January Teen Zone Newsletter
Teen Events and Volunteer Opportunities at Coeur d'Alene Public Library
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Teen clubs are taking a break from Dec 21 to Jan 21.
In a Teen Zone Minute (Ages 12+) – Tuesdays Jan 21 & 28 (released by 4 pm) - on Tiktok and Substack
Get a quick virtual update from our Teen Librarian about teen events, library services, volunteer opportunities, and more on TikTok (@cdalibrary) or here on our CDA Teen Zone Newsletter Substack. (Need something more accessible? The update on Substack is available in video, podcast, & text-only formats.)
Creative Arts Club – Thursdays, Jan 23 & 30 (4-5 pm) - In the Teen Zone
Make art—and friends! Explore your creative, crafty, artistic side, and get help when you’re struggling creatively. We’ll have art and crochet supplies available to inspire your creations, or you can bring a project from home! (for 12-19yo)
Gamers Guild – Fridays January 24 & 31 (4-5:30 pm) - In the Teen Zone
Play games together! Hangout with other local teens while playing games like chess, UNO, the Wild Rift on the library’s iPads, retro Nintendo games on the Switch Lites, board games from our Library of Things, or bring your own game to play! (for 12-19yo)
SPECIAL CHALLENGES
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge – Oct 1 to Apr 30
Read 8 books from 10 categories and win prizes! Get 1 prize book for every 4 books you read. Be eligible for a grand prize for reading all 8! (Prizes are specific to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.) Pickup a Reading Journal (from the Teen Zone) for more information, or go here: https://cdateenzone.weebly.com/books/itrc-24-25 for informational bookmarks, booklists, and more!
This is a statewide challenge (by ICfL) that is designed for teens, ages 12-19 years old.
Chill & Checkout Challenge - January 1 to February 28
In the months of January and February, teens can earn an extra prize book for completing 4 of 6 challenges! Three challenges encourage you to chill (hangout) in the Teen Zone. And three challenges encourage you to checkout items from our collection. Pick-up a punch card from the Teen Zone to track your progress and get more information! (for teens in middle/high school)
ALL-AGE EVENTS TEENS CAN ATTEND
Beginning Origami - 1st Sunday, Jan 5 (12-1:30pm) - In the Nelson Room
Join us for an origami class! It’s perfect for beginners and welcomes all skill levels. Whether you’re new to origami or looking to connect with fellow origami enthusiasts, you’ll enjoy this monthly workshop (for ages 12+).
Ukulele Club - Saturday, Jan 11 (3-4:30pm) - In the Community Room
Want to play ukulele with others? Join local ukulele enthusiast, “Birdie” (Brittany Clapp-Abdella), for a monthly community Ukulele Club. Learn to play the ukulele while you play songs. At this time, you must bring your own ukulele. Email me (cdateens@cdalibrary.org) if you’d like us to provide a uke for you. (for all-ages)
Banned Together Screening - Sunday, Jan 19 (2-3:30pm) - In the Community Room
Celebrate the Freedom to Read by joining us for a pre-release Screening of the new documentary film Banned Together.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and can be done through our website: https://cdalibrary.org/2024/12/01/post/
Banned Together is a 90-minute feature documentary film about the current wave of book bans in the United States. It tells the local story of Beaufort, S.C., where 97 books are suddenly pulled from their school libraries after two adults threaten to take legal action against the school board. Viewers follow three teenagers through their senior year of high school as they work together to fight book bans in Beaufort and then at the state and national levels. This community’s story is interwoven with the larger national landscape of book banning, including interviews with best-selling authors, policymakers, and experts.
Dungeons & Dragons Guild - Friday, Jan 17 (4-7pm) - In the Community Room
Adventurers from all walks of life may participate in monthly one-shot dungeon campaigns for treasure, glory, and fellowship. Campaigns will be based on a simplified version of 2014 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons rules so that anyone can participate. Campaigns hold 3 to 4 players and will be one-shot gaming sessions that finish within 2-3 hours. Pre-made character sheets are available, but adventurers may bring their own homemade characters (3rd level only please). Each month will be a new adventure! Wandering adventurers are welcome but registration is encouraged to help us prepare. Adventure, gold, and glory awaits! HUZZAH! (for ages 13+)
If you’d like to help with this, email me (cdateens@cdalibrary.org) to let me know.
OTHER TEEN SERVICES
Think we should offer something different or have fresh ideas? Fill-out the Teen Survey and let your voice be heard!
If any of the above opportunities sounds like something you’d like to do while volunteering, please email me at cdateens@cdalibrary.org. Or if you can think of another volunteer option that you’d like to try, let me know, and we’ll see if it’s possible.
Okay, I think that’s it from me. Hope I see you around! :)
