Nearly 50 teens experimented with the 3Doodler 3D printing pens during our “Draw in 3D” workshop. The pens extrude heated plastic filament that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure. This makes it possible to draw up into the air or assemble several pieces together to create a three-dimensional object. […]
Side Effects May Vary — a review
Published on :If it’s been a while since you’ve read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, or seen the movie, but can still remember how much you loved Hazel and Gus, you might be ready for another cancer-plagued teen romance… but watch out, ’cause this one has a twist. Like […]
LittleBits — modular electronics
Published on :What are littleBits? littleBits is an open source library of discrete electronic components pre-assembled in tiny circuit boards. All logic and circuitry is pre-engineered in the bits. This pushes up the design process. Basically, a person who has little knowledge of electronics can now design something using electronics. The purpose […]
Teen Advisory Board — January 2015
Published on :Teen Advisory Board January 24, 2015 TAB present: Kara, Julia, Chris, Haneen, Jerry (absent: Sarah, Michelle) Perspectives: Michael, Madison, Cady, Nathan AGENDA Mid-year recruitment Collection Development: weeding the Young Adult collections–genres: Fiction, Mystery, Short Stories, and Science Fiction. Each person was assigned a portion of the weeding list. The titles on […]
Teen Book Reviewers
Published on :…a short how to guide for teens. updated: 1/2015 We’re looking for teen book reviewers! You may review a book of your choice, or ask to be added on our “advanced readers” reviewers (to review new or not-yet-published books). If selected, your reviews will be published on our Zine, […]
Murder Mystery
Published on :After the library closed on Halloween night, right smack in the middle of our after-hours dinner party, a guest was “murdered”. Teen party revelers explored the spooky corners of Central Library, hunted for clues, used deductive skills to determine how, where, and who was the murderer(s). A big thanks to […]
Creative Power — Teen artists show their stuff
Published on :Creative Power by Julia See, Grade 11 Creative Power was the showcase of works created from the collaboration between Art Center College of Design and Blair Art Club. The Blair art teacher and art club supervisor, Mrs. Martinez, contacted Art Center and they agreed on collaboration. Art Center students came […]
Gingerbread House Competition
Published on :During winter break, teens competed in the Gingerbread House Competition. Materials First, participants had to build their base. They used cardboard and tape to build the shape. A round cake board was used for the bottom. These were the the only non-edible portions. All the materials for the decorations […]
DIY Snowglobes
Published on :Winter Break activities featured several nostalgic ideas, as selected by the Teen Advisory Board. First up is DIY Snow Globes! Teens selected their jars, glitter, and figurines; some created their own figures with foam, and some personalized it with paint. Supplies: jars glitter/snow distilled water hot glue or super glue […]
Geeky Gifts
Published on :Make a geeky tee for yourself or a friend! recap by Haneen Eltaib, Grade 10, teen blogger “Geeky Gifts” was a winter break activity selected by the Teen Advisory Board. This event was where teens made their own T-shirts,and gifted them to friends and family (or themselves!) during […]