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Thursdays at M'berg: Teen Programs at Muhlenberg by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg LibraryMay 4, 2015

You spoke and we listened! A big THANK YOU to all of the Muhlenberg  teens who took the  time to complete the surveys and give your feedback for programs at your library. Join us each Thursday  for TEENS ONLY programs at the  Muhlenberg Library. 

This program series, "Thursdays at M'berg" will feature a range of activities and topics. Programs will be offered on a rotating basis; feedback is always welcome.

So What's What?

  • Book Club: & Title Swap:  Read. Discuss. Share. Read the monthly title and share your read-alikes.  Ask for a copy at the 2nd floor desk.  Meets the last Thursday of each month.      
  • Art Hour:  Work on your own pieces or start a new project. Various material provided.
  • Games IRL (In Real Life): Bring your favorite multiplayer board game or play one of ours.
  • #talkback:  What’s on your mind? Guest speakers and community organizations. Topics you want. Information you need.
  • Movie Night: Sit back, relax, and watch a movie.
  • Volunteer:  Earn  service hours and give back to the community. Fit to your schedule.

Programs will be offered on a rotating basis. All events listed take place in the conference room of the Muhlenberg Library and begin at 3:30 or 4 pm; check links for details.There will also be a wide range monthly of special guests throughout the summer! Be sure to check back often for program updates. For ages 12 and up. 

DATE & Time PROGRAM TOPIC
September 3rd @3:30 Art Hour Work on your own pieces.  Some materials provided.
September 10th @3:30 Games IRL (In Real Life) various games
September 17th @3:30 Movie Night Film to be voted on upon arrival.
September 24th @3:30 Book Club & Title Swap More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
DATE & Time PROGRAM TOPIC
August 6th @3:30 Art Hour: Special Guest Etch Your Own
August 13th @3:30 Science of Superheroes Pt 2 Explore and discuss various super powers.
August 20th @3:30 Science of Superheroes Pt 3 Create your own super hero trading card.
August 27th @3:30 Science of Superheroes Pt 4 Create your own graphic novel.
DATE & Time PROGRAM TOPIC
July 2 @3:30pm Art Hour special guest; bead making
July 9 @3:30pm Games IRL (In Real Life) various games
July 16 @4pm #talkback special guest; Alex Donnelly from bank of America
July 23 @3:30pm Science of Super Heros special summer program
July 30 @3:30pm Movie Night Film to be voted on upon arrival.
DATE PROGRAM TOPIC
June 4 @4pm Movie Night Film to be voted on upon arrival.
June 11 @4pm Games IRL (In Real Life) various games
June  18 @4pm Art Hour speical guest; gothic calligraphy
June 25 @4pm Book Club & Title Swap graphic novels
DATE PROGRAM TOPIC
May 7 @4pm Games IRL (In Real Life) various games
May 14 @4pm Art Hour mixed-media collage
May 21 @4pm #talkback brainstorm session
May 28 @4pm Book Club & Title Swap Noggin by John Corey Whaley

Feel free to contact Muhlenberg Library at 212-924-1585 if you any questions. You can also follow us on Facebook for weekly announcements and other tidbits. 

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