Teen Programs
March Upcoming Events:
This month we are reading Your Heart My Sky by Margarita Engle. Stop at the Circulation desk to pick up your copy and join us Wednesday, March 27th at 4PM for our Teen Book Club Meeting and Discussion.
*Fridays March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd at 3pm: Teen Movie Series for Women’s History Month- Stop by the Teen Activity Room as we show movies of based on the portrayals of women from the 18th to today’s Century making a difference and impacting many positive changes of how women are portrayed in society today.
March Movies:
Friday, March 1st: Persuasion- Rated PG: This film is based off of Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion. Austen was far beyond her time in literature and her writings impacted the way women were and perceived during the 18th Century. Her works are still being read today as she is the most well-known feminist of her time.
Friday, March 8th: Dumplin’- Rated PG-13: Dumplin’ is based off of the novel written by Julie Murphy (available for check-out in the Teen Reading Area). Willowdean Dickson (Dumplin) has always felt comfortable in her own skin and she certainly does not follow in her mother’s “pettite” waist side as she is the former Beauty Queen. She sets the boundaries and defies the odds as she tries to prove herself to her mother showing her the beauty in all body types.
Friday, March 15th: Tall Girl- Rated PG: Is a Netflix original. Height isn’t everything is it? Jodi is 6′ 1″ and is the tallest girl in her school but when an even taller foreign exchange student starts attending school EVERBODY wants to be with him. Even Jodi but will her insecurities outweigh her confidence?
Friday, March 22nd: Moxie- Rated PG-13: A huge teen sensation on Netflix and a novel written by Jennifer Mathieu (also available for check-out) is about a powerful feminine support group that stands up for what they believe in. This movie is directed by Amy Poehler and is nothing short of amazing. The young feminst group starts making Zines and distributing them around school. They are tired of not being heard and stand up for what they believe in.
*Monday, March 4th at 4 PM: Candle making for Teens- Come make your own candle in the Teen Activity Room! We’ve got the wax, just bring yourself!
*Tuesday, March 5th at 4 PM: Teen Advisory Board- Want us to host a weirdly specific program? Let us know what you want to see from the Teen Department at our Teen Advisory Board! One hour of volunteer service will be earned by attending!
*Wednesday, March 6th at 3 PM: Cake Baking for Teens- Bake a wacky cake with other teens to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s (belated) birthday!
*Thursdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 3 PM: Teen Cooking Club- Learn how to cook easy meals for yourself in the Teen Activity Room on Thursdays in March!
*Tuesday, March 12th at 4 PM: Teen Tea Tuesday: Take an opportunity to relax and come hang out in the Teen Room and have a cup of tea (or two)!
*Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm- Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons game for teens! No worries if you don’t have dice or miniatures on hand, we’ll have everything you’ll need! If you are new, just arrive 15 minutes early!
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