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Teen Talk: Decode the News

Tools to Be News Smart, Not News Stressed
2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Teen Talk: Decode the News Join Teen Talk each month for a chance to build real-world skills and self-confidence! Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Wednesday, January 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Teen Talk: Decode the News Join Teen Talk each month for a chance to build real-world skills and self-confidence! Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Pickerington Main

Meeting Room A

Join Teen Talk each month for a chance to build real-world skills and self-confidence!

Feeling lost in the news cycle? Headlines, breaking stories, and confusing terms can make keeping up overwhelming.

Teen Talk: Decode the News will give you the tools to:

  • Find trustworthy sources
  • Spot clickbait vs. real news
  • Understand the tricky terms journalists use
  • Stay informed without feeling stressed

Teen Talk is a monthly program that helps teens build real-world skills, tackle challenges, and explore topics that matter. January focuses on the news—but you get to shape future sessions, too! Suggest a Teen Talk topic by emailing pplrefstaff@pickeringtonlibrary.org.

Held every third Wednesday of the month, this is a hands-on, interactive way to stay smart, confident, and in-the-know.

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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thoward@pickeringtonlibrary.org
Phone: 614-837-4104
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Tony Howard
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Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Stories and Songs: In the Arctic - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5
Page Turners Book Club - All reading levels are welcome
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
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The Art of Essay Writing - Learn how to write an essay!
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Come into the second half of the school year strong by learning tips and trick to writing essays!
Bricks & Banter - Lego Building for Adults
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Start the year creatively! Adults (18+) can build three tiny LEGO plants, take them home, and enjoy a low-pressure, festive evening of building and socializing.
This event is full
Friends of the Pickerington Public Library - Meeting
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
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Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: In the Arctic - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Stitching in the Stacks - Craft, Chat, and Create!
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room
A monthly get-together for beginners and experienced crafters.
Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: In the Arctic - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Second Cup Book Club - Not Quite Dead Yet
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sorso Coffee - 7849 Refugee Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147
Book Conversations in the cafe comfort of Sorso Coffee, 7849 Refugee Rd., Pickerington
Know your Technology - Navigating your Computer
Wed, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Join our Technology Trainer for some hands on learning and practice with your technology!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Conference Room
Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and dive into a wide variety of tabletop experiences from light strategy to immersive gameplay.
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens - A fun mix of games and activities!
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
From icy obstacles to frosty feats, the Penguin Olympics will push you to think, play, and win.
Mario Kart Showdown - Survive the Chaos of Rainbow Road!
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
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Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board
Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
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Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.
Shorts & Stouts - Held at Combustion Brewery & Taproom
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom
Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling.
Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Brown Bag Book Club - Spirited discussion of popular and classic books
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A lunchtime book club for those who enjoy lively discussion!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Crochet+ Club - Weekly for Teens
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
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Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
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Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Stories and Songs: In the Arctic - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
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Fri, Jan 16, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
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Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Your stuffie’s fun-filled sleepover at the library!
Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Friday Chill - Snacks and activities for Teens
Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
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Ohio PREP for Teens - Helping teens become PREPared for adulthood
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Pickerington Library & Nationwide Children’s team up to help teens (13–19) build healthy relationships, financial literacy, career & health skills. Free workshop + prizes!
Registration is now closed
Wild Canids of North America - Perfect for nature lovers of all ages!
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pickerington Main - Atrium
A rare chance to meet the ambassador wolf from the Ohio Canid Center and learn about these incredible animals.
Teen Writing Workshop - Presented by Thurber House
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Learn about worldbuilding and creating relatable characters.
Library Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Both library locations are closed in observance of the holiday. Our eBranch is open 24/7.
Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: Bears - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Bears - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and dive into a wide variety of tabletop experiences from light strategy to immersive gameplay.
PPL Book Club - The Women, Kristen Hannah
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
The Pickerington Public Library's longest-running book club!
Toddler Time: Bears - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Bears - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Teen Talk: Decode the News - Tools to Be News Smart, Not News Stressed
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Join Teen Talk each month for a chance to build real-world skills and self-confidence!
Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
Drop-in experience where players can enjoy casual games, share strategies, and learn from one another.
Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.
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