Teen Advisory Board
The Lower Providence Teen Advisory Board assists the Friends of the Lower Providence Library with Library Fundraising and other special events.
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TAB ‘Teen Advisory Board’
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) assists the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library with Library Fundraising and other special projects. TAB hours count towards Community Service, meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm, and is open to students in grades 7-12 only. Light refreshments will be served.
Dates for 2018: September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th.
Summer Quest For Teens — Libraries Rock!
Monday, June 18th until Friday, August 10th
Join Summer Quest at the Lower Providence Community Library! There will be programs to entertain, contest to inspire and free prizes to win…so sign up early!
Receive your FREE Quest Log, Events Bookmark & Summer Quest Bag when you sign up! Register early at the Summer Quest table at the library.
Teens Rock!
Rock(s) will be judged (weekly) beginning Monday, July 9th.
For Teens 12-17.
Simply paint a rock (or rocks) using markers, paints or even nail polish! Designs should be MUSIC RELATED! Paint your own rock(s) or pick some up at the front desk. This will be an ongoing teen program, as rocks will be on display until the end of summer, unless otherwise noted.
Winners of a Target Gift Card will be given out on the following dates: Monday(s) July 16th, July 23rd, and August 6th. You may enter up to two rocks per week. Rocks may be submitted at any time, after July 9th, prior to judging. Rocks will be displayed in the Young Adult section of the library.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Alex London Teen Author
Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30pm
For ages 11+. Free.
Come and visit with Alex London, Young Adult Author of Montgomery County Teen Read. Alex is a Pennsylvania author and has written the thrilling novel, Proxy, this year’s selection for Teen Read. He has also authored a ‘Dog Tags’ and ‘Wild Ones’ series. You are certain to find him both interesting and entertaining during this interactive book talk!
There will be free book giveaways! Refreshments will be served. Please register for this exciting program!
Painting On Canvas
Wednesday, July 25th at 2-4pm
Register early for this two hour art lesson! Paint a beautiful picture of purple lilacs on 9×12″ canvas! Water-based acrylics will be used. Instructor is artist and teacher, Ms. Rashmi Goswami.
Supplies will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. This class is for ages 7-12. Limit 20. Registration required.
This program is Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Songs Of Nature
Tuesday, July 31th at 6pm
The outdoors is full of songs! Focus on the rain and make your own Rain Stick!
Class is limited to 20 students. Please register early. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
For grades 5-8.
Bach2Rock
Tuesday, August 2nd at 6pm
‘The Science of Sound’ Featuring Electric Violinist Caryn Lin
Caryn Lin is a classically trained violinist, who performs as an electric violinist, creating a unique and exciting style of music. In her ‘Science of Sound’ presentation, she covers a basic history of Johann Sebastian Bach, using both acoustic and electric violins. She hopes to inspire everyone to search for new ways to satisfy their creative needs, without rejecting the wisdom of history. She will play 4, 5, & 6 string violins. This exciting artist is not to be missed!
Recommended Books
American Library Association’s YALSA Bookfinder
The Carnegie Library Teen Page
Internet Public Library for Teens: Teen Space
NYPL — Books for the Teen Age
NYPL — More Books for Teen Readers
Magazines & Newspapers
The Lower Providence Community Library has subscriptions to a lot of great magazines such as Entertainment Weekly, Glamour, In Style, Motor Trend, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Smart Computing, Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and more!
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If you are interested in volunteering, we have applications at the front desk.
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