makerkit STEM CRAFTS teens books create music py crafts books JANUARY - APRIL 2016 moviescomputer INSPIRE explore Think HISTORY ebookscreate STEM build books py technology Discover crafts py digital movies Music create BELMONT Nerdfighter Night Thursdays, 1/7-4/28, 4:00-5:30 p.m. A weekly gathering where teens can openly be nerds! Powerful Girls Saturdays, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/16, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Calling all girls between the ages of 13-17 who are determined to be strong, sm, bold young women! Find out what it takes to rock at your highest potential and make the world a better place. Presented by Girls Inc., YWCA-Dayton. 1/23 New Year, New You 2/20 Teen Dating Violence Awareness 3/19 Women s History and Leadership 4/16 STD s BROOKVILLE Teen Advisory Group Wednesdays, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, 4/6, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Want your voice heard? Come to our Teen Advisory Group and tell us what you want at your Library. We ll have book discussions and snacks too. It counts toward volunteer hours. Ages 13-17. * Teen Anime Club Thursdays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Come hang with us otaku-style! Watch an assortment of anime, learn about Japanese culture and more. Ages 13-17. * Just 4 Teens Thursdays, 1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Hang out after school to read, play games, chat, craft or just come and chill. Snacks and drinks Ages 13-17. Sew a Sock Animal Thursday, 1/21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Make a bear, monkey, cat or even a Totoro out of a sock. Please bring your own socks. (Preferably clean!) We ll have a limited supply. * Teens React Thursday, 1/28, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Watch videos that were popular before YouTube and tell us what you think. All videos were made before 2010. Snacks Ages 13-17. * Anti-Valentine s Day Py Thursday, 2/18, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Can t stand the mushy stuff? Not a fan of romance? Come to our Anti-Valentine s Py. Snacks Ages 13-17. * T-Shirt Rug Thursday, 2/25, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Use a hula hoop and cut up t-shirts to weave a rug for your room. Please bring your own shirts - we ll have only a limited supply. Ages 13-17. * 16 - Teen Activities * Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
gaming informlearn ebooks STEM movies build books crafts py py Check out these Winter Book Titles! The Gender Quest Workbook by Rylan J. Testa, PhD Teens and LGBT Issues by Christine Wilcox Celebrate St. Patrick s Day Thursday, 3/17, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick s Day with Irish Folktales. Snacks Ages 13-17. * Paracord Crafts Thursday, 3/31, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Make a bracelet, keychain or anything you can imagine out of paracord. Snacks Ages 13-17. * Blackout Poetry Thursday, 4/21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. For Poetry Month, write Blackout Poetry by taking a page from a book or a newspaper, selecting the words you want and blacking out the rest. * Flowers and Butterflies for Mom Thursday, 4/28, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Need a gift for Mother s Day? Make a bouquet of flowers or a butterfly for her garden out of soda cans. Ages 13-17. * BURKHARDT Crafternoon Thursdays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Do a unique craft every month. Open to all ages. Taste Testing Thursday, 1/14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Put your taste buds to the test! Can you tell the difference between name and generic brands? Family Movie Night Thursday, 1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Relax and watch a different blockbuster each month. Popcorn and drinks Teen Café Thursdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/24, 4/28, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Enjoy down time playing games, doing crafts and hanging out with friends. Library Mini-Golf Thursday, 2/11, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Have you ever wanted to play mini-golf in the Library? Yeah, so have we! Breakfast of Books Thursday, 3/10, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Talk about new books, watch trailers and munch on breakfast foods. Leave with a huge To-Read pile! Melt Away Py Tuesday, 3/29, 12:30-2:00 p.m. As winter melts away, create brand new pieces of by melting different items. Batman vs Superman Py Thursday, 3/31, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Celebrate Batman vs Superman with crafts and games. Prizes will be raffled. Dress as your favorite superhero, if you like. Families welcome. EAST Make It with the 3-D Kit Tuesday, 1/26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Design and build with Strawbees and 3-Doodler Pens. A Watercolor Bot can even paint your digital work onto paper for you! Giant Origami Tuesday, 2/16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. What s better than showing off a paper crane you made? How about making one that takes two hands to hold! Using simple folds you ll walk out with HUGE results! Craft a Pocket Notebook Tuesday, 3/15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. From design to binding, you can create a unique and functional notebook that will impress your friends. Make It with the Circuit Kit Tuesday, 4/26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Featuring Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, conductive ink pens and more - YOU complete the circuit with your skills and imagination! ELECTRA C. DOREN Popcorn & A Movie Every other Monday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 4/11 & 4/25. Call us for the movie titles, and we ll provide the snacks. Ages 13-17. Teen Game Night & Crafts Every other Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14 & 4/28. Spend time with friends and play chess, checkers, cards or video games. Feeling creative? Do a craft! Supplies and refreshments Ages 13-17. Teen Activities - 17
ELECTRA C. DOREN continued... Duct Tape Creations Saturday, 1/23, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Make everyday objects and shapes with duct tape. Supplies and snacks Ages 13-17. Hershey s Kisses Roses Thursday, 2/4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Give your Valentine a sweethe rose made with Hershey s chocolate candy. Supplies Ages 13-17. 3-D Maker Kit Monday, 3/14 - Saturday, 3/19, anytime this week. Design and create amazing objects with Strawbees (build structures with straws and connectors) and 3-Doodler Pens. Mehndi Art Gloves Saturday, 4/16, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Enjoy the practice of Mehndi without staining your skin - create marker designs while wearing a glove. Supplies and snacks Ages 13-17. HUBER HEIGHTS Anime Club Wednesdays, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, 4/6, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Calling all otaku! If you like watching anime, reading manga, eating tasty Japanese snacks and drawing, this is the club for you! Grades 7-12. Fandom Fest Wednesday, 1/13, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Are you a Whovian? Love Supernatural or the Marvel Universe? Are you a die-hard Harry Potter fan or a proud Brony? Whatever fandoms you re p of, there s something for you at Fandom Fest! Cosplay is encouraged. Open Maker Lab Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/17, 3/23, 4/20, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Unleash your creativity! We ll supply a variety of materials for you to make whatever you like, plus we ll have a special project every month. Teen Gaming Wednesdays, 1/27, 2/24, 3/30, 4/27, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Come to the Library for video games on the big screen, snacks and your favorite board and card games too. Anti-Valentine s Day Py Wednesday, 2/10, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Join us to decorate broken he cookies, listen to break-up songs and eat tons of chocolate. Robot Battle Royale Wednesday, 3/9, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Build your own Bristlebot, then take p in a robot battle royale! Allegiant Py Wednesday, 3/16, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Celebrate the release of the newest movie in the Divergent series. You could win a movie theater gift card! Teen Top Chef Wednesday, 4/13, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Team up with your friends to compete in a cooking challenge. Impress the judges and you could win a prize. KETTERING- MORAINE All teen programs will meet at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, while the Library is under construction. DIY Craft Thursdays, 2/25, 3/17, 4/14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. (2:30-4:00 p.m. on 1/14) Learn something new and make new friends. There s a different craft each month. Teen Advisory Board Thursdays, 1/7, 2/11, 4/7, 3:30-5:00 p.m. (2:30-4:00 p.m. on 3/3) Get involved and make a difference! Earn community service hours for school. Pick up an application at the program. Teen Drawing Club Thursday, 1/21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Expand your creativity! You don t have to be an ist to join this open drawing club. Anyone can join, all skill levels are welcome. Tabletop Gaming Thursday, 1/28, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Play games after school, including board games, card games and other games played on a table or flat surface. Teen Movie Day Thursday, 3/10, 3:30-5:00 p.m. It s time for a free movie and snacks. Watch a movie selected by the Teen Advisory Board, rated PG-13, PG or G. Button Maker Art Thursday, 2/4, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Bring in photos or other graphics and turn them into wearable buttons. 18 - Teen Activities * Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
Check out these Winter Book Titles! Hilary Rodham Clinton by Karen Blumenthal Sex by Nikol Hasler Rainbow Loom Thursday, 2/18, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Remember Rainbow Loom Bracelets? We re bringing them back! Join us and make a bracelet. Iron Bracelets Thursday, 3/31, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Have you ever made a bracelet with a plastic pop bottle, nail polish and an iron? Try it! Poetry Workshop Thursday, 4/21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Write poetry and learn from an experienced instructor at this program celebrating Poetry Month. Cupcake Decorating Contest Thursday, 4/28, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Teens of Kettering - compete to see who makes the best decorated cupcakes! MIAMI TOWNSHIP Game On Every other Tuesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19. Drop in, hang out and play games of all kinds. Use our new XboxOne or play board games and card games and have snacks too. M.I.Y. Thursdays, 1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Make It Yourself! Get creative and become a MAKER with a different project each month: Locker Magnets, Franken Toys, Fandom Buttons and Duct Tape Stuff. All materials MIAMISBURG Make a Scene! First three Tuesdays each month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 1/5, 12 & 19; 2/2, 9 & 16; 3/1, 8 & 15; 4/5, 12 & 19. Want some drama in your life? Explore character building and other acting skills. No experience or line memorizing required. Grades 7-12. Teen Movie Thursday, 1/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. It s Old Rock Day - Celebrate with Jack Black in a hilarious classic movie. Maker Kit: Computing Thursday, 1/14, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Learn how to build interactive objects and explore computer programming with Arduino and the Raspberry Pi. Exploring E-Textiles Thursday, 1/21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Discover ways circuits can be used with textiles and paper using LEDs, conductive thread or conductive tape. Build Your Own Book Purse Thursday, 1/28, 4:00-6:00 p.m. We ll provide everything you need to create a stylish clutch purse out of an old book (other options will be available too). * TableTop Game Café Thursdays, 2/4 and 2/18, 4:00-6:00 p.m. From Monopoly to Munchkin, we have a variety of new and classic board and card games to play. Made with Love: Valentine Cookie Bake-Off Thursday, 2/11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Our Kitchen Science Maker Kit has everything you need to bake a batch of cookies. Wrap them up for your Valentine, or eat them right there on the spot! * A Brother Grimm s Birthday Thursday, 2/25, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Celebrate Wilhem Grimm s birthday with cake and a movie inspired by the Brothers Grimm stories. Teens can vote for the movie beginning 2/1 in the Teen Zone. Maker Kit: Circuits Thursday, 3/3, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Featuring Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, conductive ink pens and more - YOU complete the circuit with your skill and imagination! The Making of the Green Thursday, 3/10, 4:00-6:00 p.m. St. Patrick s Day is coming got green? Our Textiles Maker Kit has everything you need to make yourself some wearable green: sewing machines, knitting needles, crotchet hooks, fabric, thread and yarn. You can also bring your own project to work on. Green & Gold Py Thursday, 3/17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. It s St. Patrick s Day and we re celebrating all things green and gold. Egg-citable Exploits Thursday, 3/24, 4:00-6:00 p.m. It s egg decorating season we have a variety of options for you. * Teen Activities - 19
MIAMISBURG continued... Spring Break Music Jam Thursday, 3/31, 6:00-8:00 p.m. From bongos to Boomwhackers, keyboards to castanets, the Music Maker Kit has something for the musician in everyone. Whether you re skilled or not, come make some joyful noise! Maker Kit: Lasers Thursday, 4/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. What can you do with laser pointers, a fog machine, beam splitters, photovoltaic cells and mirrors? Come find out! TableTop: Battle of the Ages Saturday, 4/9, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Teens vs. Adults. Play the game(s) of your choice and score points for your generation! Bragging rights and prizes are up for grabs. Art in 3-D Thursday, 4/14, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Design and build with Strawbees and 3-Doodle Pens or have the Watercolor Bot paint your digital work onto paper for you with our 3-D Maker Kit. Eh Day s Bad Art Night Thursday, 4/21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Recycle and repurpose various items to create some good bad for the Teen Zone. Teen Hangout Thursday, 4/28, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Whether you need a place to do homework, a space for creative writing or or just a brain break - our meeting room is a place for teens to hang out. NEW LEBANON Stop-Motion LEGO Wednesdays, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, 4/6, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Learn how to make awesome stop-motion movies with LEGO, a camera and free software (all materials supplied). Grades 7-12. NORTHMONT Teen Gaming Wednesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/9, 4/13, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Hang out at the Library for pizza, drinks and games. Bring your own or play our Mario K 8 and Super Smash Bros for Wii U. Grades 7-12. Teen Anime Club Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/23, 4/20, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Watch online episodes with friends, have Japanese snacks and discuss what you ve been watching. We want your s uggestions. Grades 7-12. Teen Book Club Wednesdays, 1/27, 2/24, 3/30, 4/27, 4:00-5:00 p.m. We re reading great stuff - something different every time! Talk about what you ve read and have free pizza too. Books will be available a few weeks before each discussion. Grades 7-12. TROTWOOD Club Teen/Homework Helpers Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 4/20, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Socialize with your friends in a teen-friendly space. Some homework help provided too. National Puzzle Day Friday, 1/29, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Enjoy the warmth of the Library with a good puzzle and a warm drink. Super Bowl Py Saturday, 2/6, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Football fans, wear your favorite team shirt, represent your generation in a Madden Football challenge, have snacks and celebrate at our all-ages py! Photography & Stop Motion Animation Maker Kit Tuesday, 3/9, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Make a movie using Go Pro cameras, a photo box, miniature sets you create and green screens. * Nutrition/Cardio Class Saturday, 4/16, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Find out about easy, healthy recipes and then turn it up with a high energy cardio class. VANDALIA Hogws Hangout Wednesday, 1/6, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enter the wizarding world with Potter-themed crafts and magical refreshments. Video Games Thursdays, 1/7, 2/4/ 3/3, 4/7, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Choose from Wii games, or go retro with (original!) Nintendo and Super Nintendo Games. Meet the Finch Robots Thursday, 1/7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Check out our programmable robots and give coding a try. It s easier than you think! 20 - Teen Activities * Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
Check out these Winter Book Titles! The Next Big Thing by Richard Faulk Remarkable Minds by Pendred Noyce Teen Afterschool Meetup Wednesdays, 1/13-4/27, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Catchup and collaborate with friends, play games, make crafts and get homework help. Snacks The Delicious Science of Baking Thursdays, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Come in from the cold and bake a new treat each week, while learning the hows and whys of kitchen. Finch Robotics Series 1 Thursdays, 1/21 & 1/28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Delve deeper into computer programming in this two-p series. No experience necessary. * Chess Camp Thursdays, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Learn to play or improve your skills with a member of the Dayton Chess Club! This is a four-p series. * Edible Valentines Thursday, 2/11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Decorate cookies and send a delicious message to someone you care about - or your own stomach! Crafternoon Thursdays, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Stop in after school for crafting and creating. We ll make something new each month. Duct Tape Crafts Thursday, 3/10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Make fun, original creations out of duct tape. We ll have plenty of colors and patterns available. Finch Robotics Series 2 Thursdays, 3/10, 3/17, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Dive into the basics of robotics in this two-p series, or continue with new projects if you attended Series One. Beginners and experienced programmers alike are welcome. * Green Screen Fun Thursday, 4/14, 3:00-4:30 p.m. We ll have the green screen from our Maker Kit and make awesome, hilarious green screen videos! WEST CARROLLTON Teen Library Council Friday, 1/15, 3:00-4:00 p.m. The Teen Library Council (TLC) gives input for programs and the Teen Scene space. Talks about books, movies, music and more. All teens welcome. Totally Teen Wednesdays Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/17, 3/23, 4/20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Hang out with other teens to talk about books, play video games, card games and board games. Snacks and drinks Insurgent Night Wednesday, 3/16, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Join us to watch the first movie as we anticipate the release of the next one. Snacks and drinks Duct Tape Crafts Wednesday, 4/13, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See what you can make with duct tape. Supplies and ideas Surprise Movie Night Monday, 4/25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. The Teen Library Council selects the movie for this event. Snacks and drinks WESTWOOD Create Word Art Wednesday, 1/20, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Use books and magazines at the Hoover Street Café and let your imagination soar! Light snacks will be served. Movie Madness Wednesdays, 2/3, 3/16, 4/13, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Hey teens, watch a movie and have snacks at the Hoover Street Café. Video Game Day Wednesdays, 2/17, 3/30, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Stop in for Retro Video Game Day playing PS2 games. Light snacks will be served. Cupcake Magic Wednesday, 3/2, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Decorate cupcakes at the Hoover Street Café. Best looking cupcakes win a McDonald s gift card! Soup, Sandwiches and Games Wednesday, 4/27, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Have a sandwich, hot soup and play your favorite table top games. WILMINGTON -STROOP Pizza, Pop & Plots Thursdays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Meet once a month to eat pizza, drink cold beverages and discuss the book of the month. Book suggestions are always welcome. Be sure to read the book before the meeting so you can discuss with the group (and score free pizza). Bring your sense of humor - wackiness will (usually) ensue! Finch Robot Movie Production Lab Saturdays, 1/16 and 1/30, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Help with script writing, film editing, acting and programming our Finch robots. This is an involved project that s been meeting one Saturday a month since Sept. We hope to debut our film on 1/30. Teen Karaoke Night Thursdays, 1/21, 2/18, 3/24, 4/21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. We ve got stage lights, mic, amp, big screen and the Internet. YouTube has every song ever recorded - with lyrics on the screen. Add teens and snacks and you ve got an hour of expanding musical horizons and memorable performances! Teen Video Game Night Thursdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/31, 4/28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Test your hand/eye coordination against Kettering s best! There s two-screen action and free snacks too. Teen Activities - 21