Express Yourself @ Your Library

Teen Summer Reading Club

Pasadena Public Library

Saturday, 20 – Sunday, August 16

Hey teens (grades 7-12) -- want to know how to easily win prizes this summer? Read! Every time you finish a book, a magazine, comic book, graphic novel, manga or audio book, simply stop by a Pasadena Public Library site, pick up and fill out a prize entry slip with a bit of information about you and the book and drop it into a prize box. If we pull out your name during our weekly drawing, you win a prize! Everyone is entered into the end-of -summer grand prize drawing. Prize drawings start the week of July 6.

Central Library’s programs are designed for those in grades 7-12. For more information, contact Teen Services (626) 744-4766.

Also, check out our Photography Contest for teens! Rules and Entry Form are here.

Free Events this week for Teens at the Library

Try It @ Your Library programs are a special part of our club this year. These special workshops are week-long events, allowing you to do really unusual things, from digital photography to stage magic. You need to sign up in advance, because class sizes are very limited. Here's a list of the events:
 

Oriental Fusion Crafts

Make beautiful baskets and more from recycled milk cartons, based on a traditional style from Japan. These crafts are incredible and make great gifts! This workshop will be led by the staff of Reiyukai America.
This workshop will be in Teen Central at the Central Library, July 13 - 16, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration required. Class size limited to 15. Call (626) 744-4766.

DIY Crafts
Crafting techniques of all kinds in this Do It Yourself-Craft session. Make an accessory to wear, something to organize your life, something for a gift. Heather Hilliard will lead this workshop at Lamanda Park Branch. August 10 - August 14, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Registration required – Call 626-744-7262
Class size limited to 15

Fast Food Fixings is your chance to learn how to fix food that's both tasty and healthy, with the help of chefs from the community. You'll even get to help cater an event at the end of the workshops.
This workshop will be at the San Rafael Branch, July 13 - 16 from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Call (626) 744-7270.
It will also be at the Hill Avenue Branch, August 17 - 20 from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Call (626) 744-7264.

U Design It will let you design a T-shirt, including printing your design onto the fabric the professional way. Instructors from the Armory Center for the Arts will be on hand to instruct and assist.
This workshop will be at Lamanda Park Branch Library, July 27-31, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Call (626) 744-7266.

Character Design
This class is for anyone who loves to draw characters, regardless of skill level. Create and develop many characters for video games, animation films and illustrations through fun and exciting exercises that strengthen your conceptual ability and skills. Learn how to develop a character layout sheet, model sheet and a turn-around. Brainstorming along with conceptualization of a story and ideas will be emphasized.
This workshop will be at Teen Central – Central Library, August 10 - August 14
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration required – Call (626) 744-4766

Comic Book Illustration
For beginning or advanced students, 5 day course in which students will explore the art of storytelling and design principles that involve creating comics or longer stories. This course covers brainstorming and collaborative exercises, character development, several comic book tricks and secrets. All students will take home copies of the class
project and their own comic-book/ story.
This workshop will be in Teen Central at the Central Library, August 17 - August 21
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Registration required – Call (626) 744-4766
Class size limited to 12

Manga Drawing
Teens asked for it and now it’s here - a week-long workshop by Janell Mithani on the art and drawing of Manga! Attend these sessions to create and perfect your manga characters. Supplies will be provided.
This workshop will be at Allendale Branch Library, August 17 - August 21, 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  Registration required – Call (626) 744-7260
Class size limited to 12

Digital Photography
Learn how to take your best shot with professional photographer Janell Mithani. Enter the best of your photos in the photography contest "Reading in the 21st Century." Bring a camera if you have one, but if you don't, one will be provided for you to use.
This workshop will be at the Allendale Branch Library, July 13-17, 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Call (626) 744-7260.
It will also be at the Central Library, July 20-24, 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Call (626) 744-4766.

The Eyes Have It: Film Workshop
“Lights, cameras, action!” Here’s your chance to create a film in collaboration with others from start to finish including: theme development, film shooting and final editing. Instructors from the Pasadena Armory for the Arts will be on hand to assist you.
This workshop will be at Hastings Branch Library, August 10 - 14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Registration required – Call (626) 744-7262
Class size limited to 10

Dry Photography
Look at life through a lens and explore the world of photography while you learn the techniques of great picture-taking from an instructor from the Armory Center for the Arts. Bring a camera if you have one and if you don’t one will be provided for you.
This workshop will be at La Pintoresca Branch Library, August 17 - August 21
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Registration required – Call (626) 744-7268
Class size limited to 12

Dance, Dance Evolution
Learn basic dance warm-up techniques, followed by a choreographed jazz piece, culminating in a dance performance for parents and family on July 18. At the performance, each teen will also be given the opportunity to show their own creativity with a one minute dance routine they have choreographed and practiced. You'll be amazed at what you accomplish in the Try It Dance Troupe! This workshop is led by Dr. Jan deSal.
This workshop will be at Hastings Branch, (626) 744-7262, July 13-17, 3:30 - 6:00 pm

Magic Revealed
Learn the tricks of the trade from Wayne the Magician. All materials will be supplied and students will all get a kit of basic tricks to keep. Practice prestidigitation and amaze friends and family at a fun-filed magic show starring you! Count hours practicing and performing for your school’s community service hour requirements!
This workshop will be at Santa Catalina Branch Library, August 10 - August 14
2:00 to 5:00 PM

Registration required – Call (626) 744-7272

Puppeteering
A Swazzle Puppeteer (www.swazzle.com) team member will guide teens as they work in small groups to develop short puppet skits based on modern retellings of popular fairytales, design and build puppets, and paint backdrops. Students will also learn the basics of puppet manipulation and the principles of dynamic performance. Friends and family members will be invited to watch the skits at a public performance on the last day of the workshop. Count hours practicing and performing for your school’s community service hour requirements!
This workshop will be at Santa Catalina Branch Library, August 17 - August 21
2:00 to 5:00 PM
Registration required – Call (626) 744-7272
Class size limited to 12

Robotics
Learn about robotics and how to program their movements. At the end of the session you and your robot will participate in a special tobot obstacle course showcasing your robot and what it can do. This program will be directed by scientists from JPL.
This workshop will be at La Pintoresca Branch Library, August 10 - August 14
3:00 to 6:00 PM
Registration required – Call (626) 744-7268
Class size limited to 10

14 August 2009