Ages 10-14 Program
Game Day
Thursday, June 11th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Teen Dept.
Ready, set, blast off! Help us kick-off our summer Tween Thing program by getting your best videogame on:) Gaming equipment willsbe provided.
Murder Mystery
Thursday, June 18th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Children's Dept.
Get a clue and figure out "Who Done It? Be like Sherlock Holmes. Grab your so-called magnifying glass and put your sleuthing skills to the test! This is a live, interactive game experience that you will not want to miss.
Bottlecap Magnets
Thursday, June 25th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Teen Dept.
Can you ever have too many kitschy magnets on your refrigerator? Learn how to make useable one-of-a-kind art pieces with recycled bottlecaps, cool images, sparkles, and more. Bring bottlecaps and images if you can.
Improv
Thursday, July 2nd @ 2:00 p.m.,
Children's Dept.
Like making things up as you go along? Let your creative theatrical juices fly! Practice taking character, style, location, and circumstance cues in living performance artistry that helps to grow a variety of skills including on-your-feet confidence.
Altered Books
Thursday, July 9th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Teen Dept.
Ever wanted to turn those notes and doodles you write in a favorite book into a work of art? Learn a variety of cool and inspiring techniques used to alter a book into a beautiful work of art that you can use for journaling, gift giving, or even as anart object on display.
Trash-Art Totes
Thursday, July 16th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Children's Dept.
Reuse~Reduce~Recyle.Join the eco chic elite! If you like experimenting with cool fashion trends made of everyday materials, this is the program for you!
Henna Body Painting
Thursday, July 23rd @ 2:00 p.m.,
Teen Dept.
Think the Mehndi tradition of adorning your beautiful body with natural plant dyes is groovy? Get hands-on experience and learn about the history, materials, and techniques used to create beautiful, lasting designs.
Papermaking
Thursday, July 30th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Children's Dept.
Oh what fun! Learn how to create...again on cards, signs, zines - you name it.
Beading
Thursday,August 6th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Teen Dept.
Love the idea of stringing your own strands of colorful, funky jewelry? Learn how to make gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces to wear and gift away.
Karaoke Party
Thursday, August 13th @ 2:00 p.m.,
Children's Dept.
Got an itch to perform to the masses or not-so-masses? Get your 10 minutes of fame (or more), and root others on while you're at it having a blast singing along to your favorite tunes in public!
Tween Thing
Program Description:
The Children's and Teen Departments are joining forces this summer to host a variety of tons of fun!
Pre-Registration is appreciated. Most supplies will be provided.
When:
Every Thursday @ 2:00 p.m.
First class starts on June 11th
through August 13th
Where:
Children's & Teen Departments
Main Library
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
For additional information call:
Marie Myers - Children's Department
(904) 630-2417/mmyers@coj.net
Mia E. Clark - Teen Department
904 630-0673/miaclark@coj.net
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