Brown County Library

Events

For Tweens & Teens

www.browncountylibrary.org

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Central Library

515 Pine St., Green Bay

Learn to Write Computer Code and Build Small Electronics

with ARDUINO! Arduino is a credit card-sized, programmable

microcontroller that can read sensors, turn on lights, run motors,

and more, based on the code you write. Ages 10-18

Friday, March 9 3:15-4:45 pm Thursday, May 3 6:00-7:30 pm Arduino Club For students who have attended an Arduino at the Library class. A guided activity will expand your coding and Arduino knowledge, and open play with our kits and electronic components to explore more. Bring your own ideas, get project suggestions, and/or show off Arduino creations you’ve brought from home. Space limited; call 448-5846 to register for one or both halves of an Arduino Club session.

Friday, March 9 Guided Project: 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Open Play 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Serial Monitors Learn to use Arduino ’s serial monitor to receive and send data, track temperature and light in the room, and control LED lights from a computer.

Thursday, May 3 Guided Project: 6:00-6:45 pm | Open Play 6:45-7:30 pm

LCD Screens Post a message or watch the status of your project through a simple LCD screen! We’ll say “Hello world!” by wiring up an LCD and Arduino.

Friday, March 9 1:30-3:00 pm Thursday, April 26 6:00-7:30 pm Arduino at the Library! These hands-on sessions for beginners introduce the basics of coding and inventing with Arduino. Space limited; call 448-5846 to register for your choice of dates/times. Parents welcome to attend.

Wednesday, March 21 1:00-4:00 pm Escape Room: Escape Snape’s Potion Class Gather your witches and wizards together as you find yourself locked in Snape’s potion class. Hurry, though, before he gets back and discovers you sniffing around for that special pollyjuice potion. Please call 448-5846 to register for a spot. Ages 10+

Monday, March 26 6:00-7:30 pm Murder Mystery at the Library There's been a murder at the public library, and we need your help to solve it. Come find clues, interrogate the suspects and witnesses, and catch the killer who is overdue for justice. Presented by East High students and Brown County Library. Call 448-5846 to reserve your spot on the teen investigation team.

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Wednesday, March 14 3:30 pm Karaoke! Belt it out, impress your friends and have a fun afternoon singing a variety of tunes!

Monday, March 19 6:00 pm Making Music Night Bring your musical instrument or your voice - whether you’re a beginner or an expert - and show off your skills at our open music night. Come to play a tune, hum a few notes or just listen and enjoy! All ages welcome.

Wednesdays, March 21 & May 16 6:00 pm Creative Writing for Teens Join published author/freelance writer Sharon Verbeten for these monthly sessions where you can meet other writers, improve your skills and share your work (if you’d like). Writers of poetry, fan fiction, short stories and all creative writing welcome. Ages 12+

Tuesday, April 10 6:00 pm Be a Star with our Photo Booth! Get silly or serious with props to take that perfect pic with your peeps!

Wednesday, April 18 6:00 pm Poetry Open Mic: Gear Up for Untitledtown! Bring your poetry - mellow, powerful, rhyming or otherwise - to share and read aloud; hear others’ work and get inspired! We’ll kick off the event with a creative writing exercise to get you warmed up!

Wednesday, May 9 3:30 pm Sticky Note Art Join us to create fascinating works of art using only colorful sticky notes. Test your creativity! Team up with friends!

Wednesday, May 16 3:30 pm Wii Have Fun! Try your luck and challenge your friends to Wii games on our big screen.

Ashwaubenon Branch 1060 Orlando Dr., Green Bay

492-4913

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Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22

UntitledTown Book & Author Festival The Central

Library will be one of several locations hosting events for

this 2nd

annual Green Bay festival for authors and book

lovers - including activities for children and families

in our Children’s Department!

For more information:

https://untitledtown.org (Sign up to receive festival updates via email!)

https://www.facebook.com/untitledtown

East Branch

2255 Main St., Green Bay

Wednesday, March 21 5:30 pm Spring Break Movie Night: Thor: Ragnarok Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. PG-13, 2017, 2 hr 10 min

Friday, March 30 2:00 pm Prom Spa & Make Up Night Get your skin prepared to look your best at prom! Enjoy a clay mask and test out some DIY make up looks. Bring your own make up along and a skin care and make up consultant will show you how to apply it for the big night.

Monday, April 30 6:00 pm El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) Celebration Celebrate Día de los Niños at the library with balloon animals, crafts, and an ice cream treat! All ages welcome. Día, celebrated on April 30, is a national celebration that links all children and their families to diverse books, languages, cultures, and community resources.

391-4600

All Brown County Library locations

will be CLOSED Monday, May 28, 2018.

Monday, March 12 3:30-5:00 pm Design and Code with Arduino Learn how to play music using code, create a unique musical instrument, and detect knocks! We’ll use buzzers, called piezos, that are able to make noises and sense pressure. Space is limited, call 863-6613 to register. Ages 10+

Monday, April 16 3:30-5:30 pm Make your own LED Bracelet This program combines fashion, sewing, and technology together to create a light up LED bracelet with fabric, conductive thread, and LED lights. Afterwards, we’ll dim the lights to see if we can figure out whose lights we’re looking at. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, call 863-6613 to register. Ages 10+

Monday, May 7 3:30-5:00 pm Superhero Trivia How much do you know about Superheroes? Topics range from the DC and Marvel Universe to Disney Heroes and More! Snacks and crafts provided!

Denmark Branch 450 N. Wall St., Denmark

863-6613

Pulaski Branch 222 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski

Wednesday, March 28 1:30-3:30 pm Afternoon of Coding Spring break got you bored? Stop on in to play around with all of our fun coding equipment. We’ll have coding board games, LEGO maze coding, and Snap Circuits. So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and geek out all afternoon!

Wednesday, April 18 6:00 pm Candy Science Who knew science could look (and taste!) so good? Join us for all kinds of fun as we play with our leftover Easter candy and do some fun experiments. Science Rules!

Thursday, April 26 3:30 pm Allowance Game Come play the Allowance Game, a fun and interactive way to learn the basics of budgeting. Spending an allowance means making choices on what you want. This game will help you decide what things are more important and what to spend your money on.

Kress Family Branch 333 N. Broadway, De Pere

Mondays, March 19, April 16 & May 21 1:00-3:00 pm Homeschool Hangout Meet up at the library to socialize with other homeschooled tweens/teens. Board games, crafts and snacks will be set out in a casual atmosphere where connections can be made and interests shared. Ages 10-17

Saturday, March 24 11:00 am-3:00 pm Enter Steven’s Universe: A Countdown to Comic-Con Event Calling all Crystal Gems! Spend the afternoon with all your Beach City friends - enjoy sing-alongs, crafts, trivia, a costume contest and more.

Friday, April 27 4:30-6:30 pm After Hours Race Around the Library Teens take over the library to complete challenges and compete for prizes. Hunt for hidden clues, solve puzzles and find the correct books to complete the race before time runs out. Bring a smart phone if possible. Sign up is appreciated, please call 448-4407. Ages 10-17

Saturdays, April 28 & May 26 11:00 am Gen-Z Writer’s Forum Topics for high school and college-age writers, facilitated by Brittiany Koren of Written Dreams Publishing. April guest: author Evan Michael Martin on Writing Fantasy Villains. May topic to be announced.

Saturday, May 12 1:00-2:30 pm Upcycled Magazine Art Create a unique and personalized piece of art using magazines, a canvas, and Mod Podge. Sign up is required, please call 448-4407. Ages 10-17

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May 14-18 Drop-In During Library Hours Get To Know Your Library Scavenger Hunt Gear up for summer reading a little early and learn to navigate the Pulaski Library by participating in our super fun scavenger hunt. Everybody will receive a prize! Stop by the desk for more information and your check list.

Southwest Branch 974 Ninth St., Green Bay

492-4910

Mondays, March 12, April 9 & May 14 6:00 pm Write on! Join librarian and blog writer Terra and hang out with other teen writers at this monthly creative writing group. Discuss ideas, get tips, and if you're feeling brave, share your own work! Ages 12+

Wednesday, March 21 1:00-3:00 pm T(w)een LEGO Challenge Can you build with LEGO bricks if you can ’t see them? Or build a LEGO boat that actually floats? How about code a LEGO maze? Try one or all of our Library LEGO challenges! Ages 10-18

Friday, March 30 1:00 pm Bad Movie Bingo With a low, low Rotten Apple score of 9%, The Emoji Movie is perfect for Bad Movie Bingo! Join us for an amazingly bad movie, bingo, and prizes. Ages 10-18

Friday, April 20 2:00 pm Sew Fun Learn the basics of sewing while you sew your own infinity scarf. Space is limited. Email BC_Library_Southwest@co.brown.wi.us or call 492-4910 to reserve your spot. Ages 10-18

Weyers-Hilliard Branch 2680 Riverview Dr., Howard

The 2nd Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Pick up rules and entry forms starting March 1. Drop off your dioramas between March 26-31 and come back to vote on your favorites April 2-7. The winner of each age group wins fame, glory, and a $10 gift card of their choice!

Mondays, March 5, April 2 & May 21 6:00 pm Teen Book Club We're talking more than just books. Tell us about what you’ve been reading, watching, playing, or listening to lately - whether you loved it or hated it! Enjoy a craft or game, some conversation, and snacks too! Grades 6-12

March 5 - 10 All Library Hours It’s Teen Tech Week Stop by the TeenZone for technology related “make it and take it” projects all week.

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Saturday, March 10 1:00-3:00 pm Mario Kart Tournament Are you a Mario Kart Master? Put your skills to the test as we break out the Wii U and Mario Kart 8. Sign up by calling 448-4405 or email bc_library_howard@co.brown.wi.us. Grades 6-12

Monday, March 12 6:00 pm Land that Job! Whether it ’s your first job or your next one, join us as we navigate the online application process from start to finish, review common application questions, and build a resume that presents the best version of you. Call 448-4405 or email bc_library_howard@co.brown.wi.us to register.

Wednesday, March 14 4:00 pm No-Bake Pi(e) Day What better way to celebrate Pi Day by making your own pie? Come hungry and make your own mini no-bake treat. Registration appreciated for shopping purposes; call 448-4405 or email bc_library_howard@co.brown.wi.us. Grades 6-12

Monday, March 19 6:00 pm Teen STEAM: Slime Edition Get ready for a gooey good time. Experiment with different slime recipes and see which you like the best. Grades 6-12

Thursday, March 29 3:00 pm Curious About Coding Club We’re moving this month’s club to the week of Spring Break and giving you an extra half hour to play as you practice the basics of coding. Ages 8+

Tuesdays, April 3 & May 29 6:00 pm Friends and Family Game Night Bring your friends and come play! We’ve got board games, card games, and Wii games for your enjoyment.

Tuesday, April 10 6:00 pm Peeps Diorama Awards Night Did your Peeps contest entry win the “Peep-le’s” Choice award? Are you the winner in your age group? Find out tonight at our awards ceremony! Join us as we congratulate the winners in each category. (Need not be present to win.)

Monday, April 16 6:00 pm Teen STEAM: Green Thumbs We’re celebrating Earth Day! Learn how to make biodegradable newspaper pots and take home some flower or vegetable seeds that you’ve started. Grades 6-12

Thursdays, April 26 & May 24 3:30 pm Curious About Coding Club Have fun learning the basics of coding at your own pace with hands-on activities. Ages 8+

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Monday, May 7 6:00 pm

Teen STEAM: Lizards and Turtles and Snakes, Oh My! Members of

the Fox Valley Herp Club are bringing their animals for you to learn

about and interact with. Find out what it’s like to have a lizard as a pet or get

your picture taken holding a snake! Grades 6-12.

Tuesday, May 15 6:00 pm

Brushes and Bites We’re having a paint night, just for teens. Follow along as

an artist guides you step-by-step through creating your masterpiece. Snacks

will be provided. Space is limited! Register by calling 448-4405 or email

bc_library_howard@co.brown.wi.us. Participants must bring an 11x14 canvas.

Saturday, May 19 6:00 pm

An Evening at the Library: Murder Mystery Join us for a special after

hours event. It’s time for the Walgrave Astoria hotel’s annual costume ball. It’s

a night of fun, until one of the guests ends up dead. Will you be the victim, the

killer, or the one who solves the crime? Register by calling 448-4405 or

emailing greatens_al@co.brown.wi.us to receive your character information.

Open to teens and adults.

Wrightstown Branch 615 Main Street, Wrightstown

Wednesday, March 14 3:30-7:30 pm

Pi Day Escape Room Test your math and logic skills with this

physical

adventure game. Players will be “locked” in a room and have to use

elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set

Wednesday, April 11 6:00-7:00 pm

Prom Make Up Night Get your skin prepared to look your best at prom! Enjoy

a clay mask and test out some DIY make up looks. Bring your own make up

along and a skin care and make up consultant will show you how to apply it for

the big night.

Wednesday, May 2 3:30-7:30 pm

Escape Room Players will be “locked” in a room and have to use elements

of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit.

Sign up is required, hour blocks available for teams, call 532-4011.

532-4011