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AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host activities for teens throughout the month of December, including the following:
Tweens in the Teen Space, from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13. On half-day Wednesdays, sixth-graders are invited to meet in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor to get a head start on homework, participate in crafts or board games, or simply hang out in a warm, safe place.
Teen Anime Club, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Androscoggin Community Room — This is an opportunity to “get animated over anime!” Teens, ages 12 to 18, can drop in to talk about their favorite (or least favorite) manga, watch a selection of anime, and try their hands at drawing their own characters. Snacks will be provided.
Homework Help for Teens, 2:30 tp 4 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, in the Teen Space. Stop by for help in any subject. This program is just for teens in grades 7 through 12 and will include a healthy snack. Please note that during this time, the Teen Space is reserved for those either getting a start on their homework or seeking help from the available tutor. Teens coming to hang out are asked to come after 4 p.m.
Tech Talk Tuesday, Dec. 12, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Teen Space –On a selected Tuesday each month, enjoy a healthy after school snack and share some conversation about technology. Has having a device made your life easier? Has it changed the way you interact with your friends? Do you have an app that has made your life easier? Come share your thoughts on all things technology! This program is for teens, ages 12 to 18.
Gaming Hour, Wednesdays, Dec. 13, 27, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Androscoggin Community Room — Take a break from studying and stop by the Androscoggin Room on the lower level for video games and snacks. APL can provide XBox and Wii and a small collection of games. Teens are welcome to bring their favorites, but only those rated T and E. Just for teens, ages 12 to 18.
Matinee Movie: A Christmas Story (PG), Friday, Dec. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Androscoggin Community Room — Meet in the Community Room one afternoon a month for a movie. With the holiday season approaching, this month’s feature is a Christmas classic. This program will include a snack and is just for teens, ages 12 to 18.
Safe Voices, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 3 to 4 p.m. in the Teen Space — This is an opportunity to meet Whitney from Safe Voices, who visits each month to chat about relationships and work on projects. Just for teens, ages 12 to 18.
Teen Life Skills, a health and wellness series, continues in January with weekly programs addressing topics such as healthy eating, meal planning, food safety and food waste. Each program will include preparing something healthy.
For more information on any or all of these programs, contact the Auburn Public Library at 207-333-6640, ext. 4, or visit www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
