Avon Grove Library
PO Box 100
117 Rosehill Ave.
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: 610.869.2004
Fax: 610.869.2957

About Us

Children's Corner

Teen Center

Happenings for Adults

Spanish Services(Español)

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Teen Center webpage where you’ll find information and resources tailored especially for teenagers! We invite you to stop by the library to check out our young adult section. We have the classics you’ll need for school as well as a good selection of teen bestsellers, non-fiction books, biographies, and reference material. You’ll also find the latest DVD movies and our public computer center that offers free internet access. Check out the internet links below for help with homework and some sites just for fun!

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CREATE A BUG CONTEST

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Keep yourself "buzzy," (busy), with our CREATE A BUG CONTEST. Here's how...

Each participant makes a bug using the collection of craft materials found in a bag you can pick up at the library during business hours, or at any childrens/teen program.

This contest is for patrons age 3 and up. Families may enter as a team.

Each participant may make only one bug. You may add any items of your choice to the materials in your bag. Painting, coloring and markers are also allowed.

All creations should be returned to the library no later than July 18th.

Voting will take place at the library from July 21-31. Voting will be done by patrons.

Winners announced on August 1.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Most Creative
Best Use of Materials
Creepiest Bug
Biggest Pest
Most Unusual
More Realistic
Cutest Bug

HAVE FUN!

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Click the link button to the right of this page for technology based computer classes for the entire family!

Register at the library for FREE computer enrichment programs for young adults.

Link into Lifelong Learning

Class Schedule

Creative Writing Vacation with Inspiration

Tuesday, June 24

3-4 pm

For ages 12 -14

Use Inspiration to organize your vacation visions and start the creative writing process!

Resume Writing

(For ages 16 and above)

Wednesday, June 28

1-3 PM

Learn tips and strategies to make the most of your activities, talents, skills and work experience (or lack there of) on a resume!

Book Trailer Podcasting

Wednesday, July 2 and Tuesday July 8

1-3 pm

For ages 12-14

Create a book trailer podcast! Plan, record, edit, add music and publish a podcast to the Web or save on your mp3 player. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions.

Other summer courses will include Scrapbooking (ages 10 and above), Image Generators (ages 12-14), Blog about Baseball (ages 12-14) and MORE!

Image Generators

Tuesday, July 8 (basic)

12-1 pm

Ages 12-15

Put your face on a postage stamp, create a special message on a road sign, or write your name on a virtual sandy beach. Use Imagechef.com to create unique images with your thoughts and pictures!

Wednesday July 23 (advanced)

3-4 pm

For Grades middle and high school

Basic plus learn tips for using them with wikis and blogs which are being used at a growing rate in high school and post secondary academic worlds. They are the wave of the future in the learning community. Image Generators make great visuals for social networking sites, blogs, and wikis, to give your contributions some zing!

Top Ten Playlist

Wednesday July 9

1-3 pm

Ages 14 and up

Create a wiki featuring the top ten songs you think everyone should know. Learn how to find and post lyrics, add information and photos to support your top ten playlist!

Scrapbooking

Friday July 18

1-3pm

Ages 10 and up

Using online resources and actual craft materials, participants will create their own scrapbook page.

Blogging

Tuesday, July 22

1-3 pm

Ages 14 and up

Learn how to post messages, comment, add photos and even load multimedia content to an online blog.

Blog about Baseball

Tuesday July 22

3-4 pm

Ages 11-14

Learn to post messages, comment on posts, add pictures, and links in a blog about America's favorite sport.

Creative Comics

Wednesday July 23

1-3 pm

Ages 12-14

POW! Tap into your creative writing powers to plan a script, characters and illustrations for your very own comic strip.

Powerpoints with Pizzazz!

Tuesday July 29

1-3 pm

Ages 14 and up

Learn the tools and techniques to give your Powerpoints pizzazz -- including transition, custom animation, and design techniques.

Knockout Online Bullying with Powerpoint

Wednesday July 30

1-3 pm

Ages 12-14

Once we have our techniques down, we will discuss and create a Powerpoint presentation on how to recognize and stop online bullying. Make your own Powerpoint and publish it on a MySpace page!

MS Office Templates

Wednesday July 30

3-4 pm

Ages 14 and up

Search, download and use the wealth of free templates.

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Get ready for a Sizzling Summer at the Avon Grove Library! Enjoy a variety of events throughout summer 2008, including:

Family Baseball Night

Meet the Philadelphia Force, women’s professional softball team and their Mascot on Tuesday June 24, 5-8:00pm. Stories! Crafts! Refreshments! Register at the library. Free program, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Fun: Scavenger Hunt

Search the Avon Grove Library for clues on Tuesday July 1, 6-8:00pm. Register at library. Free program. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Murder Mystery Game

If you're in grade 7 and up, join us at the Avon Grove Library for a "spook-tacular" murder mystery adventure on Wednesday July 30, 7:30-11pm! Take part in the game and be entertained by guest storyteller Bill Woods. Enjoy pizza with your friends and make crafts. What else? It's a mystery so you'll just have to come to the library to find out! Free teen T-shirts. $10 non-refundable material fee. Register in person at the library.

Basket Making

Learn the art of basket making on Wednesday June 25, 1:30-3:30pm or July 23, 4-6:00pm. For ages 10 and up. Register at the library. $5/person nonrefundable material fee. Adult must remain in library during program.

Sewing Workshops

Stitch up a clever creation in the Avon Grove Library’s Sewing Workshops on July 15 to 17! Age-appropriate projects are designed for two groups. From 1:00-2:30pm, those age 9 and up will make pillowcases. From 3:00-4:30pm, those age 12 and up will make pillows. All materials provided. $10 non-refundable material fee. Register in person at the library. Limit 12/ per class. Adult must remain in library during program.

Bird House Woodworking Workshop

Fun family activity! Come and join us at the Avon Grove Library Tuesday July 8 or Wednesday August 6 to construct your very own bird house. $10 non-refundable material fee. Register in person at the library. Limit 9/per class. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

First Aid and CPR for Teens and Adults

For ages 12 and up, learn the vital skills of first aid and CPR. Wednesday July 9 or Tuesday August 5. 4-8:00pm. Register at the library. $45/per person for certification. ICA and OSHA approved.

Teens and Adults: Make Beaded Jewelry

Come to the Avon Grove Library Thursday July 17 and "bead-dazzle" your family and friends with jewelry you design! $10 non-refundable material fee. Register in person at the library. Limit 15/per class.

Draw Manga!

Learn about Manga & Anime

A FREE introduction/Sampler Course

July 28 to 31 (Two Sessions)

12:30 - 1:30pm OR 2:00 - 3:00pm

This sampler course is for grades 5 and up. Students are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 days. Register at the library. Limit 15/per class. All materials supplied.

Interested in pursuing the art of Manga & Anime further?

A comprehensive course with hands-on drawing techniques and PowerPoint demonstrations

August 18 to 21

2:00 - 4:30pm (August 18, 19 & 20)

2:00 - 6:00pm (August 21 class and wrap-up party!)

For grades 5 and up. Students are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 days. Register at the library. Limit 15/per class. $5 materials fee/all materials supplied.

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AVON GROVE LIBRARY

COMMUNITY KNITTING PROJECT

We are working on a blanket to be donated to a disabled veteran in honor of his/her service to all of us.

If you would like to knit a square, please take a pattern and ball of yarn (available at the Circulation Desk).

If you would like to help, but don't knit, please add a ball of red, white or blue yarn to the basket at the Desk.

ADOPT A PLATOON

Avon Grove Library is one of several drop off sites for “Adopt-a-Platoon,” sponsored by the West Grove-Avondale Rotary Club.

Help our troops stationed in Iraq by donating items such as: pre-paid phone cards, magazines (Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health), stationery paper, toiletries, hand sanitizer, boot socks (black or OD green), jerky, power bars, dried fruit, or pre-packaged cheese and crackers. A complete list is available, posted next to the drop off boxes placed in the main library.

These are both on-going events.

Homework Help

Having trouble with your homework??

Click on the graphic in the column to the right to link to the Chester County Library free homework help and then click on the “remote link.” You’ll need your library card number to proceed. Math, science, social studies and English tutors for grades 4-12 are available everyday from 4pm – 10pm. En Espanol available Sunday through Thursday from 4pm - 10pm.

HIGH SCHOOL ACE: This site features subject guides, reference tools, news, puzzles, quizzes, and college information.

MATH FOR MORONS LIKE US This website provides math help from Pre-Algebra through Calculus. It offers tutorials, sample problems, and quizzes.

MERRIAM-WEBSTER ONLINE DICTIONARY Get access to both the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus.

ENCYCLOPEDIA.COM This site provides more than 57,000 frequently updated articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Each article is enhanced with links to newspaper and magazine articles as well as pictures and maps.

HOW STUFF WORKS Go to this site to learn how just about everything works. Great for school reports!

LITERATURE.ORG Did you leave your book at school?? On this site you will find the full and unabridged texts of classic works of English literature.

AMERICA'S STORY FROM AMERICA'S LIBRARY This Library of Congress website is devoted to American History.

IT'S A READING RAVE This is an interactive site designed specifically for teens. It includes School Tools, Recommended Reading, Fun Facts, a Quiz to test trivia knowledge, and Cool Links to teen-centric websites endorsed by professional librarians and educators.