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Teens

Teen and tween programs are for ages, Tweens: Ages 10-12 Teens: Ages 13 and up

Programs marked with * are repeating events
Gainesville
Teen Writer's Club
Teen Writer's Club - Repeating Event! 
Monday, September 18th, and October 23rd 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gainesville Library Youth Area
High School Writers, ages 14-18, can get together with other young writers and express themselves in a respectful and collaborative environment!

Join published author Morgan Swank in this monthly writing club to learn more about the writing process, workshop ideas, and share what you’ve written.

A group of writers meeting to talk about their writing!

All levels and abilities of writers welcome!
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
YAC: Youth Advisory Council - Repeating Event!
Thursday, September 21st, and October 26th 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Gainesville Library Youth Area
Teens can volunteer at the library!

Are you Youth Advisory Council YAC 14 to 18?

Want to meet new people?

Need an activity that looks great on job and college applications?

Want to take an active role in planning, promoting, and executing teen and children's programs at your library?

Then YAC: Youth Advisory Council is just for you! Once a month YAC will meet to discuss issues that relate to teens and the library. You'll have the opportunity to earn community service credit while having fun and making a difference in your community.

For more information email lechols@hallcountylibrary.org or call (770) 532-3311 ext. 104.
Manga, Movies & More Mondays
Manga, Movies & More Mondays - Repeating Event! 
Monday, September 25th, October 30th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gainesville Library Youth Area
A place for teen fans to come talk about their favorite interests from manga to movies to music and beyond with other fans!

For 13-18 year olds only.
Ghost Hunting for Teens
Ghost Hunting for Teens
Saturday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Gainesville Meeting Room

Ages 13-18 and invited to join the Georgia Association of the Supernatural and Paranormal (GASP) for an evening of pizza and ghost exploration. We'll explore the haunted history of the library, learn about real ghost hunting equipment and listen to actual ghost recordings. Includes a tour of the library to see if there's any supernatural activity during your visit.

Registration opens September 7th. 

Parents must fill out a permission form for this after-hours program.

Spout Springs
Real Life Among Us
Real Life Among Us
Thursday, September 21st, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spout Springs Meeting Room
Get into the game, and play Among Us in real life! Complete tasks, host emergency meetings, but most importantly...Don't be sus. No phones or screens required!

Tweens (ages 9-12), your night starts at 5:00.

Teens (ages 13-18), your night begins at 6:00.
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
YAC: Youth Advisory Council - Repeating Event! 
Monday, September 25th, and October 25th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Spout Springs Storytime Room
Teens can volunteer at the library!

Are you Youth Advisory Council YAC 14 to 18?

Want to meet new people?

Need an activity that looks great on job and college applications?

Want to take an active role in planning, promoting, and executing teen and children's programs at your library?

Then YAC: Youth Advisory Council is just for you! Once a month YAC will meet to discuss issues that relate to teens and the library. You'll have the opportunity to earn community service credit while having fun and making a difference in your community.

For more information email lechols@hallcountylibrary.org or call (770) 532-3311 ext. 104.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club - Repeating Event! 
Thursday, September 28th, and October 26th at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spout Springs Storytime Room
Share your love of graphic novels and make new friends along the way! Bring your favorite graphic novel, one you've read recently, or one you could not stand, and be ready to discuss it! You'll get some new recommendations as well, so you may discover your next favorite book. 

This group is for children ages 9-12.

Light snacks will be provided.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Tuesday, October 10th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Spout Springs Storytime Room
Teens, come watch anime with your friends at the Spout Springs Library! We watch a new episode each month and do something fun with anime as well, like drawing characters or making boba drinks!
Blackshear Place
Youth Advisory Council
Youth Advisory Council - Repeating Event! 
Thursday, September 21st, and October 19th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Blackshear Place Meeting Room
Teens Can Volunteer at the library!

Are you aged 14-18?

Want to meet new people?

Need an activity that looks great on job and college applications?

Want to take an active role in planning, promoting, and executing teen and children's

programs at your library?

Then YAC: Youth Advisory Council is just for you!  Once a month YAC will meet to discuss

issues that relate to teens and the library.  You'll have the opportunity to earn community

service credit while having fun and making a difference in your community.

For more information email Ashley Martin at amartin@hallcountylibrary.org 

or call 770- 532-3311 ext 151
Middle School Science Fun
Middle School Science Fun
Monday, October 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Blackshear Place Meeting Room
Middle school students are invited to join Ms. Linda each month for a super fun science

activity!  Supplies will be provided.

Free and open to grades 6-8

For more information contact Ashley Martin or Linda Arsenault at 770-532-3311 ext 151
High School Spooky Bleach Shirts
High School Spooky Bleach Shirts
Thursday, October 12th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Blackshear Place Meeting Room
High School students are invited to make spooky bleach t-shirts using stencils and spray bottles!
Bring a black or dark-colored shirt.  Bleach and stencils will be provided.
For more information contact Ashley Martin at 770-532-3311 ext 151
Murrayville
Webb Telescope Event
Webb Telescope Event
Saturday, October 7th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Murrayville Library
Join us in celebrating the 1st anniversary of the release of images by the James Webb Telescope.  Frank Lock, NASA Astronaut Educator representative, will discuss space, James Webb Telescope and answer your questions.  Weather Permitting you will view sunspots through the telescope provided.  This program is for middle school children ages 11 and up.  Registration is required. Please call Murrayville library to register for the program.     
North Hall Tech Center
Tech Tips for Teens and Tweens
Tech Tips for Teens and Tweens - Repeating Event! 
Monday, September 18th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Monday, October 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
North Hall Tech Center
Homeschoolers, join us each month to explore a new app, program, or skill (for grades 6-12)
Collage a Clipboard
Collage a Clipboard
Wednesday, September 20th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
North Hall Tech Center
Create a fab clipboard with images you choose and collage. Make a writing surface that says who you are. Go ahead, treat yo self! It's free and all materials are provided, although if you want to bring some images that define you - go right ahead! Open to grades 6-12.
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
Monday, October 9th, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
North Hall Tech Center
Teens can volunteer at the library!

Are you aged 14 to 18?

Want to take an active role in planning, promoting, and executing teen and children's programs at your library?

Want to meet new people?

Need an activity that looks great on job and college applications?

Then YAC: Youth Advisory Council is just for you! Once a month YAC will meet to discuss issues that relate to teens and the library. You'll have the opportunity to earn community service credit while having fun and making a difference in your community.

For more information email lindamartin@hallcountylibrary.org or call (770) 532-3311 ext. 184
Scratch Art with CD's
Scratch Art with CD's
Wednesday, October 18th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Hall Tech Center
Remember how much fun you had uncovering the colors on a scratch art pad? Join your friends and do it again. This time, we have CDs that you will cover with the black coating. Then you scratch your own designs into them and uncover the prismatic colors of the disc. Hang it in a window to catch the light. Hang it in your car. Hang it anywhere! Grades 6-12
So, So, Scary Storytime
So, So, Scary Storytime
Monday, October 30th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
North Hall Tech Center
There is a reason we won't let you in if you are under 4th grade.  This is no little kids' storytime. These are the good ones. Linda Martin has been telling ghost stories around Georgia and all over the world for 20 years. Come and join us...if you dare!