TEEN E-NEWS
NOVEMBER  2018
ADULTING 
Car Care
Wednesday, November 7. 4:30-6 pm
Learn the basics of being a car owner. Presented by Patrick Lewis. Register online, or call (717) 533-6555. ext. 3708. This program is for high school students.
 
 
IN THE MIDDLE 
Writing is the theme for November.
Wednesday's at 3:00 pm for kids in grade 6+.
In the Middle  – National Novel Writing Month.
Make the pledge to write a novel this month with other teens in the area online. Register for the Hershey Public Library classroom at https://ywp.nanowrimo.org - classroom code CYRVIWQL
 
Week one, Wednesday, November 7: Games: Play various writing games such as story blocks to get into the groove of writing an entire novel this month! 
Week two, Wednesday, November 14: Art: This month, tell your own story or create your own game of life! Stop by to create and illustrate your own finger labyrinth story or game using a variety of crafty supplies. As usual, we will open the creative box and see what stories and games you create.
Week three, Wednesday, November 21: Writing: National Novel Writing hangout – meet other novel-writers working on getting novels this month.  
Week four, Wednesday, November 28: Creativity: Book trailers. You've written a book, now make a book trailer for it. Even if you haven't, choose a book you love and make a trailer for it! 
Please register online for each session you wish to attend. All sessions begin at 3 pm. If you have questions, please contact Annika Sundburg at asundberg@derrytownship.org
 
USCF CHESS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, November 3. 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
This is a USCF rated chess tournament open to chess players of all ages and skill levels. Young players and players new to rated chess tournaments are welcome and encouraged to participate! 
3 rounds with players in Quad sections based on rating and age.
Current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. (Sign up for USCF at www.uschess.org)
Chess Tournament Registration:
Advanced registration: $15 online through Friday, November 2nd is online at Eventbrite. 
On-site at the library registration: $20 Saturday, November 3rd 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Contact person: Leteef Street.
Email: lstreet@dvchess.com
Phone: (267) 461-0204
 
MORE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Jr. Ornament Class
Sunday, November 11  from 1:30-3:30 pm
Join Kathy Forney to make a tree or a Star of David ornament for decorating or giving. Cost for class is $15. Pay at the children's and teen desk--cash or check made out to Kathleen Forney. Read more.
Girls Who Code
Tuesday, November 13, 20 and 27 from 5:45 to 7:30 pm
For girls in grade 6 and higher.  
Activities are available for girls with ZERO computer science experience all the way up to activities that introduce college-level concepts. Register here.
Chess Club
Saturday, November 10, 17 and 24 from 1:30-3:00 pm
Club meets year round.
Whether you have never played before, or have played for years, match up with an opponent to learn more, hone your skills, maybe make a new friend. And have fun! Registration is not required. 
BE A LIFE LONG LEARNER, READER AND SKILLED USER OF INFORMATION

PA Forward Information Literacy 
Information literacy may be described as is a "crucial skill in the pursuit of knowledge. It involves recognizing when information is needed and being able to efficiently locate, accurately evaluate, effectively use, and clearly communicate information in various formats." Libraries are the key to powering progress by fueling the types of knowledge essential to success for young adults. Need help? Ask a librarian. 
 
Young Adult fiction theme of the month is Writing.
Find more titles like these in the YA book display during November. 
Spilling ink : a young writer's handbook
by Anne Mazer
Y 808.3 MAZ

After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work
Ryan Higa's how to write good
by Ryan Higa
Y B HIG

An irreverent but heartfelt memoir by the top-rated YouTube celebrity describes his youth in Hawaii and how he became a social media star as well as the frequent holder of the "Most Subscribed to Channel on YouTube" title, in an account complemented by personal photos. Simultaneous eBook. 150,000 first printing.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 533-6555
www.hersheylibrary.org