Virtual Teen Events
Teens Writers Meetup
Join other teens and write! Whether you're crafting poetry or a novel, writing can be lonely as it's typically a solo endeavor, but meeting with others who share the passion can be a great for inspiration and encouragement. Join us for a writing meetup to spark some creativity. We might write together, use writing prompts, or share our work in a safe and supportive space. For teens only. Register http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3904
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 2 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
ADVOCACY & DISCUSSIONS
Youth Network Online Meeting
Network with youth and community leaders. Discuss, learn, and help progress initiatives important to teens in Pasadena. For ages 12-18. Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3893
Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Crafting with Tiff and Tosh
Learn how to make crafts for the New Year 2021 using items around your home. Presented on Instagram Live (@pasadenalibrary)
Monday, Mar. 8 & 22 • 3 p.m. • Instagram
 
Sketches & More
For teens, join us for a virtual guided art session with staff from the Armory. Supplies available if needed. Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3894
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
Sew It Begins: French Seam Drawstring Bag
Follow along at home with your sewing machine and make your own padded bag to protect your tablet, e-reader, or notebook! This small lined bag has a Velcro tab closure and an outside zip accessory pocket. For ages 13+. Register at http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4008
Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 3-5 p.m. • Zoom
 
Out of the Pantry
Cooking class for teens. Cook up a tasty dish with ingredients from the pantry. Teens only. Supplies available if needed. Please note: refer to the equipment and additional ingredients list to ensure you're prepared for the lesson. Sign up here http://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3905
Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 4 p.m. • Zoom
 
 
COMMUNITY BOARD
More services for youth around our community
Need Tax Prep Assistance?
Day One and Young & Healthy are partnering to provide free electronic tax prep assistance for low to moderate income families making $57K or less. By appointment only; fill out intake survey for appointment:
English:  bit.ly/toma_intake
Spanish:  bit.ly/toma_intake2
Tax prep location: Day One, 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731
For info, ask for Lupe or Maya:  626-795-5166
 
Free tutoring & Life Skills workshops 
from Adelante Youth Alliance
  • Free Tutoring for students in grades 4-12th:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-5pm
  • Coping with Anxiety (for 5th-12th graders):  Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 3 p.m.
  • Coping with Anger (for 5th-12th graders):  Tuesday, Mar. 9 • 3 p.m.
  • Life Skills:  Assertiveness (for 5th-12th graders):  Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 3 p.m.
  • Communication Skills (for 5th-12th graders):  Tuesday, Mar. 23 • 3 p.m.
  • Resolving Conflict (for 5th-12th graders):  Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 3 p.m.
To register for programs, visit:  https://www.adelanteya.org/calendar
 
Scholarship for high school seniors
Due April 5, 2021
Each year, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) honors two outstanding high school seniors in Pasadena with a first place $5,000 and another second place $2,500 educational scholarship to a two- or four-year accredited, post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year. To apply, students must write a 300-500 word essay about a topic related to the utility industry.
For application and eligibility requirements, visit:  https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/water-and-power/scholarship/
 
Mental Health Workshops. Thursdays at 4:30. Zoom link:  https://bit.ly/laselfcare

News You Can Use
Borrow video games from the library!
 
 
We now have a small collection of Nintendo Switch video games you can borrow for free with your library card! To checkout what we have, view the collection in our catalog.
 
 
For latest info on COVID vaccine availability visit:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health/covid-19-vaccine
 
 
 
FEATURED TEEN BOOK REVIEW
The Empire of Dreams by Rae Carson
review by Jasmine Sov, age 14
     Precocious, magic-touched Red Sparkle Stone has been running all her life—from monsters, evil sorcerers, and the trauma that weighs her down. Now, she’s about to be adopted by the royal family, a sweet ending to the suffering she’s had to go through to reach this point. What no one was expecting was for the adoption to be blocked. Determined to not let the opportunity to have a real family and a place to belong slip through her fingers, Red joins the Royal Guard training as a recruit—the first female one to boot. But when it becomes clear that there are traitors in the midst of the court and a plot against the empress brewing behind closed doors, Red must uncover the enemy who could harm everyone and everything she holds dear...
READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG
 
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