Why Should Libraries Discuss Youth Mental Health? Teens come to the library for many reasons – to socialize, do homework, volunteer, or seek refuge. For public libraries, it’s estimated that twenty percent of teens who walk through the doors may be experiencing a mental disorder that, without treatment, could have […]
Free Online Tools for Collaboration
Published on :The following web tools will help you work more efficiently, effectively, and collaboratively with team members. Or if you just want easier access to your projects, all of these tools are web-based, so they can be accessed on any device with internet. Canva Collaborate on graphics, posters, flyers, […]
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 […]
Teen Line — Event
Published on :recap by Nina Dinan, age 13 On June 7, the Pasadena Central Library hosted a presentation by Teen Line, a life changing organization which allows teens to connect (literally and figuratively) with one another by providing calling, text, and email lines for potential users. Volunteers from grades 9 through 11 […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid: Workshop at the Library
Published on :Recap by Alicia Zhang, age 13 On Monday, April 17, 2017, the Central Library hosted a Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop, taught by Dr. Geoff Milam.. It was more of an introduction to mental health first aid—not to be used as a replacement for the eight-hour youth mental health […]
Ceiling in the Floor – Lineage Dance
Published on :recap by Alaina Joby, Grade 9 The Pasadena Public Library hosted the Lineage Dance Company for a performance on February 11, 2017. The Lineage Dance Company is a contemporary dance company dedicated to raising awareness for several non-profit organizations. The piece they performed this Saturday was titled “Ceiling in the […]
Handmade Lettering resources
Published on :Want to transform your handwriting? Try out these resources. The following are recommendations from Alethea Allarey who taught Handmade Lettering at Pasadena Central Library. To view photos of the workshop, see http://pasadena-library.net/teens/2016/handmade-lettering/. Letterers to look up Mary Kate McDevitt – http://marykatemcdevitt.com/ Sean McCabe – http://seanwes.com Risa Rodil – http://risarodil.tumblr.com/ George Anzaldo […]
Study Abroad Opportunities for teens
Published on :Thinking about studying abroad? Discover the multitude of study abroad opportunities varying in length from two weeks to one year with programs in over 40 countries for students 13-18 years of age. Check out the opportunities available from AFS Intercultural Programs, one of the most reputable study abroad organizations in the world […]
Books on Writing Craft and Publishing
Published on :A few books on writing craft and publishing. recommended by authors Nicole Maggi and Charlotte Huang. Spilling Ink: A Young Writer’s Handbook by Ellen Potter and Anne Mazer Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott On Writing by Stephen King Writing and Selling the YA Novel by […]