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Virtual Teen Book Club

Monthly:

Mondays at 7:00pm:

March 15

April 19

May 17

A virtual teen book club with Josh and Dawn!  We'll meet online via Google Meet.  Recommended 13 and up. Message Dawn at ddittmar@highland.lib.mi.us if you'd like to join in.

Highland Library Teens on Discord The server is yours to hang out, share info, access online teen library programming and just chat. For ages 13-18 years old. Fill out the form here to get access and join.

Anime Cafe Mondays at 6:00pm: Mar 8, Mar 22 Apr 12, Apr 26 May 10, May 24 We've got a Crunchy Roll account for streaming Anime! You'll need to register with a valid email address so we can send you the link to join in on the streaming goodness through our Teen Discord server.

Prism - Teen Equality Group

A positive safe space without judgement for teens who share a common vision of equality. Come and chat and support each other.

We meet on our Teen Discord Server - complete the form for an invite and look for the icon to join in!

Take-and-Make Crafts

Swing past the library and grab a kit containing everything you need to make your own neat project.  Register to reserve your kit, then pick up starting on the dates below: 

Marble Snails

Register, then pick up starting March 22

Spring has sprung y'all! We've shaken the frost off our 3D printer to provide you with the makings for two adorable snails! We're hoping you put these two gastropods to good use! Perhaps make a stop action video with them like our teen librarian did:
https://youtu.be/Nk6Q1HwrlxM

If you do, please send along your creations to our Facebook or Insta.

Magnet Slider Game Craft

Register, then pick up starting April 19

Are you a fidgeter? A fan of tiny magnets? Enjoy the thrill of one false step and you've irreparably ruined a project you've been meticulously working on for a good hour? Well bub have we got a Take & Make craft for you! We'll give you all the materials you'll need to make a puzzle sliding game that has its origins dating all the way back to 1874. Props to Snowbiscuit, a creator on instructables.com for this wonderful Take & Make craft idea! Your kit will include ALL the supplies you'll need. LIMIT 15 KITS!

Marimo Moss Mini Terrarium

Register, then pick up starting May 17

We're crossing our fingers that the summer Olympics 2020 re-do will happen in a few months! Tokyo is hosting so get in the spirit by making a mini Marimo moss terrarium. A Marimo ball is a rare growth form of algae that is native to Japan and is a symbol of prosperity and love. LIMIT 25 KITS!