Registration required. Please call 720-887-2360 or stop by the Teen Zone Desk to register for these programs. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are open to teens in grades 6-12 and are held in the Eisenhower Room.
Teen Advisory Board 1st and 3rd Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join TAB and help plan library programs, write for The 411: Teen Zone Newsletter, and make recommendations for teen books, music, and videos. Stop by the Teen Zone for an application. Dates: Feb. 6, Mar. 5 & 19, Apr. 2 & 16, May 7 & 21)
No meetings on Feb.20 due to holiday.
Boost Your Brain Every Tuesday Evening,
5-7 p.m.
No tutoring during Spring Break on Mar. 27 and Apr. 3.
May 15 is the last tutoring session before summer break.
Free math and science tutoring. Half-hour sessions available every Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Call 720-887-2360 for more information.
Manga Art Jam 1st Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Like comics and manga? Tried drawing those big-eyes characters, but don't know where to start? Want your superhero to look ready to save the day? Artist Zach Bassett leads this informal drawing club. He'll give you tips to capture the essence of your characters. Bring your sketchpads for sharing and drawing.
Dates: Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6
Write Out!
3rd Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Want to be nurtured as a writer? Join our group, Write Out. We will write, share (no critiquing), and discuss our writing process. Meet in the Teen Zone Study Room.
What could be better than cake on a stick? Come learn how to make cake pops. Then get creative with decorating these sweet and tasty treats. Just in time for Valetine's Day. Taught by Super Kids Cooking.
Pathways to Parenting: Secrets to Effective Parenting Monday, Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Parents, view a video on Secrets to Effective Parenting with panel experts and join in an open discussion with local psychologist Dr. Lisa Templeton. Get your questions answered!
Game Creation Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m.
Think playing computer games is fun? Try making your own! Design and build your own arcade-style video game. Plan the action, create the characters, and put it all into motion. Take home a copy of your game and the software so you can keep creating at home. Taught by Bits, Bytes, and Bots. Ages 9-14 only.
February Closures Monday, Jan. 20
Marine Biology Saturday, Mar. 3, 2-3 p.m.
Discover the water world of jellyfish, sea horses, sharks, and other ocean creatures. Learn about marine vertebrates and invertebrates by seeing and touching museum specimens. Taught by CU Science Discovery. Ages 9-14.
Teen Tech Week Monday, Mar. 5 through Thursday, Mar. 8, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
Teen Tech Week is here and this year's theme is Geek Out! Stop by the Teen Zone during the above dates and times to play Wii games.
The Hunger Games Saturday, Mar. 10, 2-4 p.m.
Read the book? Can't wait for the movie to come out? Join us for a Hunger Games celebration complete with crafts, games, food, and more!
Pathways to Parenting: How to Talk So Your Child Will Listen Monday, Mar. 12, 6-8 p.m.
View a video on How to Talk So Your Child Will Listen with panel experts. Join in an open discussion with local psychologist Dr. Lisa Templeton from The Interpersonal Healing Clinic. Get your questions answered!
NanoDays Saturday, Apr. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Hands-on activities from the NISE Network and WOW! Children's Museum. Scientists will also be here from CU to show the latest in nanotechnology. Families of all ages welcome.
Preparing the Empty Nest Monday, Apr. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Parents, home remodeling projects don't happen overnight: neither does remodeling and reclaiming the nest. Join "Transitioning Mom", Mary Lanzavecchia, for a discussion on preparing yourself, your relationship, and your teens for the empty nest years.
Pizza and Prose: Author Donita K. Paul Saturday, Apr. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Join Donita K. Paul, best-selling author of the Christian fantasy series The Dragonkeeper Chronicles and The Chiril Chronicles for tips on writing and publishing in today's fantasy fiction market. Free pizza included!
Yu-Gi-Oh Sunday, Apr. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Break out your cards - it's Yu-Gi-Oh for the whole family! Players of all levels welcome. Please bring your own deck. Ages 9-adult.
Physics: How It Works Saturday, May 12, 2-4 p.m.
If it's green and wiggles, it's biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's physics. Learn how to manipulate models to get everything working like it should!
