WHAT'S NEW at the Library for Teens!
 TEEN CENTRAL IS WHERE IT'S AT!
Come In, Hang Out at the Library
February 8 – Sweet Scents. Make a little pot of solid perfume and some almond-scented hair mist – just in time for Valentine's Day. 4:00 – 5:30 in the CL community room.
Teen Central is for teens ages 12-18 who are looking for opportunities to hang out with their peers and enjoy activities and discussions relating to their interests: anime, current issues, books, creative writing and poetry, crafts, and more. Teen Central gives teens a way to serve the Library by choosing books, music and movies for the collection and by planning and hosting programs of their own.
Check out the exciting programs we have planned for this Fall!
TEEN TECH WEEK AT THE LIBRARY!
Animoto and Wordle for Teens
Central Library, Tuesday, March 6, 4-5:30 pm
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 To celebrate Teen Tech Week local teens can try their hand at two fun computer programs, Animoto and Wordle in the Central Library Computer Lab, 220 State Street, Springfield. According to their creators, “Wordle is a toy for generating word clouds from text that you provide. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.” And Animoto quickly and easily will turn your photos and video clips into professional video slideshows. Teens, it's easy to take part; there's no need to pre-register, just drop in to the Library from 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6! If you have any questions please call Martha at (413) 263-6828, x425.
Sixteen Acres, Saturday, March 10, 12-1:30 pm
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Teens in the Sixteen Acres area will have a chance to try these fun programs at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 1187 Parker Street, on Saturday, March 10 from 12-1:30 p.m. with no pre-registration necessary. Questions about the event at this location should be directed to Doris at (413) 263-6858 or email dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org .
Funding for this program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Library.
TEEN FACEBOOK PAGE AT THE LIBRARY
Hey Teens, Friend us!
 The “Teen Team” recently launched a Facebook page with information on the latest books, movies, library events and all kinds of news of interest to Springfield teens. Search for Springfield City Library Teens on Facebook and "Like" us to keep up with all the latest news, and add your comments and recommendations. If you have any questions or want to get involved with the teen group do stop into the Central Library or call Martha at (413) 263-6828, ext. 425. Teens at the Mason Square Branch can speak to Christin; Forest Park and East Forest Park please talk to Meg; at East Springfield and Liberty call or stop in and see Sarah; or at Pine Point and Sixteen Acres please talk to Doris. The Library is a cool place for teens to enjoy year round!
AT THE BRANCHES......
 CREATE MARDI GRAS MASKS
AT THE FOREST PARK LIBRARY!
Drop in Program for Teens and Tweens
Tuesday, February 21, 3 - 5 pm
Teens and tweens, we've got some Mardi Gras fun planned for you at the Library! Drop in and create a Mardi Gras mask using beads, feathers, and sparkles. We'll have all the supplies ready for you at the Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21.
Funding for this program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Library.
 FEAR FACTOR: FOOD EDITION - AT THE LIBRARY!
Tasting For Teens!
Liberty Branch,Tuesday, February 21, 4 pm
East Springfield Branch, Wednesday, February 22, 4 pm
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Have you got what it takes to try a little of everything on the “Fear Factor” plate? Will you try baby food, seaweed or pig's feet? Come see what weird gross delicacies we have to offer! It will be lots of fun for teens, so do sign up by calling the branch or registering online. Our “Fear Factor Food Edition” program will be held at the Liberty Branch Library (263-6849) from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21. For teens in the East Springfield area the same tasty event will be happening at the East Springfield Branch Library (263-6840), 21 Osborne Terrace from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 . Be sure to let us know if you have any food allergies. Hope to see you there!
Funding for this program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Library.
For more information on teen programs at the library, call Martha at 263-6828, ext. 425, or e-mail mcoons@springfieldlibrary.org.
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