branching out - teen: summer 2015

Branchin Out Highlights of News & Events for Jun. to Aug. 2015

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Teen ProgramsSummer Reading Program

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Summer Reading Program

FAQsWhen is the program? June 13 – August 8

Who can participate? Everyone! The program is open to children, teens and adults.

What do I need to do?

l Sign up online at durhamcountylibrary.org/summerreading or at any Durham County Library location.

l Earn Summer Reading points by recording the number of minutes you read between June 13 and August 8. Record minutes online by logging in to your Summer Reading account or bring a record of your reading to your local library. Each minute read is worth one Summer Reading point. You can also earn points for activities such as attending programs and writing book reviews.

l Redeem your points for prizes at any Durham County Library location. Points can be redeemed any time between June 13 and August 8. Prizes will be worth different numbers of points, so visit the library to see what prizes are available (and how much reading you will need to do!). You can redeem up to 1000 points over the course of the program.

l Earn 600 points to be eligible for the grand prize drawings at the end of the summer.

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Your Teen Librarians

BragtownDeLois [email protected]

East RegionalArchie Burke919-560-0213 [email protected]

North RegionalChristine [email protected]

South RegionalJen [email protected]

Southwest RegionalCaroline [email protected]

PhotographyPhotography by staff.To become a photography sponsor, email [email protected].

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Prizes for Points100 PointsBookmark • Temporary Tattoo • Stickers Superhero Words Pencil200 PointsPainting Sheet • Big Wheel Police Pick-Up Superhero Glider • Create the Scene Police Stickers300 PointsLibrary Card Holder • Magnetic Bookmark Law Enforcement Ducky • Superhero Scratchers400 PointsEvery Hero Mini Jigsaw Puzzle Superhero Playing Cards Superhero Mini Magic Cube • Phone Wallet Earbuds500 PointsCollapsible Water Bottle • Lightup Windmill Flyers Read Car Charger • Sports Bag Aluminium Water Bottle600 PointsSpiral Notebook and Pen • Folding Lunch Bag USB Hub • Tote Bag • T-Shirt

Grand PrizesChildren up to 5 years: Duplo LEGOs & Kindle Fire Kids EditionChildren 6-11 years: Wii U & iPod with iTunes Gift CertificateTeens: Playstation 4 with games & Gift Cards Adults: iPad Mini & DPAC Gift Certificate

Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Northgate Mall Cirque de Vol: Circus Acts l Balloon Lady Paint Savvy: Face painters, airbrush and caricature artist North Carolina Zoo l Bounce Houses l Fairy Hair Flare l Game Truck Flow Circus: Family friendly juggling act l NC AquariumAlmost Amazing Al: Magician/Comedian Durham Arts Council: Art workshops for teens l DJ Pitty Pat North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesHappymess: Arts and crafts for children and teens

Midpoint RallySaturday, July 11, 5 - 8 p.m. Durham Central ParkSuperhero Dog Parade: 5-5:30 p.m.

Dress up your dog as your favorite superhero and come show off at the Midpoint Rally’s first ever dog parade!

Lunch Money: Indie Music for the Whole Family April Turner: African dance and storiesMelvil Dewey: Library Hip Hop Superstar!

FinaleSaturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Museum of Life & ScienceSciencetellers l Mad Science Steve Somes: Amazing Teacher

July 25, 2015 at Southwest Regional

Visit durhamcomicsfest.org for full schedule and more info!

Jimmy Gownley(Amelia Rules)

Jim Ottaviani (Primates, T-Minus)

Nick Bertozzi (Shackleton, Lewis and Clark)

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Dive into Summer ReadingCOSTUME MAKING WITH JARED AXELRODDo you like cosplay? Do you want to make costumes of your favorite comic/movie characters but you don’t know where to start? Costume expert Jared Axelrod will help get you started with these easy-to-create fantasy costumes made with every day materials!

Monday, Jun. 15 North Regional, 12:30 p.m. East Regional, 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, Jun. 16 Main, 1:30 p.m. Stanford L. Warren, 3 p.m.Wednesday, Jun. 17 South Regional, 1 p.m.Thursday, Jun. 18 Southwest Regional, 1 p.m. Bragtown, 4:30 p.m.

CASEY’S LAUGH AND LEARN: UNMASK THE POWER OF DR. FREEZEA hands-on dry ice program!

Monday, Jul. 13 North Regional, 2 p.m. East Regional, 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, Jul. 15 Southwest Regional, 1 p.m. Bragtown, 4 p.m.Thursday, Jul. 16 Main, 1:30 p.m. Stanford L. Warren, 4 p.m. South Regional, 6:30 p.m.

*EVERY HERO HAS A STORYMondays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 294:30 - 5:30 p.m.Write a story about one of your local heroes. Decide who you want to interview, then receive help from a published author with writing the story and having the piece copyrighted. Space is limited.

COSTUME MAKING WITH JARED AXELRODThursday, Jun. 184:30 - 5:30 p.m.Do you like cosplay? Do you want to make costumes of your favorite comic/movie characters but you don’t know where to start? Costume expert Jared Axelrod will help get you started with these easy-to-create fantasy costumes made with every day materials!

CASEY’S LAUGH AND LEARNWednesday, Jul. 154 - 5 p.m.Unmask the power of Dr. Freeze in this hands-on dry ice program.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH (5-17 Years Old)Friday, Aug. 143 - 5 p.m.Join us as we celebrate the end of summer break with games, food and fun!

GAME DAYS @ EAST!Mondays, Jun. 1; Aug. 174:30 - 5:30 p.m.Play Wii and Xbox games with snacks at East!

TEEN BOOK CLUB Mondays, Jun. 8; Aug. 104:30 - 5:30 p.m.Join our teen book club for lively discussions, snacks and fun!

*COSTUME MAKING WITH JARED AXELRODMonday, Jun. 154:30 - 5:30 p.m.Cosplay with artist Jared Axelrod. 10 teens maximum, so register early!

MEET THE AUTHOR: JACQUELIN THOMASThursday, Jun. 186:30 - 7:30 p.m.Jacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, bestselling author of adult and young adult books, with 29 titles in print. Ms. Thomas will read from her young adult books, offer writing technique pointers and answer questions about creative writing. This program is geared towards teens who are interested in writing, but adults are also welcome to attend.

SUPERHERO BINGOMonday, Jun. 22All DayPlay Superhero Bingo in the teen room! Winners get prizes!

FLOW CIRCUS: SKILL TOYS, UNMASK YOUR TALENTS!Monday, Jun. 294:30 - 5:30 p.m.Spin, balance and toss your way to learning new tricks with skill toys from around the world like flower sticks, kendama and spinning plate. A variety of skills are introduced in this fast-paced, high-energy, interactive workshop. Be ready to surprise yourself!

CASEY’S LAUGH AND LEARN FOR TEENSMonday, Jul. 134:30 - 5:30 p.m.Enjoy Casey’s program on dry ice.

MAKE YOUR HERO MASKMonday, Jul. 20All DayCreate a mask that unveils your secret (or not so secret) powers!

SUPERHERO XBOX GAMESMonday, Jul. 274:30 - 5:30 p.m.Play superhero Xbox games at East!

MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC STRIPMonday, Aug. 34:30 - 5:30 p.m.Tell your story with comic strips! We’ll provide the paper and pencils so you can create your own story!

TIE-DYE T-SHIRTSMonday, Aug. 244:30 - 5:30 p.m.We are celebrating summer with tie-dye t-shirts! Please bring your white t-shirt from home. We have the dyes!

END OF SUMMER MOVIEMonday, Aug. 314 p.m.Watch an old favorite movie as the days of summer close. We’ll have popcorn!

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*Registration is required.

HIP HOP POETRY WORKSHOP FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTSMonday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.Main Library

PILOBOLUS @ PLAY Monday - Tuesday, Jun. 15 - 163:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join the world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre in an interactive program. Meet with the cast and learn new creative dance moves.

WRITER’S WRITETuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 44:30 - 6 p.m. Do you love to write? Join Edwin Timberlake of Corner Magazine to write and publish for a local magazine.

MAD SCIENCE PRESENTS PH PHACTORMonday, Jun. 22; Tuesday, Jun. 232 - 3 p.m. Explore the crazy chemistry of acids and bases in this fascinating program on the pH scale.

MOVIE MAKERWednesdays, Jun. 24; Aug. 52 - 3 p.m.Learn how to use Windows Movie Maker to create a short book trailer of your favorite literary hero.

MAKE ‘N TAKEThursday, Jun. 252 - 3 p.m.Recycle and repurpose with the Scrap Exchange. Use a fascinating collection of materials – fabric, cardboard tubes, floppy disks and a ton of things we’re sure you’ve never seen before.

SUPERHERO COMIC BOOK MAGNETSWednesdays, Jul. 1, 152 - 3 p.m.Love reading comic books? Join us, as we use comic strips to make marvelous magnetic masterpieces.

SUPERHERO MOVIE MARATHONTuesday - Thursday, Jul. 7 - 92 - 4 p.m. Relax and enjoy a movie based on your favorite Marvel characters. Light refreshments are provided. Jul. 7: X-Men: Days of Future Past; Jul. 8: The Avengers; Jul. 9: Iron Man 3.

SUPERHERO SELFIESThursdays, Jul. 9, 23; Aug. 62 - 3 p.m.Do you love to take selfies? Teens grab a digital camera and strike a pose for the camera.

DUCK TAPE CRAFTSThursday, Jul. 224 - 5 p.m.Unleash your creativity by using duck tape to create wallets, flowers and bracelets.


Teen ProgramsDenisha & Archie (DCL staff )M a i n L i b r a r y

Join award-winning artists Dasan Ahanu and Tai Allen for an interactive writing workshop for teens and young adults.

You are also invited to The Originals: A Concert Tribute to Icons Gil Scott Heron and Oscar Brown, Jr., a performance by Ahanu and Allen at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Main Library.

Visit durhamcountylibrary.org for more information.

About the presentersAhanu is one of the founders of Black Poetry Theatre (BPT) where he is a writer, director, producer and cast member. He is also the founder of the Jambalaya Soul Slam and coach of Durham’s own Bull City Slam Team (BCST) that competes regionally and nationally. A supporter of youth arts and poetry, he has worked with the Sacrificial Poets, the Triangle’s youth spoken word organization. He is a resident artist at the Hayti Heritage Center and an Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Saint Augustine’s University.

Allen is a poet who sings over music he has produced. His poetry has been published in noted tomes such as Bomb and African Voices, and his music

has been heralded by such publications as SoulTracks, Uptown Magazine and CentricTV. In 2010, Allen’s album Easy Readin’ was awarded “Album of The Year” by the National Poetry Awards. He is a member of the National Black Writers Conference Steering Committee, and has also served as the Conference’s Poetry Cafe host.


Dasan Ahanu by Truitt O'Neal

EVERY HERO HAS A STORY! WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Tell us your story in one page. Include a drawing that illustrates your story. Entries received by Jul. 10 will be posted on our Lunchtime Adventures ‘wall’ in the auditorium. The entry with the most ‘likes’ will receive a prize pack and the story will be performed by our Library Youth Partners. Handwritten entries must be legible. Entries can be delivered to Karlene Fyffe Phillips

at Main Library or emailed to [email protected] with the subject line “My Story Entry.”

EVERY HERO HAS A STORY! MEET LOCAL HEROES! Meet and greet LeVelle Moton, NCCU Basketball Coach and AuthorWednesday, Jun. 171:30 - 3 p.m.Coach Moton will discuss his new book, The Worst Times are the Best Times, and respond to questions. Teens and adults are welcome.

Meet and greet Maisha Jackson, author and Hillside High School graduateFriday, Jul. 17 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Ms. Jackson will read from her new book, I Love My

Sister Because…, and respond to questions. Signed copies of the book will be available for sale.

CELEBRATE SUMMER LEARNING DAY!Friday, Jun. 192 - 6 p.m.Enjoy a showcase of local summer learning opportunities, UNC TV’s 180 Days: Hartsville documentary, snacks, giveaways and door prizes.

LUNCHTIME ADVENTURES (Ages 1 - 18)Monday - Friday, Jun. 22 - Aug. 7 (No lunch Jul. 3)12 - 1 p.m.Join us for complimentary lunch and S.T.E.A.M. activities! Enjoy Math Mondays, Tech Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays with the Arts, Terrific Thursdays with Science and Engineering and Fun Fridays with Kitchen Science and Cooking Demos. Groups are welcome, but must register.

For more information or to register a group, call 919-560-0172 or email [email protected].

UNMASK: COSTUME MAKING WITH JARED AXELRODMonday, Jun. 1512:30 - 1:30 p.m.Do you like cosplay? Do you want to make costumes of your favorite comic/movie characters but you don’t know where to start? Costume expert Jared Axelrod will help get you started with these easy-to-create fantasy costumes made with every day materials!

SUMMER GAMINGWednesdays (No games Jun. 3, 10; Aug. 12, 19, 26)2 - 3 p.m.Meet new people or connect with your friends and show off your skills with board games, card games, Xbox 360 and Wii this summer. Games provided, but feel free to bring a favorite to share.

TEEN CHALLENGEFridays, Jun. 19, 26; Jul. 10, 17, 24; Aug. 7All DayTry your hand at solving a super puzzle, brain teaser or trivia quiz. Prizes awarded.

*UNMASK: SUPERHERO FAN FICTIONMonday, Jun. 222 - 3 p.m.Are you into writing? Join other superfans, and write your own fan fiction about Batman, Superman, Wolverine or your favorite. Write for yourself or share with others.

UNMASK: SUPERHERO ACCESSORY DESIGNMonday, Jul. 62 - 3 p.m.Crafty? Join us to create super accessories.

*UNMASK: THE POWER OF DR. FREEZEMonday, Jul. 132 - 3 p.m.Casey’s Laugh and Learn presents a hands-on dry ice program.

UNMASK: MOVIE MARATHONMonday, Jul. 201 - 9 p.m.Watch eight straight hours of your favorite superhero movies. Movie snacks and drinks will be provided. Can you hang all afternoon?

*UNMASK: COMICS CANVAS CREATIONMonday, Jul. 272 - 3 p.m.Test your artistic powers by creating your own superhero canvas. All supplies will be provided.

*NATIONAL TEEN LIBRARY LOCK-INFriday, Jul. 316 - 10 p.m.Earn your spot in the National Teen Library Lock-In by completing 600 points during Summer Reading. This year’s theme is Masquerade Madness. Dress up in “prom attire” and prepare to dazzle. We’ll be making masks to complete your look. Other events include crafts, games and author chats. Pizza, drinks and all supplies will be provided, so prepare to have fun!

*UNMASK: SUPER JEOPARDYMonday, Aug. 32 - 3 p.m.Super know-it-all? Test your superhero knowledge with the Jeopardy Heroes Unmasked party game. Pizza provided!

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Summer Literacy Fun @ Main Library


*BE YOUR OWN HERO! Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 281 - 2 p.m.Join us for a series of workshops on how to be the hero of your own life. Learn how to cook, do basic first aid, plan for college, manage your money and even what to do in emergencies!

*COSTUME MAKING WITH JARED AXELROD!Wednesday, Jun. 171 - 2 p.m.Do you like cosplay? Do you want to make costumes of your favorite comic/movie characters but you don’t know where to start? Costume expert Jared Axelrod will help get you started with these easy-to-create fantasy costumes made with every day materials!

GAME ON!Thursdays (No program Jun. 4, 11; Aug. 13, 20)1:30 - 3 p.m.Wii, Xbox Kinnect, iPads and more. So whether your gaming speed is NBA 2015, Madden, Mario Kart, Mario vs. Capcom, Jaws Revenge, or something else entirely, check out our game days. Specific game schedules will be listed on our monthly calendar.

SUPERHERO SELFIES! Wednesday, Jun. 241 - 2 p.m.Don a mask or cape or bring your own costume! (Perhaps you made one last week with Jared.) We’ll have the backdrops and the cameras so you can take pictures of your super self!

SUMMER TEEN BOOK CLUBSaturdays, Jun. 27; Jul. 25; Aug. 22 2 - 3 p.m.Talk books and nosh pizza at the teen book club. Some copies of the books are available at the Information Desk. Jun. 27: The Heroes Edition presents Hero by Perry Moore; Jul. 25: The Villains Edition presents V Is for Villain by Peter Moore; Aug. 22: The Fans Edition presents Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell.

MARVEL MOVIE MATINEE MADNESSWednesday, Jul. 11 - 5:30 p.m.Chill out with some popcorn and immerse yourself in the Marvel Universe for a couple of movies.

MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTONS! Wednesday, Jul. 81 - 2 p.m.Want to wear your heart on your sleeve – or at least your jacket? How do you reveal that secret identity, share your super slogan or perhaps you want to promote your favorite superhero (comic or literary)? Put it on a button!

UNLEASH YOUR 3D SUPERHERO Wednesday, Jul. 151 - 2 p.m.Learn how to use a 3D printer or play with a 3Doodler and start dreaming in three dimensions.

MAKE YOUR OWN COMICS MAGNETS! Wednesday, Jul. 221 - 2 p.m.Love comics? Make your own magnets out of Spiderman, the X-Men and more!

IT’S THE DOCTOR . . . (DOCTOR WHO PARTY, THAT IS) Wednesday, Jul. 291:30 - 3:30 p.m.Join us for an episode (a possible hint: whatever you do, don’t blink!) and a raft of fun doings from the Whovian universe. There will be Who trivia, Who crafts, Who snacks and even some fabulous Who prizes.

SUPER SUMMER READ-A-THONWednesday, Aug. 51 - 5 p.m.Round off your summer reading experience with a super summer read-a-thon. Get those last points in for summer reading or read down those final fines. There will be trivia, prizes and snacks.

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Teen Programs


VISIT THE DISCOVERY NOOK @ NORTHGATE MALL

Saturdays, Jun. 6; Aug. 112:30 - 2 p.m.

Every Hero has a Story! Meet and learn about your local service heroes including EMS, Fire Department, Law

Enforcement and Medical personnel. Choose a free

book after the program!

Saturdays, Jun. 20; Jul. 18; Aug. 1510 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Have fun with MakerDay creations!

For more information call 919-560-0172 or email [email protected].


END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PARTY Friday, Jun. 124 - 5 p.m.Another school year has come and gone, and guess what? You survived! Join the Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G) as we celebrate the beginning of summer at the library with games, crafts and food. There will be prizes!

LGBT BOOK CLUBMondays, Jun. 15; Jul. 20; Aug. 17 6 - 8 p.m.This book club is a safe place where LGBT teens and their supporters can read novels that feature LGBT characters and meet other teens with the same interests. Snacks will be provided.

SUPERHERO MOVIE FESTIVALTuesdays, Jun. 23, 30; Jul. 14, 286:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cool off this summer at the library with a superhero movie. Tasty treats and popcorn will be provided.

ADVENTURE TIME PARTYMonday, Jun. 291 - 2:30 p.m.This party is totally math! Celebrate your inner hero by making Adventure Time crafts, playing trivia and winning prizes! This program is for children and teens, ages 6 and up.

DOCTOR WHO PARTY Thursday, Jul. 91 - 3 p.m.Do you love Doctor Who? Children and teens are welcome to come to the library for a Doctor Who Party! Make crafts, eat Dalek cupcakes, play Doctor Who trivia, and take your picture next to the Tardis!

*HUNGER GAMES SURVIVAL PARTY Monday, Jul. 131 - 3 p.m.Do you like the Hunger Games series? Come to the library for Hunger Games crafts, trivia and survival games. May the odds be ever in your favor.

*3D CRAFT PARTY Tuesday, Jul. 211 - 3 p.m.Libraries are for making…a bunch of 3D crafts! Play around with the 3Doodler, make duct tape crafts or melt crayons to create really cool 3D art. This program is for children and teens, ages 6 and up! Snacks will be provided.

*DIY JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP Monday, Aug. 3 3:30 - 5 p.m.Unmask your talent and make your own jewelry at the library! Create friendship bracelets, necklaces and more with Desiree Peterson! All supplies will be provided.

*ECO WARRIOR WORKSHOPThursday, Aug. 610 - 11:30 a.m.Be a hero and save the earth, one plant at a time! Learn about what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Make seed bombs and crafts out of recycled materials! Snacks will be provided. This program will be outside, so dress accordingly!

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GARDEN CLUB Tuesdays, Jun. 2; Jul. 7; Aug. 45 - 6 p.m.Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa.

*EAT LIKE A HERO!: COOKING WORKSHOP SERIESThursdays, Jun. 18; Jul. 2, 23; Aug. 63 - 4 p.m.A pinch of this and a sprinkle of that... Learn how to “Eat Like a Hero!” from Public Health Nutritionist Tyrone Hall, practice planning and making choices, experience an environment to be creative, and of course, eat what you make!

*CACHET MAKING WITH RICKY JOHNSONSaturday, Jun. 202 - 3 p.m.Join Ricky Johnson as he introduces children to the intricate detailing of cachet making. Supplies will be provided as you choose your favorite stamp to create beautiful artwork on an envelope!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR STORY?Tuesday, Jul. 213 - 4 p.m.Superman, Batman, The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman, Elastigirl… Every Hero Has a Story. But what’s YOUR story? Join us for the first in a series of events that leads you down the path to Become A Hero as you create your own superhero character. Do you fight for good or evil? What are your strengths? Why do you fight? What is your weakness? Let’s figure out your story!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR LOGO? Tuesday, Jul. 283 - 4 p.m.Join us for a 3D printing workshop hosted by Computer Guru Jill Wagy. Another step in the journey to Become A Hero, design your own superhero logo on the computer. Your creation will be printed up in 3D for you to keep!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR LOOK? Thursday, Jul. 303 - 4 p.m.Now that you have your story and logo on your path to become a superhero, it’s time to accessorize! Do you wear a mask to hide your identity and keep your loved ones safe? How ‘bout a cape for when you fly? Do you need a shield for when you fight your arch nemesis? Join us for an afternoon of fun as you complete the journey to Become a Hero!


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