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Teen Librarians' Guide: Summer Reading

Meeting minutes of RCLS Teen Librarians and more!

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Makey Journey

Makey Journey Instruction Guide
Teens design an obstacle course with the help of a Makey Makey.
You'll need a laptop, a Makey Makey, 4 rolls of colored duct tape, and LOTS of tinfoil.

Teen Summer Reading Workshop: 2025

Hour 1

Paint & Pass for Teens
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Fashion Sustainability & Creation
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“World Colors” Craft Kits
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Mid-Summer Mad Dash
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Transition fun: All the Colors of Teen Literature
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Hour 2

Teen Bake Off 1950’s
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Story Shapeshifters
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World Map Project
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Artist Trivia Bingo
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Transition Fun: Rebus Puzzles
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Hour 3

Volunteens
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Closet Swap
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Teen After Hours Color War
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Link to the Teen Workshop Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NEGZFb1e2N6VD4kNMx4ubFHM7HLCgXFX?usp=drive_link

Teen Workshop Recording Video from start: https://youtu.be/6v_NA80KBss?si=vb332562y7LbNCcx