Libraries offer free programs for teens

| March 4, 2015 8:00 PM

Local teens will make connections at the library, as the Community Library Network celebrates Teen Tech Week.

This year, programming extends beyond one week and will be celebrated March 10-21. Teen Tech Week is a national initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) aimed at teens, their parents and educators. The purpose is to help teens to be competent and ethical users of technology, especially the types offered through libraries.

All activities are free, including:

* 3-Doodlers. Teens can draw and make items in 3D Programs. The event will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Rathdrum; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Post Falls; and 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Spirit Lake.

* Freegal Breakfast. A pancake breakfast will be served to teens while they learn how to download music from Freegal. Programs will be offered 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Athol; and 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Pinehurst.

* Minecraft Extravaganza. Teens are invited to bring a friend and try to survive in virtual reality from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Hayden Library.

* Chain Maille Bracelets. Teens are invited to drop by the Harrison Library and learn how to put a modern twist on a medieval craft all month long.

For more information, visit www.CommunityLibrary.net/Teens.