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Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

In-Person Program
2025-01-29 17:00:00 2025-01-29 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17. City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 17:00:00 2025-01-29 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17. City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

City Terrace Library

Meeting Room

Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17.

Presentation content provided by the African Communities Public Health Coalition as part of their Youth Empowerment Program. Funding is provided by the LA County Department of Public Health.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

City Terrace Library
Phone: 323.261.0295
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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed
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City Terrace Library has been at its present location since 1979. In 2009, the library was refurbished with the support of Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Celebrate African American and Black Heritage  - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month with a special performance by Melanie Haymon of Mocha House Productions. This program will educate and entertain us through stories and songs.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Raising Responsible Teenagers - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join us to learn about Raising Responsible Teenagers & explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents & caregivers of teenagers ages 13-18
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Fri, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us by learning the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards, honor these spaces by creating your own Black Beaches Bag.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Creative Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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