<html><body><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: " face=Arial>Cleveland Public Library</FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: " face=Arial> will host the <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">FREE</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">and open to the public</B> second annual <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Teen Summit</B> on <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Friday, May 16 </B>and <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Saturday, May 17</B> at its <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Lake Shore Facility</B>, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">17133 Lake Shore Boulevard</B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">. </B>Participation is open to teens in grades 7-12. The event's theme is <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">"Today's Choices - Tomorrow's Consequences." </B><FONT style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: " face=Arial><FONT size=3><FONT style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </FONT><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sister Souljah,</B> nationally recognized author and activist, will launch the Summit <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Friday, May 16,</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">6:30 p.m.</B> with a keynote speech and book signing. The doors will open at <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">5:30 p.m.,</B> and teens will have first priority for admission. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: " face=Arial><FONT size=3><FONT style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </FONT>The Teen Summit continues <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Saturday, May 17,</B> at <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">9:00 a.m.</B><FONT style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </FONT>Saturday activities will focus on presenting teens with necessary information to make good choices on a variety of topics including health, education, job seeking, and constructive use of free time. A morning parenting session to encourage parents to speak with their teens about sex will also be offered.<FONT style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: " face=Arial><FONT size=3><FONT style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </FONT>Registration forms are available at all Cleveland Public Library locations.<FONT style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </FONT>Call <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(216)</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">623-2822 or (216)</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">623-2948</B> for more information.</FONT></FONT></P></body></html>