INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE HOURS:
Unfortunately, all our volunteer spots at the library are full for the current school year! Therefore, we are no longer taking teen volunteers!
However, we will soon be accepting new volunteers for the summer months. Applications for summer volunteer opportunities will be available beginning May 1, 2013 at the Youth Services desk. Completed applications are due by Monday, June 3, 2013.
All volunteers wishing to participate in our Summer Volunteer program are required to attend the Orientation on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm.
Please contact the Youth Services department of the library at 440-250-5471 if you have any further questions.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Registration for teen programs typically begins one week prior to the event. For more information or to register, check out our CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless noted otherwise!
QR CODE SCAVENGER HUNT
Monday, March 4th - Friday, March 8th
Youth Services Area
During Teen Tech Week, we're challenging teens to find and scan all the QR codes scattered around the library by solving clues that will lead you to the final prize! You can work individually or in teams of up to four people. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. No registration required!
*A smart phone/tablet with a barcode scanner is needed to complete the hunt.
MARCH MADNESS
All during the month of March!
Young Adult Area
Each week during the month of March, we'll be pitting the best books of the past year against each other to determine which is the best! Stop by the YA area each week to vote on that round's books and make sure that your favorites make it to the top!
TEEN LOUNGE
Every Monday (except when Westlake Schools have a day off) @ 4-6pm
Storytime Room
Need a place to hang out after school? Drop by our Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We've got computers, video games, board games, snacks, and more! No registration required!
MAD 4 MANGA
One Saturday a month @ 3-4:45pm: March 16, April 13, May 11, June 8
Storytime Room
Do you love Manga, Anime, or Japanese culture? If you do, this club is for you! Each month we watch a different Anime series, talk about our favorite Manga. Sometimes we even throw in some crafts, Manga drawing, or Japanese treats just for fun! No registration required!
THE ANNONYMOUS BOOK-A-HOLICS: TWEEN BOOK CLUB
One Wednesday a month @ 5-6pm: March 20, April 17, May 18
Conference Room
Read a really good book recently that you'd like to share? Looking for suggestions on what to read next? Then join other book lovers for lively discussions about good books, audio, and more. Snacks provided!
Registration begins 7 days before each meeting!
*Grades 5-8 only!
TEEN BOOK CLUB
One Thursday a month @ 5-6pm: March 21, April 18, May 19
Conference Room
Have you read a really good book recently that you'd like to share? Or maybe one you didn't like? Looking for suggestions on what to read next? Then join other book lovers just like you for lively discussions about books, audio, and more. Snacks provided!
Registration begins 7 days before each meeting!
*Grades 9-12 only!
WII-STRAVAGANZA!
March 2, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 22 @ 3:45-5:15pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Wii and computer gaming, snacks and tournaments!
Registration begins 7 days before each meeting!
DUCT TAPE FLOWERS
Thursday, April 4th @ 5-6pm
Craft Room
There are so many fun things to make with duct tape! This time around we're going to transform this bright and colorful tape into flower pins, barrettes, and pencils!
Registration begins March 28th!
TEEN MOVIE: PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Friday, April 5th @ 3-4:45pm
Porter Meeting Room
Drop in for snacks and to see Perks of Being a Wallflower. The movie based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie coping with first love, the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. No registration required!
*Movie is rated PG-13 due to drugs, some violence, and sexual situations!
*All Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless noted otherwise!