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 Saturday, May 13, 1-4pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Saturday, May 27, 1-4pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Northwestern Community Health Corps' - Red Cross Training program offers CPR/First Aid/AED training sessions for interested individuals.
This training has an online portion (to be completed before the in-person instruction) and in-person instruction led by Red Cross-certified Northwestern student instructors. Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive a Red Cross - verified certificate confirming your ability to accurately perform the life-saving tasks.
This training offers:
- Blended Learning Course Format
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training
 Thursday, May 11, 4-5:30pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Check it out!
Thursday, May 18, 4-5:30pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Check it out!
Thursday, May 25, 4-5:30pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Check it out!
If you're into this, you can also visit the Robert Crown Branch Library:
Drop-In Sewing: Wednesday, May 10, 4-5pm. Check it out!
Knit n' Lit Night: Thursday, May 25, 6-8pm. Check it out!
 Sunday, May 14, 12-1:30pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Join us for a short lesson in Japanese Calligraphy AKA 書道, shodō: "the way of writing". This class is appropriate for those 16+. All supplies are provided and space is limited. Registration is required.
In honor of AAPI Month, we will also be hosting a DIY Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop: Sunday, May 28, 2-3:30pm. Check it out!
 Thursday, May 11, 6:30-8pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Thursday, May 18, 6:30-8pm,Teen Loft, Main Library. Register.
Love anime and manga? Join us at Robert Crown for Anime Club. We will watch anime, argue about what show is the best, and eat delicious and sometimes weird Japanese snacks. Each month we will also feature an Anime themed project, such as making buttons from old manga or designing a vinyl sticker. Grades 6-12.
More Awesomeness
 Dungeons and Dragons!
Saturday, May 20, 12-3:30pm, Main Library. Register.
Join us for in-person sessions of Dungeons and Dragons! Character building will be for the first hour, from 12-1pm. Gameplay will be from 1-3:30pm.These are beginner-friendly sessions, so if you're new to D&D, please join us! If you're not new, please come all the same! Grades 6-12.
Teen Scene Pop-up
Wednesday, May 17, 4-5:30pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Check it out!
The multipurpose room is being converted into a teen hang out space! With snacks, music, and crafts it's sure to be a chill time. For April's hangout we'll have all the materials you need to make your own bracelet! Grades 6-12.
Teen Cinema Club
Wednesday, May 31, 4-6pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Open to all teen filmmakers, movie lovers, and snack enjoyers. This month we will be discussing the Roles within Film, pre-production, and the steps you need to take to turn a script into a movie. Sign up to learn more about how to start making a film, and the difference between a good script, and a great one! Grades 6-12.
Free Comic Book Day!
Saturday, May 6, 1-4pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Check it out!
Join us on Free Comic Book Day for activities such as:
- DIY superhero masks
- DIY comic book template
- Superhero scavenger hunt
- Invisible Ink kits
Supplies of free comics are extremely limited, one per household and first come first served.
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