Teddy Bear Sleepover: a Gold Award Project by Emily Hughes

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This summer, girl scout Emily Hughes designed and hosted a Teddy Bear Sleepover at Jefferson Branch Library. The project included a teddy bear-sized t-shirt decorating program, a volunteer opportunity for teens, and a video showing all the mischief the stuffed animals got up to during their sleepover at the library. […]

Our Brave Space – an Exhibit of “Secrets”

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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 […]

levelUP: Building a Just and Sustainable Future

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levelUP Youth Leadership Conference: Building a Just and Sustainable Future is made possible by community teens, youth group leaders, educators, parents, school staff, local organizations and supporters. This free conference aims to empower youth aged 12-18 by providing them with valuable inspiration and tools to contribute to climate justice and […]

Teen Advisory Board — June 2022

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 6/18/2022 Present:  Vivien, Noah, Hailey, Caelie   Agenda   Announcements: new Teen Librarian starts June 27 -based out of Youth library at Jefferson School grand opening Sept. 10 -will oversee Teen Advisory Board and YA collections   new Hastings librarian starts July 5 […]

Teen Advisory Board — April 2022

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 4/18/2022 on Zoom Present: Leo, Caelie, Hailey, Jasmine, Noah, Luke, Vivien   Agenda   ANTI-BOOK EVENT “goody bag” and scavenger hunt assembly at La Pintoresca Library on Sat. May 7 –bubblegum –well-being care kits –origami paper –origami instructions (Caelie will look up pdf […]

Teen Advisory Board — March 2022

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 3/19/2022 Present: Noah, Hailey, Jasmine, Vivien, Caelie.   Agenda   Discussions: Middle grade author event on May 14 Levelup Summer program (create something that requires volunteer help – like making lots of crafts or decorations) Summer storytime training July-August   This project was […]

Teen Advisory Board — February 2022

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, February 19, 2022 at Hastings Branch Library   Present: Aminda, Leo, Vivien, Jasmine   Announcements:  Jackbox games is on March 16 Results of your votes and advice from December – Well-Being care kits, Well-Being lending kits, games, steam kits, puzzles   Discussions:    […]

Teen Advisory Board — January 2022

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, January 24, 2022 on Zoom   Present: Aminda, Gabrielle, Leo, Luke, Noah, Vivien, Yenyi   Announcements:  Staffing changes Jackbox games is on Tues. Feb. 15 from 4:30-6pm at Hastings Branch Library   Discussions:    Update on The Way to Well-Being Projects Discussion on […]

levelUp 5: Youth Leadership Conference

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The levelUP Youth Leadership Conference was a hybrid conference in 2021, starting with a fair at Hastings Branch Library, followed by a series of online programs presented by our community partners. Topics offered this year include: cooking class, car design workshop, mindfulness, creative writing, and a community health education series. […]

Teen Advisory Board — November 2021

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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, November 27, 2021 at Hastings Branch Library   Present: luke, leo, noah, jasmine, aminda, vivien   Announcements:  Jackbox games is on Tues. Feb. 15 from 4:30-6pm at Hastings Branch Library Save the date: State of the Youth on Wed. Jan. 26 In Dec. […]