St Louis County Library

Celebrate Teen Tech Month in March with programs for ages 12-18.

All programs require registration. Sign up online or call 314-994-3300.

Guys Read Twitter Chat: Featuring Special Guest Jordan Sonnenblick
Wednesday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.

Join us on Twitter each month as we discuss a great book with guy appeal. This month, we kick off this new discussion series with Truman Award Nominee "After Ever After" by Jordan Sonnenblick. The author (@jsonnenblick) will join in the discussion and answer your questions about the book.

How do you join a Twitter chat? It's easy!

1. Log on to Twitter between 8:00 and 8:45 p.m.
2. Search for the hashtag #guysreadstl
3. Use this hashtag when tweeting to join the discussion
4. Follow St. Louis County Library at twitter.com/SLCL for a recap of the discussion.

Bridgeton Trails

Monday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Angry Birds
Get set, get ready, go! Bring your friends and come to the library for an all out competition.

Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.
Earbud Help
Sick of seeing tangled earbuds? Bring your earbuds and craft two ways to solve the problem.

Cliff Cave

Monday, March 11, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club: "The Future of Us" by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
Do you like to read, eat snacks, and talk to people? Join our new teen book club. Come just for the book talk or stay for Teen Advisory Group afterwards.

Friday, March 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Laser Tag @ Your Library
Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks.

Monday, March 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Game Show Night: Jeopardy
Love game shows and trivia? Come try your luck against your friends. 

Daniel Boone

Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Tech Nail Art
We will be designing nail art inspired by the world of video games and technology. All materials will be provided.

Eureka Hills

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Soft Circuits and Other Techy Stuff
Engage in hands-on activities, such as creating soft, electronic textile circuits and other techy stuff.

Florissant Valley

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wii (Heart) Mario
Join us for fun Mario games, crafts and trivia.

Wednesday, March 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Keyboard Art
Here's your chance to take apart a keyboard in the name of art! Create sculptures, jewelry and let your imagination run wild.

Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
TAG
In TAG we promote upcoming books and events at the library by creating podcasts. Teens are encouraged to help plan and implement programs, as well. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours.

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation
Learn how to tell stories through stop-motion animation using a digital camera and computer software. Dry erase markers, clay, and other objects to animate will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials and stories.

Grand Glaize

Friday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.
First Person Gaming
Play first person games online with other gaming enthusiasts.

Friday, March 22, 2:00 p.m.
Computer Redux for Teens
Tear apart computers and keyboards then remake them as jewelry, sculptures, desk ornaments, locker decorations, or whatever your imagination dreams up.

Headquarters

Saturday, March 2nd, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Maker Open House
Do you like to tinker around with electronics? Have you ever taken apart a device to see how it works? If you answered yes, then you are a Maker!  Stop in to find out what the Maker movement is all about with hands-on activities and demonstrations. Members of Arch Reactor will be available to answer your questions, demonstrate microcontrollers and 3-D printers, and show you some soldering basics. All ages.

Monday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m.
Careers in Technology Q & A
It's never too early to start thinking about your future career! Teens will benefit from this panel discussion featuring real professionals working in the field of technology. Panel members will discuss the education paths that led them to their current positions, how they use technology on the job, what they love most about their work, and will answer your questions as well.

Saturday, March 23, 2:00 p.m.
8-bit Art
From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided.

Indian Trails

Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.
Angry Birds
Get set, get ready, go! Bring your friends and come to the library for an all out competition.

Jamestown Bluffs

Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.
Teen eMedia
Join us for everything eMedia related! Learn to check out eBooks onto your own device. Tablets and eReaders will be available for you to try out, as well as staff to answer all of your eMedia questions.

Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.
Animanga Club
Come for an evening of everything anime.  We will watch anime, create anime inspired crafts, and share some snacks.

Saturday, March 9, 2:00 p.m.
FIRST Robotics Demonstration
Stop in and meet some FIRST Robotics teens and their robots. Local members will be available to answer questions about the program and robotics. All ages.

Lewis and Clark

Wednesday, March 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Super Smash Brothers Tournament
Are you ready to brawl? Compete against your friends to see who will be the Super Smash Brothers champion.

Monday, March 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virtual Mini Golf
Think you have what it takes to be a virtual mini golf champion?  "Wii Carnival Mini-Golf" will provide you with an unrivaled mini golf experience! Swing to win as you explore each of the theme-park-style courses and tee up for fun on every exciting hole!

Friday, March 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Laser Tag @ Your Library
Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks.

Monday, March 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
LAN Party
Gather your friends as you battle against each other over the computers in a variety of games.

Meramec Valley

Friday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.
Soft Circuits and Other Techy Stuff
Engage in hands-on activities, such as creating soft, electronic textile circuits and other techy stuff as well. Snacks provided.

Mid-County

Saturday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.
8-bit Art
From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided.

Saturday, March 23, 1:30 p.m.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament
Are you ready to brawl? Tournament registration starts at 1:30 in the auditorium. Tournament begins at 2:00. No new registration after 2:00. 

Natural Bridge

Tuesday, March 12, 4:00 p.m.
Mario Party
In celebration of Mario Day, we are having a Mario Party! There will be Mario games on the Nintendo Wii, Mario trivia with prizes, and a Mario fuse bead craft that's too cool to pass up.

Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation
Learn how to tell stories through stop-motion animation using a digital camera and computer software. Dry erase markers, clay, and other objects to animate will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials and stories.

Oak Bend

Create a Meme Contest
Show off your comic genius by creating your own meme for Teen Tech Week! Submit a meme about your favorite hero or heroine to oakbend@slcl.org between March 1 and March 23, and you'll be entered to win a $20 giftcard to thinkgeek.com. Entries will be displayed in the Teen Alley, where teens will vote for the funniest meme. Please include your name, email address and phone number with your entry. Participants must be in grades 6-12.

Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation
Learn how to tell stories through stop motion animation using a digital camera and computer software. Dry erase markers, clay, and other objects to animate will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials and stories.

Wednesday, March 27, 7:00 p.m.
TAG: Techno Creations
Express your creativity by using discarded computer parts to make earrings, bracelets, key chains and much more.

Friday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.
Laser Tag @ Your Library
Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks.

Prairie Commons

Friday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.
Laser Tag @ Your Library
Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks.

Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
8-bit Art
From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided.

Rock Road

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt
Join us at the library for an informational treasure hunt! Follow the clues using a variety of library technology and win prizes. 

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Arcade
Gather your friends and join us at the library for a video game extravaganza!  All games are rated Teen and under. Refreshments provided.

Samuel C. Sachs

Friday, March 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Geek Out with Pinterest and Search Engine Battles
Come for an evening of tech fun! Search Engine Battles will pit teens against each other in seeing what ridiculous answers they can get to unusual inquiries by using different search engines. Then geek out with Pinterest.  Find a cool way to create your own digital bulletin board.

Saturday, March 30, 2:00 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation
Learn how to tell stories through stop-motion animation using a digital camera and computer software. Dry erase markers, clay, and other objects to animate will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials and stories.

Tesson Ferry

Friday, March 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament
Are you ready to brawl? Compete against your friends to see who will be the Super Smash Brothers champion.

Thursday, March 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
LAN Party
Gather your friends as you battle against each other over the computers in a variety of games.

Thornhill

Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m.
Laser Tag @ Your Library
Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks.

Tuesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.
LAN Party
Gather your friends as you battle against each other over the computers in a variety of games.

Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.
Teen Arcade
Cooperate and dominate your fellow teens on the PS3, XBox 360 and Wii. There is safety in numbers so feel free to bring friends. All games are rated T and under.

Saturday, March 23, 2:00 p.m.
Teen Movie: "Total Recall" (2012)
MPAA Rating: PG-13. Running time 121 min.

Weber Road

Tuesday, March 5, 3:00 p.m.
Teen Movie: "Despicable Me"
MPAA rating: PG. Running time 95 min.

Tuesday, March 12, 3:00 p.m.
Book Trailers
Learn about Animoto, a free video creation program, and then make a video about your favorite book.

Tuesday, March 19, 3:00 p.m.
8-bit Art
From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided.

Thursday, March 28, 3:00 p.m.
Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament
Are you ready to brawl? Compete against your friends to see who will be the Super Smash Bros Brawl champion.