 pm
To see a review of todays movie click below
For Teens 13 and up
Where:
Forest Park Branch Library
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
For more information contact:
Forest Park
Branch Library
In this fun, interactive series, Dr. Mabel Swaby, will present the “Why Try” series aimed at helping teens overcome challenges to in order to be successful. There will be multiple sessions in this series with each session limited to 6 teens.
For Teens 13 & Older
Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Teens should call or email to register.
For more information contact: Lyndon Batiste or Darla Rance at 770-347-0160 or by email
Forest Park Branch Library
Clayton County Library Systemclaytonpl.org
4812 West St.
Forest Park, GA 30297
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