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Summer art and writing contest winners |
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Are you a teen artist? Would you like your work to be featured at the Pasadena Public Library, Central location? If so, submit a few photos or a portfolio to Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net. You may be selected to feature your work in two new display cases in Teen Central!
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Pasadena Loves YA
Saturday, September 21, 12-4pm
Central Library
Meet 19 Young Adult authors as they present a series of panels and book signings. Free tote bags for the first 200 attendees and a "Book Blitz" giveaway will be towards to end of the festival. Book sales provided by Vromans Bookstore. No registration required. Visit www.pasadenalovesya.com for more info and updates.
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YA authors James Brandon and Bill Konigsberg in conversation with YouTuber Tiernan Bertrand-Essington
Sunday, September 29, 2pm
Central Library, Studio on 4th
Join YA authors James Brandon, author of Ziggy, Stardust and Me and Bill Konigsberg, author of The Music of What Happens and Openly Straight, in conversation with YouTuber Tiernan Bertrand-Essington.
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Youth Network
Wednesday, Sept 5,
4:00-5:30pm
Central Library, Studio on 4th
Teens: we need your opinions. Show up, discuss topics of interest to youth in the community and/or participate in the training. Great for anyone who wants to gain leadership skills, public speaking, and cares about community improvement. Youth Network meets on the first Wednesday of every month during the school year (September-May) in the Studio on 4th (next to Teen Central) at Central Library. For ages 12-18.
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Switch Hour
Tuesday, September 3,
4:00pm
Santa Catalina Branch Library
Stop by for an afternoon of gaming with the Nintendo Switch. For ages 12+.
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Teen Crafts
Monday, September 16,
5:30pm
Central Library, Studio, Teen Central
Drop in for some stress-free crafts. We'll be painting t-shirts. All supplies provided. No registration necessary.
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Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, September 17,
4:00pm
Santa Catalina Branch Library
Stop by to watch the latest anime!
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Teen Game Days
Friday, September 20,
4pm
Central Library, Teen Central
Join us for video games or board games. We have a Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X. Must play well with others. For ages 12-18.
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Video Game Club
Mondays,
3:30-5:30pm
Hastings Branch Library
The Ultimate Smash experience is here! With multiple setups of Smash Ultimate, light snacks, and plenty of people to interact with, you’re sure to fi nd the perfect balance of fun and competition! Take on new rivals here weekly and learn advanced tricks from all of our veteran members! Drop by and be part of the experience! For ages 14+
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Review by Jasmine Sov, age 13
Dana L. Davis’s The Voice in My Head tells the story of Indigo Phillips, a girl who’s always been known as “Violet’s twin sister”. Violet is everything she’s not: popular, pretty, and sweet-tempered. But when Violet suddenly becomes terminally ill and plans to exercise her right to die, Indigo begins to despair and even has harmful thoughts. That’s when a strange voice begins to speak inside her head, claiming to be God. The voice informs her that if she takes Violet to a rock formation in the Arizona desert, Violet will live. Somehow, Violet agrees to go- but only if their big, crazy family comes too. Throughout the whole unforgettable trip, Indigo must learn to deal with her family, her sister’s condition, and the voice in her head... [READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG: http://pasadena-library.net/teens] |
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Teen Zine Did you know that the Pasadena Public Library Teen Zine is designed, edited, and written by teen volunteers? Learn more at https://www.cityofpasadena.n |
Teen Advisory Board Learn about Pasadena Public Library's Teen Advisory Board |
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