The Ariel Foundation Teen Maker Space is closed until further notice. Follow the Ariel Foundation Teen Maker Space on Instagram @makerspaceplmvkc or email tmsplmvkc@gmail.com
Teen Craft Bags
For all of 2021, we will be putting out two craft bags per month. The first one will be a craft or art project and the second bag will be an experiment or activity involving science or engineering. The bags will also contain an activity or project for the week following, and will generally be something to help you to de-stress, relax and get your mind off of current events. We hope you enjoy!
All craft bags are available for pick up on the first and third Tuesday's of the month, on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit or call the Youth Services floor and request a bag.
All craft bags are available for pick up on the first and third Tuesday's of the month, on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit or call the Youth Services floor and request a bag.
Tuesday, August 3: Bean Art and DIY Tic-Tac-Toe
Tuesday, August 17: DIY Lava Lamp and Monster Origami Bookmarks
Tuesday, August 17: DIY Lava Lamp and Monster Origami Bookmarks
Rubber Band Luminaries, Tuesday, August 3, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come join us outdoors on Tuesday, August 3, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, in the back parking lot of the main library to make rubber band luminaries. Free and open to grades 4-12. The project will consist of making your very own custom made glass jar, which will consist of using rubber bands and using spray paint to tie dye your glass jar. The project is simple, fast and all materials will be provided for you. We hope to see you there, wear your paint clothes!
Teen Virtual Gamer Hangout
Join Morgan and Zane online at 3:00 PM on the 4th Wednesday every month to play and preview various fun and entertaining games on PC and the Nintendo Switch. You can find our Twitch Channel at: www.twitch.tv/MakerSpacePLMVKC. *Please note: this program is virtual and only available online and not in-person. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Teen Talk Book Club
The Teen Talk Book Club is a new program at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County that discusses issues in contemporary life through the lens of Young Adult Fiction. The series will run May-September 2021 and feature the following books:
Teen Talk Book Club Meeting Dates:
June 22: Teen Talk Book Club: The Hate U Give
July 1: Clap When You Land book giveaway begins
July 13: Teen Talk Book Club: The Hate U Give
July 27: Teen Talk Book Club: Clap When You Land
August 2: Copperhead Book Giveaway begins
August 10: Teen Talk Book Club: Clap When You Land
August 24: Teen Talk Book Club: Copperhead
Sept. 1: Our Wayward Fate Book Giveaway Begins
Sept 14: Teen Talk Book Club: Copperhead
Sept. 28: Teen Talk Book Club: Our Wayward Fate
COVID-19 Meeting Plan
PLMVKC will adjust program plans for each meeting in compliance with CDC guidelines and in response to Knox County’s COVID-19 “Public Emergency” levels. When meeting in person, the following protocols will be observed, without exception:
COVID19 Emergency Response Plan
Teen Talk Book Club participants will be contacted the Monday before each meeting with the plan for Tuesday’s meeting. Meeting information will also be posted on the Writing Program’s social media accounts (Twitter & Instagram), on the PLMVKC website at https://www.knox.net/literary-writing.html and an update recorded on the Writing Program’s voicemail: (740) 392-2665 ext. 259.
Level 1 (Yellow) or Level 2 (Orange) Public Emergency
Teen Talk Book Club and will meet in a small, socially distanced, mask-mandatory outdoor setting at Ariel Foundation Park.
Level 3 (Red) or Level 4 (Purple) Public Emergency
Teen Talk Book Club program will move entirely online.
- Heroine by Mindy McGuiness
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
- Copperhead by Alexi Zetner
- Our Wayward Fate by Gloria Chao
- Teens will be provided with a free copy of each book, available for pickup at the Main Library (or by request from branch libraries) while supplies last.
- Book Club meetings will feature trivia, door raffles, and snacks-to-go at the end of each session.
- Teens who need transportation can contact knoxwrites1@gmail.com to arrange for free KAT transit passes.
Teen Talk Book Club Meeting Dates:
June 22: Teen Talk Book Club: The Hate U Give
July 1: Clap When You Land book giveaway begins
July 13: Teen Talk Book Club: The Hate U Give
July 27: Teen Talk Book Club: Clap When You Land
August 2: Copperhead Book Giveaway begins
August 10: Teen Talk Book Club: Clap When You Land
August 24: Teen Talk Book Club: Copperhead
Sept. 1: Our Wayward Fate Book Giveaway Begins
Sept 14: Teen Talk Book Club: Copperhead
Sept. 28: Teen Talk Book Club: Our Wayward Fate
COVID-19 Meeting Plan
PLMVKC will adjust program plans for each meeting in compliance with CDC guidelines and in response to Knox County’s COVID-19 “Public Emergency” levels. When meeting in person, the following protocols will be observed, without exception:
- Attendees will be provided with face masks and hand sanitizer.
- All attendees are required to wear face masks that fully cover the nose, mouth and chin.
- Attendees will maintain 6’ social distancing.
- Snacks, food and drink are permitted only while seated and socially distanced during the event.
COVID19 Emergency Response Plan
Teen Talk Book Club participants will be contacted the Monday before each meeting with the plan for Tuesday’s meeting. Meeting information will also be posted on the Writing Program’s social media accounts (Twitter & Instagram), on the PLMVKC website at https://www.knox.net/literary-writing.html and an update recorded on the Writing Program’s voicemail: (740) 392-2665 ext. 259.
Level 1 (Yellow) or Level 2 (Orange) Public Emergency
Teen Talk Book Club and will meet in a small, socially distanced, mask-mandatory outdoor setting at Ariel Foundation Park.
Level 3 (Red) or Level 4 (Purple) Public Emergency
Teen Talk Book Club program will move entirely online.
BreakBread Literacy Project Creative Writing Workshops
BreakBread Literacy Project offers a series of virtual writing workshops for young creatives. Sessions are held via Zoom. Workshops are free, but registration is required. Open to students age 13-19, in grades 7-12. All workshops are listed in EST from 3:00-4:30 PM. Questions? Email Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at jamielyn@breakbreadproject.org. Follow BreakBread Literacy Project on Twitter @BreakBreadProj and on Instagram @BreakBreadProject.
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New Titles for Teens this Month
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