Teen Think Tank (6th - 12th Grade)

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Happy New Year! People have been celebrating the start of another year as a new beginning for about 4,000 years. There's something about reflecting on and addressing the past that offers us a blank slate for moving forward. Celebrate the magic of new possibilities with our reads and resources below!

Teen Think Tank December 2022: Shine Your Own Light

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There may not be any snow in our forecast, but winter is officially here! If the waning daylight hours are taking their toll, brighten things up with a light show at Jax Beach's Deck the Chairs. Or, better yet, focus the spotlight on your superior dessert decorating skills in our Batter Royale competition among the branches, December 17-30. These reads and resources will also keep you feeling radiant all month long.

Teen Think Tank October 2022: Who's That Zinester?

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We’re gearing up for the Duval Comic and Zine Fest on October 22 from 12-5 p.m. at the Main Library. Your voice matters, and we want to make sure it’s heard, so come join us for a day of self-publishing workshops, printing and shopping! You can check out the reads and resources below, as well as the Zine Collection at Main to jumpstart the celebration of independent and alternative press.

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