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Teen Programs<br />
Careers & Education<br />
Accepted: Getting into Your First<br />
Choice School<br />
Discover <strong>the</strong> ins and outs of college admissions. Learn what<br />
admissions officers want to see in applicants. Get tips for college<br />
success.<br />
Colbern Road Thursday, February 16 6:30 PM<br />
ACT vs. SAT: Which is Right for Me?<br />
How many colleges accept only <strong>the</strong> SAT? How many colleges<br />
don’t require SAT Subject Tests if you take <strong>the</strong> ACT? Attend this<br />
workshop provided by Kaplan and learn <strong>the</strong> differences between<br />
<strong>the</strong> ACT and <strong>the</strong> SAT.<br />
Oak Grove Monday, January 9 7:00 PM<br />
Colbern Road Thursday, April 19 6:30 PM<br />
ACT: Test Strategies to Raise Your Score<br />
During this 45 minute seminar, students learn to score higher<br />
on <strong>the</strong> ACT, taking advantage of <strong>the</strong> test format, using key Kaplan<br />
strategies, and maximizing <strong>the</strong>ir efficiency on <strong>the</strong> exam. We<br />
will cover <strong>the</strong> format and content of <strong>the</strong> test, walk through various<br />
question types using key Kaplan strategies, and give students<br />
a study plan for success.<br />
Grandview Tuesday, January 10 6:00 PM<br />
Riverside Saturday, January 21 2:00 PM<br />
Colbern Road Thursday, January 26 6:30 PM<br />
South Independence Saturday, February 4 9:00 AM<br />
Job Search and Interview Strategies<br />
for Teens<br />
Learn how to avoid <strong>the</strong> typical mistakes made by young adults/<br />
teens in job searches and interviews from a multi-certified resume<br />
writer and multi-certified career coach. Topics covered include:<br />
job search sources, networking, appearance and actions, do I need<br />
a resume, common job interview mistakes, frequently asked job<br />
interview questions, illegal job interview questions, best questions<br />
to ask, and questions not to ask during an interview.<br />
Kearney Monday, April 23 6:30 PM<br />
Kaplan ACT Practice Test<br />
Join us for a free practice ACT test hosted by Kaplan Test Prep<br />
and Admissions. This three and a half hour practice test will<br />
familiarize you with <strong>the</strong> English, Math, Reading, and Science<br />
Reasoning parts of <strong>the</strong> ACT. Parents are free to come for <strong>the</strong> last<br />
half-hour to discuss how to understand <strong>the</strong> test results.<br />
Grandview Saturday, January 14 9:30 AM<br />
Oak Grove Saturday, January 21 1:00 PM<br />
Riverside Friday, February 3 2:00 PM<br />
Colbern Road Saturday, February 4 9:00 AM<br />
Kearney Saturday, February 4 1:00 PM<br />
Platte City Saturday, February 18 10:00 AM<br />
Oak Grove Saturday, March 17 1:00 PM<br />
South Independence Saturday, March 31 9:00 AM<br />
Red Bridge Saturday, April 7 12:00 PM<br />
SAT Full-length Practice Test<br />
Experience taking <strong>the</strong> SAT under test-like conditions and find<br />
out how you will score before you take <strong>the</strong> real thing! Join us for<br />
a free practice test hosted by Kaplan Test Prep. The test is four<br />
hours long and is a full-length version of <strong>the</strong> actual SAT. It is<br />
designed to give students a feel for questions <strong>the</strong>y will be asked on<br />
test day, including <strong>the</strong> Writing, Critical Reading, and Math portions.<br />
Students will receive a complete, detailed analysis of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
practice test results. *Students should bring <strong>the</strong>ir own calculators.<br />
South Independence Saturday, January 21 9:00 AM<br />
SAT: Test Strategies to Raise Your Score<br />
During this 45 minute seminar, students learn to score higher<br />
on <strong>the</strong> SAT using key Kaplan strategies, taking advantage of <strong>the</strong><br />
test format, and maximizing <strong>the</strong>ir efficiency on <strong>the</strong> exam. We will<br />
cover <strong>the</strong> format and content of <strong>the</strong> test, walk through various<br />
question types using key Kaplan strategies, and give students a<br />
study plan for success.<br />
South Independence Saturday, March 3 9:00 AM<br />
SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test<br />
The SAT/ACT combo practice test is three and a half hours<br />
long and contains representative sections from both exams<br />
and is designed to help students decide whe<strong>the</strong>r to take <strong>the</strong><br />
ACT or <strong>the</strong> SAT. Students receive textual feedback that compares<br />
performance on analogous test sections between <strong>the</strong> two<br />
exams. For example, it compares how a student did on <strong>the</strong><br />
SAT Math section to his/her performance on <strong>the</strong> ACT Math<br />
section.<br />
Lone Jack Saturday, January 7 10:00 AM<br />
Parkville Saturday, February 25 9:30 AM<br />
Blue Ridge Saturday, March 24 10:00 AM<br />
South Independence Saturday, May 12 9:00 AM<br />
Teen Programs<br />
Testing and Education Reference Center<br />
for <strong>the</strong> College Bound<br />
Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding<br />
scholarships? Search thousands of college and graduate school entries.<br />
Identify scholarships that meet your financial needs. Use <strong>the</strong><br />
online resume builder (a step by step guide) to write your resume.<br />
Take online practice tests and use test prep e<strong>Books</strong> to obtain your<br />
career and education goals. Some tests available are GED, ACT,<br />
SAT, ASVAB, TOEFL, NCLEX, and Civil Service Exams. This<br />
will be demonstration only.<br />
Excelsior Springs Tuesday, March 6 6:30 PM<br />
Crafts & Hobbies<br />
Crochet for Teens<br />
Learn <strong>the</strong> basic stitches and how to read <strong>the</strong> patterns to make<br />
everything from hot pads to clothing. Bring a size I or J crochet<br />
hook and a skein of 4 ply (white or light colored) yarn to first<br />
class. Instructions not limited to beginners. Multiple week class.<br />
Susan Bates crochet hooks are recommended. Taught by Wilma<br />
Kreisel.<br />
Claycomo Monday, March 12 7:00 PM<br />
Claycomo Monday, March 19 7:00 PM<br />
Claycomo Monday, March 26 7:00 PM<br />
Claycomo Monday, March 5 7:00 PM<br />
Drawing for Beginners for Teens<br />
Join us to learn basic drawing techniques to make your own<br />
work of art. Bring an image for inspiration and learn to see how<br />
and artist does it.<br />
Lone Jack Monday, March 19 7:00 PM<br />
Duct Tape Creations<br />
Who says duct tape is only good for fixing things? Duct<br />
tape has become fashionable, being made into everything<br />
from wallets to purses. Duct tape is available in a rainbow<br />
of colors. Learn how to create unique items in this hands-on<br />
workshop. Be sure to bring a roll of duct tape with you.<br />
Lone Jack Monday, February 13 7:00 PM<br />
Buckner Thursday, January 26 7:00 PM<br />
Register Online!<br />
www.mymcpl.org/events<br />
January thru May<br />
Flash Mob<br />
Do you love photography? Bring your digital cameras, even cell<br />
phone cameras, to this monthly crazy-fun ga<strong>the</strong>ring and learn<br />
fresh, new ways to use your camera.<br />
Oak Grove Thursday, April 5 4:30 PM<br />
Oak Grove Thursday, February 2 4:30 PM<br />
Oak Grove Thursday, January 5 4:30 PM<br />
Oak Grove Thursday, March 1 4:30 PM<br />
Oak Grove Thursday, May 3 4:30 PM<br />
Green Projects<br />
Get green and get creative! Join us to reduce, reuse, and recycle<br />
everyday items into new and funky projects.<br />
Blue Springs South Saturday, February 25 2:00 PM<br />
Buckner Thursday, April 5 7:00 PM<br />
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, April 10 6:30 PM<br />
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, February 14 6:30 PM<br />
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, January 10 6:30 PM<br />
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, March 13 6:30 PM<br />
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, May 8 6:30 PM<br />
Marshmallow Shooters<br />
It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna gag! Make your own Marshmallow<br />
Shooter and ‘Duck and Cover’ as we use Marshmallows to do<br />
things <strong>the</strong>y probably weren’t meant to do. Call your branch for<br />
information on what activities will take place.<br />
Smithville Saturday, May 5 2:00 PM<br />
Teen Tie Dye<br />
You’ll have fun learning <strong>the</strong> basics of tie-dying. Bring a 100<br />
percent pre-washed cotton t-shirt, socks, boxers, or head scarf. Be<br />
sure to wear old clothing. We’ll provide <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> supplies.<br />
Parkville Saturday, May 12 1:30 PM<br />
Third Annual Teen Photography Exhibit<br />
Come be a part of <strong>the</strong> Third Annual Teen Photography Exhibit.<br />
This year’s <strong>the</strong>me is “Around Gladstone.” Photographs must be 8”<br />
x 10,” color or black and white, and not mounted. Photographs<br />
must be submitted during February. Photographs will be exhibited<br />
during March. Entry forms are available at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Library</strong>. Open<br />
to students in grades 6 through 12.<br />
Antioch Thursday, March 1 9:00 AM<br />
42 Register online at www.mymcpl.org/events or call <strong>the</strong> library branch location (phone numbers on back cover) 43<br />
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