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*Some Youth Advisory Committee Meetings may be bumped to the third Friday of the month.
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Drop in for a monthly stitch meet-up! You can bring your own stitch project, or practice new techniques and skills with one of the monthly themed activities.
We welcome all stitch crafts, including
- crocheting
- knitting
- embroidery
- cross stitch
- needle felting
Our December craft is: cross stitch a mini necklace or keychain
This program is open to ages 13-18. Some supplies provided while they last.
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
Teens aged 13-18 are invited to B.Y.O sweater or shirt (or grab one of our provided ones), grab a handful ribbon, fabric and more, and make the ugliest possible sweater/tshirt you can for the holidays!
Crafting supplies, snacks and hot chocolate provided for this free teen program.
Questions? Just email lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca
Tweens aged 8-12 are invited to join us for monthly crafting afternoons!
Create an assortment of simple holiday gifts (laminated bookmarks, shrinky dink kaychains & more) for friends and family!
DIY Squishies will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.
This program is free and drop in, all supplies provided.
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
What is the YAC?
Teens aged 13-18 meet once a month to boss staff around, help plan teen events, give feedback on corny advertisements, earn volunteer credit, receive a reference letter after 6 or more months/meetings, get sneak peeks on upcoming things at the Library
What are we talking about this month?
TBA!
We have a PPL Teens Discord!
Discord is a free chat program that allows for text, voice, and video chatting. Penticton Public Library hosts a server for teens where they can get help from a librarian, information about upcoming events, event sneak peeks, book recommendations, and more! Want an invite to the server? Email Lara at lharker@pentictonlibrary.ca OR message me on Discord @LibraryLara4475. You can download Discord here
