Mini Vacation
Tired of being cooped up? Take a mini tour of one of Teen Librarian Martha's favorite national parks: The Grand Canyon!https://youtu.be/_hoGpYyn4Bs
Do you like Fantasy Novels? Check out these recommendations
PPLD has all of these books in hard copy, book on CD and on-line through Libby. We are starting curbside delivery this week so you can get these books today! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/books/7-great-fantasy-novels-for-teenagers.html
Live Animal Cams
While you guys are quarantining at home, I thought you might like to check out these cool live feeds of birds and other wild life. https://birdwatchinghq.com/live-animal-cams/#losangeles
Make a Quarantine Time Capsule!
Make a quarantine time capsule. While this new reality hasn't been easy, one day we'll be looking back at it. We are witnessing a significant historic event. Why not put together a time capsule that the whole family can contribute to? A time capsule is a container used to store a selection of objects that you have chosen to show things typical of the present time and then buried or put away in a safe place to be opened in the future. Imagine your grandchildren discovering your Quarentine Time Capsule! Here are some ideas to get you started: Pictures of you in your favorite daily clothes Photos of your car(s) A video montage of your daily life Photos of you and your family wearing masks and gloves Written memories of your time together as a family during this time; activities, games A menu from a favorite restaurant Description how COVID-19 affected you your family Newspaper front pages with major headlines Pictures of downtown or suburban skyline and storefronts A craft you made during this time
Make a Corona Virus Piñata
Is someone in your house having a birthday? Do you just want to smash something? Follow these easy directions to make your own Coronavirus Piñata https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/style/coronavirus-pinata-papier-mache.html?searchResultPosition=1
Some ideas to help you share your thoughts…
We thought you might like to share some of your thoughts and feelings. This time of quarantine can be difficult but it can help to write down what you are going through. We would love to hear from you on this blog. Only your first name will be used and if you don't want that that just let us know we will just say: "Anonymous" Please send your musings to teencafe@poklib.org If you need some help thinking of what to say here are some writing prompts: Who or what are you grateful for today? What have you gotten to do during quarantine that you normally would not get to do? Finish this statement: I am really proud of myself for how I have handled these circumstances because … What changes, big or small, are you noticing in the world around you? How has the virus disrupted your daily life? What are you missing? School, sports, competitions, extracurricular activities, social plans, vacations or anything else?
Calling Poughkeepsie Public Library Teens (ages 12 – 18)!
We want you to share what your doing during this quarantine. Are you drawing, making music, learning something new? Share it with us! We'll post it here.