6/15 - Old Courthouse and Arch; 6/16 - the Freedom Suits Memorial and the Mill Creek installation at Energizer Park; & 6/18 - History Museum. Youth will engage in lessons on the history, geographical changes, and civil rights established after the Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth through interactive learning experiences focused on the Dred Scott Case, […]

Every Wednesday, Sharee Galvin (“Queen Mocha Latte”) facilitates sessions for girls focused on social-emotional learning, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, sisterhood, and goal setting. Each session includes interactive activities, group discussions, and personal reflection exercises designed to build confidence and emotional awareness.

Every Wednesday, Sharee Galvin (“Queen Mocha Latte”) facilitates sessions for girls focused on social-emotional learning, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, sisterhood, and goal setting. Each session includes interactive activities, group discussions, and personal reflection exercises designed to build confidence and emotional awareness.

 Every Tuesday, successful businessman Ron Bradley leads small group mentor sessions with male youth on topics including Black history, career exploration, emotional regulation, and character development. Sessions encourage self-reflection, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

The Youth will benefit from experiencing the resources the library offers to assist in their reading & literacy skills and give them access to tools to help them be creative and assist with any summer projects for school and the entrepreneur workshop.

The youth have a chance to explore the wonders of plant science during this exclusive tour.

This workshop series, specifically designed for youth 13+, focuses on communication, presentation, critical thinking, safety, and preparation during real-life interactions—giving young people practical tools they can use immediately.

 Every Tuesday, successful businessman Ron Bradley leads small group mentor sessions with male youth on topics including Black history, career exploration, emotional regulation, and character development. Sessions encourage self-reflection, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

As part of our career readiness program, we will tour this amazing chocolate factory - and get some samples, too!