Beyond the Books - Mid-Continent Public Library

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