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Upcoming Events for Teen Programs
Reading Between the Lines
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 3:00pm to 8:00pm
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"Reading Between the Lines: A Community Event Building Independence and Self Esteem." Join us for a joint FCPS-FCPL event for families. Door prizes for the first 100 kids. Activities for Pre-K through Adult. Poetry Slam for teens. Parenting session from 6:30-7pm with speaker Barbara Grochal from The University of Maryland.
Anime/ Manga Club
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Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Meet with other Anime/Manga enthusiasts - Japanese Anime art and culture discussed. Join us monthly to watch, discuss, and draw anime, and to generally just have fun. Cosplay (dressing as characters)is welcomed. Snacks served.
Teen Advisory Group
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Join this group if you'd like to help out at the library with displays, children's activities and planning events. A great way to volunteer!
Knit Wits!
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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Teens and tweens! Come learn how to knit or share your knitting know-how at the library!
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Beneath The Surface
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 5:15pm
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What to discover 'beneath the surface' of a great movie and yummy pizza ...a preview of the summer programs! Snacks will be served. registration required going into the 6th grade this fall? please feel free to register and attend!
Tag! You're the BEST Dad!
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Time for Dad to get 'tagged' with a gift you create just for him or that special 'Dad' guy in your life! Snacks may be served.
Teen Crafternoon - Dream Catchers
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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Come join us on the second Thursday of each month for our Teen Crafternoon.
In June we'll be making dream catchers using a variety of art and craft supplies. Come ready to get creative and leave with your brand-new one-of-a-kind dream catcher! All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall.
In June we'll be making dream catchers using a variety of art and craft supplies. Come ready to get creative and leave with your brand-new one-of-a-kind dream catcher! All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall.
Anime Club
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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Watch your favorite anime movies and socialize with other anime fans. Hear about new titles or just hang out with your friends.
Teen Crafternoon - Special Saturday Edition! Ribbon Bracelets!
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Come join us for a special Saturday edition of our Teen Crafternoon!
We'll be making ribbon bracelets! Come ready to get crafty and leave with your very own, brand-new, one-of-a-kind ribbon bracelet! Make one for yourself and one for a friend. All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall.
We'll be making ribbon bracelets! Come ready to get crafty and leave with your very own, brand-new, one-of-a-kind ribbon bracelet! Make one for yourself and one for a friend. All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall.
A School's Over Surprise & Games
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Yes, summer is really here, so Surprise and some Games are in your future. Snacks may be served. Going into the 6th grade this fall?! This program is for you!
Teen Book Club
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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The Teen Book Club meets on the third Thursday of every month to discuss and share books. Each month we pick a different theme to guide our reading and discussion.
Some themes we've discussed in the past include dystopias, Egyptian mythology, fantasy books, historical fiction, and award winners.
For this month's theme or for more information about the book club please contact us at the Walkersville Library. We'd love to have you join us!
Refreshments may be served. The Teen Book Club is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Some themes we've discussed in the past include dystopias, Egyptian mythology, fantasy books, historical fiction, and award winners.
For this month's theme or for more information about the book club please contact us at the Walkersville Library. We'd love to have you join us!
Refreshments may be served. The Teen Book Club is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Leaf and Flower Pounding
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Make your own leaf or flower print t-shirt. You bring a plain white t-shirt and hammer and we will supply the leaves and flowers.
Beneath The Sea Gems and Jewels
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Make something sparkly and cool just for you ... or to give away. Snacks may be served. Going into the 6th grade this fall? Check out these gems!
Transition to Teen
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Moving up to the teen summer reading program? Wondering what kind of books and programs are available at the library? Find out in this program for teens and parents. Get a tour of the Teen Zone, find out what's different in the Teen Summer Reading Program, and learn how your young teen is changing.
Game Day @ Walkersville
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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Join us at Walkersville to play your favourite board and card games and learn some new ones, too. We'll have Apples to Apples, Carcassone, Uno, Blokus, Connect 4, and many more! The more the merrier...
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Game Day @ Walkersville is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Refreshments may be served.
Game Day @ Walkersville is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Stained Glass Workshop
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Make your own piece of stained glass art with the help of an instructor from Wentz Stained Glass Studio. All supplies provided. Space is limited!
Transition to Teen
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Moving up to the teen summer reading program? Wondering what kind of books and programs are available at the library? Find out in this program for teens and parents. Get a tour of the Teen Zone, find out what's different in the Teen Summer Reading Program, and learn how your young teen is changing.
Teen Writing Workshop
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
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Improve your writing skills with fun activities. Each session, we'll work on a different writing technique. If you're feeling brave, you can share a story or poem that you're working on.
Knit Wits!
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Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Teens and tweens! Come learn how to knit or share your knitting know-how at the library in this special Saturday edition of Knit Wits!
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Worry Stones
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Monday, July 8, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Make a worry stone: a way to focus your anxiety and let it go! Bring your own smooth stone if you like.