Join us for the inaugural edition of the PPL Podcast! In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we’ll be discussing Native American musicians and music. Check out the episode and an accompanying playlist on Spotify!
Podcast will be available (along with music playlist) in Spotify starting November 17.
Teen Events
Take & Make: Fry Bread
Inspired by Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, pick up a take-and-make kit to create fry bread in your own kitchen. Sign-up for your kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/PPLfrybread. Sign-ups begin Monday, Nov. 8. Pick up your kit at Lamanda Park Branch Library.
Sculpturing With Hot Knives
For teens. Carve foam sculptures using hot wire knives then finish them with paint. To celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, we’ll be carving animal totems. For ages 12-18. Register at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4944
Saturday, November 13 • 3 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Get Real! Virtual Reality @ PPL
Come on in and give Virtual Reality (VR) a try! We have Oculus Rift and/or Quest 2–virtual reality visors and handsets for the full VR experience. Walk on Mars, visit the International Space Station, do some guided meditation, or try any of our many other available VR experiences. Improve your health and well-being! For ages 13+. Register for a 25-minute time slot. Register here: https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4945
Cooking Class for Teens. Cook up a tasty dish with ingredients from the pantry. Teens only. Supplies are available for pickup from Hastings Branch Library. Please refer to the equipment, ingredients list, and confirmation email for further instructions to ensure you're prepared for the lesson.
Stop in for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Make new friends while playing games in a healthy and competitive environment that fosters well-being, fair play, and an exciting atmosphere. Help players connect with engaging social interaction and new experiences every week. Drop by and join the Video Game Club! For ages 14+.
Thursdays in December • 4-6 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Join us for Crafting with Tiff & Tosh on Instagram Live at @Pasadenalibrary. Learn a new craft for the fall. Mondays, November 15 & 29 and December 6 & 20.
COMMUNITY BOARD
More services for youth around our community
Homework Help and Life Skills Workshops for Teens Hosted by Adelante Youth Alliance
Homework Help is on Mondays from 4-6pm
Life Skills workshops are on Tuesdays at 4:30pm
Nov. 4 at 4:30: FAFSA & CA Dream Act application assistance
Overview: The cost of a college education continues to rise, which may lead some families to assume college is too expensive for them. However, this Financial aid 101 webinar will help families understand the actual costs and discover ways to pay for a college education. In addition, we will cover the financial aid forms needed and ways to simplify the process of applying for aid. Hosted by Revolution Prep.
Overview: In this webinar, students and parents will examine recruiting from an educational standpoint to learn how counselors can “coach” them on how to ask the right questions, self-recruit to achieve their athletic goals, and avoid the “Here’s How to Win a Scholarship” distractions from popular media and for-profit recruiting services. We will include the latest trends in athletic recruiting, including specialization, early commitments, the rise of club sports, the nuances of NESCAC and Ivy league recruiting, the accelerated timeline, and the impact of the pandemic on recruiting from both the coaches’ and students’ perspectives. Hosted by Revolution Prep.
News You Can Use
In case you missed it...
Out of the Pantry: Pumpkin Empanadas
Learn the basics about how to make empanada dough from scratch.
The Young Legislators Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that offers high school seniors in the 41st Assembly District a front row seat to the public policy and political arena. During the four month program, students will meet virtually once a month to become better advocates on issues they care about, gain valuable leadership skills, and learn about the legislative process.
Requirements:
High school seniors with at least a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA
Must live or attend school in the 41st Assembly District
Commit to four monthly, two hour Saturday meetings (Entire program is free of cost)
Join the Teen Volunteer Storytime Training Program
In support of Pasadena Library's The Way to Well-Being initiative, our Teen Advisory Board will be launching a volunteer storytime training program. Ten teen volunteers will be selected to participate in 6-8 sessions (half virtual and half in-person) to learn the basic theory and process of presenting a children's storytime and craft session. Volunteers will work with library staff and approximately three other volunteers to plan and present two storytimes for families. This program is still in development, but is estimated to take place in Spring 2022. If interested, email Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net
FEATURED BOOKS
This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry
review by Hailey Chen, age 13
16-year old Isabel Vance, better known as Izzy V in some places, describes herself as a miniature pig in her family of golden retrievers. Accidentally walking into a stand-up comedy club is definitely not what her family would expect of her, but she finds it surprisingly freeing. And freedom is exactly what she needs right now. As she continues to sneak out to perform stand-up comedy with her new college friends, her life starts to clash together. Will Izzy hide who she truly is and hide what she loves, or will she stand up for herself and her newfound passion? ...