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BUILD A BEAR photos
This season’s teen craft was Build A Bear, a super simple program idea proposed by the Teen Advisory Board. It’s a stress-free hour of crafts with friends and peers. Participants stuffed their own plush bear and designed t-shirts. View our blog for more photos: 
http://pasadena-library.net/teens/2020/build-a-bear/
Virtual Teen Events
ADVOCACY & TRAINING
Youth Network Online Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00-5:30pm
Online using GoToMeeting. Sign up and we'll send you a link
Discussion with other youth and youth leaders. We will focus on issues and concerns during COVID-19 and Safer at Home. Register online pasadena.evanced.info/signup
Online Resources Workshop
Friday, April 17, 3:00pm
Online
Learn about resources you can download or access online. You'll learn about databases that are great for homework, but also how to access ebooks, audiobooks, and guides on a variety of topics. For teens and educators. Register online pasadena.evanced.info/signup
BOOK CLUB
Virtual YA Book Club
Monday, April 13, 4:00pm
Online
Join us for a discussion of Every Day by David Levithan. We'll be meeting online. For teens only. Reminder: you can borrow ebooks with your library card online for free! Register online at pasadena.evanced.info/signup
Spring Read Online Reading Program
Spring Read begins March 23rd--Connect with us, read, complete activities, and discover the world from home!
 
 
YALL Stay at Home
April 25-26
Young Adult Author Book Festival. Giveaways, contests, signed book deliveries, special events and two full days of panels with more than 70 bestselling and award-winning authors. 
https://www.yallwest.com/
 
 
Everywhere Book Fest
May 1st & 2nd
A virtual gathering of kidlit authors, books, and readers that will bring the book festival experience to everyone. https://everywherebookfest.com/
 
 
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
15 Creative Crafts Using Common Household Items
Sometimes the most brilliant crafts are made using the things you've already have in your home. From buttons and light bulbs to clothespins and empty toilet rolls, there is a plenty of common household items you can repurpose and turn them into something cute and useful.
http://postris.com/list/606/15-creative-crafts-using-common-household-items/
 
 
Make, Tinker, Hack: Teen Web Guide
Bored? Make something or learn a new skill. There's lots of free web-based software for you to try. http://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/webteen/maker
 
 
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
You can complete this escape room as a group or as individual. You can compete against friends and try it multiple times. This escape room experience was created by Peters Township Public Library in McMurray, PA. Click on the link above to access it.
 
 
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Yale's "Happiness" Course: The Science of Well-Being
In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. 
Free. Online. Signup and access course in link above.
 
 
Teen Line
Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen? We're here to help! Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST to speak with one of our trained teen listeners.
 
 
SCHOOL & LIFE SKILLS
Ebooks & E-Audiobooks
We have ebooks, audiobooks, movies to stream, downloadable music, and magazines online. Click on the link above for access. If you don't have a library card, you can get an e-card
 
 
Book a Librarian -- online
Need help getting resources, finding references for your homework, or help navigating all those online tools? From April-May 2020, teens can receive a virtual "Book Us" appointment via a video conferencing site (like Google Hangouts). Or if you have a question that can be answered via email, contact Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net
 
 
Financial Aid Webinar for High School Seniors
For High School Seniors and Family Members/Parents 
To support students and families in making informed decisions about college and financial aid options ahead of National College Decision Day on May 1st. This valuable workshop helps seniors:
  • review important spring to-do items
  • understand key financial aid terms
  • compare sample financial aid award packages
  • identify the most affordable college options
Time/Place: April 16th, 3:30-4:30, on Zoom
Register: EventBrite (webinar is free, and participants will receive a Zoom link following registration)
This webinar is hosted by College Access Plan.
 
 
WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR PARENTS
Safe Routes to Schools Parent Workshop
 
Join us as we discuss the importance of safe routes to school, pedestrian safety, and benefits of active transportation. Pasadena Safe Routes to School (PSRTS) is a movement that is making communities healthier by helping children use their own power to get to and from school. These sessions are online and we'll have prize drawings! Presented by Day One, in partnership with Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena Department of Transportation, and Active San Gabriel Valley. For more information about Safe Routes To Schools:  https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/transportation-improvements/safe-routes-to-school/
 
For dates and to sign up, view our on our calendar: http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup
 
 
Contests and other opportunities
News You Can Use
College, SAT/ACT resources
https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/webteen/college
Tips, practice tests, resources for College, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and SAT/ACT.
 
 
Free Food Pickup
PUSD's Food & Nutrition program is now providing drive-through, pick-up of breakfast and lunch for any youth under the age of 18. Food will be available for pickup (via car or walk-up) between 9 am and 11 am weekdays at a number of schools. Click on THIS LINK for sites and menus.
 
If you are unable to pick up meals and need it delivered to your home, fill out THIS FORM.
 
 
Access to internet or emergency food or assistance
PACTL is open for support and assistance. They will have their bread pantry open on Monday, at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. 236 W. Mountain suite #204. Pasadena, CA 91103
 
 
Young & Healthy
We connect underserved children with free medical, dental and mental healthcare through our volunteer doctors; help families with insurance enrollment and navigation; and provide referrals to local services. We are here to help! Just call us, 626.795.5166, or send us a message
 
 
More information
Information about Pasadena Public Library's response to COVID-19
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/coronavirus/
 
Resources for Supporting PUSD Students and Families during School Closure (English/Espanol) 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/173ecMN8FP8youdQUhBJ7lU6JMdQA1Vn8nYKbJ073lK8/edit
 
Information about COVID-19 and a variety of resources from our community: 
https://gostars.org/covid/
 
 
Featured Teen Book Review
Don't Read the Comments 
By Eric Smith
Review by Jasmine Sov, age 14
 
Divya Sharma, a popular teenage streaming gamer known as D1V, seems like she’s got it all—a host of fans, companies tripping over themselves to be her sponsor, and a huge, established presence in this year’s hottest game, “Reclaim the Sun”. But the truth is, all the money she earns while gaming and questing goes into helping her single mom pay the rent. And though Div is a rising star in the gaming world, she’s not immune to the other things that come with her popularity—like racism and sexualization    ... [READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG]
Career Corner
Here are some volunteer, internship, and job opportunities for youth.
 
African American Leaders for Tomorrow
For 10-11th graders:   AALT Program is a four-day residential summer program that is held at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Full expense paid.   Applications are due  Monday, APRIL 27, 2020.
VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
 
There are volunteer opportunities for the library that you can do online while being Safer-at-Home. Click on the link above to view the tasks.
Resources for Angelenos Economically Impacted by COVID-19
For those whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19, this website enables unemployed or underemployed Angelenos to find and apply to job opportunities across all industries, so they can start working right NOW.