In honor of May the 4th, we will be watching a documentary called Elstree 1976, which is about the world of Star Wars being built in Elstree studio by the extras of the film. As someone who grew up with Star Wars, this… Continue Reading Documentaries for Teens: Elstree 1976
Create a bracelet or lanyard using plastic lace! This tutorial teaches the zipper braid. Materials Needed 48" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 24" for a lanyard.) 24" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 12" for a lanyard.)… Continue Reading Zipper Braiding with Plastic Lace
May is National Photography Month! Whether you're using a smartphone, a digital camera, or an old-school film camera, we've got some awesome photography tips and tricks to help you elevate your craft. You might have heard the phrase, “A picture is worth… Continue Reading Photography Tips and Tricks
Ever wanted to read a classic tale reimagined into a YA book? Check out these titles! Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all… Continue Reading Contemporary YA books Inspired by Classics
Wondering how to get your first job, choose a bank account, understand different types of credit cards, or invest? Then check out some of these books to take control of your finances! Money Out Loud: All the… Continue Reading Personal Finance Books for Teens
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share an awesome DIY project to help spread some springtime cheer. We’re going to be making wildflower seed bombs! These ‘bombs’ are packed with wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland. They help boost… Continue Reading Earth Day DIY: Wildflower Seed Bombs
On the 3rd Friday of each month, we host an after-hours Teen Game Night from 6-8 pm. Come check out our mix of retro and contemporary gaming consoles! TGN is a free event for you and your friends. … Continue Reading Program Highlight: Teen Game Night
In honor of National Poetry Month, here are some documentaries on Kanopy that not only showcase the art of poetry, but feature the voices of the artists who wrote such powerful works. Deaf Jam Deaf Jam… Continue Reading Poetic People
Music in Our Schools Month What does music mean to you? Is it the joy of hearing your favorite song or the excitement when you hum a tune or dance to a beat? Well, get ready to turn up the… Continue Reading Music in Our Schools Month
It’s finally spring!! And that means it’s time to do some personal spring cleaning and shake off that winter funk. One of the most important things for any time of year is doing a personal check-in! Sometimes, your personal well-being gets left… Continue Reading Spring Self-Care Ideas!
