Arcadia Public Library: Middle School Matters: August 2026

August 2026

Executive Functioning Workshop
with Aspire Therapy Center
Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30pm

For Students Entering Grades 6-12

Cay Mortenson Auditorium

Join Aspire Therapy Center for an interactive one-hour workshop for students and parents! Designed for developing brains, this workshop teaches practical, evidence-based strategies to help students stay organized, focused, confident, and motivated.

Parents and students are both welcome at this interactive workshop.

Marvelous Mythology
with Megan Forbes
Friday, August 14 at 2:30pm
for Ages 8-14

Cay Mortenson Auditorium

Join local author and educator Megan DuVarney Forbes for an afternoon of Marvelous Mythology! Test your knowledge with trivia, complete crafts and activities, and more.

Middle School Zone
Mondays-Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm beginning August 20

For Grades 6-8

Imagination Theater

Need a space to study? Join us in the Imagination Theater on non-program days to hang out with friends and do your homework. Availability of this space is subject to change, so check with library staff for the most up-to-date information!

Highlighted Booklist:

Middle School Skills

Starting Middle School this year, or need tips for making it through studying, socializing, and stressing?

Click here to access our booklist of fiction, non-fiction, and more, designed to help you make the most of the upcoming school year!

Highlighted Resources:

Use Your Arcadia Public Library Card to

Access these Resources for FREE!!

Britannica Online (click to access)

Offers thousands of up-to-date articles, images, videos, and more for students.
Funded by the California State Library.

Gale Interactive Science (click to access)

Helps students better visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science by providing engaging, interactive 3D models that bring science to life.
Funded by the California State Library.

ProQuest CultureGrams (click to access)

Offers reliable cultural information and multimedia on the United States and other countries of the world.
Funded by the California State Library.

ProQuest Issues Researcher (click to access)

A curated pro/con database that provides articles and graphics relating to current topics.
Funded by the California State Library.

WorldBook Online (click to access)

Provides accurate and current information on topics.

WorldBook Timelines provides historical context and timelines for various topics and events.

To check on the availability of an item, click on the cover to go to our online catalog.

Thanks for reading!!

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