Teen Programs at the Central Library!

Teen Programs at the Central Library!

March – April 2015

Sunday March 1, 2015 - Tuesday March 31, 2015                

It Pay$ to Read! - Read Off Your Fines Month for Teens   

All this month, teens ages 12-19 who have overdue fines on their library cards have a chance to reduce those fines by reading. Sign in at the reference desk and make yourself comfortable nearby – $2 of your fines will be eliminated for each half hour you read, up to an hour and a half each day. (Bills for lost or damaged items are not covered by this program.)                                             Location: All Library Locations

Wednesday March 18, 2015                                            4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM            

Bristle Bots for Teens and Tweens                                     

Wish you had a robot to do your kitchen chores? Build this tiny one yourself using a small scrub brush and some basic electronic parts. Suggested for ages 11 and up.

Location: Central Library Community Room

Monday March 30, 2015                                                    4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM            

April Fool! Cosplay/Karaoke Party for Teens        

April Fool's day is only a couple of days away -- get in the mood at our cosplay party. Dress as your favorite anime or book character, or create your own character. We'll do some karaoke and have some foolish snacks like pizza cake and caramel apple grapes. Online registration is suggested but not required.          Location: Central Library Community Room

Wednesday April 8, 2015                                                  3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM            

Putnam Student Showcase -- Cosmetology

           

Students from the Cosmetology Department at Putnam High School will showcase their skills at the Central Library, talk about, what they do and present a demo in roller sets. This fantastic program for Teens and Tweens will allow some audience participation. Come and enjoy Putnam's finest.                                     Location: Central Library Community Room

For more information or to sign up, call Martha at 263-6828 x425 or go to the library’s website at www.springfieldlibrary.org. 

Paranormal Events @ Your Public Library

Boo! Paranormal Presentations in October

 

Come join us for ghoulies and ghosties, and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, this October!

Ghostology 101
October 15, 6:30 – 7:45 pm 
East Forest Park Branch
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This is the first in a series of programs designed to both entertain and educate the general public about the world of the paranormal. We’ll explore the basics of paranormal investigations, starting with terminology, equipment, EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena), spirit photography and video, as well as “ghost hunting” skills and suggestions. Led by local experts from the Agawam Paranormal team, this fun and fascinating presentation is appropriate for older teens and adults.

Ghostology 201 
October 22, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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This is the second in the series and gets into more advanced subject matters including demons, angels, necromancy, exorcism and possession. While it is believed that only a very small percentage of paranormal activity is caused by demons or their like, it is undeniably a very popular topic with today’s public. Here we will try to remove fact from fiction and see just how it all ties together. The program will include some hands-on experiments with the tools used by paranormal investigators including EMF meters, temperature work, and spirit photography. Updated for 2014, this segment is designed for an adult audience and really is not suited for children. Presented by the Agawam Paranormal team.

Mysterious Massachusetts
October 29, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
East Springfield Branch 
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Reports of UFO’s, alien abductions, sea serpent sightings, haunted houses and the like abound in Massachusetts. Join library staff member Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe in this hour long review of weirdly fascinating paranormal activity in the Commonwealth. This program is good for teens and adults.

Ghostology 301
November 5, 6:30 – 7:45 pm 
East Forest Park Branch 
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Get the lowdown on local haunted places and other paranormal activity in Springfield and its surrounding towns! This fun and exciting presentation is good for all ages, but is intended primarily for adults and older teens.

T-shirt raffle! We will raffle off a free Agawam Paranormal t-shirt at each Boo! program. All attendees who remain present through the end of the program earn a raffle ticket to win the free t-shirt.

Teen Events @ your Public Library

Celebrate Teen Read Week at the Library with programs that help teens Turn Dreams Into Reality!

Do you know what you want to do in life, but are not sure how to make it happen? Or are you trying to figure out what you want to do? At the East Forest Park Branch Library on Saturday October 18 at 12 noon, experts from Holyoke Community College and the UAspire Springfield Promise Program as well as local organizations that mentor teens will show you how to focus on your dreams and turn them into a reality.

Confused by the college admissions process? Learn all about how you can be ready to apply and open the door to college at the Mason Square Branch Library Saturday October 11 at 12 noon, at the Central Library Wednesday Oct. 15 at 6:00 pm, and at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library Tuesday Oct. 21 at 6:00 pm. Cynthia Swan and her staff from Springfield College will answer all your questions and share some of their personal experiences as students. There will be snacks at all the workshops – and pizza at the Mason Square session!

Teens who want a way to build their skills for schoolwork, or who enjoy learning something new online, can come to the Brightwood Branch Library on Thursday, October 16 at 4:30 pm to join educator Scott Wohlers in a demonstration of Khan Academy. This not-for-profit organization aims to the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. Khan Academy’s materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge. A session for students of all ages, and their coaches, including parents and teachers will take place at the Central Library on Monday October 20 at 6:30 pm.

Teens’ dreams of shining onstage can happen when they come to the Teen Talent Show at the Forest Park Branch Library on Saturday October 18 at 1:00 pm. Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, recite a poem, or tell jokes? Show us your unique talent, no matter what it is!

All week, Dreams Into Reality Art Days are happening – check the calendarfor times and days at your branch library. Stop by the teen area at the Central Library, Brightwood, Forest Park, or Indian Orchard and use our art materials to make a poster or a three dimensional creation expressing the Teen Read Week theme “Turn Your Dreams Into Reality.” Put your artwork on display at the Library and earn an energy bar to get you going in making your dreams come true!

For all activities for teens and tweens, make sure you check our online calendar!

Spark a Reaction

Since the public library is having a Steampunk Summer, our library is jumping on board a little early. Come on down and see our Steampunk display: