Pasadena Public Library, Teen Advisory Board, 1/22/2018 Present: Brittany, Chris, Denisse, Enrique, Faith, John, Jonathan G, Kristina, Maya, Sophie, Thomas Focus of January meeting: STEAM, succession plan, SRC graphics Agenda Discussion (45 minutes) STEAM Makey Makey for kids Feb 28 (starts 5pm) – Chris, Jonathan G, […]
Get published: Where to submit your writing
Published on :Are you a writer looking to get published? Here are some places to submit your writing: Pasadena Public Library – Teen Zine Open to teens ages 12-18, for Pasadena Public Library patrons only. Submissions are open twice a year; deadlines: June 30 and December 31. Submission site: https://tinyurl.com/pplzine Light-Bringer […]
Housing and Emergency Services
Published on :Know someone who might need help finding an emergency shelter? Or someone who has suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, or in need of a residential program? How about someone who’s looking for legal aid or in search of other helpful resources? Here are some resources for youth experiencing homelessness or teens […]
9 Cheap and Easy DIY Gifts
Published on :Short on cash or ideas for holiday gifts? Here are nine low-cost, easy DIY ideas you can try at home. Fleece scarf and/or hat Materials: fleece Cost of fleece: $12/yard You can purchase fleece from any fabric store and some craft stores, or reuse something you already have–like an […]
Teens visit NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Published on :A small group of our library teen volunteers had the privilege of visiting and getting a private tour of Pasadena’s JPL campus. If you’re not familiar with who or what JPL is, JPL stands for Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It is a national research facility that carries out robotic space and Earth […]
Storyboarding
Published on :A storyboard is a visual story of a film sequence, illustrated panel by panel, like a comic book. During a workshop, teens learned about storyboards and designed their own commercial.
Tshirt painting
Published on :It’s our annual tshirt painting workshop! Check it out! Free hand paint it, or make a stencil. Here’s how to make a stencil: (1) method using curtain panels: http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2009/11/i-finally-screen-printed-with-mod-podge.html (2) method using pantyhose: http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/2012/04/52-week-challenge-10-diy-screenprint.html You might also like
Minds in Motion 2017 — an art show
Published on :The Pasadena Public Library’s Teen Center is pleased to host PCDA’s Teen Buddies/Teen Club young creatives for their 6th annual art show. Teen creatives share their original handmade sensory art forms, photography, personal stories and a short live performance. Professional Child Development Associates is a non-profit organization whose focus is on […]
Teen Advisory Board — December 2017
Published on :Pasadena Public Library, Teen Advisory Board, 12/18/2017 Present: Brittany, Chris, Denisse, Enrique, Jane L, John, Jonathan G, Jonathan H, Kristina, Lauren, Liliana, Maya, Penelope, Sofia, Sophie, Taleen, Thomas Pre-meeting assignment: white elephant survey & committee choice Focus of December meeting: Y.E.S. Grant Agenda Debrief & […]
10 YA Books About Race
Published on :10 YA Books About Race by Jane Gov, Youth Services Librarian updated 12/11, 2017 This month, our book club discussed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. It was the most highly rated book we have ever selected for YA Book Club–with five star ratings from everyone. The book’s […]