The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 14, 2021
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pasadena Central Library, Outside
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library will host a book sale in the Central Library Parking Lot. They will be selling gently used donated books. Fill a grocery bag with books for just $5.00! Cash or check only.
Virtual Teen Events
Out of the Pantry
Cooking class for teens. Cook up a tasty dish with ingredients from the pantry. Teens only. Supplies are available for pickup from Hastings Branch Library or La Pintoresca Branch Library. Please refer to the equipment, ingredients list, and confirmation email for further instructions to ensure you're prepared for the lesson.
Cool Car Essentials: Sketching Workshop for Ages 10-14
A free industrial design-focused sketching workshop and a taste of ACX Kids, ArtCenter's art and design program for kids in grades 4-8. Learn from ArtCenter College of Design instructor Thomas Kim.
This hands-on workshop covers the fundamental drawing techniques of automotive design. Understand how and what goes into a transportation designer's work. With registration, you may pick up a free supply kit (sketchpad, specialized pencils and markers) from Hastings Branch Library or La Pintoresca Branch Library. Come create cool cars!
Mindfulness is paying attention, on purpose, without judgement. Mindfulness can really help us to slow things down so that we can be more intentional and responsive, instead of reacting. Being responsive is a key way to successfully manage any transition, enhance relationships and feel more in control of your emotions. Join this session to explore some mindfulness practice tips for teens and their parents, and ways that you can be mindful without always having to “do” mindfulness. Presented by Young & Healthy. Sign up here https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4623
Monday, August 9 • 4:00 p.m. • Zoom
Bold Voices, Authentic Choices: Writing Workshop for Teens Explore writing fiction while incorporating diversity into fantasy worlds. Stay tuned for updates on special guest speaker(s).
If you didn't get a chance to register for a DIY kit, call your local Pasadena Library after August 15 to see if there are any left. You can also pick up a pre-made wand (assembled and painted) from Hastings Branch Library if you'd like to just decorate! Drop in to pickup, while supplies last.
The 2021-2022 Sketches & More art series will be in-person at La Pintoresca Branch Library. Look for details on our calendar (pasadena.evanced.info/signup) or in the next Teen Newsletter.
CAREER CORNER
Seeking members for Well-Being Youth Advisory Group
Pasadena Library is seeking teens and young adults (ages 13-24) to serve on a youth advisory group along with our current Teen Advisory Board, but with the special interest and focus on well-being. You can read more about the basics of well-being on the CDC website. The minimum commitment will be at least one in-person meeting per month, and at least one virtual training, but we can plan on a task-by-task basis. It is estimated to be 2-3 working meetings per month from September 2021-August 2022 (June-Aug 2022 are tentative). This is a planning and piloting team who will help our organizations develop a curriculum that will be used in future years. Some of the tasks to look forward to are:
developing and piloting a volunteer storytime training program
developing Well-Being Education Kits and at-home project kits
advising and selecting new items for people to checkout from the library
piloting and promoting a community-wide Well-Being Curriculum
If interested, email Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net
FEATURED BOOKS
Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston
review by Emily Battaglia, age 16
Among the Beasts and Briars tells the story of the royal gardener’s daughter, Cerys, her pet fox, and their quest into the cursed woods to save their kingdom.
Even though Among the Beasts and Briars is not a retelling of any classic story, the atmosphere projects a very fairytale-esque vibe. Cerys’ trek from the village through the woods and the whimsical evil beasts are reminiscent of a storybook fantasy that reminds the reader of a childhood bedtime story. The worldbuilding retains the classic fairytale aura of simplicity, however, there are a few instances where the development should have been more extensive. While the setting remains light and nostalgic, the magic system is rather erratic and oftentimes a convenient out for the characters when they get into trouble. Consequently, there were a few incidents of minor plot holes and inconsistencies that aren’t cataclysmic to the story, yet still fester as the pages turn. ...