Teen News

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Welcome to this month's Teen's Newsletter. Happy New Year! I hope that your 2023 has started off great, keep scrolling down to see what's happening this month for anyone in grades 6-12. Want more information on a program? Click its link and read more about it on the Ashland Town Calendar.

Remember, if you're in 8th grade or higher (aged 13 or up) and want to keep up-to-date on events, be the first to know about new books coming in, and have easy access to library resources, join our Discord server!

Ana
Teen Librarian
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The best way to keep updated on our events is to subscribe to our website calendar. Click on Notify Me®, pick the Library Events (about 3/4 of they way down the page) and you'll get notifications when we've added new, exciting programs! 

The next game days will be Friday January 20th, from 3:30 - 4:45 PM in the Schiesske Meeting Room, and on Saturday February 4th, from 1:30 - 2:30 PM in the Teen Room. Snacks will be provided and no registration or sign-up is required! Email Ana at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

This month we will be looking at friendship bracelets and how to read macramé bracelet patterns. Registration is not required but it is recommended! Click Here to register.

On January 18th from 5:30 to 7 PM The Decisions at Every Turn Coalition (DAET) will be hosting a community book read of The Worry (less) Book by Rachel Brian. Join us from  6:20 - 7 PM for a special teen-only (age 13+) conversation about how to handle everyday anxieties. Registration is required, click here to register.

On February 8th from 5:30 to 7 PM The Decisions at Every Turn Coalition (DAET) will be hosting a community book read of Consent (for kids) by Rachel Brian. Join us from 6:15 - 7 PM for a special teen-only (age 13+) conversation talking about and boundaries and consent in your everyday life. 

Year in Review
These books were the top 5 most popular books checked out from the Ashland Library in 2022! Did you get a chance to read any of them? 

Drama by Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel that follows theater loving Callie as she navigates middle school theater. 

"... This year, she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!"

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