South East Florida Library Information Net work (SEFLIN) and Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) have collaborat ed to create the Fearless\, Mindful Youth Initiative (FMYI)\; a year-round \, library-centered program that provides support for teenagers. FMYI is a n initiative that serves as an example of how libraries can leverage their resources to help underserved youth maneuver through challenging life exp eriences while being afforded the opportunities to reach their full potent ial. \;
\nSince February 2021\, SEFLIN &\; MDPLS have present ed multimedia trainings\, reading literacy\, STEAM workshops (Science\, Te chnology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics)\, book clubs\, financial l iteracy\, business finance\, NASA workshops\, music entertainment clubs\, mentors\, and role models to help teens develop in a wholistic manner acro ss \;our Southeast Florida communities and around the world.
\nJ oin us on August 20 as we celebrate the accomplishments of the participant s including parents\, mentors\, and especially\, the teenagers who learned important skills and created bonds throughout the course of the year. The teens created their own films\, poetry\, and art\, led by library staff a nd professional mentors. Awards will be presented to the top teen films\, youth will be recognized for their participation\, and a special panel dis cussion will feature filmmakers\, a NASA scientist\, music entertainment p roducer\, poet\, and banking finance manager who will talk about the impor tance of offering innovative workshops to teens in our community. \;\n
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