Mental Health Month - mindfulness, writing, art
 
Ready and Resilient!
This program teaches you four helpful skills that you can utilize when dealing with stressful situations or traumatic events as well as how the brain works. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3896
Wednesday, May 5 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Mindfulness is Not Necessarily Meditation: a parent session plus family art
Mindfulness is paying attention, on purpose, without judgement. Mindfulness helps slow things down so that we can be more intentional and responsive, instead of reacting. Join this session to explore mindfulness practice tips and ways that to be mindful without always having to “do” mindfulness. Included in the session is a simple art project for the whole family. Supplies available if needed. Presented by Young & Healthy. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4171
Tuesday, May 11 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Season of Self: Writing Workshop for Teens
Explore self healing through poetry in this guided writing workshop with local author and poet Angie Aguirre. For teens ages 12-18. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4166
Monday, May 17 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Save a Life: Naloxone Training
Learn the signs of prescription drug abuse and how you can save a life with Naloxone, a treatment to aid in overdose in an emergency situation. For ages 18+. Presented by Day One. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4170
Tuesday, May 18 • 5 p.m. • Zoom
 
COVID-19 & Emotional Wellbeing and Stress
Learn tools to help you navigate the stresses brought on by COVID-19. Presented by LA County Department of Public Health and Day One. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4169
Thursday, May 20 • 5 p.m. • Zoom
 
Teens@PAM: Mindfulness Workshop
Join the USC PAM Teen Ambassadors in a virtual workshop designed to help you manage stress and clear your mind! Teaching artist Kabir Singh will guide you through a mindful meditation centered on looking at artwork in the museum’s collection followed by a writing activity. Learn to center your mind to better get though the rest of the week (and school year!). For ages 13-18. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4160
Wednesday, May 26 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
 
Virtual Teen Events
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sketches & More
For teens ages 12-18, join us for a virtual guided art session with staff from the Armory. We’ll be working on techniques to carve a linoleum block for printmaking.  Supplies available if needed. Register at  https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3898
Wednesday, May 19 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Paint With Us
Create your own ink wash painting inspired by Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This tutorial was created and taught by teen volunteer Kasey. Supplies available for pickup at Central Library if needed. 
View the live stream at youtube.com/user/pasadenalibrary.
For teens ages 12-18. Register for supplies at 
https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4172
Saturday, May 29 • 4 p.m. • YouTube
 
 
COMMUNITY BOARD
More services for youth around our community
Please complete your application to participate in the DO Study Zone. Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email with the link and instructions on how to reserve your seat. Complete su solicitud para participar en la Zona de estudio DO. Una vez que haya enviado su solicitud, recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace e instrucciones sobre cómo reservar su asiento.
 
 
Mental Health Services for PUSD families
Use this LIST to find the agency that serves your school.
 
 

News You Can Use
Out of the Pantry: Soup
recipe and video
If you missed out on last month's cooking lesson, but want to try out the lesson on your own, check out the video and instructions on our blog: 
http://pasadena-library.net/teens/2021/out-of-the-pantry-soup/
 
 
Youth Wellness Guide
Search for resources about health and wellness including emergency services, LGBTQ+, and mental health. https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/webteen/health
 
Youth Yellow Pages -- need help or resources?
Search and sort resources in the Los Angeles area using this online search tool. To get a print copy, visit the Pasadena Central Library.
 
 
CAREER CORNER
Internships and getting a job
Info and tips. https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/Career/youngadults
 
 
Pasadena Homegrown Youth Leadership Program
For ages 17-19. Complete a 3-part workshop series (Saturdays, 5/8-5/22) to earn a certification as a Homegrown Leader. Hear from local organizations across science, art, technology, municipal services, and community services about what' s driving their industries. Discover how to lead from your strengths with a facilitated leadership development curriculum. Work alongside peers and community leaders on issues that affect our city. For more information, see FLYER.
 
 
FEATURED BOOKS
When You Look Like Us by Pamela N. Harris
review by Sam Redfearn, age 14
     When You Look Like Us is a story told from the perspective of African American high schooler, Jayson Murphy. He lives with his grandmother in a neighborhood that is generally considered to be the “bad part of town,” and throughout the book, Jay’s times of need are overshadowed by the constant torment of knowing that even his classmates would judge him if they knew where he lived. Early on in the story, Jay’s sister, Nicole, goes missing, and the book is the story of him trying to bring his sister home safely. In addition to trying to find his sister, he battles taking care of himself and his grandmother, MiMi, and feeling responsible for Nicole having gone missing to begin with. He also deals with a lot of stereotypes being applied to him- near the beginning of the story, he gets beaten up and is asked multiple times whether he was involved in fights, or beating up others with his ‘crew’. Desperate, upset, and simply trying to bring his sister home, Jay has to have a lot of resilience in order to navigate these situations. ...
READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG
 
 
AAPI Authors and Books
Teen Book Suggestions: Asian American Pacific Islander
https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/teenbooks/aapi
 
Mental Health fiction book list
https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/teenbooks/mentalhealth
 
 
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