Teen Leadership Council

August 1, 2019 | jonesw

The Teen Leadership Council is a volunteer opportunity for teens ages 13-18. Beginning in October, members will have hands-on experience planning, promoting, and running programs and services at the library. Please fill out the attached application and return it to the library by Friday, September 13, 2019. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview before meetings begin.

Members are required to attend at least seven meetings to participate in the Teen Leadership Council. Meetings are scheduled for the following Saturdays from 2:30-4:00pm:

  • 10/19/2019
  • 11/2/2019
  • 11/16/2019
  • 12/14/2019
  • 1/11/2020
  • 1/25/2020
  • 2/8/2020
  • 2/22/2020
  • 3/7/2020
  • 3/21/2020
  • 4/18/2020

Please note: Applicants must be 13 on or before September 13, 2019. 

PDF icon Teen Leadership Council Application - 2019.pdf

Modern Women

July 31, 2019 | jonesw

Modern life is messy, complicated, and often unforgiving. Explore the fictional lives of bold, eccentric women living in this modern world. 

Chemistry : a novel by Weike Wang
Convenience store woman by 1979- Sayaka Murata

Women's Health 101

July 16, 2019 | jonesw

Women's health is a wide-ranging and complex topic. The titles below are a jumping off point to explore some of the aspects of women's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 

What's up down there? : questions you'd only ask your gynecologist if she was your best friend by 1969- Lissa Rankin
Our bodies, ourselves

Graphic Novels in Space

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

These graphic novels set in space are packed with action, adventure, and beautiful storytelling. Take one home today!

All-new Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol. 1 : communication breakdown by Gerry Duggan
Apollo by Matt Fitch

Dog Days of Summer

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a book about man's best friend! Try a picture book featuring a dog below. 

A ball for Daisy by Christopher Raschka
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

Celebrate Pride With Picture Books

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June. These picture books promote acceptance, understanding, and, of course, love! Share one today to celebrate!

A day in the life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss
Heather has two mommies by Lesléa Newman

Books to Beat Boredom

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Are you feeling bored, tired, or lazy? Well, July is Anti-Boredom Month! Check out one of these books that will introduce you to a new hobby, craft, or game!

Unbored : the essential field guide to serious fun
100 things to do before you grow up by Lisa Gerry

Cool Books for National Ice Cream Month

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

July is National Ice Cream Month! Celebrate with an early reader, picture book, or chapter book about this delicious treat!

Dizzy Izzy by Jon Scieszka
Esme the ice cream fairy by Daisy Meadows

YA Road Trip Reads

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Road trips are the quintessential summer experience. Ride along with teens facing unexpected love, music, family drama, and grief. 

American road trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
Amy & Roger's epic detour by Morgan Matson

Guided by the Moon

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Are you fascinated by the moon? Want to learn more about the ways it affects our lives? The full moon on July 16th is a great opportunity to learn more! Check out a book about moon phases, folklore, and more to see what lunar connections you find. 

The book of the moon by Rick Stroud
In the light of the moon : thirteen lunar tales from around the world illuminating life's mysteries by Carolyn McVickar Edwards

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