Hey, I’m Kyra! I’m currently a senior in high school so as someone who is, in my opinion, too old I’m here to give you some advice. I may be a very big hypocrite by writing this since many of these things I didn’t start doing till this year or I still haven’t done.
My first piece of advice is do things. Yeah it’s cliché and dumb to say but it’s honestly good advice. There’s a phrase I say often that’s pretty dumb but it’s basically “everything is edible once.” Basically you can and should do everything at least once, just maybe think before you do it and try not to die.
My second piece of advice is do your homework. Yes this seems obvious but you’d be surprised how many people I know don’t religiously do their homework. Yes I’m kind of a nerd and will come home and do homework for hours until I’ve done as much as I can. I’m not saying you should do that. Just get as much done as you can and try your best on it but if you just had a sports game and need sleep go to sleep.
Last piece of advice. This one is kind of cliché too but be yourself. No one cares if you’re popular or not. Just exist in a way that makes you happy as long as you’re not hurting others.
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November is almost here, and it brings with it two fun library events just for teens!
Doodles & Donuts
On Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 pm., join us for a fun drawing and coloring event for teens. (Open grades 6-12.) No artistic experience is necessary—just bring your imagination. All materials and snacks (donuts!!) will be provided. Registration is required and opens November 1.
So grab a friend, and enjoy a sweet treat while doodling to relax and de-stress.
Teen Late Night
Ever wondered what the library is like after everyone has left? Well on Friday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. the most beloved after-hours teen event is BACK. Join other teens in the library (2725 Mall Drive), after all the other customers are gone! Activities include a chip face-off challenge, games, and general shenanigans. Snacks provided. Registration and parent permission slip required. Registration opens November 1.
In alignment with guidance from the CDC and Eau Claire City-County Health Department, masks are required for all in-person, indoor, teen events, regardless of vaccination status.
P.S. Don’t forget to snag your Taco ‘Bout Hilarious Teen BookBox! It features taco-themed goodies and a humorous library book…and is sure to be the taco of the town. The new box drops on November 1.
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Sign up each month to snag a box ‘o goodies in our Teen BookBox service! Teen BookBox is a new subscription box just for teens (grades 6-12, 2021-22 school year). Each teen will receive a library book, snacks, and goodies all on a fun theme. Monthly registration required. Teens must have a valid library card to participate. Quantities are limited, so act fast.
Not sure if you have a valid library card? Give Circulation a call at 715-839-5003!
How to Get Started…
Fill out the sign-up form. Our Youth Services librarians will select a book for you based on your interests and this month’s theme.
Watch your email. We’ll send you a message when your Teen BookBox is ready for pickup at the Youth Services desk. Requests are typically filled within 5 business days. You will have 1 week to stop by the library and pick up your box.
Read/return your library book as usual; keep the rest of the goodies.
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Have you submitted your Selfie Scavenger Hunt yet? There’s still time to get those photos in for four extra Teen Summer Prize Raffle entries! Don’t know what I’m talking about or need more details? Check out all the information here.
In the meantime, enjoy some selfies from other teens!
Our Summer Library Program is here! What’s the Summer Library Program, you may ask? It’s a free program in which you read and complete easy activities to earn a prize.
The Basics
Sign Up, June 1 – August 14
Read and complete activities
Earn a free book (and entries into the Teen Prize Raffle)
First, SIGN UP to begin tracking your reading and activities. You have three tracking options to choose from: You can use the app Beanstack Tracker; you can use a paper reading record; you can use a pdf copy of a reading record. CHOICES. Beanstack has a reading goal set for you, but you can set your own goal for paper/pdf reading records. And, I want to emphasize this, ADAPT these goals as you need to. Challenge yourself, but don’t make it an impossible challenge.
Second, READ and complete ACTIVITIES. No matter what method you choose to track participation, the most important thing is to keep reading. Read happy books, sad books, fantasy books, comic books, historical books, biographical books, etc. etc. etc. Just remember to get your reading in this summer and keep track of how much you do.
Teens (entering grades 6-12) need to also complete 5 easy activities (e.g. try a new food), and have the option to complete BONUS activities. These bonus activities earn you extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. If you’re not interested in the prize raffle, feel free to skip ’em!
Third, earn PRIZES. When you’re halfway through your reading challenge, you receive entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. When you complete your reading challenge, you receive a free book. I mean, FREE BOOK for reading whatever you want. Pretty sweet, right? Plus, you could win an awesome raffle prize (GIANT gummy bear, anyone?).
Want to know more? Go check out the Teen Summer Library Program page to see all the details. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email or give us a call 715-839-5007. We’re always happy to help!
P.S. Psst! Also be sure to check out our VIRTUAL teen-only events.
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3 Pieces of Advice
in wellness, yaab/by AndriaThis post is a guest submission from Young Adult Advisory Board member, Kyra B.
Hey, I’m Kyra! I’m currently a senior in high school so as someone who is, in my opinion, too old I’m here to give you some advice. I may be a very big hypocrite by writing this since many of these things I didn’t start doing till this year or I still haven’t done.
Doodles, Donuts, and Late Night Fun
in events/by AndriaNovember is almost here, and it brings with it two fun library events just for teens!
Doodles & Donuts
On Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 pm., join us for a fun drawing and coloring event for teens. (Open grades 6-12.) No artistic experience is necessary—just bring your imagination. All materials and snacks (donuts!!) will be provided. Registration is required and opens November 1.
So grab a friend, and enjoy a sweet treat while doodling to relax and de-stress.
Teen Late Night
Ever wondered what the library is like after everyone has left? Well on Friday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. the most beloved after-hours teen event is BACK. Join other teens in the library (2725 Mall Drive), after all the other customers are gone! Activities include a chip face-off challenge, games, and general shenanigans. Snacks provided. Registration and parent permission slip required. Registration opens November 1.
In alignment with guidance from the CDC and Eau Claire City-County Health Department, masks are required for all in-person, indoor, teen events, regardless of vaccination status.
P.S. Don’t forget to snag your Taco ‘Bout Hilarious Teen BookBox! It features taco-themed goodies and a humorous library book…and is sure to be the taco of the town. The new box drops on November 1.
Snag a teen subscription box!
in read/by AndriaSign up each month to snag a box ‘o goodies in our Teen BookBox service! Teen BookBox is a new subscription box just for teens (grades 6-12, 2021-22 school year). Each teen will receive a library book, snacks, and goodies all on a fun theme. Monthly registration required. Teens must have a valid library card to participate. Quantities are limited, so act fast.
Not sure if you have a valid library card? Give Circulation a call at 715-839-5003!
How to Get Started…
Ready to get started? Uh, yeah you are. Do that clickity-click thing!
Selfie, anyone?
in summer-library-program/by AndriaHave you submitted your Selfie Scavenger Hunt yet? There’s still time to get those photos in for four extra Teen Summer Prize Raffle entries! Don’t know what I’m talking about or need more details? Check out all the information here.
In the meantime, enjoy some selfies from other teens!
(click each image to view larger)
Get bookish, not beastly, with our Summer Library Program
in summer-library-program/by AndriaOur Summer Library Program is here! What’s the Summer Library Program, you may ask? It’s a free program in which you read and complete easy activities to earn a prize.
The Basics
First, SIGN UP to begin tracking your reading and activities. You have three tracking options to choose from: You can use the app Beanstack Tracker; you can use a paper reading record; you can use a pdf copy of a reading record. CHOICES. Beanstack has a reading goal set for you, but you can set your own goal for paper/pdf reading records. And, I want to emphasize this, ADAPT these goals as you need to. Challenge yourself, but don’t make it an impossible challenge.
Second, READ and complete ACTIVITIES. No matter what method you choose to track participation, the most important thing is to keep reading. Read happy books, sad books, fantasy books, comic books, historical books, biographical books, etc. etc. etc. Just remember to get your reading in this summer and keep track of how much you do.
Teens (entering grades 6-12) need to also complete 5 easy activities (e.g. try a new food), and have the option to complete BONUS activities. These bonus activities earn you extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. If you’re not interested in the prize raffle, feel free to skip ’em!
Want to know more? Go check out the Teen Summer Library Program page to see all the details. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email or give us a call 715-839-5007. We’re always happy to help!
P.S. Psst! Also be sure to check out our VIRTUAL teen-only events.