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Library Programs for Teens |
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Money Management for Teens
Monday, May 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Central Library- Makerspace
Recommended for grades 9-12.
Learn how to manage and grow your money.
Presented by Michelle Shanks from Summit Credit Union.
For more information, email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc).
To register, click here.
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Game Night for Teens: Board, Card, and Video Games
The second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-7 p.m
Central Library-Teen Central
Drop-in to play board, card, and video games together in Teen Central. You may use the games provided or bring your own (rated for teens or younger) to share. For ages 12-18. Program waiver is required to enjoy refreshments.
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Movie Showings for Teens
A different movie the first Saturday of every month, 2:30 p.m.
Central Library-Teen Central
Saturday, June 4 at 2:30 p.m. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) (PG-13) (Marvel)
Saturday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m. “Marvel's The Avengers” (2012) (PG-13) (Marvel)
Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. “Black Panther” (2018) (PG-13) (Marvel)
Enjoy a movie in Teen Central. For ages 12-18. Program waiver is required to enjoy refreshments.
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Tiny Art Show
June 1 – July 31, 2022
Reynolda Manor Branch
Create your own tiny masterpiece with a tiny art kit. Pick up kits between June 1 and June 25, while supplies last. Any family-friendly theme or subject can be explored. Your completed art will be on display during the month of July, so return your art by June 30. Open to all ages. For questions call 336-703-2960.
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Kite Making
Friday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Central Library-Teen Central
Design, assemble, and fly your own kite. We’ll learn how kites fly and experiment with building the best kites from different materials. For ages 12-18.
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Career Spotlight: Firefighter
Monday, June 13 from 6-7 p.m.
Central Library-Teen Central
Professional firefighters from the Winston-Salem Fire Department will discuss what their jobs are like and how they got started in the field. They’ll also discuss ways teens can volunteer with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. For ages 12-18.
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STEM Concepts in Art: Color and Light
June 14, 15, and 16 from 10-11 a.m. (course 1),
Aug. 2, 3, and 4 from 3-4 p.m. (course 2)
Central Library- Makerspace
Color and light. Explore these foundational elements of art based on the research-based curriculum developed by Clifton Talor of UNCSA. Classes facilitated by Jeffrey Cates of the NC Cooperative Extension. Ages 12-18.
For more information, email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc).
To register, click here
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Author Talks with Amber Smith and Frank Morelli
Lewisville Branch: Tuesday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
Central Library- Teen Central: Tuesday, June 28 at 4 p.m.: Central Library- Teen Central
Paddison Memorial Branch: Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
Walkertown Branch: Friday, August 12 at noon
Award-winning young adult authors, Frank Morelli and Amber Smith will share their writing processes, inspirations, and latest works. Books and book signing will be available at the close of the event. Ages 12 and up.
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| Kiss & Tell by Adib KhorramHunter’s fantasy: to be out and proud as megafamous boy band Kiss & Tell’s only queer member -- leaving him free to pursue a relationship with the drummer of the band they’re currently touring with.
Hunter’s reality: under scrutiny from both his label and society after his vindictive ex leaked their sexts, Hunter feels compelled to play the perfect queer role model.
How it’s told: Hunter’s angsty, thought-provoking story is interspersed with interviews, gossip, emails, and texts from outside perspectives.
Click here for the e-book.
Click here for the e-audiobook. |
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| Heartbreak Symphony by Laekan Zea KempStarring: Aarón, experiencing hallucinations of his favorite musician in the wake of his mother's death; and Mia, raised in a violent household and mourning the loss of her father.
Their pact: to not give up on auditioning for the Acadia School of Music even as they fight for the soul of their San Antonio community, threatened by ICE raids, gentrification, and police brutality.
Read it for: a moving and lyrical account of healing from trauma. |
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| An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. PanStar-crossed lovers: When Hunter Yee transfers to Fairbridge High, Luna Chang catches his eye. They’re drawn to each other, even after discovering their families’ feud.
What happens: Hunter and Luna’s secret relationship prompts mysterious fireflies to follow Luna and an ominous crack to split the earth. Understanding these developments and ending the feud requires turning to Chinese lore.
Read it for: the lyrical, contemporary reimagining of the tale of Houyi and Chang’e, with shades of Romeo and Juliet. |
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Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. TaylorWhat it's about: While working at the legendary Hotel Magnifique, sisters Jani and Zosa discover a darkness under its glittering façade as they fall victim to the cruelty of the ruthless maître d’hôtel and must unravel the mystery of the hotel’s magic to survive. |
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| Alone Out Here by Riley RedgateWhen the apocalypse came early: First Daughter Leigh Chen and about 50 other teens from around the globe were touring the prototype of a ship made to escape the imminent and world-ending volcanic eruption. Now they’re in space with minimal food, searching for a habitable planet.
Is it for you? This bleak, suspenseful survival tale tackles grief and trauma alongside the riveting plot pitting the need for cooperation against impending social breakdown. |
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| A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. LeeA golden pendant: holds a map to pirate treasure. Quick-fingered sailor Anh returns the stolen item to Xiang, its original owner. Xiang then realizes her deceased father must have sailed with the Dragon Fleet.
Setting sail: to locate the treasure and fabled female pirate Zheng Yi Sao, the two young women also find romance blossoming between them.
What’s inside: vivid descriptions of Qing Dynasty China, found family, and a swashbuckling story inspired by historical pirate Zheng Yi Sao. |
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| A Song Below Water by Bethany C. MorrowIn a world... where mythical beings exist alongside and among humans, teen siren Tavia longs to proudly claim her identity, even though sirens are demonized for their powerful voices; meanwhile, Tavia's best friend/chosen sister Effie wonders if the curious symptoms she's having might reveal a powerful heritage of her own.
Try this next: Darcie Little Badger's Elatsoe, another contemporary tale that uses a fantasy lens to sharpen its focus on prejudice, marginalization, family, and solidarity.
Click here for e-book.
Click here for e-audiobook. |
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| The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox OstertagOn dry land: Morgan Kwon is drowning. She’s closeted and desperate to escape her tiny island and tense home life.
Underwater: Morgan nearly drowns after slipping off a cliff, but Keltie, a shape-shifting selkie, rescues her. Morgan’s kiss bestows Keltie with her human form. With their fates suddenly changed, Morgan and Keltie navigate a relationship buoyed by hope and laden with secrets.
For fans of: Neji’s Beauty and the Beast Girl, Suzanne Walker’s Mooncakes, and other sweet sapphic graphic fantasies.
Click here for the e-book. |
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| Seafire by Natalie C. ParkerWhat it's about: After losing their families to the brutal warlord Aric Athair, Captain Caledonia Styx and her all-female crew sail the seas in search of vengeance. When her best friend is rescued by one of Athair's soldiers who claims to support their cause, Caledonia has to decide how much she's willing to risk to get her revenge.
Series alert: Filled with high-adrenaline action and a diverse cast of girls, this futuristic seafaring adventure is the 1st in a trilogy. |
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| The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-HallStarring: Florian, born Flora, disguised as a young man to fit in on the pirate ship Dove; and Lady Evelyn Hasegawa, aboard the Dove to travel to her arranged marriage.
What happens: Florian and Evelyn fall in love, enlisting a mermaid, a witch, and the sea itself in their quest for freedom.
What sets it apart: This gruesome yet romantic tale weaves examinations of the horrors of colonialism and misogyny into a fierce seafaring narrative.
Click here for e-book. |
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Featured Online Resources
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Contact Your Library for More Great Books for Ages 14 and Up! |
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