What are you doing this summer? If your answer includes such things as sitting around the house bored, hanging out with nothing to do, being frustrated that you can't find a job... well, just stop. We have a solution: come to the library! Beyond all the cool books, music and computers we have great programs and events just for teens. Did I mention everything is FREE? Check it out! Get Involved Get Swagged Get Zombified PWN the Night Get Creative Get Registered
Get Interactive! Introduction to Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech, outdoor scavenger hunt that's become a worldwide craze. The Washington State Geocaching Association will give a brief presentation on how to get started, and then we'll head outdoors to find some caches near the library. There will be a limited supply of GPS units available, but please bring your own device and/or smart phone if you have one. Ages 11 to 19. Registration Required.
Tuesday, July 17 @ 1pm Register
Main Library, Olympic Room Tuesday, July 17 @ 5pm Register
Wheelock Library The Hunger Games Party
Compete in Katniss's cornucopia challenge, participate in Cinna's fashion contest, battle opponents in The Hunger Games trivia competition, and make The Hunger Games themed buttons! Ages 11 to 19. Registration Recommended. Monday, July 30 @ 2pm
Main Library, Olympic Room Wednesday, August 1 @ 5:30pm
Wheelock Library
Get Involved! Put This On the Map: Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion, and Director Q & A
Monday, July 16 @ 7pm-8:30pm
Main Library, Olympic Room
From getting beat-up in a schoolyard to being picked up as a runaway, queer youth exercise courage daily. This award-winning 34-minute documentary is a tool for teachers, trainers, community groups, centers of faith, university faculties and service organizations. Watch the film and stay for the panel discussion featuring directors Megan Kennedy and Sid Peterson (courtesy of Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau). Recommended for teens and adults. Read more Self-Defense and Personal Safety Workshop for Girls
Thursday, August 2 @ 6pm-8pm
Main Library, Olympic Room
In this seminar, girls will learn:
How to follow your intuition
Ways to reduce the risk of being victimized with strategies for staying safe
How to set boundaries and convey strong body language
Effective self-defense moves any girl can use, regardless of size
Girls, ages 13 to 18. Registration Required.
Get Swagged Out! Glowing Mad Science
Mwa, ha, ha, ha! Practice your evil laugh because we're about to get crazy with Mad Science, glow-in-the-dark style. Make glowing slime, glowing fairy jars, moon sand and glowing accessories. Ages 10 +. Registration Required. Monday, July 9 @ 2pm
Main Library Thursday, July 12 @ 3pm
Moore Library Create Kandi Jewelry
If you want to look your best at the Zombie Monster Mash: DubStep Concert, you're going to need colorful Kandi jewelry to top off your zombie outfit. Join us in creating fun pony bead bracelets to wear and share while you "Own the Night" at our all ages DubStep concert.
Ages 13 to 19. Monday, July 16 @ 2pm
Main Library Wednesday, July 18 @ 2pm
Moore Library Thursday, July 19 @ 3pm
Fern Hill Library Feather and Dream Catcher Jewelry
Feather jewelry is all the rage this summer! Learn how to make delicate feather earrings and hair decorations. Make them even more unique with a beautiful Dream Catcher variation.
Ages 12 to 19. Tuesday, July 31 @ 2pm
Fern Hill Library Tuesday, July 31 @ 4pm
South Tacoma Library
Get Zombified! Stop-Motion Movie Making With Zombie Barbies and Other Action Figures
Wednesday, July 18 @ 10am-5pm Main Library, Olympic Room and StoryLab
From storyboard to screen! Learn how to create your own stop-motion film. Bring your old action figures or use some of our zombie Barbies to create your movie. Pick up skills on how to operate a digital camera, create a storyboard, and add sound and voice-overs to animated pieces. Lunch Provided. Ages 13 to 20. Registration Required Zombie Monster Mash: All Ages DubStep Concert
Saturday, July 21 @ 6:30pm-9pm
Main Library, Olympic Room
Make sure your zombie costume flatters the undead and your Kandi bracelets are glowing like a full moon. Dance to DubStep courtesy of DJ Mr. Melanin and stay for a special appearance by hip-hop artist, Teeler. All Ages.
PWN the Night this summer with Video Gaming Tournaments!
Register at the event or register in advance online. Space is limited. Gamers who register in advance will receive priority. Detailed information regarding rules and more is available online @ www.tacomapubliclibrary.org. MarioKart Tournament
Prove to all that you are the king of MarioKart at this epic gaming tournament. The winning contestants will be awarded with MarioKart themed candy trophies. Open gaming is also available. Don't forget to make a MarioKart button while waiting your turn. Saturday, July 7 @ 1pm
Main Library, Olympic Room (Ages 6 to 12) Tuesday, July 10 @ 2pm
Wheelock Library, Meeting Room (Ages 12+) Pokemon Tournament
Gotta catch em' all! Compete and win in our Pokemon Tournament, and you will be awarded with a plush Pokemon or a mouth-watering candy trophy. Open play Wii games provided. Make a Pokemon button while waiting your turn, or enter our Pokemon drawing contest. Ages 7 to 19. Monday, July 23 @ 2pm
Main Library Wednesday, July 25 @ 2pm
Fern Hill Library
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament
Battle at either of our Super Smash Brawl tournaments. Winners will face off at the end of the Main Library tournament to crown the 2012 champion. Victors receive bragging rights and a Super Smash Bros. Brawl themed candy trophy. Open gaming is also available. Create a Super Smash Bros. Brawl button while waiting your turn. Ages 12 to 19.
Wednesday, August 8 @ 1pm
Moore Library Friday, August 10 @ 1pm
Main Library
Get Creative @ StoryLab! About StoryLab:
We all have stories to tell. StoryLab provides teens with the digital tools and resources to help them create and share their stories. Located on the first floor of the downtown Main Library, StoryLab features five iMacs and three MacBook Pros with a variety of beginning and professional level software. What can you do at StoryLab? The list is as big as your imagination.
Check it out at www.facebook.com/StoryLabTacoma. Two Day Filmmaking Workshop
Tuesday, July 24 & Wednesday, July 25 @ 10am-5pm Main Library, Olympic Room
In this two-day intensive workshop taught by filmmaker Jason Ganwich, you will write a script, shoot a video, and edit your footage in Final Cut Pro X. You'll learn basic editing, title creation, how to add music & sound effects, transitions, and how to export your film. Lunch Provided. Ages 13 to 20. Registration Required. Register online or call 253.292.2001 ext. 1792. Sampling Workshop
Tuesday, July 31, @ 10am-5pm
Wednseday, August 1, @ 10am-2pm*
Main Library, StoryLab
Learn how to take a sound - any sound imaginable - and create custom beats using Logic Pro's EXS-24 digital sampler. Sampling technology lies at the core of rap, dub step, techno and today's pop music. The workshop will consist of teams of 3 - 4 students each, working together to select, edit and process sounds from sound effect libraries in order to build their own virtual drum kit. Lunch provided. Ages 13 to 20. Registration Required. Register online or call 253.292.2001 ext. 1792.
* Optional Photographer's Toolbox: Tips and Tools for Student Photographers (Two Day Workshop)
Tuesday, August 21, 10am-5pm
Wednesday, August 22, 10am-2pm
Main Library, Olympic Room
Professional photographer Jesse Michener will demonstrate photography basics, including the use of lines, color, light, shadow, contrast, and texture to create eye-catching photographs. Teens will explore and photograph neighborhood locations downtown. During the second day, teens will learn how to use photo-editing software to tweak their photos and will leave with a printed copy. Lunch Provided. Ages 13 to 20. Registration Required. Register online or call 253.292.2001 ext. 1792.
Get Registered! Please note that some events require advance registration to insure adequate supplies or because space is limited. How to register for an event:
Register in person or telephone your local library at 292-2001.
Register for a StoryLab event by telephoning 292.2001, ext. 1792
Register online at http://evanced.tacomapubliclibrary.org |