This Way to Awesomeville

WOW.  So this thing called ‘school’ is back.  Perhaps you’ve heard of it.  Maybe you’re in search of a few kindred souls who, like yourself, are totally perplexed by its sudden reemergence and the equally sudden disappearance of summer vacation.  Maybe you also have an uncontrollable urge to utter something like:  “Gee golly, that sure was a swell time!”  Maybe not.  Either way, the Library’s got you covered this week with mind-boggling amounts of awesomeness that’s sure to lighten the tone of any back-to-school blues you may catch floating about the hallways.

Here’s a brief glimpse of some of the stuff going down this week:

Monday, August 26

Teen Time: Teen Advisory Council @ CLP Lawrenceville / 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday, August 27

Teen Lounge: “Book” Bags and Secret Boxes @ CLP Brookline / 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Ukulele Mayhem @ CLP Main Teen / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Teen Thing:  Balloon Bracelets @ CLP Carrick / 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Teen Time: Graffiti Movie Night @ CLP East Liberty / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, August 28

Teen Textile Workshop @ CLP West End / 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 29

Pop-Up Flix: Teen Movie Night @ CLP Brookline / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday, August 30

On Demand Gaming @ CLP Allegheny / 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Saturday, August 31

Recycled T-Shirt Workshop @ CLP pop-up Allentown / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM



For more teen happenings @ a Library near you, be sure to check out the EVENTS slider on the Teen Page!

   

Jon : Carrick

Sarah Dessen is coming to Pittsburgh on Friday, January 18!

Sarah Dessen is arguably one of the most popular writers of young adult literature.  If I had a nickel for every time a teen told me that she is their favorite author, I’d easily be a millionaire!  What makes her stand out is the realism she infuses into the stories.  Fans can easily relate to her best selling books because they were inspired by the large group of friends she had in high school.  Her work feels natural and authentic because they are based in truth and experience.

If you’ve read all of her books, now is your opportunity to see her in person!  Sarah will be speaking in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lecture Hall (Oakland) on the evening of Friday, January 18.  She’ll be talking about her life and her journey to become a writer, as well as her latest book What Happened to Goodbye.  Following the event there will be crafts, food, and autographs with the author!

Tickets may be purchased online by visiting the event listing on the Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures website. For more information about the event call Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures at 412-622-8866.

If you’re dying for more Dessen but you’ve already read them all, try these titles: