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The Newbery Medal has been given to the most distinguished American children’s book each year since 1922. Vote for your favorite Newbery medalist or honor book. Volunteers (ages 12-17) may also register to be on the film committee. Vote and register at any library location or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org now through April 30th. The Teen Librarian will contact committee volunteers to assist her in transforming the winning title into a video to be entered into the national 90-Second Newbery Film Festival. Questions? Call 527-9247.

Teen Book Review Contest
January 1-May 31

Give us your opinion on your favorite reads for a chance to win monthly prizes!

Home School Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 7, 10:00a-11:00a
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room B

The monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll read and discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Ages 13-18. Call 527-9248 to register.

Teen Achievers
Wednesday, February 7, 4:30p-6:00p
Anderson Road (West) Branch

Empower yourself to achieve positive goals in your education and personal life. Weekly programs will focus on personal development, college preparation, community service and leadership, cultural enrichment and recreation. Open to all 7th-12th graders. This program is in collaboration with the YMCA of Greenville Teen Services. Questions? Call 269-5210.

In BeTween Craft: Origami Rosebuds
Wednesday, February 8, 3:45p-4:45p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Teen Achievers
Wednesday, February 8, 4:30p-6:00p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Empower yourself to achieve positive goals in your education and personal life. Weekly programs focus on personal development, college preparation, community service and leadership, cultural enrichment and recreation. Open to all 7th-12th graders. Presented in collaboration with the YMCA of Greenville Teen Services. Questions? Call 277-0161.

Teen Volunteer Day
Saturday, February 11, 1:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Need volunteer hours? Here’s a special opportunity for teens to earn volunteer hours at the library. Earn up to 3 hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to all teens. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Science Station: Finance
Monday, February 13, 2:00p-3:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Choose a career and use the estimated yearly income to create a budget. See how it affects your choice of home, car and lifestyle. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org to register.