Today is June 19, 2013
books 4 teens
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fun stuff"When you're eighteen years old and you shoot somebody in a public place at two in the morning, of course you expect some attention."
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:
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.
When:
Thursday, July 11 at 3:00 PM
Where: Forest Park Branch
Description: Author, David R. Smith, presents his new book "Dark Eagles" to the Teens of Forest Park Library.
"A tale of adventure and freedom. Kief loves exploring the rugged mountains on his horse, Natch, with his best friend Tarc. But when he receives a mysterious map on his birthday, left behind for him by his dead grandfather, Kief is thrown into an adventure beyond even his imagination.
Leaving home to pursue his childhood dream of attending the merchant academy on the coast, extraordinary events unfold propelling Kief, along with his friends and his map, toward the same perilous destiny."
For more information on this author and his book "Dark Eagles", please visit his website...
www.thedarkeagles.com
When:
Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 PM
Where: Riverdale Branch
Description:
Create something beautiful and deep!
Colored pencil and graphite pencil.
Teens will enjoy creating a splatter painted
for a "Surreal" themed message of their choice.
Colors, pattern and creativity will be emphasized during this fun program.
The results are stunning.
