levelUP:  Teen Opportunities Fair
For parents and teens. Drop-in to learn about volunteer, leadership, and learning opportunities for teens from community partnerships. Talk to youth program leaders, pick up swag, and sign up for programs. Register here  https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4435 
Saturday, July 10 • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
 
Design Your LEGO Contest - deadline July 6
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/Lego2021.pdf
 
Summer Reading ends July 31
Read, engage, earn prizes. The registration prize is a book.
Register and participate online: pasadena.beanstack.com
 
Bookmark Drawing Design Contest - deadline July 31
Design a coloring page to share with library users. 
https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/artcontest
 
 
Virtual Teen Events
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Out of the Pantry
Cooking class for teens. Cook up a tasty dish with ingredients from the pantry. Teens only. If needed, 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. Sign up here  https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4395
Monday, August 2 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
Diverse Writing, Authentic Choices: Writing Workshop for Teen Girls 
Explore writing fiction while incorporating diversity into fantasy worlds. Stay tuned for updates on special guest speaker(s). This workshop is facilitated by Marie Sekiguchi, Girl Scout from Troop 731, whose goal is to encourage teen writers like herself to love without boundaries in the pages of their books and treat every human being like real people, not just plot devices to someone else's story. Presented in partnership by Pasadena Public Library and WriteGirl. For girls ages 13-17. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4397
Sunday, August 22 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
Take & Make:  DIY Magic Wand
Create your own magic wand.
This kit includes the supplies to start your wand, then instructions on how to finish it by gathering items from nature and dreaming up your own magical properties. This take-and-make kit can be picked up from the branch of your choice. Sign up for a craft kit here:  
https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/pplmagicwands
 
COMMUNITY BOARD
More services for youth around our community
Check out the Community Calendar of events - all in one place!
Hundreds of activities from our community partners for children, youth, and families: 
http://www.pasadenapcyf.org/activities
 
 
News You Can Use
In case you missed it...
Out of the Pantry: Rainbow Bread
Video and instructions on our YouTube page: 
 
https://youtu.be/y5WZVlXZIig
 
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
Meet the Teen Advisory Board of Pasadena Public Library: 
 
To learn more about what they do and how to join, visit
http://pasadena-library.net/teens/teen-advisory-board/
 
 
In-Person Volunteers needed for Pasadena Education Foundation
Info:  https://pasedfoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/
 
 
FEATURED BOOKS
Soulswift by Megan Bannen
review by Amber Elias, age 14
When Gelya, a Vessel who sings the word of the Father or the One True God in the eyes of the Ovnists, becomes tangled in a military secret alongside Tavik, an Elathian Kantari Two-Swords, AKA the epitome of a heathen, the pair find themselves uncovering the buried truth behind their warring faiths. In their race against the clock to save or potentially destroy humanity, both Gelya and Tavik must abandon all things they thought to be true and question the loyalty of the people closest to them. ...
READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG
 
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