Teens

The 2024 Worlds of Imagination Art Showcase is now open to teens and tweens!

We want to recognize young artists for your science fiction, fantasy, comics, or manga-style artwork. Enter your original artwork for a chance to win a raffle prize and some real world art cred to put on your resume!

The deadline to submit work is Friday, September 20th, 2024.

How to enter:

Pick up an entry form at your local library or download and print one here. Don't forget to attach the Consent to Use form too!

Get inspired by last year's amazing Worlds of Imagination entries!

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See artwork from 2023

All entries will be displayed at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library during October, 2024.

Bring your family and friends to the artist reception!

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Joel D. Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone Ave

Refreshments will be served.

Teen 365

Explore, create, collaborate, hang out. Whatever you're into, we're here to help you explore and succeed. We've got makerspaces, online tools, in-person classes, and the entire library to help you figure it all out. Find others like you, learn from mentors, or do it on your own.

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Youth Health Action Team

Pima County Health Department - Youth Health Action TeamAbout the Youth Health Action Team

Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes for youth in Pima County?  Would you like to work with other youth on a diverse team to collaborate and take concrete steps toward changing the narrative on mental health?  Then this is the volunteer and/or PAID opportunity for you!

 

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Spreading library love from Ajo

"I arrived in Tucson the year I turned 19—one of the first things we did was go to Kirk-Bear Canyon library to get our library cards."

The Opioid Epidemic Explained for Teens

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, there are resources from the Pima Helpline and more linked at the bottom.

Teen book review: What Is the What

This review was submitted by one of our talented teen virtual volunteers. Valentino Achak Deng has memories of his father’s store, his…

Indigenous People's Day - Teen

October 14th is Indigenous People's Day, take some time and read a teen novel by and about being Native American.

Ofrendas For Día de los Muertos

If you neglected planting your marigolds in May, there are other ways to decorate your ofrenda. Get inspired with these thirteen books.

It's time for One Seed 2024!

It's time for a seed saving adventure! Yes, One Seed Pima County is kicking off! This year's selected seed is Nasturium (Alaska variety).

The answer to anger & aggression is patience

We can suppress anger and aggression or act it out, either way making things worse for ourselves and others. Or we can practice patience.

She Saves the Day

Happy International Girls Day, October 11! Celebrate girl power with this list of stories where girls and women are the true (s)heroes.

Creatives Across Mediums

October is National Arts & Humanities Month! Here's some art themed manga to celebrate.

Teen book review: Hillbilly Elegy

This review was submitted by one of our talented teen virtual volunteers.

A Study in Dark Academia

NY Times: "Dark academia is a subculture devoted to spaces like stony Oxford libraries, long arched hallways and walls painted lamp black."

Fauna

Celebrate World Animal Day, October 4, with these titles! From nonfiction to folklore to baby animal photos, there's something for everyone.

Desert Streams 2nd call for artists!

Our 2nd round of submissions is open until October 15. Submissions will be reviewed by staff and members of the local music community.

Banned Books Bingo, 2024

Here are kids and teens titles from The Well-Read Librarian newsletter's Banned Books Bingo. Take Pride and read a banned book!

Books like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Looking forward to the release of the last book in the Emily Wilde series in February? Here is a list of books with an Emily Wilde vibe.

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