APRIL 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Teen Trivia Night (Defiance Public Library) Monday, April 25 is Teen Trivia night in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library from 6-7 p.m. Gather your friends and we’ll challenge you with a series of questions from set categories. No registration required. Grades 6-12.

ANIME CLUB (Johnson Memorial Library) For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

ANIME CLUB (Sherwood Branch Library) For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

TEEN NIGHT THURSDAY (Defiance Public Library) Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the teen space will be open to those in grades 6-12. Activities vary each week.

National Poetry Month (Defiance Public Library) April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, stop in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library to create some blackout poetry. Take your poem with you, or leave it behind and we will hang it on our walls.

WHAT'S TO COME Anime Clubs Teen Night Thursdays DIY Squishies CALENDAR

LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

April's LitKit: Watch Your Back

They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25. They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library but here's the catch: We have a limited amount. We only have 5 boxes to hand out, so be sure to register for yours today. The theme for May is Dreamer. MAY LITKIT

THE GREAT TEEN READ For the month of April we will be reading Chlorine Sky by Mahogany Browne. Chlorine Sky is a coming of age story written as a novel-in-verse. Though Sky is great on the court she has many insecurities; the color of her skin, her half sister, and a best friend who is leaving her behind. As she struggles with her life, will she be able to stand on her own and love who she is or succumb to the pressures? Celebrate National Poetry Month and post your thoughts or opinions on our Padlet page called Dear YA Readers. JOIN THE DISCUSSION

TRY THESE NEW BOOKS Try some of these new YA reads. A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft Bungo Stray Dogs: Beast v1 by Kafka Asagirl Crushing by Sophie Burrows Diamond Park by Phillippe Diederich Heartstopper v4 by Alice Oseman In the Land of Leadale by Ceez From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos Full Flight by Ashley Schumacher Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore The Fear by Natasha Preston The Montague Twins v2 by Nathan Page The Otherworlder v1 by Asami Hinagi Wakers by Orson Scott Card SEARCH THE CATALOG

#BOOKSTAGRAM In a reading rut? Try a novel-in-verse. You’ll fall in love, with these YA reads. Solo by Kwame Alexander Chlorine Sky by Mahogany Browne Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (Me) Moth by McBride The Truth Project by Dante Medema Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi Two Girls Staring at the Ceiling by Lucy Frank WATCH THE REEL

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DEAR YA READERS

We created a Padlet called Dear YA Readers for those who love to read and discuss YA books! Some topics of discussion include: new YA books TBR lists YA books you loved or hated currently reading Join in the discussion with fellow YA aficionados. DEAR YA READERS

SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY

Hanging with my peeps during Teen Night Thursday. If you like rock band, karaoke, art, laughing, and just being loud then this is the place for you. Teen Night meets every Thursday in the teen space in Defiance from 4:30 til 7:30. Don't worry. No lemons where harmed while taking these photographs.

HELPFUL LINKS Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us. HOMEWORK SURVIVAL TEEN READS LIFE RESOURCES

MOMETRIX

Preparing for a standardized exam? We are happy to offer access to Mometrix eLibrary’s database of test preparation study materials. Ask how we can you can help start preparing for your standardized exam today.

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