Teen Day – Wed 25 April 2018 – 10.00-19.00
We hope to see you there!
All events will take place in the City Library, Grand Parade.
Cork City Libraries’ Teen Day 2018, organised by our Teen Committee, includes writing workshops, quizzes, cardboard cosplay, board games, an open mic and much more. Attend events throughout the day for your chance to win a prize hamper! Events are free and open to 13 – 18 year olds. For further information contact eibhlin_cassidy@corkcity.ie
Welcome from City Librarian 10.30
Launch of Teen Comic by Eoin Coveney 10.35
Announcement of Short Story Competition winner by judge, Kevin Doyle 10.40
Teen Committee Open Invite to Teen Day events 10.50
Unfinished Book Launch 11.15
Teen Graphic Novel Workshop
Eoin Coveney will facilitate an open workshop for teenagers.
Location: Thomas Davis Room, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 11.00
Speed Dating With Books
Can’t find the right book for you? Look no further. Our book matchmakers will be on hand to help you find the book of your dreams. All you need to bring is an open mind! Suitable for Teenagers 13+
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 11.00
Teen Quiz
Join the fun with our Teen Committee
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 12.00
Cardboard Cosplay Challenge
Do you have what it takes to win our cardboard cosplay challenge?
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 13.00
LGBT Representation in Young Adult Fiction
E.R. Murray will lead a discussion on LGBT representation and stereotype in Young Adult Fiction
Location: Thomas Davis Room, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 13.00
How to Write a Novel-An Introduction
So, you want to write a book but have no idea how to begin? Or you’ve started a novel and can’t get past the first few chapters? Join award-winning author E.R. Murray as she delves into the world of novel writing. Topics covered will include; where ideas come from and how they evolve into a story, writing what we know vs. making it up, how to create believable characters and gripping settings, and how to get started and keep going. Elizabeth will also read extracts from her work and answer your questions about your writing.
Location: Thomas Davis Room, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 14.30
Mindfulness for Teens
Join Martyna Maciejowska who will lead a discussion on stress and how to manage it for teenagers, followed by a guided meditation
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 14.00
Youth Drama Workshop
Facilitated by Judie Chalmers F.L.C.M. of The New Renaissance School of Shakespearean Drama
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 15.15
Song writing 101
Join Amy Snow for an introduction to song writing for beginners.
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 16.30
Open Mic Event
Amy Snow will open this year’s teen open mic event. Always a fun way to end Teen Day this event is a chance for young people to perform for their peers.
Location: Children’s Library, City Library, Grand Parade Time: 17.45
Teen day is organised in conjunction with Cork City Libraries’ Teen Committee
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