Tween and Teen Winter Programming
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PAINTING VIA ZOOM
Alma Thomas , The Eclipse , 1970
Tweens and Teens Monday , Feb . 15 , 7 p . m . Registration deadline is Friday , February 12 Create colorful and beautiful paintings in the style of African- American Expressionist painter Alma Woodsey Thomas . Learn about her life and other African- American artists with Ms . Sydney . Limited to 20 participants . Pick up your kit by Saturday , February 13 .
TWEEN WINTER BOOK CLUB VIA ZOOM For ages 9 to 13 Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invite . The first five Tweens to register receive a complimentary copy of the book . Limited to 12 participants . February Book : Blended by Sharon M . Draper Book pickup / begin reading on Thursday , Feb . 25 Zoom discussion on Thursday , March 25 , 4:30 p . m . Join Ms . Linda to discuss Blended , a novel that chronicles a biracial girl ’ s struggle to define her identity and find her voice amid personal and societal expectations . After her parents ’ divorce , competitive pianist Isabella , 11 , divides her time between her white diner-waitress mother and her wealthy black father . March Book : The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Book pickup / begin reading on Thursday , March 25 Zoom discussion on Thursday , April 22 , 4:30 p . m . This novel examines WWII through the eyes of a disabled child eager to escape her life of neglect and abuse . With the threat of German bombs being dropped on London , most parents are anxious to get their children out of the city .
POPPIN ’ READS TEEN BOOK CLUB VIA ZOOM Thursday , Feb . 25 , 7 p . m . Registration deadline is Saturday , Feb . 20 Thursday , March 25 , 7 p . m . Registration deadline is Saturday , March 20 Join Ms . Sydney at the end of each month to share some pop , popcorn , and good reads with your friends . Tell everyone about a book you liked , or maybe did not like , and get some recommendations from your peers . Registration is required to get the Zoom meeting invite . Limited to 25 participants .
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN ’ S DAY BINGO VIA ZOOM Tweens and Teens Monday , March 8 , 7 p . m . Registration deadline is Friday , March 5 Pick up your Bingo kit and supplies and join Ms . Sydney for a themed Bingo where we highlight some important women who have helped shape history . Registration is required to get the Zoom meeting invite . Limited to 20 participants . Pick up your kit by Saturday , March 6 .
TWEEN / TEEN DIYS ACTIVITIES Registration is required online to reserve your free kit . Only 12 kits for each activity . We will post videos for each activity on the PTPL Youth Services Facebook page and on the library ’ s YouTube channel . Origami Rose Bouquet Kit pickups begin Friday , Feb . 12 Follow along with our instructional video to make your own rose bouquet in time for Valentine ’ s Day .
Crewmate Keychains Kit pickups begin Friday , Feb . 26 Make your own Crewmate keychains based on characters from the hit game Among Us using Shrinky Dinks . Friendship Bracelets Kit pickups begin Friday , March 12 Come grab your string and follow the instructions in our video to create your own unique bracelets . Make a matching set for you and a friend . String Art Kit pickups begin Friday , March 26 Use the provided nails and string to create a book-inspired image , or use your own imagination to make something unique ! A hammer is required to complete this project . eters Township
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