Oct. 31, 2016 -- Heights Libraries have an exciting lineup of activities for teens and kids this November, including "crafternoons" and Girl Power Pow-Wow.
For Kids
Homework Help and Reading Buddies
Thursdays in November, 4-6 p.m. at the Lee Road branch, 2345 Lee Road
Kids in grades K-5 can get help with homework or a class project, or practice their reading skills with a buddy! No registration needed, kids can just drop in. Takes place in the Storytelling Room in the children’s area.
Crafternoons
Wednesdays in November, 3:30 p.m., at the Noble Neighborhood Branch, 2800 Noble Road
Kids can stop by for an afternoon of painting, drawing, creating and fun!
Girl Power Powwow
Mondays in November, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Noble Neighborhood Branch, 2800 Noble Road
A safe space for girls grades K-5 to discuss what it's like to be a girl right now. Girls can talk about what's going on in the world, their feelings, and positive ways to feel good about being a girl.
For Teens
Girl Power Powwow for Teens
Mondays in November, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Noble Neighborhood Branch, 2800 Noble Road
A safe space for girls grades 6-12 to discuss what it's like to be a teen girl right now. Girls can talk about what's going on in the world, their feelings, and positive ways to feel good about being a teen girl.
Teen Fan-dahmonium
Tuesdays in November, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., at the Lee Road branch, 2345 Lee Road
The “Let the Teens Run the Library Club!” Whether you love anime, Minecraft, comics, video games, Legos, fanfiction, Tumblr, movies, or even plain old books, this is the club for you! Come hang out, share your passions, and meet up with other teens like you. Activities vary from week to week and are teen chosen and directed.
18th Annual Poetry Slam
Wednesday, November 16, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Lee Road branch, 2345 Lee Road
Are you a talented young poet? Celebrate the poetry of Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming, and share your story through verse. There will be prizes and free pizza on the night of the slam, and workshops will be offered prior to the event. Please contact the library for further details. (216) 932-3600.