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May Teen News Mental Health Supports in the Library Mental Health Awareness Month
My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth Bel Maier has an aptitude for engineering and teams up with robotics team captain, Mateo Luna. After a rough start together, the nights of after-school work lead to romance.
Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
In 2067, stranded on Mars after an emergency evacuation, Cleo and Hunter team up to stop a deadly explosion orchestrated by mercenaries, while battling their growing feelings for each other.
Mental Health Awareness Month is a chance to pause, reflect, and support our own well-being and that of our community. Join us for programs and conversations that encourage understanding, reduce stigma, and help everyone feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Pick-Up Program: DIY Worry Pet Friday, May 1 • All Day • 12-19 years Central Teen Area
Ready for Finals Week? We’ve got you covered! We have extra study spaces available Saturday through Wednesday.
Finals Week: Brain Break Room May 18-20 • 5-7 p.m. • Grades 9-12 Central Program Room Take a brain break before or after diving into finals week studying. We have snacks, mental health resources, relaxation activities, and more. No need to register, just stop by.
Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair Saturday, May 2 • 1-3 p.m. • All Ages Central Commons
Make it Mindful Saturday, May 2 • 2-3 p.m. • 12-14 years Central Program Room
The Lost Women of Science by Melina Gerosa Bellows From the creators of award-nominated Lost women of science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching.
Tethered to Other Stars by Elisa Stone Leahy
Wendy Toledo knows that black holes and immigration police have one thing in common: they can both make things disappear without a trace.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
Glow-in-the-Dark Aquarium Jar Wednesday, May 27 • 5-6 p.m. 12-19 years • Central Program Room
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