war , spurred by love , loyalty , and grief , to be reunited with his fox . Meanwhile , Pax , steadfastly waiting for his boy , embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own . March 24 : The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning . She doesn ’ t remember it , but it changed her life forever . The zap gave her genius-level math skills , and ever since , Lucy has been homeschooled . Now , at 12 years old , she ’ s technically ready for college . She just has to pass one more test--middle school ! Lucy ’ s grandma insists : Go to middle school for one year . Make one friend . Join one activity . And read one book ( that ’ s not a math textbook !). Lucy ’ s not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade . She has everything she needs at home , where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain . The equation of Lucy ’ s life has already been solved . Unless there ’ s been a miscalculation ?
TWEENMADE CAKE POP BAKING CLASS Grades 4 to 6 Tuesday , March 1 , 4 to 5 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Learn how to bake and create these yummy treats in our new series of tween baking classes ! Not only will you go home with delicious cake pops , but you ’ ll also get a recipe with tips and tricks to help you bake , assemble , and decorate your masterpiece at home ! Registration is required and is limited to 12 tweens .
TWEENMADE QUILLED SHAMROCK ART Grades 4 to 6 Tuesday , March 15 , 4 to 5 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor Quilling is the art of rolling thin paper strips into tiny coils and arranging them into a pleasing pattern . Learn this classic papercraft with a colorful project that features a green quilled shamrock on a rainbow-painted canvas . Registration is required and is limited to 12 tweens .
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TEENMADE BOBA & BUTTONS Grades 7 to 12 Wednesday , Feb . 2 , 7 to 8 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Join us for some delicious bubble tea and make customized mini-buttons using our badge maker ! Feel free to bring your own art or printouts . Art should fit in a circle measuring approximately 1-inch or choose from a selection of pre-printed designs . Registration is required and is limited to 12 teens .
PTPL VOLUNTEEN BOARD Grades 7 to 12 First Thursday of the Month , 7 p . m . ( Feb . 3 and March 3 ) OR First Saturday of the Month , 11 a . m . ( Feb . 5 and March 5 ) Teen Room , 1st floor Meet with Ms . Shannon every month in the Teen Room to help plan events and prepare for library activities . Weekly and special volunteers are also needed . Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN Board meeting ( either the first Thursday or the first Saturday ) is required to serve as a library volunteer . Registration is required at ptlibrary . org / events .
TEEN CHOICE BOOK CLUB Grades 7 to 12 First Saturday of the Month , 12:30 to 1:30 p . m . ( March 5 , Apr . 2 , May 7 ) Teen Room , 1st floor Join us for a NEW Book Club JUST FOR TEENS ! Our VolunTEEN Board voted for book selections during our January meeting . Let ’ s munch a light pizza lunch while we discuss the books . Stay tuned for details . Registration is required and limited to 20 teens .
TEEN MARIO KART TOURNAMENT Grades 7 to 12 Sunday , Feb . 13 , 1 to 2 p . m . Join us for a TEENS-only Mario Kart Tournament and prove your skills ! We will have snacks and prizes for everyone , but winners get the bragging rights . Registration is required and is limited to 25 teens .
TEEN VALENTINE ’ S DAY CUPCAKE CAKE BOSS Grades 7 to 12 Monday , Feb . 14 , 3:30 to 4:30 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor Celebrate Valentine ’ s Day and decorate some yummy cupcakes . Challenge your friends to a fun competition to see who the BEST cupcake decorator is . Prizes and free cupcakes to snack on included . Registration is required and is limited to 20 teens .
TEENMADE JEWELRY MAKING 101 Grades 7 to 12 Tuesday , Feb . 15 , 7 to 8 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor If you ’ ve ever been interested in making jewelry , this workshop is for you ! You ’ ll learn how to design and create earrings , bracelets , and necklaces and will go home with a work of wearable art . Registration is required and is limited to 12 teens .
TEEN SHADOW AND BONE BOOK CLUB Grades 7 to 12 Select Thursdays , 7 to 8 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor Join Ms . Shannon and your friends in the Teen Room to read or reread the books that inspired the popular Netflix series . The first five teens to register will receive a free copy of the book ! Registration is required and is limited to 20 teens . Feb . 24 : King of Scars March 31 : Rule of Wolves
TEENMADE CAKE POP BAKING CLASS Grades 7 to 12 Tuesday , March 1 , 7 to 8 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Learn how to bake and create these yummy treats in our new series of teen baking classes ! Not only will you go home with delicious cake pops , but you ’ ll also get a recipe with tips eters Township
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