Teen Programs
BOOK-O-LANTERN PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Comix Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Virtual Join Mses Amanda, Megan, and For any programs requiring Nicole for a NEW graphic novel book registration: after you register, you club for students in grades 6-12. will be emailed an invitation to join the We’ll read a variety of fiction and Zoom event the day of the program. nonfiction comics and graphic novels and connect the stories to real life All of these programs are subject PUPS & PUMPKINS: with special guests and activities. to change in order to protect our THE 9TH ANNUAL PET PARTY Registration Required. patrons, community, and staff. Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Library Front Lawn This year’s party is all presents, no pups. October 7: Let’s get ready for fall and September Drop off donations October 10-24th and Halloween with Pumpkinheads by we’ll deliver them to the APL. Rainbow Rowell. Want more? Check TEEN TUESDAY ACTIVITY KITS Frequently requested items include out Through the Woods by Emily Tuesdays, September 8, October 6, wet cat and dog food, treats, toys, and Carroll and The Okay Witch by November 3, and December 1 towels. See their current list at Emma Steinkellner Each month pick up a new kit with clevelandapl.org/donate/our-wish-list/ crafts, puzzles, and other activities to December 2: Explore Asian-American work on at home. Registration required. experiences with They Call Us Enemy by George Takei. For further reading December October try Displacement by Kiku Hughes, and American Born Chinese by EVENING WITH THE ARTS: PAINTING MAKE TREATS AND TOYS WINTER WITH WATERCOLORS Gene Luen Yang. FOR THE APL @ HOME Monday, December 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Friday, October 2, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Learn basic watercolor painting Teen volunteers are needed to bake techniques with Paul Passano, visual dog-friendly cookies and make cat toys arts instructor at the Beck Center for our virtual APL party. We’ll provide for the Arts, as you work from home a dog-friendly cookie recipe, a cookieto create your own watercolor art. cutter, and cellophane bags. You provide During this session attendees will the ingredients, bake, and bag them at work on a winter setting project titled home. Not a baker? Choose a toy kit! The House on the Hill. No prior visual We’ll provide the materials and art experience necessary! Join us instructions. Bring the finished products and explore your creativity. A list of back to the library by Friday, October 9th suggested supplies will be emailed to and we will take them to the APL. you the week prior to the program. Grades 6-12. Registration Required. Registration required. Register for a free pumpkin to carve or decorate and pick it up October 10. Share pictures of your creations for a chance to win a prize. See page 11 for more details.
We Read Together, We Stand Together Discussions
ADDITIONAL DATES
October 5: African American Voices October 19: Social Injustice & Monday, September 21, 7:00 - 8:00 pm This NEW discussion group is a community collaboration that will provide students Voting Rights in grades 6-12 and their interested parents or guardians with an opportunity to November 2: Poverty & Homelessness read diverse voices and have conversations on a variety of topics. This meeting will November 16: Native American Voices introduce participants to Beanstack, suggested readings, and lay out the format and ground rules for future discussions. Grades 6-12, parents/guardians are December 7: Diverse Abilities welcome to participate. Registration required. December 21: Asian American Voices 8
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