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Special Programs

March Manga Madness
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All throughout March we are holding a contest to determine the best Manga characters! Cast your vote on our discord or in the teen room for your favorite characters. Each week teens will have a chance to vote on the different matchups. Will you vote for Goku over Gojo? Gon over Deku? The choice is yours! We’ll post the results of the matchups all month, so stay up to date with us on all of our social media.


Discord Server and Tik
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New Britain teens are invited to join the Teen Room's Discord server to chat, get the latest info on upcoming events, and stay in touch with friends even when the library isn't open. To request access, fill out the Google Form here: https://rb.gy/q7vjlq.

You can also find us on TikTok @NBPLTeens



Thursdays 6:00 pm- 7:00pm
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Chill Beats to Do Homework to
Teen Room

Thursday, February 15: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 29: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m

Thursday, March 07: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 14: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 21: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 28: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join us Thursdays from 6PM-7PM for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Students can come into the teen room and finish up homework, read, or participate in any other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background.


Wednesday, March 5 at 5:30 pm
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Teen Advisory Board
Teen Room

Share ideas for everything from programs to Teen Room decor. For this session we want to hear from you all on what you would like to see for the Teen Room for the Spring months. Pizza and soda will be served.

This program is geared towards 12-18 year old’s. If you have any questions contact Brett at bgarabedian@nbpl.info or call 860-224-3155 ext 119



Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00 pm
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Intro to Gaming: Magic the Gathering
Community Room

Want to learn how to play the trading card game Magic: The Gathering? Are you an experienced player looking to meet new people to play with? All skill levels are welcome to our Magic: the Gathering workshop! Register online or over the phone at 860-224-3155 ext 125. and receive a booster pack the day of the workshop!


Monday, March 18 at 6:00 pm
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Wax Paper Lanterns
Makersapce

Spring is almost here! Join us in the makerspace to get your craft on and make your very own wax paper lantern. All supplies are provided. Register online or over the phone at 860-224-3155 ext 119.


This program is geared towards 12-18 year old’s. If you have any questions contact Brett at bgarabedian@nbpl.info or call 860-224-3155 ext 119.


Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00 pm
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Teen Gaming: AEW Fight Forever
Teen Room

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our Teen Gaming. For March we’re ready for real slobberknocker with the hit wrestling video game, AEW Fight Forever. Up to four friends can duke it out to see who will be crowned World Heavyweight Champ.

This program is geared towards 12-18 year old’s. If you have any questions contact Brett at bgarabedian@nbpl.info or call 860-224-3155 ext 119.

 


Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 pm
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Egg Drop Challenge
Community Room

Get your payload safely to the surface! Design and build a lander that protects a raw egg that’s dropped from up high. All materials will be provided. This program is geared towards 12-18 year old’s. If you have any questions contact Brett at bgarabedian@nbpl.info or call 860-224-3155 ext 119. Register online or over the phone at 860-224-3155 ext 119.



NEW in the Teen Room
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*New* in the Teen Room: NBPL Teen Art Showcase

Do you wanna showcase your artistic skills? Have a super cool piece of fan art you’re dying for people to see. Stop by the teen desk with your completed artwork and we can showcase it on the walls of the Teen Room!


Digital Illustration with Procreate
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Digital Illustration with Procreate
Teen Room

New to the Teen Room is access to our two new iPads and apple pencils. During our open hours, teens can borrow these iPads for up to an hour and utilize these tablets to create their own unique digital illustrations with Procreate. A student ID or library card is required for use.




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