Hmm! What’s Next?
So many of our teens and young adults that are getting ready to go from high school out into the world are wondering if they are ready for the next phase of their lives. The big question is, “what to do next?” [...]
Notable Women Doing Notable Deeds
March is full of incredible milestones for women, and it's no wonder why March is Women's History Month. The Women's Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C., first occurred on March 13, 1913, when women gathered to demand a constitutional amendment guaranteeing their [...]
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Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check [...]
Anime Vs Comics
Do you ever just sit around wondering what anime characters are better at then comic book characters or vice versa. Here's a slideshow of different scenarios that you can debate with your friends and family. Recommended Hoopla Books [...]
Pizza and Pajamas
When planning our monthly teen program in December, we came across the idea for “Pancakes and Pajamas” and made it into “Pizza and Pajamas”, a fun evening with activities and food for teens! Pizza and Pajamas incorporates Teen Services Competencies as [...]
It’s Snack Time!
Whatever your mood, there is a snack for you! They can satisfy cravings, help you watch your weight, boost your metabolism, and even help you deal with sadness. So, let’s take advantage of National Snack Food Month in February. Hoard your favorite [...]
Documentaries for Teens: White Scripts and Black Superman
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Kate and welcome to my series “Documentaries for Teens,” where I review documentaries for, well, teens! In honor of Black History Month in February, I watched the documentary “White Scripts and Black Superman,” which focuses on [...]
#28DaysofBlackCosplay
The term “Cosplay” generally refers to costume play and involves people dressing up as characters from anime, manga, books, movies, tv shows, video games and more. The term “cosplay” came into existence in Japan in 1984. Since then, it has grown in [...]
Call to Adventure
Chapter 6: Journey’s End The mount speeds through the roads at an unnatural speed. Mountains, forests, and other travelers pass by in a blur. Lightmail runs for hours, showing no signs of exhaustion. With the length of this trip [...]
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Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check [...]