Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Teen Newsletter Fall 2023

From: Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

August 30, 2023

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Teen Services

Thank you to all our teens who participated in our Teen Scratch Ticket Challenge and Out of this World Reading Challenge! You're Out of this World!

817 Scratch Tickets were redeemed this summer! Wow!

We wish you all the best in the upcoming school year!

Interested in Volunteering at the Library this Fall?

Are you interested in volunteering at the library during the school year? Volunteers will assist with programs and other tasks in the Children's Deptartment. Complete a Teen Volunteer Application below to recieve more information!

Teen Volunteer Application

We want to hear from you! Help us make the Teen Department the best that it can be by filling out the Teen Program Survey below:

Teen Program Survey

Upcoming Events for Teens!

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, September 12th

6:00-7:00pm

Grades 4-6

*Registration is required.

Join us in reading and discussing Leonard (My Life as a Cat) by Carlie Sorosiak. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!

Click Here to Register

Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces!

Thursday, Sept. 21st

6:00-7:30pm

Grades 4+

*No registration required.

Join us for a night of fun board games and creative sketching using our wide collection of games and How-To-Draw Books!

DIY Pencil Pouch

Tuesday, September 26th

6:00-7:00 pm

Grades 6+

*Registration is required.

Start of the school year with a pencil pouch made by you! We will use the Cricut to cut iron-on vinyl with your name or words of your choosing, then decorate your pouch and create a zipper pull using beads and other craft materials!

Click Here to Register Beginning Sept. 12th

New! Databases for Teens!

Check out our newly added databases!

Need to take a break from papers and homework? Visit the Calm Room on the Teen Health and Wellness Page.

Interested in all things Science? Check out the Science Suite for Life, Earth, Space and Physical Science information and games.

Wondering how much you can afford to pay for college or interested in finances? Financial Literacy has it all!

Interested in taking a closer look at all things digital (gaming, searching, social networking, and more)? The Digital Literacy database is a great place to start!

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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Teen Newsletter Fall 2023

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