You Guessed It...More Spoilers and Virtual Programs!

   

You have been warned! If you have not done the word search or crossword in this week's Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.

Hello Teens!

'Tis time for the spooky season! As you plan your costume(s), don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each week, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Phobias, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.

For those of you who received the kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the word search and crossword:

This next week is about Narrating a Nightmare! Break out your tech and drama skills to creep everyone out with a spooktacular video!

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!

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Flowood Teens Had a Blast Designing Tech Franken-Toys!

Flowood Library had a great turn out for our Teen Tech event making Franken-Toys last week.

The teens made toys that could spin and race by finding motors and gears from old tech devices and other toys.  Check out their cool and creepy creations!

The creations that didn't move were pretty amazing as well!  I mean, I never would have thought to make these creepy dolls!

Join us next week on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm to make CREEPY cupcakes with us!  You know you want to show off your talents!

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Flowood Teens host Teen Tech Night with Franken-Toys

Have you always wanted to design your own mutant toy? Well, here's your chance to show off your skills. We are taking old toys  and old tech devices and tearing them apart to put together our own new creations. 

We are meeting tomorrow night at 6pm at the Flowood Library to make Franken-Toys! All supplies will be provided. This program is free and designed for students in grades 6-12. I can't wait to see you all and see what you create! Snacks and sodas will be provided while supplies last.

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TeenTober Tech

Hello Teens!

This Monday saw a great program for TeenTober! We were honored to host the robotics team R U Serious as well as their array of technology. The event started off with a brief introduction to the types of programs the team would be using in order to build their robot. They also showed us what goals they would be programming their robot to meet in order to win their upcoming competition. After a small demo, the team showed off their 3D printer and explained its workings.

There were also some examples of circuitry set up throughout the room. There were a few Makey Makey kits (set up to play piano using PlayDoh) as well as an energy stick that was activated even through a group of 11 people (to create the human circuit)!

As seen in the picture above, the event concluded with the teens getting the chance to code some bots of their own! The team produced a pair of Ozobots for this opportunity. After a brief discussion, the teens had the chance to code their own track for the bots to run. I'm not going to lie; it was awesome!

Don't forget: the next program (for both Middle Graders and Teens) will be October 21st. Come join in for our Pizza Taste-Off to determine which pizza restaurant has the best in Brandon!

See you soon!

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