Teen Events Abound @ the Safety Harbor Library this Summer

For teens, summer is a time to kick back, relax, and sleep in.  Some teens may have a part- time summer job or volunteer, but if your teen needs something to do, remind them to look at their library for fun events or to check out or download a good book. 

Teens can also spend spare time to prepare for their SATs using study resources including Learning Express Library, an online resource providing practice tests and online study guides available through the Library website. 

For aspiring teen writers, we are offering a five week Creative Writing Workshop and several writing contests to showcase their talents, along with financial workshops, a clothing swap, and more.  Our Teen Summer Reading Program is also going on.  Read or listen to a book, fill out a short form, and drop it off at the Library to be eligible to win cool gift cards!

Our 3rd annual Teen Creative Writing Workshop is held on Tuesdays evenings June 25,  July 2, 9, 16, & 23,  6:00 – 7:30 pm.  This workshop will focus on key elements of writing, such as plot, character and story development, pacing, setting, dialogue, and point of view.  So if you are an aspiring writer of any level, and you enjoy great storytelling, join us to experiment with words and find your voice.  Bring a notebook, a pencil, and your imagination!  Registration Required.  Please call (727) 724-1525 extension 4112. 

Submit a short story entry to our Viva Florida 500 Writing Contest open to all ages,  June 1 - August 15 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s east coast.  Please visit our website, http://www.safetyharborlibrary.com/  look for  “Programs,” and click on the image of Viva Florida 500 for submission guidelines, age categories, and prize information. 

Your Career, Your Finances, and YOU, two teen financial literacy workshops, will be offered on  Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 30, 5:00 – 7:30 pm.  Bank of America and Junior Achievement are partnering with Pinellas Public Library Cooperative to sponsor a two-part workshop series on financial literacy and job readiness for teens.  The first program will focus on teen job skills, with the second focusing on budgeting, credit cards, and personal finance.  Each program will include incentives, giveaways, educational games, and free food!  Registration Required.  Please call (727) 724-1525 extension 4112. 

An SAT Practice Test and Info Session is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 10:00 to noon.  Select Choice College Prep and Tutoring will hold an informational and practice test session for high school students and their parents.  While the students are taking a practice SAT test, parents are welcome to attend the informational session to understand the test, its scores, and how it relates to scholarships and college acceptance.  Registration is required.  Please call (727) 726-1525 extension 4112.   

Another way to show teen creativity is to submit an entry to Mosaic, the PPLC teen library publication.  We are looking for talented teens entering grades 6 to 12 to submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, or artwork.  Information can be found on www.pplc.us/mosaic.shtml

If your parents are bugging you to clean your closet, get prepared for our Teen Clothing Swap in August.  Drop off clean and gently used clothing and accessories any time prior to August 5th , and swap them for new-to-you items on Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. 

For a complete listing of events for all ages,  please visit http://www.safetyharborlibrary.com/