This week started off with our last teen writing workshop for the summer. The theme: Time Machine. At Central, we also hosted the Liquid Fear Factor; this year’s challenge: drink AND identify some of the weirdest, grossest soft drinks in the world. We also had another book club meeting; the […]
Summer Reading Challenge week 5
Published on :TEEN SURVEY HAS BEEN POSTED! The teen survey is one of the activities on the game board. Click here to take it! Reminder: Deadlines for our contests are approaching! You can win two tickets to a one direction contest or a $50 gift card. Click here and scroll down for […]
Summer Reading Challenge week 4 — halftime!
Published on :It’s week 4; that means we’re half way through summer! We’ve been busy with programs and prepping for some big events. There’s still plenty of great programs to sign up for and contests to enter. Check it out: http://cityofpasadena.net/library/teens/events_and_programs/ And our 10 raffle winners for this week are: Teresse […]
Summer Reading Challenge week 3 — winners
Published on :Week 3 of the Teen SRC included a mixed media collage workshop, beginning bead weaving, and a book club! The lucky 10 random raffle winners of week 3 received $15 Starbucks gift cards. The winners are: Kayla A. Lauren F. K. Hight Jamila J. Miguel L. Tamar M. […]
Summer Reading Challenge Week 2 — winners
Published on :It’s week 2 of the Summer Reading Challenge! We started off with an author visit at our creative writing workshop at Central (more to come about that) and lots of art workshops at our branches: Crochet at Villa Parke Library, T-Shirt Painting at La Pintoresca, and Steampunk Jewelry at Santa […]
Teen Advisory Board — June Meeting
Published on :June 21, 2014, 4pm, Central Library TAB members present: Kara E., Haneen E., Chris G., Ben S., and Sarah M. Perspective members present: Jerry T., Katerina, Shelby M., Michelle Agenda SRC so far (registration numbers, problems?) Tour of building/event spaces Possible after-hours event Special projects Planning Doctor […]
Summer Reading Challenge Week 1 — raffle winners & prizes
Published on :Summer Reading Challenge — Week 1 Over 250 teens are currently registered for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge… that’s more than we’ve ever had before! Some of you have been busy completing your activities and have been claiming your free books. The most popular pick so far is surprisingly […]
Teen Advisory Board — May Meeting
Published on :May 31, 2014, 4pm, Central Library TAB notes– Five out of seven members in attendance (Chris G, Sarah M, Ben S, Kara E, Haneen E) plus 5 trial teen volunteers Agenda review Summer Reading Challenge (Children, Teen, Adult) Children — registration, maintenance, awarding prizes, sample spiel, information Teen — registration, […]
Teen Advisory Board — starts Feb 2014
Published on :What is the Teen Advisory Board? Better yet, WHO is the Teen Advisory Board? It’s been a long time since I was a teen myself, and what’s popular with teens is always changing. It’s especially challenging because teens are difficult to engage. Yes, I’m talking about you! Everyone’s busy worrying […]
Medical Training Scholarship from ACLS
Published on :ACLS Medical Training Scholarship Program is offering a $1,000 unrestricted scholarship to a high school senior or college student interested in medical training. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2014. Click for details: http://www.aclsmedicaltraining.com/scholarship/ For tips about college, check out our College and Financial Aid Libguide: http://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/college_and_financial_aid