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By: Missy Flanagin It’s nothing new that young students love unicorns. Unicorns are literally everywhere you turn. They ...
We are glad you are here! We offer a large collection of materials to help you with school. Don’t forget that our library also offers a huge variety of free downloads, including music, movies, and apps for your smartphone. Ready to explore the TeenZone for yourself? Let’s get started.
The Teen Advisory Board
The Hamilton Easy Public Library TeenZone is all about… teens! That means that it’s important to our team to get the opinions of local teens about the library’s programs and services. We have an awesome crew of energetic teens that are helping us make our TeenZone a better place to be! Interested in joining?
Staff Picks
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Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Reading
By: Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator and Christy Franzman, Teen Coordinator This fall, HEPL will introduce a...
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books)
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books) By: Anders Arnold Summer is here and it’s time ...
Upcoming Events
Books Build Bridges: Teen Movie & Discussion
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
The Teen Movie & Discussion series includes movies that highlight similar themes found in the teen community read, Dear Martin, by Nic Stone. Thoughtful and respectful discussions about the topics will follow each showing.
At this virtual event, we will be watching Selma, rated PG-13, the true story about civil-rights activists who marched from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at ConnectSafely.org.
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Virtual Anime Club
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 4:30 PM
Teens meet up online to watch anime together and chat with each other during the shows. Maybe you'll find a new favorite series! For grades 6-12. Registration required for Zoom information.
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While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at ConnectSafely.org.
Teen Online Games
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
Teens will get to meet up with other teens to play a variety of online games! Games may require two devices: one for the Zoom meeting with game screen and another device to answer and/or play the game. For grades 6-12. Registration required for meeting information.
While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at ConnectSafely.org.
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Nic Stone: Teen Lit Café Talk
Thursday, October 01, 2020 @ 6:00 PM
Participants of the September Teen Lit Café are invited to a special interactive talk with best-selling author Nic Stone! The teen book club read Dear Martin in September as a part of the library's Books Build Bridges community read initiative. Nic Stone will be meeting virtually with members of the book club. Members will attend virtually via Zoom. For participants of the September Teen Lit Café only. Registration required for online meeting information....
Books Build Bridges: Virtual Author Visit with Nic Stone
Thursday, October 01, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
We're topping off our Books Build Bridges teen community read, Dear Martin, with a virtual visit with the author, Nic Stone!
Nic Stone is the bestselling author of young adult novels that explore race, sexuality, and romance with powerful honesty and captivating storytelling. Her debut novel, the New York Times-bestselling Dear Martin, is inspired by a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed black teenagers.
In order to maintain social distancing and still reach as many members of the community as possible, Nic Stone will be visiting virtually. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to Ms. Stone and listen to her speak about "Wri-sistence: Fiction as a Vehicle for Social Awareness and Change."
For grade 6 and up. Registration required to receive online event information.
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