Fall 2014 Teen

CLASSES & EVENTS | GRADES 6-12 T E E NS
AUGUST DECEMBER 2014 Fr i sco Publ i c Li br ar y | 6101 Fr i sco Squar e Bl vd. Fr i sco, Texas 75034 | 972. 292. 5669 | f r i scol i br ar y. com
MOVI ES & MUNCHI ES:
HUNGER GAMES
MARATHON

Are the odds in your favor?
Come watch Hunger Games and
Catching Fire*, answer trivia, win
prizes, and nosh on snacks
all in celebration of Mockingjays
release in November.
Mon, Oct 13 at 12:30 5:30 pm
4th Floor, McCallum Room
*These movies rated PG13.
DATES WE RE CLOSED

SAT-MON, AUG 30 - SEPT 1
Labor Day
TUES, NOV 11
Staff Development
THURS-SUN, NOV 27 - 30
Thanksgiving
SAT, DEC 6
Merry Main St.
THURS-SUN, DEC 25 - 28
Christmas
THURS, JAN 1
New Years Day
F RE E CONCE RT !
FRI SCO PUBLI C LI BRARY
TEEN WRI TERS
GROUP

Come meet other writers to discuss
story ideas, get writing tips, and
share your work.
Saturdays at 4:00 pm
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
1st Floor, Teen Room
TEEN ANI ME CLUB

Do you like to read manga, watch
anime, eat Japanese candy, cosplay,
and hang out with your fellow otaku?
Join our Teen Anime Club!
Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18
1st Floor, Teen Room
ME NT AL HE AL T H AWARE NE SS CONCE RT
AND CHAT

Mon, Aug 11 at 6:00 8:00 pm | McCallum Room

Author Kelsey Macke and her indie-pop band, Wedding Day Rain will
preview their upcoming album, IMOGEN UNLOCKED, which is the
soundtrack to Kelsey Macke's YA novel, DAMSEL DISTRESSED
debuting October. In addition to the concert, well talk about what
youth can do to shed light on mental health issues that affect at
least 1 in 4 Americans.

Hear live music, get free swag, and lets get talking.
COLLEGE ESSAY
WRI TI NG CLASS

Come learn tips on how to best craft
your college essay. Taught by C2
Education Premier Learning Centers.

Sat, Oct 4 at 1:002:00 pm
McCallum Room
*Registration required. Sign up
online starting Sept 22.
COLLEGE PREP BOOT CAMP
COLLEGE 101 CLASS

Come listen to the experts from
Princeton Review as they give you
tips on standardized testing and how
to get in to college.

Wed, Nov 19 at 7:00 8:00 pm
McCallum Room
*Registration required. Sign up
online starting Nov 5.
FREE PRACTI CE SAT TEST

Sat, Sep 6 at 10:30 2:30 pm
McCallum Room
Register online starting Aug 22.

Test score giveback
Wed, Sept 17 at 7:00 8:00 pm
FREE PRACTI CE ACT TEST

Sat, Nov 1 at 10:30 2:30 pm
McCallum Room
Register online starting Oct 20.

Test score giveback
Wed, Nov 12 at 7:00 8:00 pm
*All tests administered by C2 Education Premier Learning Centers.
Because of space limitations, only one parent may attend test givebacks.
PRACTI CE TESTS

FRI SCO
ADVI SORY BOARD

ALL STUDENTS
GRADES 612

Mandatory Monthly Meetings
VolunTEENs on the Frisco Advisory
Board will attend mandatory
meetings once a month during the
school year. Dates for these
meetings are provided on the
application and given to teens
selected to serve on the Frisco
Advisory Board.

Earning Service Hours
The Frisco Advisory Board meets
once a month during the academic
school year. VolunTEENs on the
Frisco Advisory Board will be able to
earn service hours in a variety of ways.
Opportunities will include attending
Advisory Board meetings, writing book
reviews, taking program surveys, and
participating in service drives.

How to Apply
Applications are available in the
summer months for the following
school year. Applications for the
2014-2015 Frisco Advisory Board
can be picked up in the Teen Room
or online at www.friscolibrary.com/
volunteen-program. The application
is in two parts with the first part due
no later than August 4th.
The VolunTEEN Program is
comprised of FAAB, or Frisco Action
& Advisory Boards. It is a community
service program that offers middle
and high school students, grades
6-12, an opportunity for civic
involvement at Frisco Public Library.
Students will receive credit hours for
school or service organizations for
their active involvement
in the program.
FRI SCO
ACTI ON BOARD

STUDENTS
AGES 1618 ONLY

Earning Service Hours
VolunTEENs will be able to earn
service hours by volunteering for
scheduled shifts. Tasks assigned
during these shifts typically include
assisting circulation with sorting and
returning items to shelves, counting
program tickets, and general
program assistance.

Scheduling Shifts
VolunTEENs will be able to sign up
for shifts online. During the school
year, shifts are available in the
evenings and on weekends. During
the summer, shifts are available
during day time, evening, and
weekend hours. Teens are asked to
volunteer at least once per month to
retain their position in the program.

How to Apply
Visit www.friscolibrary.com/
volunteen-program and follow the
steps listed under the Frisco Action
Board Application Process. Qualified
applicants will be contacted via email
about signing up for an orientation
session. Applicants must attend an
orientation session before being
accepted to the Frisco Action Board.
Have questions? Contact the
VolunTEEN Coordinators:
[email protected]
or 972-292-5670
v o l u n T E E N PROGRAM

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