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TWEENS & TEENS
Programs
Meme Madness
All Month Long
Teen Zone
Tweens and teens are invited to stop in the Teen Zone in March to vote on Meme Madness. In the first week, we will start out with 16 memes facing off in pairs. The winner of each pair will advance to the next round, and this will continue until, by the end of the month, we crown the meme champion. come vote for your favorite each week!
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Tween/Teen Activity Kits
Pick up in the Teen Zone
March 6 - Mustache Shamrocks Kit
March 20 - Rainbow Weaving Bracelet Kit
Activity kits will be available in the lTeen Zone on the above dates. Kits are on a first come, first served basis.
One kit per tween/teen please.
Will It Waffle?
March 4 at 1pm
Teen Zone
Tweens & Teens in grades 4-12 are invited to play a fun game of "Will It Waffle" on March 4th at 1pm. Participants will have a chance to predict if various types of food can be turned into a waffle. You will also have a chance to sample some of the amazing waffle creations. If you dare! Registration is required for this program. To register, contact Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
Club CREATE
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 3:45-5pm
Teen Zone
Students in grades 4-12 are invited to be part of a new weekly drop-in program: Club CREATE. This program will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday during the regular school year, from 3:45-5pm.
Each day will have different activities, including monthly gaming, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and more. You will even have a chance to earn rewards!
Club CREATE launches March 1. To participate, you must complete a one-time application, either in person or at https://bit.ly/BAPLCREATE. For more info, contact Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
Tween & Teen
Thursday Trade & Play
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 3:45-5pm
Teen Zone
Students in grades 4-12 are invited to drop in every Thursday in March for the opportunity to play and trade their Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh decks.
Dont' have a deck of your own? Stop in and see if we can help you get one started. For more information, contact Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
This is a Club CREATE activity.
BUILD: Teen/Tween LEGO Challenge
March 7 & 21 at 3:30-4:30
Teen Zone
Teens & tweens in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in this event. All LEGOs will be provided, thanks to generous donations. No registration is needed. This is a Club CREATE activity.
World Autism Acceptance Week
March 28 at 3-4:30pm
Teen Zone
Help celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week by stopping by the Teen Zone to try watercolor painting, Perler bead crafting, or just to chill and color. This activity for tweens and teens in grades 4-12 doesn't require registration and is a Club CREATE activity.
100 Books Before High School Graduation
Ongoing, beginning in March 2023
Butlerlibrary.beanstack.org
Registration is now open for 100 Books Before High School Graduation. Any child from grades 3-12 is eligible to participate in this program. If your child has already completed 500 Books Before 5th Grade, this program is the next step. Log the books your child reads, or that others read to your child, to earn virtual badges, a chance to win small prizes from Ms. Tiffany's prize bin, and to place your personalized woodland critter on our Reading Tree mural. Register your child at Beanstack: butlerlibrary.beanstack.org.
For more info contact Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
Teen Zone
Tween programs are for students in grades 4 to 6.
Teen programs are for individuals in grades 7 to 12.
Video Games
The library has an Xbox and Wii, along with many games for each, that only teens are allowed to use. Contact Ms. Tiffany for information on availability.
Board Games
Play one of our many board games with your friends at the library.
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Recommended Websites
KDL What’s Next: Books in Series Database
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Goodreads
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Epic Reads
This site has tons of info graphics, book lists, blog posts, cover reveals, quizzes, and so much more fun stuff about books and pop culture.
Teenreads
Commentary, news, interviews and reviews from leading authors for teen readers.
Do Something
Do Something is a non-profit organization with the goal of motivating young people to take action around social changes through volunteering, national campaigns and grants for projects that make an impact.
AudiobooksSYNC
AudiobookSYNC is a free summer audiobook program from AudioFile Magazine for teens 13+ that gives away two paired audiobook downloads a week.
YA Books Central
YABC is one of the largest social networks for tweens and teens who love books! You can read book reviews by the staff editors or write your own. Join discussions about your favorite books and enter to win more in the monthly giveaways.
Jobs for Teens HQ
This site is dedicated to helping teens find jobs. Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience makes it even tougher. Jobs for Teens HQ is working to change that.
Click on the links shown here to learn more and to visit the website