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Virtual Teen Events
Virtual YA Book Club
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a discussion based on the book I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER by Erika Sánchez. Reading the book is not required to attend the meeting, but you'll get a fuller discussion experience if you read the book. For teens only. Register at  http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3254
Thursday, Oct. 15 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
CIVICS & ADVOCACY
Virtual Youth Network Meeting
Network with youth and community leaders. In this session, we'll be working on vision board to explore motivation, goal setting, and mindfulness. You'll also get some practice with presenting. For ages 12-18. Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3083
Wednesday, Oct. 7 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sketches and More (Art at Home for Teens): Day of the Dead
Relax and create some art in this virtual guided session for teens with staff from the Armory. In this session, we'll be experimenting with stamping and prints. Supplies available if needed.
Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3296
Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Paint With Us (ARTNIGHT for Teens)
Join us for a painting tutorial inspired by a popular television show, book, or movie. Supplies available for pickup if needed. Register for supplies at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3295, and view the live stream at youtube.com/user/pasadenalibrary. For teens ages 12-18.
Friday, Oct. 23 • 8:15 p.m. • YouTube
 
Sew it Begins: Halloween Mini Treat Bags
In this virtual class, you'll follow along with your sewing machine and make your own Halloween mini treat bags! The required supplies (1/4 yard of novelty print Halloween fabric, 1/4 of a different novelty print Halloween fabric in a contrasting color, (2 fat quarters in contrasting colors will work well) and Grosgrain ribbon in various colors can be picked up from the library) will make 4 mini bags, perfect for gifting Halloween candies or baked goods. Beginner's sewing machine knowledge required. For teens and adults, ages 13+. Sign up at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetailsEventId=3325
Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 3-5 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
EDUCATION
Cybersecurity and Safety
General overview of cyber security concerns, ways to protect yourself while using the internet, and social media best practices. The presentation will also touch on the topics of cyberbullying and sextortion. The presenter will be a representative from the FBI. For teens ages 12-18. Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3085
Monday, Oct. 19 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Live Virtual Homework Help
Via Live Chat, Screenshare, or Video Chat. To use the service, go to the link below during the Homework Help times and choose "Homework Help" from the department dropdown menu.  https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/live-chat/ 
 
High School help: Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4
K-8th grade help: Mondays - Fridays 2:30-4
 
 
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rx Safety
For Teens & Parents
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, both prescription and non-prescription opioids can be highly addictive. Sadly, this has led to over 32,000 deaths this past year alone. With popular platforms, such as Tik Tok, glorifying the use of over the counter medication to get high, it is important to know the signs of abuse and misuse, especially with susceptible youth. Learn about opioid abuse and misuse and prevention strategies you can implement to keep those around you safe. Presented in partnership with Day One. Sign up here:  http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3288
Thursday, Oct. 8 • 4-5:30 p.m. • Zoom
 
National Coming Out Day Celebration on Tues. Oct. 13
This year Pasadena Public Health, Pasadena Library and Pasadena PFLAG are putting together an event you don’t wanna miss! Expect professional panel workshops, drag queen storytime, and a one on one with TV personality Ross Mathews – all hosted by Tia Wanna. Free, virtual, and open to all.
Join us for sessions on: 
  • 5:00 - Pasadena's Human Rights Campaign City Score and how to get it to 100!
  • 5:30 - LGBTQ Experiencing Homelessness Panel: Addressing barriers and trauma (presented by TAY/GEMLink)
  • 5:30 - Ally/Parent Panel : Affirming Practices (presented by PFLAG )
  • 6:15 - “Consider Me Booked!” One-on-One with Ross Mathews – TV Personality, RuPaul’s Drag Race Judge, and Author of “Man Up!” Interviewed by Tia Wanna
  • 6:15 - Drag Queen Storytime with Queens Marti G Cummings, Pickle, and Kornbread Jete on Instagram @pasadenalibrary
Free swag bag of goodies for the first 200 registrants! Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3297
 
Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 5-7 p.m. • Zoom and Instagram
 
 
Fro(zen) Fridays: Meditation & Yoga
Open and free to all (first come, first serve). Free yoga mat and fruit pops for pickup with registration. Pickups will be at Jackie Robinson Center the week of the event. Register at pasadena.evanced.info/signup or in the links below (click on the date).
Friday, Oct. 2 • 4:00 p.m. • Zoom
Friday, Oct. 16 • 4:00 p.m. • Zoom
 
FOR PARENTS, CARETAKERS, & FAMILIES
 
Highly Medicated: Prescription Drug Abuse and Prevention
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, both prescription and non-prescription opioids can be highly addictive. This has led to over 32,000 deaths this past year alone.
It is important to know the signs of abuse and misuse, especially with susceptible youth.
Learn about opioid abuse and misuse and prevention strategies you can implement to keep those around you safe. Presented by Day One. For parents and caretakers of youth. 
Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3253
Monday, Oct. 12 • 5 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
Pasadena Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
COMMUNITY BOARD
More services for youth around our community
Back to the Future of a Culturally Responsive PUSD
Community Conversation hosted by Michelle Richardson Bailey, PUSD District 3 School Board Member
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Featuring
Dr. Brian McDonald, Superintendent
  
Speakers
Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Mack Hines, Education Consultant
Dr. Lybroan James, Education Consultant
 
Facilitators
Dr. Jerrell Hill, Dean of Education, Pacific Oaks College
Pastor Eric Johnson, Stars/New Abbey Church
Patrice Marshall McKenzie, Deputy COS, LAUSD
Pablo Miralles, Film Director
Christy Zamani, Executive Director, Day One
Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena Church
 
Register in advance in the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcu-spzkqEtI4EKJDbl9A5T7czka7MfL0
 
 
College Access Plan
 
Programs for PUSD students
SAT Prep - Wednesdays in October
While many students won't take the SAT this year thanks to changing admissions policies, there are still schools seeking these scores and still students choosing to take the test. Our virtual course is coming in October. The sign-up link is on the flyer!
FLYER - SAT PREP
 
Affording College - October 20
Affording College workshop is for students and parents. 
 
CAP Virtual Services
Drop-in or set up an appointment! 
FLYER in English 
SPANISH LANGUAGE flyer
 
Essay Contest for 5th-8th Graders, Deadline 10/31/2020
You’re invited to participate in DAR's Essay Contest. A $100 cash prize will be awarded to the student from each grade level who writes the best essay. Awardees also have the chance to win more cash prizes (District, State, and National). Those interested should send a query to martin.severance.dar@gmail.com and you'll receive an info packet.
  • Title of Essay “The Boston Massacre” 
  • Open to Grades 5-8 
  • Length 300-1,000 words (depending on grade level) 
  • For more information contact: martin.severance.dar@gmail.com
  • DOWNLOAD FLYER BY CLICKING HERE
 
News You Can Use
For older teens - Pre-register to vote!
 
Here's a very short guide with how to get started: 
https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/webteen/voting 
 
Connect with your library card for live JOB COACHING everyday from 1-10pm
  • JobNow Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more!
  • Resume Assistance Prepare your resume with help from JobNow resources including resume templates; receive expert feedback via live interaction or the resume lab.
  • Prepare for Your Interview Review interview tips and resources; connect with a job coach to practice interviewing.
  • Live Assistance Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, college placement tests and more!
Go to the following link (the library's Databases page) and click JOBNOW. (You must connect to JobNow through the library's page). https://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/Databases
 
FEATURED TEEN BOOK REVIEW
Parachutes by Kelly Yang
Review by Isabella Henriquez, age 16
Every year, thousands of students from China migrate to the US to study in their schools. They are known as the “parachutes”. This includes our protagonist, Claire Wang. Claire’s parents didn’t believe that she would pass the gaokao, which is China’s version of the SAT. They decide to send her to study at American Prep so she could at least be “foreign-educated”. Without much of a choice, Claire leaves behind her friends, boyfriend, and lavish lifestyle to live with Dani De La Cruz and her mother.
 
Dani is a Filipino student who, thanks to her scholarship, studies at American Prep. Even though she is the star debater on the school team, she works part-time cleaning the houses to help out her mom. When she hears that her mom is renting out their extra room to a rich girl from Shanghai, she is very displeased. Little does she know that they will have a lot more in common than they both realize....
READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG
 
 

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