ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

TEEN ZONETEEN SPRING PROGRAMS March, April, & May 2015 • Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org • Click on Programs & Events & choose Calendar of Events No. 60

Spring 2015

McCLAY BRANCH2760 McClay Road; St. Charles 63303Register online or call (636) 441-6454 Grades 6 - 12

PRESENTING THE GUITARCome learn everything about the guitar. Local musician Guy Nelson Kingsbury will share his 42 years of knowledge and passion for the guitar. Guy is the lead singer and guitarist in 6 different bands in the St. Charles area. He is an expert in left handed performance and was mentored by Flamenco guitarist Bill Jones.Monday, March 2 7:00-8:30 pm

TEEN FAN FICTION SLAMTeens who write fan fiction or just enjoy reading it are invited to attend this program. Beginners welcome. Tips on writing your own fan fiction using your favorite book, tv show or characters. Friday, March 20 4:00-5:00 pmFriday, April 17 4:00-5:00 pmFriday, May 15 4:00-5:00 pm

ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY: TABLE-TOP GAMINGWe’ll supply the tables and dice, you supply the imagination! Join our library Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) group for some tabletop adventuring. We will open each session by helping new players create their characters, and then begin a single-session adventure. Each session will stand-alone and players do not have to attend all sessions of this program – just make the ones you can! We will be playing using version 3.5 and will have a player’s handbook and a monster manual on-hand, bring any 3.5 materials you have with you. Please register everyone attending so we will have enough character sheets for all. Saturday, March 21 1:45-4:45 pmRegistration begins Sunday, March 1

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Teen Advisory Board at McClay. Meet monthly with your friends and help plan library programs, recommend books and music. Earn some volunteer hours! Snacks will be provided!Wednesday, March 25 4:00-5:00 pmWednesday, April 29 4:00-5:00 pmWednesday, May 27 4:00-5:00 pm

MONEY SMART WEEK: MONEY SMART TEENS Please register online or call the library.

PREPARING YOUR TEEN for FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCETeach your teens to make wise decisions with their money while they are under your roof, so they can thrive when they are under their own. How can you get them to stop asking for more money? What do they need to know about budgeting, credit, saving and financial consequences? Teens & parents are invited to attend. Presented by Vantage Credit Union. Corporate Parkway Branch Monday, April 20 6:30-7:30 pm

LEARNING TO LIVE YOUNG & FREEEven when you don’t have a lot to work with, there is a way to thrive. Learn how to prioritize and plan so that you can live how you want. Where do you start? Should you use credit cards? How can you plan for unexpected costs and opportunities? Should you move out when you graduate or wait? Teens & parents are invited to attend. Presented by Vantage Credit Union. Corporate Parkway Branch Monday, April 20 7:30-8:30 pm

HOW TO FIND, APPLY FOR, AND KEEP A JOB!Are you new to the job market and don’t know where to start? Or do you keep applying to things and not getting an interview? Or have you been fired from a job but aren’t really sure why? Come learn some tips to hopefully help make your job search more successful!Spencer Road Branch Tuesday, April 21 4:30-5:30 pm We’ll cover: Job applications, Appropriate dress, How to present yourself, Technology/social media, Time management, Schedule management, & What to expect from an employer

EVERYBODY’S GOT TALENTShow us your talent! Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a joke, juggle, paint a picture or have another unique talent? We want you for Everybody’s Got Talent. No Age limit. Each act gets their 5 minutes of fame! This is not a competition but a safe environment to share the unique talents in St. Charles County.Saturday, March 28 at Deer Run Branch 7:00-9:30 pm

AUTHOR PROGRAMS

FEATURED PROGRAMS

HEATHER BREWER, The Cemetery Boys

Spencer Road BranchMarch 31 6:30 pm

Read St. Louis presents JENNIFER NIELSEN,

Mark of the Thief Spencer Road Branch

April 9 7:00 pm

Read St. Louis presents SHARON DRAPER,

Stella by Starlight Spencer Road Branch

May 5 7:00 pm

JOHN STEPHENS, The Black Reckoning Spencer Road BranchApril 17 6:00 pm

KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH2323 Elm Street; St. Charles 63301Register online or call (636) 946-0789 Grades 6 - 12

ANIME CLUBAnime - movie, snacks, books, talk! Bring a friend

Tuesday, March 17 6:00-7:30 pmPleas register online or call the Library.Tuesday, April 21 6:00-7:30 pmRegistration begins Tuesday, March 17Tuesday, May 19 6:00-7:30 pmRegistration begins Tuesday, April 21

CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH1200 Corporate Parkway; Wentzville 63385Register online or call (636) 332-9966 Grades 6 - 12

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGMake a world of difference! Volunteer, select library materials, develop programs, promote the library, and make a difference! Friday, March 6 4:30-5:30 pmFriday, April 10 4:30-5:30 pmFriday, May 1 4:30-5:30 pm

TEEN TECH WEEK: PIXILATED CRAFTFrom Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look.Tuesday, March 10 6:00-8:00 pm

BANANA PIANOS with MAKEY MAKEYMake bananas into a piano, play dough into a keyboard, or gummi worms into a game controller. MaKey MaKeys can turn anything

into keys for your computer! Have fun trying out this crazy technology kit. Grades 4-8. Registration required.Thursday, March 12 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

MUSIC CLUBEnjoy listening to music and finding out more about music you thought you knew.Friday, March 20 4:30-5:30 pmFriday, April 17 4:00-5:30 pmFriday, May 15 4:00-5:30 pm

WRITING CLUBJoin fellow writers for inspiration, feedback, and support on your personal writing.Tuesday, March 24 4:00-5:00 pmTuesday, April 14 4:00-5:00 pmTuesday, May 19 4:00-5:00 pm

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SPENCER ROAD BRANCH427 Spencer Road; St. Peters 63376Register online or call (636) 441-0794 Grades 6 - 12

TEEN TABLETOP GAMINGInterested in board Games, collectible trading card games, war-gaming, and tabletop RPG’s? Bring your own games or come empty handed to learn something new!Thursday, March 5 4:00-6:00 pmThursday, April 2 4:00-6:00 pmThursday, May 7 4:00-6:00 pmDid you attend the RPG panel at the Teen Fandom Con? Well Kevin is back! He can teach you more about games you don’t know or you can just come by and play the games you know and love!

DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIESThe Documentary Film & Discussion Series meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 pm, for a look at important or popular topics. The moderated discussion following the film will include various points of view and analysis of the film’s quality. Admission is free. This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.Dance For MeTuesday, March 10 6:30-8:30 pm TBA Tuesday, April 14 6:30-8:30 pm TBATuesday, May 12 6:30-8:30 pm

STOP MOTION ANIMATIONCelebrate Teen Tech Week’s “Libraries are for Making” by making your own stop motion animation creation!Wednesday, March 11 4:30-5:30 pm

MINECRAFT MONDAY!Join our Minecraft group and play against your friends! You must already have your own account. Monday, March 16 4:30-5:30 pmRegistration begins Monday, March 2Monday, April 20 4:30-5:30 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, April 1Monday, May 18 4:30-5:30 pmRegistration begins Friday, May 1

TEEN ADVISORY BOARDBe a part of the decision making process at Spencer! Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library and eat some snacks! Filled out and accepted application required for sign-up and attendance.Tuesday, March 24 4:30-5:30 pmTuesday, April 28 4:30-5:30 pmTuesday, May 26 4:30-5:30 pm

ANIME CLUBWatch an Anime film. Stay to play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities!Tuesday, March 24 6:00-8:00 pmTuesday, April 14 6:00-8:00 pmTuesday, May 19 6:00-8:00 pm

PREPARING YOUR TEEN for FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCEFeatured program (see front cover for details).Monday, April 20 6:30-7:30 pm

LEARNING TO LIVE YOUNG & FREEFeatured program (see front cover for details).Monday, April 20 7:30-8:30 pm

TEEN GAMING CLUBEnjoy an afternoon of gaming with fellow teens and gamers. There will be XBox Kinect, Wii, and traditional board games available. Personal game devices welcome. Snacks provided.Wednesday, April 22 4:00-5:30 pmFriday, May 29 4:00-5:30 pm

ZOMBIE PROM DANCE PARTYCome dressed in zombie party ensemble and enjoy zombie games, food, and dancing.Friday, May 22 6:00-8:30 pmRegistration begins Wed., April 22

KISKER ROAD BRANCH1000 Kisker; St. Charles 63303Register online or call (636) 926-7323 Grades 6 - 12

ASPIRING WRITER’S CLUBAre you trying to write? Would you like to meet other teen authors? Bring some of your writing to share with the group. Snack provided.Tuesday, March 10 7:00-8:00 pmTuesday, April 21 7:00-8:00 pmTuesday, May 12 7:00-8:00 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARDMeet monthly with your friends and help plan library programs, recommend books and music. Earn some volunteer hours! Snacks will be provided!Tuesday, March 24 7:00-8:00 pmTuesday, April 28 7:00-8:00 pm

ACT TEST TIPS AND TRICKS “Tutor Doctor” Dan Morris will cover such topics as: 1) ACT & SAT - What’s the difference? Which should you take? 2) Free Resources for study help and how to find them. 3) Test and study skills and tips. 4) What can an improved ACT score do for you?Tuesday, April 14 7:00-8:00 pmParents welcome to accompany their teens

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HOW TO DRAW MANGADo you like to read manga? Come see how it is done and learn to draw manga yourself! Or, learn some tips to fine tune your own drawings. Keeley Arnold is a digital media artist and illustrator ready to share her knowledge with you!

Tuesday, March 24 6:30-8:00 pm

AFTER HOURS KARAOKE DANCE PARTYPizza, of course. And then a karaoke and Just Dance/DDR song and dance extravaganza!Friday, March 27 6:30-8:00 pm

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION3D printing is changing how we create objects. See a 3D printer in action and learn about the many amazing things that can be made with this process! Find out more about home use printers, learn about 3D scanning and design and hear about the future of 3D printing. All Ages.Monday, April 20 7:00-8:30 pmPresented by Matt Roggen, Matt Cushman, and Abram Whitehead of Think A Little Bigger.

HOW TO FIND, APPLY FOR, AND KEEP A JOB!Featured program (see front cover for details).Tuesday, April 21 4:30-5:30 pm

AFTER HOURS NERF EXTRAVAGANZA!Pizza! Nerf! A whole library in which to play!Friday, May 29 6:30-8:30 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, April 1The library will supply all NERF products - to make the playing field even.

DEER RUN BRANCH1300 North Main; O’Fallon 63366Register online or call (636) 978-3261 Grades 6 - 12

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMSLearn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts.Monday, March 9 3:30-5:00 pmMonday, April 6 3:30-5:00 pmRegistration begins Monday, March 2

SPORT STACKING CLUBCup stackers of all ability-levels welcome. Beginners will learn how to do the 3-3-3 stack, the 3-6-3 stack and the cycle stack. Experienced stackers, come and practice! Possible double team stacking & relay races. Some cups available for beginners to use.Wednesday, March 18 4:30-5:15 pmRegistration begins Monday, March 2Wednesday, April 15 4:30-5:15 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, April 1Wednesday, May 20 4:30-5:15 pmRegistration begins Friday, May 1

MAZE RUNNER DEATH MAZEWatch the movie The Maze Runner and then run the death maze in the library. Teens under age 16 should be signed into the library by their parents.Friday, March 20 6:00-9:30 pmPlease register online or call the Library.

EVERYBODY’S GOT TALENTFeatured program (see front cover for details).Saturday, March 28 7:00-9:30 pm

TEEN MOVIE - MOCKINGJAY PART 1What can Catniss do next? Will she be the catalyst to the falling of the empire? Friday, April 17 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration begins Sunday, March 1

WRITING CLUBJoin fellow writers for inspiration, feedback and support on your personal writing.Tuesday, May 19 7:00-8:00 pmRegistration begins Friday, May 1

MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH2750 Hwy K; O’Fallon 63368Register online or call (636) 978-7997 Grades 6 - 12

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Are you a teen who loves to read? Join a book discussion group at the library. Participants should read the book in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please register online or call the library. Pick up a copy of the book discussion title at the Information desk at the library.ELSEWHERE by Gabrielle ZevinTuesday, March 10 7:00-8:00 pmTHE DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra BrackenTuesday, April 14 7:00-8:00 pm

TEEN BOOK/MOVIE DISCUSSIONI AM NUMBER FOUR by Pittacus Lore Book & Movie Discussion. Movie rated PG-13. Tuesday, May 12 7:00-8:00 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARDBe a part of the decision making process at Middendorf-Kredell. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!Thursday, March 26 4:00-5:00 pmThursday, April 23 4:00-5:00 pmThursday, May 28 4:00-5:00 pm

LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN® 7435 Village Center Drive; O’Fallon 63368Register online or call (636) 561-3385 Grades 6 - 12

TEEN MOVIE NIGHTBIG HERO 6Saturday, March 7 6:30-8:30 pmTHE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PT. 1Saturday, April 11 6:30-8:45 pmTBA – Join us for a recent movie!Saturday, May 2 6:30-8:30 pm

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMLike LEGOS? Like robots? Like computers? Then come learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts!Saturday, March 14 6:30-8:30 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARDBe a part of the decision making process at Winghaven! Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, & eat snacks!Mon, March 16, April 20 & May 18 5:30-7:00 pm

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONAre you a teen who loves to read? Join a book discussion group at the library. Participants should read the book in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please register online or call the library. Pick up a copy of the book discussion title at the check-out desk at the library. Yummy snacks are provided!!!!PETER AND STARCATCHERS by DAVE BARRYTuesday, March 31 7:00-8:30 pmINCARCERON by CATHERINE FISHERTuesday, April 28 7:00-8:30 pmHOOT by CARL HIAASENTuesday, May 26 7:00-8:30 pm

TEEN PICNIC DAYSnacks, desserts, and games galore, all outside!!!!Friday, May 8 6:30-8:30 pm

BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle 63365Register online or call (636) 398-6200Grades 6 - 12

TEEN EGG HUNTHave fun searching for eggs around the Library filled with treats.Saturday, March 21 10:30-11:30 amRegistration begins Sunday, March 1

TEEN TALK MAKEY-MAKEY Share your favorite book, music, games & interest. Make bananas into a piano, play dough into a keyboard, or gummi worms into a game controller. Makey-Makeys can turn anything into keys for your computer. Tuesday, April 14 7:00-8:00 pm

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