Libraries Host Online Activities For Young Adults, Teens In May

Libraries Host Online Activities For Young Adults, Teens In May


May 15, 2021

This spring, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12.

The programs will be either livestreamed via Webex or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed programs only. An email with the link for the Webex meeting will be sent to all who register on FBCL’s online virtual calendar.

To register for a livestreamed program or to view the how-to videos, go to the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on the “Classes and Events” tab, select “Virtual Programs,” and find the virtual program on the dates listed.

Heavy Inks Graphic Novels Book Club-- Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am-12:00 noon.

The books to be discussed are Boxers and Saints, both created by Gene Luen Yang. These titles are available in print; call George Memorial Library to check on availability of additional print copies.

YA Book Club – Wednesday, May 26, 4:00-5:00 pm.

This event will be live-streamed via Webex at the designated time. This month, readers will discuss The Serpent King, written by Jeff Zentner. Registration is required.

Young Adult Crafts and Activities

YA: May the 4th Be with You – Tuesday, May 4 (pre-recorded video)

In recognition of the “Galactic Holiday of the Year,” FBCL staff will demonstrate how to create two Star Wars-themed origami bookmarks. They will also talk about the Star Wars graphic-novel universe and YA novels.

Young Adult Online Gaming

YA Game Hour: Ultimate Disney Trivia” – Thursday, May 20, 4:00 pm.

This event will be live-streamed via Webex at the designated time. Teens aged 13 and up who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this virtual event, putting their knowledge of Disney to the test. Registration is required.

The activities are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the live Webex sessions only; a link to the Webex session will be emailed to participants who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office (281-633-4734).

 

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