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Cycle Alliance Is a Gender-Inclusive Period Advocacy Program
The Cycle Alliance is a menstrual equity initiative geared towards teens that aims to destigmatize and de-gender conversations about menstruation; combat period poverty; and empower teens to advocate for social causes. Teens will participate in programs where they will learn how to advocate for menstrual equity; identify misinformation; and express their creativity through writing, drawing, or developing videos for the library’s teen blog and social media accounts.
Cycle Alliance Values:
- Menstrual equity is for for all who menstruate.
- Periods are a natural and biological event that are not shameful.
- Menstruators should have access to free or low-cost menstrual hygiene products.
- New York prisons, shelters, public middle and high schools should provide free period products.
- A mandatory, accurate, and up-to-date sex ed curriculum in schools that destigmatizes menstruation.
- Avoiding superstitious, offensive or hurtful language when talking about periods.
- To teach people who “just don’t get it" by using facts.
- Accepting that menstruation begins in childhood, and shouldn't be associated with becoming an adult or the ability to have babies because that unintentionally sexualizes a child who is neither physically nor emotionally ready to think about sexual relationships or parenthood.
Resources:
Educate
- "Sisterhood of the Traveing Pads," Source: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
- "All About Periods." Source: Nemours KidsHealth
- "Doctors Answer Commonly Googled Period Questions." Source: YouTube
- "People with Disabilities Have Periods Too, & We Need to Talk About That." Source: SheKnows
- "Period Poverty Resources at the Library." Source: Public Libraries Online
- "Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle." Source: Womenshealth.gov
Advocate
- "Advocacy." Source: Period, the Menstrual Movement
- "Guidance for Providing Respectful Menstruation Related Care To TGNB Patient Populations." Source: Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
- The Pad Project, The Pad Project’s mission is to create and cultivate local and global partnerships to end period stigma and to empower women worldwide
BKLYN Incubator is supported by generous funding provided by The Charles H. Revson Foundation and Robin K. and Jay L. Lewis.
Upcoming Events
Button Making - Pronouns
Make your own custom 2.5" buttons for your backpack or bag.
We'll have blank buttons for you to design and decorate, and pronoun buttons that you can color.
All ages are welcomed!
This program will take place on the main floor
Bee Hives, Lip Balms, and Honey Tasting for Teens
This event is for teens in high school, ages 13-18. Interested in learning about bees, honey, and hives? Join us alongside Bee U NYC with bee experts and enthusiasts for a live hive demonstration, honey tasting, and lip balm making workshop.
This program will be held in both the…
Game On: Board Games
Play board, card, and tabletop games at Dyker Library! Come grab one from the information desk and bring back all pieces in their box when you're done.
You must leave a library card to get a game. Cards will be returned upon return of the game.
Teen Fun Time: Games, Conversations & Good Vibes
Join us at the library to play UNO, Bingo, Jenga, and more. Connect with friends, meet new people, and enjoy relaxed conversations about sports, fashion, and current trends. A welcoming space to unwind, socialize, and have fun.
Ages 13 - 18
Free Snacks will be provided!
Teen Time
Teen Time: Come to the Ulmer Park Library to hang out.
Join us for a fun afternoon of games with your friends and make new friends. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Study Time!!
Teens!
Need a quiet place to study!
Look no further have we got the place for you!
Come and study at the Bedford Teen Study Hour!
See you there!
Teen Chess Club
Learn or practice chess with Coach Bah! Players of all levels are welcome. Bring your friends!
Coach Bah is a National Chess Master with over 8 years of experience teaching and coaching students in public schools, private schools, after-school programs, and community…
Teen Time: Lo-Fi Study Session
Teen Time: Come to the Paerdegat Library between 4pm-5pm to study for the regents.
Teen Time!!
Hey Teens, and Tweens!
Come and join us for an hour of all around FUN!!
At
Bedford's Teen Time!!
Snacks are provided!
…
Anime Club!
Join us as we watch anime while drawing and coloring our favorite characters!
This program is for teens ages 13-17. We meet every week!
Staff Picks
- Ready, Steady, Flow
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