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Digital Author Talk with Dan Santat

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  • Thu, 08/29/2024 - 3:30pm
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Get inspired to draw your own story by award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat! This recorded discussion will focus on storytelling through graphic novels, including tips from Santat on creating your own graphic novel. Pizza and other refreshments will be served.

Teen Creative Space

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  • Thu, 08/08/2024 - 3:30pm
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Teen Creative Space

Unleash your creativity! Meet up with other teens and choose from a variety of hands-on activities to unlock your imagination. All supplies will be provided.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.

Create Your Own Puzzle

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  • Thu, 08/01/2024 - 3:30pm
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Create Your Own Puzzle

Embrace your creative side! Use permanent markers to turn a blank jigsaw puzzle into your own masterpiece. All supplies will be provided.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.

Summer Reading Finale: Digital Writing Session with Elizabeth Acevedo

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  • Thu, 07/25/2024 - 3:30pm
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Summer Reading Finale: Digital Writing Session with Elizabeth Acevedo

Cap off our Summer Reading program with pizza and poetry! In this recorded author talk, New York Times-bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo will share her poetry and lead a short writing session. Pizza and other refreshments will be served.

Exploring Ohio History

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  • Thu, 07/18/2024 - 3:30pm
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Exploring Ohio History

Join Belinda Weiss of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum on a treasure hunt through Ohio history. Complete the treasure hunt to win a prize!

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.

Destination: Ohio

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  • Thu, 07/11/2024 - 3:30pm
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Destination: Ohio

In 1810, Margaret van Horn Dwight traveled from her Connecticut home to the new Ohio Territory. Learn about this young pioneer’s journey with educational materials provided by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Shoebox Diorama

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  • Thu, 06/27/2024 - 3:30pm
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Shoebox Diorama

Work alongside other teens to create a mini 3D adventure scene of your choice using a variety of materials! Teens may keep the diorama they create. All tools and supplies will be provided.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.

Adventure into the 1970s

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  • Thu, 06/20/2024 - 3:30pm
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Adventure into the 1970s

Step back in time with some far-out crafts inspired by the 1970s! Create your own lava lamp and tie-dye tote bag. All supplies will be provided.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.

Pioneer Life

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  • Thu, 06/13/2024 - 3:30pm
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Pioneer Life

Learn about the history of Ohio’s first pioneers in this hands-on presentation! See objects and documents that represent the challenges and experiences of Ohio’s frontier settlers. Educational items provided by the Trumbull County Historical Society.

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

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  • Thu, 06/06/2024 - 3:30pm
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading with a pizza party and games!

Every Thursday, teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, explore history, solve puzzles, and more! There will be snacks each week and a pizza party once a month.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.