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Fake News: What’s a Teen to Do?!
A brief instructional video defining fake news and exploring ways to identify and avoid it.
First Chapter Friday – Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
Waylon Russell Brewer is a fat, openly gay boy stuck in the small West Texas town of Clover City. After graduation he plans to move to Austin with his twin sister, Clementine, and finally live his truth. Throwing caution to the wind he creates an audition tape for his favorite TV drag show, Fiercest of Them All. What he doesn’t count on is the tape accidentally getting shared with the entire school– and being nominated for prom queen as a joke.
Treat Yo’self Tuesdays – Scrapbooking- November 16, 3-7p in YA
Every Tuesday treat yourself to a little bit of creativity. This week, we’ll be Snapchatting a la grandma, because everybody loves a good throw back!
BYO pictures and scrapbooks. We’ll have the supplies you need to style your photos. For yourself, as a gift, just for fun!
Creative Writing – Tips and Tricks for Teens
Tuesday, Nov 9 @4:30 in the Maker Lab
In honor of Nanowrimo (NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth), Alicia, a teen volunteer, will be teaching tips and tricks for creative writing. You’ll be using the on -line NaNoWriMo site so you can start today and keep working throughout the month. Join her and get your creative juices flowing!
Treat Yo’self Tuesdays – Jewelry Making- 3-7pm in YA
Every Tuesday treat yourself to a little bit of creativity.
Ms. Becky will put out jewelry making supplies for creative expressions you can wear (or give as gifts). Come on in and let your left brain take a break after all that learning.