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Get a Job!

Monday, May 20th, 2013
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thaler/Howell Programming Room

Get ready to find a summer job! Learn about finding and applying for summer jobs. Practice your interview skills and access great job-finding resources!
This program is best suited for teens ages 15 and up.

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Mad City Money: A Financial Literacy Game

Wednesday April 24, 2013
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thaler/Howell Programming Room

In honor of Money Smart Week at your Library, high school students will take on the role of an adult in futuristic Mad City. They're given jobs, income, a family, and debt. The challenge? Visit merchants to select housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, day care, and other wants and needs while building a budget.

Registration required. Call (607) 272-4557 ext. 275 or e-mail rdemauroaxel@tcpl.org This event is co-sponsored by The Alternatives Credit Union.

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YA Book Club

3rd Wednesday of the month

4:45 - 5:45 PM
Thaler/Howell Programming Room

Area middle and high school students are invited to join our YA Book Club! We read and discuss the books that YOU choose. Titles are chosen TWO months in advance during our meeting so be sure to bring suggestions each month.
Books can be obtained from the Youth Services reference desk about a month in advance.

Our current choices are:

• February 20th - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• March 20th - Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (this is the sequel to Cinder, which we read last year. Consider borrowing Cinder before reading Scarlet)
• April 17th - Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix
• May 15th - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

T.A.G. Meetings

 

Next meeting is May 7th! (first Tuesday of every month through May)
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Thaler/Howell Programming Room

Want to have a say in your library?

Join our Teen Advisory Group! We're always welcoming new members! We'll work on plans for the programs, events, books, and other materials YOU want to see @ TCPL. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Third Place

Every Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM
January 17th - April 25th
Thaler/Howell

It's not school and it's not home, hang out at TCPL's Third Place - a time planned with you and your friends in mind. Socialize, relax and enjoy games and crafts geared towards people in middle and high school.

Always free, always food.

RPG Game Club

Have you ever wanted to try a game like Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder? We are developing a club for tabletop roleplaying games! You’ll create a character to go on quests and adventures! We may also have short sessions on game mastering skills, character development, world building, and exploring different systems for gaming.

May 18th
2 - 4:45 PM
Thaler Howell Programming Room

Space is limited, please call 272-4557 ext. 274 or e-mail rdemauroaxel@tcpl.org to register or for more information.