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Forsyth County Public Library's Programs for Teens
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Author Visit: Sarah Van Name
March 16, 2-3:20 p.m.
Forsyth County Central Library
All ages welcome. To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a conversation with Sarah Van Name, author of These Bodies Between Us. The author will be in conversation with Lupe Penn of Bookmarks and her daughter Lee about the various relationships women have throughout their lives. Bookmarks will be selling copies of These Bodies Between Us, and Sarah will be happy to sign purchased copies of the book. There will also be a friendship bracelet craft station and refreshments (program waiver required). Registration is required. For more information or to register, please go here or call Bookmarks at 336-747-1471.
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Forsyth Creek Week
March 16-24, 2024
Various Forsyth County Locations
During this week, there will be fun and informative activities for all ages in honor of our waterways. Visit your local library and learn more about these amazing and vital natural resources. For a full schedule of Creek Week activities, visit https://forsythcreekweek.squarespace.com/
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Creative Expression for Teens
March 9,
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Meditation and Mindfulness
March 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Emotional Awareness April 13,12:30-1:30 p.m.: Breathing and Mindfulness April 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Breathing and Mindfulness Forsyth County Central Library
Ages 12-17. To help young adults weather the storm of adolescence, the Forsyth County Central Library is partnering with Forsyth County Behavioral Services to present Creative Expression for Teens. It's a bi-monthly program where teenagers can learn important life skills -- building self-esteem, advocating for yourself, setting goals, and more -- all while creating art and doing fun hands-on activities. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please email Mia at jordanmc@forsyth.cc.
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Gaming Saturdays
March 9 and April 20,
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Clemmons Branch Library
Grade school and older. Play Xbox games and VR headsets in the teen room.
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STEAM for Teens and Tweens
March 13 and April 17,
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library
Ages 9-18. Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in our STEAM programs. Registration is required. Email Emily Emerson (emersoem@forsyth.cc) or call 336-703-2940 for more information or to register.
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Healthy Cooking for Teens
March 14 and April 11,
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Carver School Road Branch Library
Ages 12-18. Learn about kitchen safety and healthy recipes from professional chef Floyd Davis. No experience in the kitchen needed. Registration and program waivers are required. If you have allergies or food restrictions, please let us know when you register so we will be able to accommodate them. Email Sarah Wall (wallse@forsyth.cc) to register.
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Teen Writers Group
March 18 and April 15,
4-5 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch Library
Ages 12 to 18. Join fellow teen writers and published teen author Bianca Orellana to share feedback, learn about the publishing process and more.
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Creative Expression for Teens
March 28 and April 11,
5-6 p.m.
Southside Branch Library
Ages 12-17. Learn about such topics as life skills, soft skills, self-esteem, goal setting, peer pressure, test anxiety, time management, advocating for yourself, and more while doing hands-on creative activities. Presented by Forsyth County Dept. of Public Health.
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| Infinity Alchemist by Kacen CallenderBrilliant alchemy student Ramsay caught self-taught Ash practicing alchemy illegally. The two strike a deal to find a legendarily powerful book together in exchange for exam tutoring. This romantic, fast-paced fantasy investigates what true power is and what people will do to gain it. |
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| Wander in the Dark by Jumata EmillWhen Black teen Amir fell asleep on Chloe’s couch, she was alive. But then she was stabbed, and he’s accused of murdering the rich white girl. Now Amir and his half-brother Marcel must set their problems aside to prove Amir’s innocence. Read-alikes: Francisco X. Stork’s I Am Not Alone; Nick Brooks’ Promise Boys. |
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| The Fox Maidens by Robin HaDespite her society’s limitations, Kai dreams of being a warrior like her father, who killed the nine-tailed fox demon. But are the rumors about her connection to that demon true? This compelling graphic novel reimagines Korean folklore with a contemporary view on identity and destiny. |
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| Even If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin HahnBull-riding champion Case mourns the tragic loss of his best friend Walker by tackling Walker’s unfinished list of goals. The item “Befriend Winnie Sutton” sparks a slow-burning romance with the talented barrel racer. This richly detailed rodeo drama will draw fans of emotionally intense stories. |
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| Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu and Mad RupertWhen Molly discovers her scholarship to her dream art school has fallen through, she assembles a ragtag softball team in hopes of getting an athletic scholarship instead. Fans of author Ngozi Ukazu’s popular Check, Please! series are sure to enjoy this heartfelt graphic novel. |
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| Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise BryantDungeons and Dragons nerd Reggie and shy new girl Delilah first meet on New Year’s Eve. Further chance encounters on Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day suggest some cosmic force is pushing them toward each other. Read-alikes: Kristy’s Boyce’s Dungeons and Drama; Leah Johnson’s Rise to the Sun. |
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| Going Dark by Melissa De la CruzInfluencer Amelia Ashley never boarded the flight home from Rome with her boyfriend Josh. Now Josh is under suspicion for her disappearance, and the hashtag #WhereIsAmeliaAshley is going viral. This suspenseful mystery uses blog posts, diary entries, and video descriptions in its fast-paced storytelling. |
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| Friday I'm in Love by Camryn GarrettMahalia’s mother couldn’t afford a sweet sixteen party for her, so Mahalia is determined to throw herself a fabulous coming-out extravaganza. That is, if financial woes, schoolwork, and tense friendships don’t ruin the day first. Read-alikes: Jen Larsen’s The Big Reveal; Mariko Tamaki’s Anne of Greenville. |
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| The Minus-One Club by Kekla MagoonAfter losing his sister in a car accident, Kermit receives an invitation to join a secret club for students who’ve lost loved ones. There, he grows closer to his crush Matthew while also figuring out his own path to healing. Read-alikes: Nic Stone’s Chaos Theory; Adam Silver’s History is All You Left Me. |
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| Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley WoodfolkTwo unnamed girls meet at a coffee shop and become friends. Before long, they are everything to each other and literally partners in crime. Can a relationship this intense ever last? This lyrical novel in verse explores a messy and passionate first love. |
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