SMYAL Teen Workshop Series Too! - In-person - No Registration! Drop-Ins Welcome! Enjoy Free Snacks!

Discover, celebrate, express yourself, create, engage, enjoy

Earn SSL hours, enjoy snacks and dynamic teen events presented by SMYAL! Writing Your Script for a Healthy Relationship, Drag Karaoke, T&T: Real Tea & Real Talk, LGBTQ 101, Untold Histories in Comics

Earn SSL hours and enjoy free snacks & an incredible variety of dynamic Wednesday Teen Time events from 4:00-6:00 PM in our large 3rd Floor Meeting Room at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, presented by SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders)! No registration needed to attend! Drop-ins are welcome! Help design future teen programs & help with cleanup after the event as SSL opportunities!

5/21    Writing Your Script for a Healthy Relationship: Ditch the fairytales and stereotypes - figure out love & relationship styles that work for you at this workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month! This is NOT someone talking at you. Just like a healthy relationship, we want you to get what you want and need from this workshop! You can submit anonymous questions about love & relationships.

6/11    Drag Karaoke: Sing out with your friends & peers and celebrate Pride, emceed by a local drag queen artist!

6/18    T&T: Real Tea & Real Talk: Celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth, sip tea, socialize & talk with your peers about what’s happening in the world, in ways you don’t get to in school!

7/16   LGBTQ 101 Workshop: Learn to be an ally, create safe spaces & celebrate diversity through engaging activities & discussions. Empower yourself & others!

8/13   Untold Histories in Comics: Delve into the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community at this workshop, examining pivotal moments, key figures, and the evolution of queer rights and representation. Explore the lesser-known narratives of marginalized communities through the dynamic medium of comic books and graphic novels!

Questions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? SSL opportunity & enjoy free snacks at Careers in Games Development: Myths vs. Reality on Wednesday, May 14th! This special event will take place 4:00-6:00 PM in our large 3rd Floor Meeting Room at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, presented by award-winning game developer and DC-area local Michael Douma, Founder & Creative Director of IDEA! No registration needed to attend! Drop-ins welcome! Teens & adults discover career paths in mobile, console, and desktop game development! Learn about an eye-opening range of careers including game engineering, art, marketing, and data science! Ask Michael your questions! Help design future teen programs & help with cleanup after the event as SSL opportunities!

Take a look at these resources for teens. You can use your library card to access over a hundred online resources. We have recommended lists of books & authors for teens, test prep resources and other online resources for exploring careers or getting ready for college, information on volunteering or working in a library, and much more! Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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