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Forsyth County Public Library's Programs for Teens
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Teen Nintendo Switch Game Night Wednesday, May 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library Join us every first Wednesday of the month in the Rural Hall Branch Auditorium for some Nintendo Switch gaming! Most suitable for ages 12-18.
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Cosmic Calm: Galaxy Therapy Dough Workshop Wednesday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m. Walkertown Branch Library Blast off into a world of relaxation at Walkertown Branch Library! Join us for "Cosmic Calm," an out-of-this-world workshop where teens will create their own shimmering galaxy therapy dough. Your handcrafted galaxy dough not only looks amazing but also smells divine, engaging multiple senses for maximum relaxation. Space is limited, so don't let this opportunity slip into a black hole! Register with our online calendar and prepare for an afternoon of interstellar stress relief.
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Alliance Book Club Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center The Alliance Book Club is dedicated to reading and discussing diverse books by and/or about members of the LGBTQ+ community. For information, email Tony McCloud at mcclouad@forsyth.cc or call at 336-703-2952. For teens and adults. All are welcome.
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| True Life in Uncanny Valley by Deb CalettiEleanor, curious about the tech genius father who abandoned her, sneakily becomes the nanny for her own half-brother. While spinning a web of lies, she questions the ethics of her father’s artificial intelligence work. At the heart of this thoughtful story is Eleanor’s search for a true family. |
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| We Are Villains by Kacen CallenderMilo, a scholarship student at Yates Academy, returns to campus after the death of his best friend. When Liam, king of Yates, hires Milo to identify who’s accusing him of murder, secrets are bound to come out. This twisty thriller will draw fans of dark academia and morally gray characters. |
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| Hangry Hearts by Jennifer ChenFive years ago, the Hur and Wu families ended their friendship in a huge fight, making Randall and Julie mortal enemies. When a school project pushes them back together, they disregard the family feud and date in secret. Read-alikes: Alexis Castellanos’ Guava and Grudges; Talia Hibbert’s Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute. |
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| When We Ride by Rex OgleAlthough Diego tries to avoid trouble, driving around his weed-dealing best friend Lawson helps keep a roof over Lawson’s head. As Lawson’s business expands into increasingly dangerous goods, more than their friendship is at stake. Fans of S.E. Hinton’s classic The Outsiders will appreciate this gritty novel in verse. |
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| Run Away With Me by Brian SelznickDanny is spending a lonely summer in Rome while his mother works there. A hand-drawn map leads him to Angelo, and romance blossoms as they explore the city. Like author Brian Selznick’s middle-grade blockbusters Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, his YA debut blends prose and intricate illustrations. |
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| Artifice by Sharon CameronTo keep her family afloat during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Isa sells a forged Rembrandt to the Nazis, pulling her into dangerous work smuggling Jewish babies to safety and forging more art. This immersive historical thriller is ideal for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein. Check out the e-book here. |
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| Wings in the Wild by Margarita EngleSoleida flees Cuba alone when her parents are arrested for their artistic expression. In Costa Rica, she meets Daniel, a Cuban American boy escaping California’s wildfires and helping refugees. Together, they work to protect both artistic freedom and the environment. Read-alikes: K.X. Song’s An Echo in the City; Laura Taylor Namey’s With Love, Echo Park. Check out the e-book here. Check out the e-audiobook here. |
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| The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee by Ellen OhWhile grappling with her family’s narrow vision for her future, Mina draws a webcomic inspired by K-dramas and superheroes. When a freak storm sends her into her own webcomic, she must defeat the villain she created and return to reality. This novel grounds its high-drama plot in sincere emotional growth. |
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| A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. OlsonMyra is a Prodigy, able to heal people through portrait painting. Desperate for the money she would earn for bringing the governor’s son back from the dead, she puts herself in the path of a murderer. Read-alikes: Margaret Robinson’s An Enchantment of Ravens; Renee Ahdieh’s The Beautiful. Check out the e-book here. |
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| Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu & Mad RupertWhen Molly discovers her scholarship to her dream art school has fallen through, she assembles a ragtag softball team in hopes of getting an athletic scholarship instead. Fans of author Ngozi Ukazu’s popular Check, Please! series are sure to enjoy this heartfelt graphic novel. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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