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Forsyth County Public Library's Programs for Teens
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Blind Date with a Book Feb. 1-14 Forsyth County Central LibraryDrop by the teen area of the Central Library to pick up a mystery book. After reading the book, fill out the form inside to let us know what you thought. You have until March 14 to return the form for a small prize.
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Teen STEAM Club
Feb. 5 and March 4,
3-5 p.m.
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Join us for STEAM Club. Homeschoolers in grades 8-12 will participate in fun experiments and learn new science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Registration is required. To register, email sanderad@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2953.
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group
Feb. 5 and 19,
and March 4 and 18 from 3-5 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library
Ages 13-17 recommended, but all are welcome. Have you ever wanted to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons? Are you an experienced player who would like a place to meet up and have adventures? Join the Lewisville Branch Dungeons & Dragons meetup group! We have an experienced Game Master to teach those who want to learn, and character sheets and dice will be provided.
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Teen LEGO Club
Feb. 5 and March 4,
4-5 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch Library
Ages 12-18. Teens can join other LEGO enthusiasts to build themed LEGO projects once a month.
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Creative Expression for Teens
Saturday,
Feb.10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Topic: Thinking things through)
Saturday, Feb. 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Topic: Appreciating uniqueness) Saturday, March 9 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Topic: Meditation and mindfulness) Saturday, March 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Topic: Emotional awareness) Forsyth County Central Library
Ages 12-17. To help young adults weather the storm of adolescence, the Forsyth County Central Library is partnering with Forsyth County Behavioral Services to present Creative Expression for Teens. It's a bi-monthly program where teenagers can learn important life skills -- building self-esteem, advocating for yourself, setting goals, and more -- all while creating art and doing fun hands-on activities. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please email Mia at jordanmc@forsyth.cc.
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STEAM for Teens
Second Mondays,
4-5 p.m.
Feb. 12 and March 11
Paddison Memorial Branch Library
Ages 12 to 18. In February create art in the style of African American artists for Black History Month. In March try your hand at engineering with Brackitz. Registration is required. Email kellumsm@forsyth.cc to register.
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STEAM for Teens and Tweens
Feb. 14 and March 20,
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library- Auditorium
Ages 9-18. Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in our STEAM programs. Registration is required. Email Emily Emerson (emersoem@forsyth.cc) or call 336-703-2940 for more information or to register.
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Creative Button Making
Feb. 14 and March 13,
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reynolda Manor Branch Library
Ages 9-18. Bring your creative talents to the button making world at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library. Feel free to drop in anytime between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., and you can make up to 5 buttons! Email Miss Priscilla (spencepr@forsyth.cc), or call 336-703-2960 with any questions.
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Teen Writers Group
Feb. 19 and March 18,
4-5 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch Library
Ages 12 to 18. Join fellow teen writers and published teen author Bianca Orellana to share feedback, learn about the publishing process and more.
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Teen Craft Club
Tuesday,
Feb. 22 from 3-4 p.m. : Spirograph Art
Tuesday, March 21 from 3-4 p.m. : River Rock Painting
Carver School Road Branch
Teens are invited to join our monthly craft group. This is a great group to join to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects! Supplies will be provided.
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Teen Take and Make: Bubble Tea Kit
Feb. 26,
while supplies last
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library
Ages 12-18. Make your own bubble tea! Pick up a kit that makes two servings. Each kit includes two sachets of milk tea, two sweetener packets, two individually wrapped boba straws, a bag of tapioca pearls and an instruction card. Teens may pick up kit on or after Feb. 26, while supplies last.
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Gaming Club
Saturday,
March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Clemmons Branch Library
Grade school through teens. Drop in the teen room at the Clemmons Branch Library to show off your Xbox skills and play with the MetaQuest headsets.
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