An overview of the new Teen Center at Bismarck Public Library

1. NEWTEEN CENTER AT
BISMARCK PUBLIC
LIBRARY
By Laura Rysavy
Teen Programming Coordinator
BismarckVeterans Memorial Public Library
lrysavy@bismarcklibrary.org
701-355-1489

2. The NewTeen Space
The Bismarck Library foundation has been working hard to raise the money for
our newTeen Center.The fundraising goal was set at $350,000.The community
responded and saw the growing need for a space just for middle and high school
students – they raised $430,000!Work has been underway and we are set for a
late November 2016 opening.
We worked with local teens from all of the schools to design and furnish a space
that would be functional and fun for teens in the Bismarck Mandan area.We are
looking to be both a homework hotspot and a recreational resource.
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3. New Programming
■ Otaku Club –We meet every otherWednesday.This is a club for kids who love anime
and manga. Upcoming activities include: candy sushi, drawing in the anime style with
local artist Ali LaRock, and an introduction to building a cosplay costume
■ TableTop Gaming –We meet every otherThursday and play a variety of board games.
Some popular games are Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Give me the Brain, Kill
Doctor Lucky, and Carcassonne.
■ Video GameTournaments – Once a month we hold tournaments for teens to show
their skills in a variety of games. Past tournaments include Super Smash Bros., Street
FighterV, and Mario Kart.
■ Special Events –This includes our yearly events such as indoor library mini-golf, lock-
ins, and our new event Comic-Con!
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5. CenterWall
Unit
■ The center wall unit contains
the fireplace with couches to
sit on while students read,
study, and hang out.
■ The other side of the unit has
ourTV mounted with the
gaming consoles stored within
the unit. Modular couches for
teens playing games or
watching movies
■ A charging station will be
provided for students to
charge their devices.
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6. Modular table
workspace by
entrance
This space can be used for:
• Homework sessions and study groups
• Table Top Gaming club
• Makerspace events
• Passive Programming – arts and crafts
• Meeting space
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7. Booths and work
desk
The students we worked with stressed the need for
restaurant style booths for group work or just hanging
out with friends. We listened and purchased two
booths.
There is a work desk in the corner with full view of the
space.This will be used by staff and volunteers who
are working and available for help and checkout of
tech materials to students.
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8. Counter space
and study tables
■ This will be the prime
makerspace area.There is an
industrial sink and numerous
cabinets to be used for
storage.
■ The study tables along the
wall have outlets with USB
ports on them.This will make
it more convenient for
students who want to study
and need to charge devices.
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9. Rendering by Architectural Concepts Inc.
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10. Technology and Makerspace Supplies
■ Laptops
– 3 Dell Inspirion 15
– 2 HP Chromebooks
■ Tablets
– 2 IPad Air2
– 2 Samsung GalaxyTab E
■ Robotics
– Sphero SPRK
– Sphero BB8
■ Gaming
– Xbox 1
– PS4
– WiiU
■ 2 Sony Action Cams
■ Sewing and needlework
– 2 Brother beginning sewing machines
– Crochet supplies
– Knitting supplies
■ Origami paper
■ Pearler Bead Art supplies
■ Drawing and painting supplies
– Canvases, pencils, paints, brushes, charcoal
■ Lego Robotics – Mindstorms
■ Circuitry and soldering materials
■ Cricut paper cutting machine
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11. Thank you for your time. Any questions?
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