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Teens Earn Volunteer Service Hours At Libraries' YA Advisory Councils

July 23 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The August schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

Mission Bend Branch Library	Tuesday, August 9 @ 4:00 PM Meeting Room
George Memorial Library (Richmond)	Wednesday, August 17 @ 4:00-5:00 PM Room 2B
Cinco Ranch Branch Library	Wednesday, August 17 @ 4:00-5:00 PM Conference Room
Missouri City Branch Library	Tuesday, August 23 @ 4:00-5:00 PM Meeting Room
Sienna Branch Library	Thursday, August 25 @ 4:00-5:00 PM Conference Room 2A

Young Adult Book Clubs & Teen Programs

YA Book Club @ George Memorial Library (Richmond)

Wednesday, August 10 @ 4:00-5:00 pm, Room 2B

This month, readers will discuss Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree, written by Adaobi Nwaubani. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call George Memorial Library to check availability of additional print copies.

Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel & Animé Club @ Sienna Branch Library

Thursday, August 11 @ 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room 2A

Readers of all ages who enjoy animé, manga, illustrated novels, and comic books are invited to join this book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts. The focus will alternate each month between viewing and discussing animé/manga and reading and discussing graphic novels. For the August meeting, participants will watch a classic/modern animé.

Heavy Inks Graphic Novels Book Club @ George Memorial Library (Richmond)

Saturday, August 20 @ 11:00 am-12:00 noon, Room 2B

The book to be discussed is The Girl from the Other Side, Vols 1-3, created by Nagabe. This title is available in print; call George Memorial Library to check on availability of additional print copies.

YA Book Club @ Cinco Ranch Branch Library

Wednesday, August 24 @ 4:00-5:00 PM, Conference Classroom

This month, readers will discuss Longbow Girl, written by Linda Davies. This title is available in print; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

Game & Craft Days for Young Adults

YA Craft: Calming Glitter Jars @ University Branch Library

Thursday, August 4 @ 2:00-3:00 PM

Kick off the new school year by making this fun, relaxing craft.

“YA Blackout Poetry” @ Albert George Branch Library

Thursday, August 4 @ 4:00-5:00 PM

Create a poetic masterpiece by redacting words rather than writing them! Using markers and recycled book pages, create a poem and then illustrate it with drawings or other decorations to increase the visual impact.

“Bullet Journaling: Back to School” @ First Colony Branch Library

Thursday, August 4 @ 4:00 PM

Learn about imaginative ways to plan and organize your school year with personalized journal planners! Discover how a little journaling, doodling, and creative hand lettering can add structure and simplicity to daily schedules. In this workshop, get tips for setting up a bullet journal and planner for the following week. Handouts and pens will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library, but participants should bring their own notebook or planner. Registration is required.

“Teen Tuesdays: Pizza Rolls & Gamer Café” @ Missouri City Branch Library

Tuesday, August 9 @ 4:00 PM

Teens will unwind from school with snacks and drinks while enjoying games with others. Registration required.

“YA Video-Game Afternoon” @ Sienna Branch Library

Thursday, August 18 @ 4:00-5:00 PM

Unwind from the school day with a relaxing afternoon of Mario Kart! Race against friends while competing in this fun video game!

“DIY Squishies” @ Mission Bend Branch Library

Monday, August 22 @ 4:00 PM

Create a squishy stress ball or other foam shape.

The activities are free and open to the public. Some of the activities require registration. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

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