February 2023
TEEN LIBRARY BOOK BOXES
Have you ever thought about trying a bookish subscription box?
Well, you might not know this, but we offer a free service where librarians pick personalized reading selections based on your interests. It’s called, you guessed it, Library Boxes!
Along with receiving two library books each month, you’ll get some treats to keep, like bookmarks, pens, candy, keychains and other fun surprises!
The boxes are available for pick up at the Central Library on the last Friday of every month.
Ready for your own personalized, monthly Teen Library Box? Fill out the short interest form with the QR code below. Preferences and subscriptions can be changed at any time with the same link.
TEEN NEWSLETTER
CHECK IT OUT: COLLABORATION TABLES
• Group projects...you love them or you don’t. If you’re ready to jump right into your group project and need a collaborative spacious place to get some work done, try out our collaboration stations.
• Our collaboration stations provide one or more large screens you can plug your devices into. So rather than huddling around a small screen, you can all easily see what you’re working on together.
• Collaboration stations are available in Teen Place or in The Commons on the 1st floor of our Central Library.
• If you need help getting set up, just ask one of our friendly staff members for a hand.
UPCOMING TEEN PROGRAMS
CREATE & CHILL WITH JESS: ICE CREAM GARLAND
Monday, Feb. 6 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Online on Zoom
ROBOTICS CHALLENGES
Monday, Feb. 6 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
AUTHOR VISIT WITH DARCIE LITTLE BADGER – ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY
Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 6-7:30 p.m. • Central Workshop OR Online on Zoom
NAVIGATE COLLEGE SEARCHING DURING A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 6-7 p.m. • Online on Zoom
A CONVERSATION WITH KWAME ALEXANDER – SAYING YES TO YOUR STORY
Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 7-8 p.m. • Online on Zoom
DRONES
Monday, Feb. 13 • 6-8 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN DIY: RESIN JEWELRY MAKING
Tuesday, Feb. 14 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN DIY: MINI ZEN GARDEN
Monday, Feb. 20 • 6-6:45 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
BOREDOM BUSTERS: PARTY GAMES
Tuesday, Feb. 21 • 6-6:45 p.m. • 11-13 years • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Wednesday, Feb. 22 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
BOOKS & BITES: ONLY IF YOU DARE
Tuesday, Feb. 28 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
PICK-UP PROGRAM: ZIPPER BRACELETS
Wednesday, March 1 • All Day
TEEN VOLUNTEER HOURS – CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday, March 4 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Central Teen Program Room
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FEBRUARY: ROMANCE
BY BLACK AUTHORS
Rise to the Sun by Leah
Johnson
Dive into this stunning contemporary LGBTQ+ romance about self-discovery, friendship and the healing powers of music.
Love is a Revolution by Renée
Watson
A feel-good, thought-provoking romance that explores self-love, body acceptance and social justice action.
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this book encompasses magical realism, chronic illness and self-discovery through the lives of two teenage girls.
Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass
Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion and described as atmospheric, moving and romantic, this book will take readers on a journey of fame, music, love and selfdiscovery.
RECOMMENDATIONS Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
