Benjamin Branch • 373-7540
1530 Benjamin Parkway
Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch
373-2923 • 1420 Price Park Road
Central Library • 373-2046
219 North Church Street
McGirt-Horton Branch • 373-5810
2501 Phillips Avenue
Glenwood Branch • 297-5000
1901 West Florida Street
Glenn McNairy Branch • 373-2015
4860 Lake Jeanette Road
Hemphill Branch • 373-2925
2301 West Vandalia Road
Vance Chavis Branch • 373-5838
900 South Benbow Road
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July 29............... Vision Board App Party • Bring your mobile device to use the awesome online tool Trello and other interactive
resources to represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. From 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Register:
336-373-5810. McGirt Horton.
July 30............... Movie Mania: Assassin’s Creed • Rated PG-13. From 3 - 5 pm. Glenwood.
July 31............... Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary.
Register: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you can. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
July 31............... Interactive Harry Potter Movie • Enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Rated PG). Then act out scenes from
the movie with props and a script. 3 pm. McNairy.
August 1 .......... A Monster Calls • Rated PG-13. Teen camps and teens of all ages are welcome. 1 pm. Central Library.
August 1 .......... Book Page Crafts • Use worn-out and discarded books to create something new. Try book page poetry or
watercolor painting. Make a bookmark or paper beads. Decoupage a recycled container. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.
August 2 .......... Plarn for Teens • Learn how to make and craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized crochet hook
(15 - 16 mm), scissors, and at least ten plastic bags. 4 pm. Benjamin.
August 3 .......... STEM Exploration • Learn about careers in the sciences and enjoy hands on activities. 6 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 4 .......... Upcycling Makerspace • City Recycling Specialist Tori Carle will guide us to do our part for the environment by
turning recyclables into useful items, art, or jewelry. Register: 336-373-5836. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 6 .......... Vision Boards • Map your future using tips from the book, What Color is Your Parachute for Teens, as you design
your own vision board. Register: [email protected]. From 3 - 5 pm. Kathleen Clay.
August 7 .......... Teen Spa Day • Spend a relaxing hour at the library making sugar scrub and bath bombs. 4 pm. McNairy.
August 8 .......... Teen Break Out Room with a Twist • Solve puzzles and find clues to break into the program room to claim the
prize (pizza). Register: [email protected] to register. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 4 pm. Central Library.
August 8 .......... Movie Mania: Beauty and the Beast • Rated PG. From 6 - 8:30 pm. Glenwood.
August 8 .......... Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. McNairy.
August 10 ........ Glass Etching Creations • Create an image on keepsake glass using a glass-etching compound Register:
[email protected]. Ages 13 - 19. From 4 – 5:30 pm. Kathleen Clay.
August 10 ........ Queen of Katwe • Rated PG. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 11 ........ Doctor Strange • A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing, only to be drawn into the world of the
mystical arts. Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
August 12 ........ Teen’s T-Shirt Construction • Get creative with painting, cutting and designing fun. Bring a white or light colored
t-Shirt. Register: 336-373-5810. From 10 am - 12 pm. McGirt-Horton.
August 13 ........ Show Me The Money! Economy Jr. • Learn how to spend money wisely. Will you have money left at the end of
the month? From 3 - 4:30 pm. Glenwood.
August 15 ........ Plarn for Teens • Learn how to make and craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized crochet hook
(15 - 16 mm), scissors, and at least ten plastic bags. 2 pm. Benjamin.
August 17 ........ Lion • Rated PG-13. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 19 ........ NC Musicians • Learn some cool facts about North Carolina musicians and their contributions to the world of
music. Bob Lane, a local keyboardist, will perform at the event. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
August 24 ........ Team Teen Game Night • Stop by and get your game on. 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 27 ........ Summer’s Over Bash • Chill with games, makerspace activities, and snacks. Learn about the new Teen Advisory
Committee or TAC, where you can help plan teen programs for the library. From 3 - 4:30 pm. Glenwood.
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All Summer....... The Poetry Project • Teens, 12-18, who have a love of words and expression can share their talents and make new
friends. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 pm (except 7/17 & 7/19). McGirt-Horton.
All Summer....... Plarn Club • Bring plastic grocery bags to make plarn and crochet a bed roll for those experiencing homelessness.
June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10 from 6 - 8 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 6............... Intro to GPL Online Book Club • Join us for an introductory session to get you set up and added to our online book
club, moderated by our librarians. Register: 336-373-5810. 5 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 10............. Gamga Con • Enjoy a free anime, manga, and graphic novel convention co-sponsored with Greensboro Anime Club.
Events and exhibits include karaoke, trivia, a speed drawing contest, a cosplay contest, Carolina Manga Library
plus authors, artists and vendors. Central Library from 12 pm – 5:30 pm. LeBauer Park from 6 - 8 pm.
June 12............. Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary. Register:
[email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
June 13............. The Kindness Project • Paint encouraging words on rocks, create inspiring bookmarks, and make seed bombs to
scatter to help bring back the bees. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 13............. Digital Media Teens: Video Recording • Learn basic production skills, how to make a short movie, and how to
become part of a video production crew. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 13............. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. McNairy.
June 13............. Summer Volunteer Orientation • Earn your Service Learning hours at the Library. From 6 - 7:15 pm. Glenwood.
June 15............. Build a Trebuchet • Learn about this medieval catapult and build your own miniature version to take home. Grades
6-12. From 2 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 15............. Top Chef Teen: Kitchen Safety and Knife Skills • Learn how to properly use a knife. Discover different slicing and
dicing techniques as you make a fruit salad. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 15............. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Rated PG-13. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 16............. Monster Movie Double Feature • A Monster Calls - Rated PG-13. 1 pm. • Monster Trucks - Rated PG. 3 pm. Hemphill.
June 17............. Teen Volunteer Orientation • Do you have what it takes to be a library volunteer? We need enthusiastic teens to
prepare art materials, shelve books, assist with special events and much more. 10 am. Hemphill.
June 17............. Video Game Mania • Show us what you’ve got on the latest video games! From 2 - 3 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 17............. Star Wars: Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 2 pm. Hemphill.
June 17............. Out-of-This-World Jewelry Workshop • Design a pendant or a keychain using glitter, nail polish, fancy papers, and
other exciting materials. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.
June 19............. Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary. Register:
[email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
June 19............. Sundaes and Summer Reading • Find some fun, non-required reading at our book “speed dating” program featuring
teen-recommended books and graphic novels. Then, make ice cream in a bag and “build a better sundae.” 4 pm. McNairy.
June 20............. Recycling and Creative Reuse • Recycling Educator, Tori Carle, shows us how to keep refuse out of landfills by being
creative with recycled materials. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. LeBauer Park.
June 20............. Movie Mania: Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 6:30 – 8:45 pm. Glenwood.
June 20............. Summer Price Park Volunteer Orientation • Want to earn service learning hours? Stop by and find out about volunteer
projects in Price Park. You might help improve trails, monitor herp species, create park field guides, maintain vegetable
gardens, photograph plants and animals, and more. Ages 14 and older. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
June 22............. Top Chef Teen: Measuring and Mixing Ingredients • Learn the importance of properly measuring ingredients and
mixing then whip up a batch of pancakes. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 22............. Electric Motors • Do you know how car motors are built? Learn how to build a simple motor similar to those found in cars,
electric fans, power wheels and motorcycles. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 22............. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 – 12 graders. From 5 – 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 23............. DIY Beauty Products • Make your own spa products, including bath bombs, sugar scrubs and lip gloss. Grades 6-12. From
2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 23............. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Rated PG-13. 3:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 24............. 3rd Annual Star Wars Festival • Join us for crafts, games, and free giveaways. Meet costumed characters from the
Mandolorian Mercs and the 501st Carolina Garrison. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and visit our photo booth.
Show off your Jedi knowledge with trivia games. From 2 - 4 pm. Hemphill.
June 27............. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Rated PG-13. 1 pm. Central Library.
June 28............. Animal Architects • Explore creature creations in the natural world with live animals from the NC Zoo. Register:
[email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
June 28............. Plarn Workshop • In 2016 Greensboro citizens made 211 bedrolls for our neediest residents to have something warm to
sleep on. That’s 147,700 plastic bags kept out of the landfill! Bring a Q crochet hook, scissors and ten plastic bags to learn
how to turn plarn into bedrolls. 6 pm. McNairy.
June 29............. Cities through the Ages • Explore cities from medieval to modern times. Discuss the use of old cities as the foundation
for a new one and the race to the build the tallest skyscraper. Then get architectural as you construct buildings using
recycled materials. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 29............. Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking • Learn how to boil and steam for a healthy meal by making rice and vegetables.
Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 29............. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 – 12 graders. 5 – 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 29............. Build a Nutritious Stir Fry • Using healthy ingredients learn how to make a quick and easy stir fry meal. This is a hands-on
demonstration and taste testing. Register: 336-373-5810. From 5 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 29............. Magic to Blow Your Mind • Experience the magic that is Jim Light! Enjoy motivational, edge-of-your-seat excitement that
will amaze you. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.
June 30............. Spare Parts • Four high school students organize a robotics club and go up against the country’s reigning robotics
champion, MIT. Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
July 1................. Summer Volunteer Orientation • Earn your service learning hours. 11 am. Glenwood.
July 1................. Boatwright Artwork • Meet artist Thomas Boatwright and learn about comic books, graphic art and more. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
July 6................. Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking 2 • Learn how sautéing can be a healthier alternative to frying while creating a
simple vegetable stir-fry. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
July 6................. We All Scream for Ice Cream and pH fun! • Test how acidic or basic common household items can be while learning to
make homemade ice cream!!! Register: 336-373-5810. 4 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 6................. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 - 12 graders. From 5 - 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 6................. Kitchenology for Teens: Pasta Salad & Vinaigrette • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will lead a cooking session
focusing on creating pasta salads and vinaigrettes. Ages 13-18. From 6:30- 8:30 pm. Register: 336-297-5000. Glenwood.
July 8................. Hip Hop and More • Express yourself through Hip Hop and other dance forms. Register: 336-373-5810. From
10 am - 1 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 8................. Digital Media Teens: Video Recording • Learn basic production skills, how to make a movie, and how to become
part of a video crew. Register: 336-373-5810. From 10 am - 12 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 10............... Teen Tech Gadgets and the 3D Printer • Have fun exploring and creating with Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other
interactive resources. Also, learn how to customize a design to print and keep on the 3D printer. 4 pm. McNairy.
July 11............... Cool Chemistry • Denise Caldwell of Chem It Up Now will offer hands-on experiments about density and carbon
dioxide. Make a rainbow in a bottle and watch popcorn dance. Register: [email protected].
Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
July 11............... Build It! Interactive Workshop with Steve Somers • Try hands-on building of optical illusions, magic tricks,
creative puzzles, amazing mentalism, and math-a-magic fun. 3 pm. Glenwood.
July 11............... Fantastic Beasts and Where to find Them • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. Hemphill.
July 12............... Teen Tech Petting Zoo • Learn about technology with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive
resources. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 12............... Price Park Volunteer Orientation • Want to earn service learning hours? Stop by and find out about volunteer
projects in Price Park. You might help improve trails, monitor herp species, create park field guides, maintain
vegetable gardens, photograph plants and animals, and more. Ages 14 and older. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 13............... Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking 3 • At this grand finale of the series, each team will complete a skillet recipe.
Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
July 13............... Teen Tech Time • Explore technology using Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other widgets, gadgets, and
gizmos. Register: 336-373-5836. 4 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 14............... Doctor Strange • Rated PG-13. 1 pm. Central Library.
July 14............... Sing • Rated PG. 3 pm. Hemphill.
July 15............... Plarn, Please • Earn service learning hours while you learn to craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized
crochet hook, scissors, and at least 10 plastic grocery bags. From 1 – 3 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 15............... Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Rated PG-13. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 15............... 4th Annual Positive Youth Rap Contest • Youth in grades K-12 can share their positive raps and compete for
prizes. Sponsored by Empowerment Speaking Quest. Register: 336-373-5836. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 17............... Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary.
Register: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you can. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
July 17............... Teen Tech Petting Zoo • Have fun exploring and creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other
interactive resources. Register: 336-297-5000. 4 pm. Glenwood.
July 17............... Fandom Makerspace • Make crafts inspired by your favorite fandom with Perler beads and other materials, help
design a Post It note mural for our “Fan-demonium” festival, and watch our 3D printer make fandom-inspired
creations. 4 pm. McNairy.
July 17............... Video Game Mania • Have fun with the latest video games! From 5 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 17............... Candid Creatures • Help design this citizen science program to install cameras for observing animals in Price
Park. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 18............... All Hands on Tech • Have fun exploring and creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive
resources. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 5 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 18............... Plarn Workshop • Discover the simple technique of making plastic yarn from plastic bags and then crochet
sleeping mats for people in need. From 6 - 8 pm. Central Library.
July 19............... Teen Tech • Use hands-on gadgets, widgets and gizmos to learn about technology. Have fun exploring and
creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive resources. From 3 - 4 pm. Central Library.
July 20............... DIY Teen: Bath Bombs • With a little chemistry and a little artistry, create beautiful and aromatic bath bombs for
gifts or your own personal use. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 20............... Kitchenology for Teens: Dips & Salsa • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will teach us house-made dips and
salsas. Ages 13-18. Register: 336-373-5836. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 21............... All Hands on Tech - Explore Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactives. Register:
[email protected]. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 22............... Tie Dye - Bring a plain white t-shirt and add an explosion of color with easy tie-dye techniques. Completed shirts
will be ready for pick-up on Friday, July 28. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
July 25............... Escape the Room • The clock is ticking…can you work with a group to solve the puzzles, open the locks, and
escape before time runs out? Register: 336-373-2015. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. McNairy.
July 25............... Cool Chemistry • Denise Caldwell of Chem It Up Now will demonstrate how to make a volcanic eruption and
inflate a balloon using carbon dioxide. Register: [email protected]. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 3:30 pm. Central Library.
July 26............... PLARN Workshop – Learn how to make and craft with “Plarn,” and how to crochet portable sleeping
surfaces for people experiencing homelessness. 6 pm. Hemphill.
July 27............... Exploring DNA • Investigate the molecule essential to life with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Learn how to
extract DNA molecules from wheat germ. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 27............... Kitchenology for Teens: Fruit Salad & Quinoa • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will lead a cooking
session focusing on salads using melon, yogurt, quinoa and more. Ages 13-18. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register:
336-373-5810. McGirt-Horton.
July 27............... Amazing Steve Somers • Enjoy Make it, Take it; Hands on building; Optical illusions; Magic tricks; Creative
puzzles; Amazing mentalism; Math-a-Magic Fun! Register: 336-373-5836. 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 28............... Recycled Jewelry • Never look at old bangles, bottle caps, and plastic bags the same way again. Keep them out
of the landfill and look fine at the same time. We will provide the materials to make some cool jewelry. From 2:30 4 pm. Central Library.
July 28............... XXX: Return of Xander Cage – Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
June 19............. Sundaes and Summer Reading • Find some fun, non-required reading at our book “speed dating” program featuring
teen-recommended books and graphic novels. Then, make ice cream in a bag and “build a better sundae.” 4 pm. McNairy.
June 20............. Recycling and Creative Reuse • Recycling Educator, Tori Carle, shows us how to keep refuse out of landfills by being
creative with recycled materials. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. LeBauer Park.
June 20............. Movie Mania: Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 6:30 – 8:45 pm. Glenwood.
June 20............. Summer Price Park Volunteer Orientation • Want to earn service learning hours? Stop by and find out about volunteer
projects in Price Park. You might help improve trails, monitor herp species, create park field guides, maintain vegetable
gardens, photograph plants and animals, and more. Ages 14 and older. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
June 22............. Top Chef Teen: Measuring and Mixing Ingredients • Learn the importance of properly measuring ingredients and
mixing then whip up a batch of pancakes. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 22............. Electric Motors • Do you know how car motors are built? Learn how to build a simple motor similar to those found in cars,
electric fans, power wheels and motorcycles. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 22............. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 – 12 graders. From 5 – 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 23............. DIY Beauty Products • Make your own spa products, including bath bombs, sugar scrubs and lip gloss. Grades 6-12. From
2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 23............. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Rated PG-13. 3:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 24............. 3rd Annual Star Wars Festival • Join us for crafts, games, and free giveaways. Meet costumed characters from the
Mandolorian Mercs and the 501st Carolina Garrison. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and visit our photo booth.
Show off your Jedi knowledge with trivia games. From 2 - 4 pm. Hemphill.
June 27............. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Rated PG-13. 1 pm. Central Library.
June 28............. Animal Architects • Explore creature creations in the natural world with live animals from the NC Zoo. Register:
[email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
June 28............. Plarn Workshop • In 2016 Greensboro citizens made 211 bedrolls for our neediest residents to have something warm to
sleep on. That’s 147,700 plastic bags kept out of the landfill! Bring a Q crochet hook, scissors and ten plastic bags to learn
how to turn plarn into bedrolls. 6 pm. McNairy.
June 29............. Cities through the Ages • Explore cities from medieval to modern times. Discuss the use of old cities as the foundation
for a new one and the race to the build the tallest skyscraper. Then get architectural as you construct buildings using
recycled materials. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 29............. Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking • Learn how to boil and steam for a healthy meal by making rice and vegetables.
Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 29............. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 – 12 graders. 5 – 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 29............. Build a Nutritious Stir Fry • Using healthy ingredients learn how to make a quick and easy stir fry meal. This is a hands-on
demonstration and taste testing. Register: 336-373-5810. From 5 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 29............. Magic to Blow Your Mind • Experience the magic that is Jim Light! Enjoy motivational, edge-of-your-seat excitement that
will amaze you. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.
June 30............. Spare Parts • Four high school students organize a robotics club and go up against the country’s reigning robotics
champion, MIT. Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
July 1................. Summer Volunteer Orientation • Earn your service learning hours. 11 am. Glenwood.
July 1................. Boatwright Artwork • Meet artist Thomas Boatwright and learn about comic books, graphic art and more. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
July 6................. Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking 2 • Learn how sautéing can be a healthier alternative to frying while creating a
simple vegetable stir-fry. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
July 6................. We All Scream for Ice Cream and pH fun! • Test how acidic or basic common household items can be while learning to
make homemade ice cream!!! Register: 336-373-5810. 4 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 6................. Creative U! • Learn innovative ways for self-expression by designing and personalizing items. Register: 336-373-5836. For
6 - 12 graders. From 5 - 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 6................. Kitchenology for Teens: Pasta Salad & Vinaigrette • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will lead a cooking session
focusing on creating pasta salads and vinaigrettes. Ages 13-18. From 6:30- 8:30 pm. Register: 336-297-5000. Glenwood.
July 8................. Hip Hop and More • Express yourself through Hip Hop and other dance forms. Register: 336-373-5810. From
10 am - 1 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 8................. Digital Media Teens: Video Recording • Learn basic production skills, how to make a movie, and how to become
part of a video crew. Register: 336-373-5810. From 10 am - 12 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 10............... Teen Tech Gadgets and the 3D Printer • Have fun exploring and creating with Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other
interactive resources. Also, learn how to customize a design to print and keep on the 3D printer. 4 pm. McNairy.
July 11............... Cool Chemistry • Denise Caldwell of Chem It Up Now will offer hands-on experiments about density and carbon
dioxide. Make a rainbow in a bottle and watch popcorn dance. Register: [email protected].
Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
July 11............... Build It! Interactive Workshop with Steve Somers • Try hands-on building of optical illusions, magic tricks,
creative puzzles, amazing mentalism, and math-a-magic fun. 3 pm. Glenwood.
July 11............... Fantastic Beasts and Where to find Them • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. Hemphill.
July 12............... Teen Tech Petting Zoo • Learn about technology with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive
resources. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 12............... Price Park Volunteer Orientation • Want to earn service learning hours? Stop by and find out about volunteer
projects in Price Park. You might help improve trails, monitor herp species, create park field guides, maintain
vegetable gardens, photograph plants and animals, and more. Ages 14 and older. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 13............... Top Chef Teen: Stovetop Cooking 3 • At this grand finale of the series, each team will complete a skillet recipe.
Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
July 13............... Teen Tech Time • Explore technology using Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other widgets, gadgets, and
gizmos. Register: 336-373-5836. 4 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 14............... Doctor Strange • Rated PG-13. 1 pm. Central Library.
July 14............... Sing • Rated PG. 3 pm. Hemphill.
July 15............... Plarn, Please • Earn service learning hours while you learn to craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized
crochet hook, scissors, and at least 10 plastic grocery bags. From 1 – 3 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 15............... Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Rated PG-13. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 15............... 4th Annual Positive Youth Rap Contest • Youth in grades K-12 can share their positive raps and compete for
prizes. Sponsored by Empowerment Speaking Quest. Register: 336-373-5836. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 17............... Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary.
Register: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you can. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
July 17............... Teen Tech Petting Zoo • Have fun exploring and creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other
interactive resources. Register: 336-297-5000. 4 pm. Glenwood.
July 17............... Fandom Makerspace • Make crafts inspired by your favorite fandom with Perler beads and other materials, help
design a Post It note mural for our “Fan-demonium” festival, and watch our 3D printer make fandom-inspired
creations. 4 pm. McNairy.
July 17............... Video Game Mania • Have fun with the latest video games! From 5 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 17............... Candid Creatures • Help design this citizen science program to install cameras for observing animals in Price
Park. 7 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 18............... All Hands on Tech • Have fun exploring and creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive
resources. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 5 pm. McGirt-Horton.
July 18............... Plarn Workshop • Discover the simple technique of making plastic yarn from plastic bags and then crochet
sleeping mats for people in need. From 6 - 8 pm. Central Library.
July 19............... Teen Tech • Use hands-on gadgets, widgets and gizmos to learn about technology. Have fun exploring and
creating with Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactive resources. From 3 - 4 pm. Central Library.
July 20............... DIY Teen: Bath Bombs • With a little chemistry and a little artistry, create beautiful and aromatic bath bombs for
gifts or your own personal use. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 20............... Kitchenology for Teens: Dips & Salsa • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will teach us house-made dips and
salsas. Ages 13-18. Register: 336-373-5836. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 21............... All Hands on Tech - Explore Little Bits, Chibitronics, Cubelets, and other interactives. Register:
[email protected]. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay.
July 22............... Tie Dye - Bring a plain white t-shirt and add an explosion of color with easy tie-dye techniques. Completed shirts
will be ready for pick-up on Friday, July 28. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
July 25............... Escape the Room • The clock is ticking…can you work with a group to solve the puzzles, open the locks, and
escape before time runs out? Register: 336-373-2015. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. McNairy.
July 25............... Cool Chemistry • Denise Caldwell of Chem It Up Now will demonstrate how to make a volcanic eruption and
inflate a balloon using carbon dioxide. Register: [email protected]. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 3:30 pm. Central Library.
July 26............... PLARN Workshop – Learn how to make and craft with “Plarn,” and how to crochet portable sleeping
surfaces for people experiencing homelessness. 6 pm. Hemphill.
July 27............... Exploring DNA • Investigate the molecule essential to life with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Learn how to
extract DNA molecules from wheat germ. Register: [email protected]. 4 pm. Benjamin.
July 27............... Kitchenology for Teens: Fruit Salad & Quinoa • Chef Dickerson, the Urban Culinarian, will lead a cooking
session focusing on salads using melon, yogurt, quinoa and more. Ages 13-18. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register:
336-373-5810. McGirt-Horton.
July 27............... Amazing Steve Somers • Enjoy Make it, Take it; Hands on building; Optical illusions; Magic tricks; Creative
puzzles; Amazing mentalism; Math-a-Magic Fun! Register: 336-373-5836. 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
July 28............... Recycled Jewelry • Never look at old bangles, bottle caps, and plastic bags the same way again. Keep them out
of the landfill and look fine at the same time. We will provide the materials to make some cool jewelry. From 2:30 4 pm. Central Library.
July 28............... XXX: Return of Xander Cage – Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
Benjamin Branch • 373-7540
1530 Benjamin Parkway
Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch
373-2923 • 1420 Price Park Road
Central Library • 373-2046
219 North Church Street
McGirt-Horton Branch • 373-5810
2501 Phillips Avenue
Glenwood Branch • 297-5000
1901 West Florida Street
Glenn McNairy Branch • 373-2015
4860 Lake Jeanette Road
Hemphill Branch • 373-2925
2301 West Vandalia Road
Vance Chavis Branch • 373-5838
900 South Benbow Road
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July 29............... Vision Board App Party • Bring your mobile device to use the awesome online tool Trello and other interactive
resources to represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. From 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Register:
336-373-5810. McGirt Horton.
July 30............... Movie Mania: Assassin’s Creed • Rated PG-13. From 3 - 5 pm. Glenwood.
July 31............... Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary.
Register: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you can. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
July 31............... Interactive Harry Potter Movie • Enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Rated PG). Then act out scenes from
the movie with props and a script. 3 pm. McNairy.
August 1........... A Monster Calls • Rated PG-13. Teen camps and teens of all ages are welcome. 1 pm. Central Library.
August 1........... Book Page Crafts • Use worn-out and discarded books to create something new. Try book page poetry or
watercolor painting. Make a bookmark or paper beads. Decoupage a recycled container. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.
August 2........... Plarn for Teens • Learn how to make and craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized crochet hook
(15 - 16 mm), scissors, and at least ten plastic bags. 4 pm. Benjamin.
August 3........... STEM Exploration • Learn about careers in the sciences and enjoy hands on activities. 6 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 4........... Upcycling Makerspace • City Recycling Specialist Tori Carle will guide us to do our part for the environment by
turning recyclables into useful items, art, or jewelry. Register: 336-373-5836. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 6........... Vision Boards • Map your future using tips from the book, What Color is Your Parachute for Teens, as you design
your own vision board. Register: [email protected]. From 3 - 5 pm. Kathleen Clay.
August 7........... Teen Spa Day • Spend a relaxing hour at the library making sugar scrub and bath bombs. 4 pm. McNairy.
August 8........... Teen Break Out Room with a Twist • Solve puzzles and find clues to break into the program room to claim the
prize (pizza). Register: [email protected] to register. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 4 pm. Central Library.
August 8........... Movie Mania: Beauty and the Beast • Rated PG. From 6 - 8:30 pm. Glenwood.
August 8........... Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. McNairy.
August 10......... Glass Etching Creations • Create an image on keepsake glass using a glass-etching compound Register:
[email protected]. Ages 13 - 19. From 4 – 5:30 pm. Kathleen Clay.
August 10......... Queen of Katwe • Rated PG. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 11......... Doctor Strange • A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing, only to be drawn into the world of the
mystical arts. Rated PG-13. 3 pm. Hemphill.
August 12......... Teen’s T-Shirt Construction • Get creative with painting, cutting and designing fun. Bring a white or light colored
t-Shirt. Register: 336-373-5810. From 10 am - 12 pm. McGirt-Horton.
August 13......... Show Me The Money! Economy Jr. • Learn how to spend money wisely. Will you have money left at the end of
the month? From 3 - 4:30 pm. Glenwood.
August 15......... Plarn for Teens • Learn how to make and craft with plastic bag yarn. Please bring: Q sized crochet hook
(15 - 16 mm), scissors, and at least ten plastic bags. 2 pm. Benjamin.
August 17......... Lion • Rated PG-13. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 19......... NC Musicians • Learn some cool facts about North Carolina musicians and their contributions to the world of
music. Bob Lane, a local keyboardist, will perform at the event. 2:30 pm. Hemphill.
August 24......... Team Teen Game Night • Stop by and get your game on. 7 pm. Vance Chavis.
August 27......... Summer’s Over Bash • Chill with games, makerspace activities, and snacks. Learn about the new Teen Advisory
Committee or TAC, where you can help plan teen programs for the library. From 3 - 4:30 pm. Glenwood.
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All Summer....... The Poetry Project • Teens, 12-18, who have a love of words and expression can share their talents and make new
friends. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 pm (except 7/17 & 7/19). McGirt-Horton.
All Summer....... Plarn Club • Bring plastic grocery bags to make plarn and crochet a bed roll for those experiencing homelessness.
June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10 from 6 - 8 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 6............... Intro to GPL Online Book Club • Join us for an introductory session to get you set up and added to our online book
club, moderated by our librarians. Register: 336-373-5810. 5 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 10............. Gamga Con • Enjoy a free anime, manga, and graphic novel convention co-sponsored with Greensboro Anime Club.
Events and exhibits include karaoke, trivia, a speed drawing contest, a cosplay contest, Carolina Manga Library plus
authors, artists and vendors. Central Library from 11 am – 5:30 pm. LeBauer Park from 6 - 8 pm.
June 12............. Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary. Register:
[email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.
June 13............. The Kindness Project • Paint encouraging words on rocks, create inspiring bookmarks, and make seed bombs to
scatter to help bring back the bees. Grades 6-12. From 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 13............. Digital Media Teens: Video Recording • Learn basic production skills, how to make a short movie, and how to
become part of a video production crew. Register: 336-373-5810. From 4 - 6 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 13............. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Rated PG-13. 6 pm. McNairy.
June 13............. Summer Volunteer Orientation • Earn your Service Learning hours at the Library. From 6 - 7:15 pm. Glenwood.
June 15............. Build a Trebuchet • Learn about this medieval catapult and build your own miniature version to take home. Grades
6-12. From 2 - 3:30 pm. Central Library.
June 15............. Top Chef Teen: Kitchen Safety and Knife Skills • Learn how to properly use a knife. Discover different slicing and
dicing techniques as you make a fruit salad. Register: [email protected]. 3 pm. Benjamin.
June 15............. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Rated PG-13. 6:30 pm. Vance Chavis.
June 16............. Monster Movie Double Feature • A Monster Calls - Rated PG-13. 1 pm. • Monster Trucks - Rated PG. 3 pm. Hemphill.
June 17............. Teen Volunteer Orientation • Do you have what it takes to be a library volunteer? We need enthusiastic teens to
prepare art materials, shelve books, assist with special events and much more. 10 am. Hemphill.
June 17............. Video Game Mania • Show us what you’ve got on the latest video games! From 2 - 3 pm. McGirt-Horton.
June 17............. Star Wars: Rogue One • Rated PG-13. 2 pm. Hemphill.
June 17............. Out-of-This-World Jewelry Workshop • Design a pendant or a keychain using glitter, nail polish, fancy papers, and
other exciting materials. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.
June 19............. Teen Yoga • Try this ancient form of exercise in a vinyasa/hatha mix flow style class. No experience necessary. Register:
[email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. Grades 6-12. From 2 - 2:45 pm. Central Library.