Teens
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Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!
This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person.
When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library.
Step one: Register. Check out this month's book from your local library:
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Reader's Quest Book Group
A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade.
Step one: Sign up. Check out the book from your local library
Step two: Read the book
Step three: Join us at the Central Library for a discussion and book-related activities based on the book.
July Program
Book: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
In-Person Program @ Central Library
Saturday, June 22, 11-12:30
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We need your help! The Central Library is planning to create a new teen space in the building for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. If you are a teenager, we would love your input. Give us all your ideas!
Please complete this quick survey to help us in the design and creation of a teen space. Be sure to share with your friends!
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Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!
This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person.
When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library.
Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?
Reader's Quest Book Group
A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade.
The program is usually available in two formats: virtual and in-person. However, we are only offering the virtual format for December. We will return to two options in January.
Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep
Step two: Read the book
Step three: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
January
Book: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Virtual Program via Zoom
Saturday, January 7, 10-11:30
- Join us, via zoom, for a mellow trivia contest based on the book
In-Person Program @ Central Library
Saturday January 28, 11-12:30
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Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!
This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person.
When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library.
![cover of The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/users/cenblog/girls.jpg?itok=NrsSB8Dr)
Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!
This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person.
When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library.
Step one: Register. Check out the book, The Girls I've Been, from the library
Step two: Read the book before the program
Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?
Reader's Quest Book Group
A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade.
The program is usually available in two formats: virtual and in-person. However, we are only offering the virtual format for December. We will return to two options in January.
Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep
Step two: Read the book
Step three: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
December
Book: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Virtual Program via Zoom
Saturday, December 10, 10-11:30
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Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!
This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person.
When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library.
Step one: Register. Check out the book Etiquette and Espionage from the library
![picture of book cover of The Inquisitor's Tale by Hatem Aly](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/users/cenblog/I%20tale.jpg?itok=W8Hc_zHd)
Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?
Reader's Quest Book Group
A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade.
The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person
Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep
Step two: Read the book
Step three: Decide if you would like to join us in-person or online, for a related program, or both!
- Online version: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
- In-person @ the Central Library: Join us for an interactive program based on the book
November
Book: Inquisitor's Tale