Teen Writing Contest
"Gotham has teamed with Sonya Sones, Simon & Schuster publishing, and Teen Ink for a truly original writing competition - The What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know Writing Contest.
If you’re like us, you hated to see What My Girlfriend Doesn’t Know end...but now it doesn’t have to!
Tell US what YOU think happens next!
Sonya Sones will read the entries, and the author of her favorite entry will win a free six-week online writing class from Gotham Writers’ Workshop and Teen Ink! Sonya will even post the winning entry on her website, SonyaSones.com! Ten runners-up will receive a year’s subscription to Teen Ink. The winner and the ten runners-up will also receive a personalized copy of What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know signed by the author. There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary."
You must be between 13 and 18 years of age. The contest information page also contains the entry form.
Deadline: 11:59PM EST, April 3, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Teen Reads contest "Absolutely Maybe"
TeenReads.com will be giving away 10 copies of Lisa Yee's new book, Absolutely Maybe. You must be 13 years or older to enter the drawing. See the official rules here.
Contest Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Contest Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 2009 Teen Programming
Sunday, March 22nd, 3 pm (2nd floor computer conference room)
Basic Web Design
HTML is useful because you don't need any special programs to build
your own web page. We'll provide an introductory lesson, as well as
tips for making an eye-pleasing website. By the end of class you'll
already be designing your own!
Learn more about web design at W3 Schools (online tutorials).
Saturday, March 28th, 6 pm - 8:15 pm
Teen Coffeehouse Night: Twilight
Use the internet, check out books, and just have fun with friends.
This month, we will be showing the movie "Twilight". Due to the long
running time, if you are interested in joining us for the movie please
be here by 6 pm. The coffeehouse will also run approximately fifteen
minutes later than usual. Drinks and desserts provided.
Visit the movie website here.
Basic Web Design
HTML is useful because you don't need any special programs to build
your own web page. We'll provide an introductory lesson, as well as
tips for making an eye-pleasing website. By the end of class you'll
already be designing your own!
Learn more about web design at W3 Schools (online tutorials).
Saturday, March 28th, 6 pm - 8:15 pm
Teen Coffeehouse Night: Twilight
Use the internet, check out books, and just have fun with friends.
This month, we will be showing the movie "Twilight". Due to the long
running time, if you are interested in joining us for the movie please
be here by 6 pm. The coffeehouse will also run approximately fifteen
minutes later than usual. Drinks and desserts provided.
Visit the movie website here.
Twilight Contest
From the Twilight Movie website:
“BE A PART OF NEW MOON” CONTEST
"Record and submit a 1-minute video by March 20th telling us why you deserve to be a part of New Moon, and you could win a trip to the set and a chance to appear in the film."
You must be 14 years old and a resident of the United States or Canada.
Here are the official rules (a.k.a. "small print.")
“BE A PART OF NEW MOON” CONTEST
"Record and submit a 1-minute video by March 20th telling us why you deserve to be a part of New Moon, and you could win a trip to the set and a chance to appear in the film."
You must be 14 years old and a resident of the United States or Canada.
Here are the official rules (a.k.a. "small print.")
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Doctor Who
Did you enjoy the teen coffeehouse night that featured Doctor Who? Interested in watching more?
Find up-to-date information about the program at the BBC Doctor Who website.
Doctor Who is on TV in the US as well. It shows on the Sci-Fi Channel, and here is a link to SciFi.Com.
Doctor Who next shows on the Sci Fi Channel on March 5th at 5:00 am. Multiple episodes from the first season of the new series will be airing on March 12th, starting at 8:00 am. More information can be found at the schedule at the Sci Fi channel's website.
Find up-to-date information about the program at the BBC Doctor Who website.
Doctor Who is on TV in the US as well. It shows on the Sci-Fi Channel, and here is a link to SciFi.Com.
Doctor Who next shows on the Sci Fi Channel on March 5th at 5:00 am. Multiple episodes from the first season of the new series will be airing on March 12th, starting at 8:00 am. More information can be found at the schedule at the Sci Fi channel's website.
Game Site Recs
More game recommendations from TAG members -
June likes Gaia Online as a role-playing site.
Meeri recommends Girls Go Games.
And a member who wishes to remain anonymous tipped us off to Games2Girls.
June likes Gaia Online as a role-playing site.
Meeri recommends Girls Go Games.
And a member who wishes to remain anonymous tipped us off to Games2Girls.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
TAG Yard Sale
Spring clean your house and support Teen Programming at the Library! We need your donations.
The Teen Advisory Group will be holding a yard sale to support the teen summer reading program and other activities. Donations of items (slightly used or good condition) would be appreciated. Items will be accepted at the library’s children’s room until 6 pm, Friday, April 3rd, 2009.
The date of the yard sale will be April 4th, from 8 am to 1 pm. In case of rain, the sale will be moved indoors and the start time delayed until 9 am. All unsold books and magazines will be donated to the Friends of the Library book sale, and any other unsold merchandise will be delivered to Goodwill.
Please bring your unused or unwanted items to the library - the program cannot thrive without your support!
The Teen Advisory Group will be holding a yard sale to support the teen summer reading program and other activities. Donations of items (slightly used or good condition) would be appreciated. Items will be accepted at the library’s children’s room until 6 pm, Friday, April 3rd, 2009.
The date of the yard sale will be April 4th, from 8 am to 1 pm. In case of rain, the sale will be moved indoors and the start time delayed until 9 am. All unsold books and magazines will be donated to the Friends of the Library book sale, and any other unsold merchandise will be delivered to Goodwill.
Please bring your unused or unwanted items to the library - the program cannot thrive without your support!
TAG Meeting Minutes for February
We had three members at our most recent TAG meeting. The first item on our agenda was to plan an event for March. We decided to change the date of our teen coffeehouse in order to hold a St. Patrick's themed party. Eat potato soup and join in the search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Also, don't forget to wear green! The day of our party will be Saturday March 14th, at the usual coffeehouse time of 6 pm - 8 pm.
We also discussed summer reading program events. A couple of popular events will be recurring, such as our jewelry workshops. We've also had some suggestions to have language classes and brain teasers in the form of a game show, such as Are you Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
We are looking for suggestions of movies to show during the summer. A couple on the agenda are Transformers and Bedtime Stories. Feel free to offer more ideas in the comments!
We also discussed summer reading program events. A couple of popular events will be recurring, such as our jewelry workshops. We've also had some suggestions to have language classes and brain teasers in the form of a game show, such as Are you Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
We are looking for suggestions of movies to show during the summer. A couple on the agenda are Transformers and Bedtime Stories. Feel free to offer more ideas in the comments!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Limerick Contest
Limericks are a form of humorous verse. They take their name from the city of Limerick, Ireland. No one knows how or where the form originated.
The limerick is a poem of five lines. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth. The third line rhymes with the fourth. There is a definite pattern to the stress given each word:
There was an old man with a beard
Who said, "It is just as I feared!"
Two owls and a hen,
Four larks and a wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!"
The children's room will be having a limerick contest, open to everyone from elementary school to high school! If you are interested, fill out an entry form at the library. The entry form requires your name, school, grade, phone number, age, and of course, your limerick.
See what you can do! Make sure that you follow the limerick verse form outline above.
The contest deadline is March 13, 2009.
The limerick is a poem of five lines. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth. The third line rhymes with the fourth. There is a definite pattern to the stress given each word:
There was an old man with a beard
Who said, "It is just as I feared!"
Two owls and a hen,
Four larks and a wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!"
The children's room will be having a limerick contest, open to everyone from elementary school to high school! If you are interested, fill out an entry form at the library. The entry form requires your name, school, grade, phone number, age, and of course, your limerick.
See what you can do! Make sure that you follow the limerick verse form outline above.
The contest deadline is March 13, 2009.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
February 2009 Teen Programming
Saturday, February 21st, 3:00 pm (basement)
Munchkin Meet
Back by request! Where can you steal treasure, use the Cloak of Obscurity, and fight the Large Angry Chicken? It's all in Steve Jackson's award-winning card game, Munchkin, which is a humorous take on traditional role-playing games. Don't worry if you don't know how to play - it's very "munchkinly" to follow your own rules. Put on your Bookts of Butt-Kicking and join us for some guaranteed fun!
Learn more about Munchkin from its official website here.
Saturday, February 28th, 6 - 8 pm
Teen Coffeehouse Night: Sci-Fi Celebration
Use the internet, check out books, and just have fun with friends. This month, those who are interested are welcome to join us for a showing of Doctor Who and to discuss your favorite books in the sci-fi genre. Drinks and desserts provided.
Munchkin Meet
Back by request! Where can you steal treasure, use the Cloak of Obscurity, and fight the Large Angry Chicken? It's all in Steve Jackson's award-winning card game, Munchkin, which is a humorous take on traditional role-playing games. Don't worry if you don't know how to play - it's very "munchkinly" to follow your own rules. Put on your Bookts of Butt-Kicking and join us for some guaranteed fun!
Learn more about Munchkin from its official website here.
Saturday, February 28th, 6 - 8 pm
Teen Coffeehouse Night: Sci-Fi Celebration
Use the internet, check out books, and just have fun with friends. This month, those who are interested are welcome to join us for a showing of Doctor Who and to discuss your favorite books in the sci-fi genre. Drinks and desserts provided.
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