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Check out what's happening this Summer @ the Monona Library!
Spotlight Talent Show! July 7th
Do you have a special talent? Then download an application here and sign up to share that talent with the world! Participants may sing, dance, tell jokes, perform tricks, show hairbraiding art, gather a group for a mini fashion show, create a video... Be Creative, Express Yourself!
Don’t have a talent? Then come and enjoy a showcase of Monona’s (and surrounding community’s) future stars. Register now for a spot in the audience!
Theatre Games! July 8th
Like to act? Want to try it? We’ll have fun activities to stimulate your mind and body during the summer months… no experience required! This event will be run by Teens for Teens. Register Now!
Drumming Circles!
This summer, we are offering three different Drumming Circles, each lead by local musicians. Join these serious drummers who use conga drums, djembe drums, talking drums and more to make a beat that will make you want to move your feet. Make some “Stomp” music of your own and try some other styles. You are encouraged to bring your own drum if you got one! Register now for the dates listed here!
Recycled Art Labs
Hey teens! We’ll have lots and lots of great supplies, all of a reusable/ recyclable theme. You’ll have lots and lots of great ideas of things to make. Make your own room displays, hanging sculptures, wearable art or surprise everyone with a unique idea of your own! We’ll provide free ideas and stuff; the rest is up to you… Bring your own recycled materials if you got ‘em! Sponsored by Absolutely Art! Feel free to drop in, or register in advance so we know how much stuff to have on hand:
Teen Knitting Group
Monona Library Teen Knitting Group will meet the last Saturday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30 in the TEENeScape area.
As always, needles and yarn will be supplied. The Monona Public library's knitting book collection will be available for check out.
Please join us for some fun knitting and conversation!
Free. Dropin.
TeenEscape is a space is for teens - of all ages. Find something good to read, get help with homework, learn about colleges, and more.
What’s new for you at the Library? We've created TEENeSCAPE, a landscape just for teens. Relax with friends on comfortable chairs, surf the net by yourself or with friends on computers set up just for you, or work on school projects together at a café table. Just be yourself.
We've launched a Teen Advisory Board. Fill out an application and be a part of making the Monona Library a great place for Teens!
Books for Teens
NEW BOOKS for teens at the Library!
Teen Read 08 - a blog for you to find reviews of teen books written by other teens in Dane County and south central Wisconsin!
Good Reads - Okay, so this isn't just for teens. But check it out, you just might find something cool!
Reading Rants - An out-of-the-ordinary teen book blog
YALSA - Award-winning books, popular books for teens, and more from the American Library Association!
LibraryThing - Find books similar to the ones you love! Covers all genres and all types of books, fiction, non-fiction, you name it!
Guys Read - Good books for guys
Teen Reading Lists - From the Seattle Public Library
Graphic Novels for Teens - Graphic novel reviews from Reader’s Club
Comics - Your gateway to thousands of sites about comic books!
Help with Homework
Teenspace - From the Internet Public Library (IPL). Tons of help with various subjects and a whole lot more!
BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper - Over 400 links to help in various subjects. Web site started by a teenager
Coming to Terms - Get help with term papers
Schoolbytes - Book summaries
Hey Math - Help with math
CliffsNotes Study Guides - All of the copies of CliffsNotes checked out? Go here!
SparkNotes Study Guides - Even more study-guides
Off to College and Beyond
Wisconsin Mentor - An online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education.
University of Wisconsin System - Information on the entire UW system
Federal Student Aid - Find information from the U.S. Department of Education, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process and online application. Also available in Spanish.
CollegeBoard.com - Find info about the SAT I and SAT II plus AP exams.
Peterson's Planner - Search for the right college for you and find information about educational programs at all levels.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Find detailed job descriptions for hundreds of different jobs. From the Bureau of Labor statistics.
CollegeNet - Find the college that is right for you.
CollegeView - Search for the right college for you
Getting Involved at the Monona Library
Teen Advisory Board - Help us make the Library serve you by participating in this monthly advisory group.
Junior Volunteers - Grades 6 -12. Help us run the Summer Library Program.
Bucks Reading Challenge - For kids up to Grade 8
Kids as Storytellers (KAST) - For kids up to Grade 8