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In the Teen Zone!

                                    For teens in sixth through twelfth grades

 

Get in the Game, Read!

Get in the Game, Read! - with our Summer Reading Program. It’s easy and all ages can play. Just keep track of your minutes for chances to win great prizes.

Sign up during early registration beginning June 2. Games run June 16 through August 9.

Read for prizes like iTunes and GameStop gift cards, paperback books, plus Reading Rewards items.  Show off your video game moves at gaming programs, or participate in a Frisbee contest with dogs.

 

 

After School Teen Board Games

Tuesday, May 13

3:30 - 5:30 pm, Ames Meeting Room

Do you think you have a MONOPOLY on fun? Get a CLUE! You’ll be SORRY if you miss this fun event! Snacks will be served.



 

Anime Club

Thursday, May 22, June 26

7:00 - 8:30 pm, Ames Meeting Room
See new anime, see old friends! Enjoy snacks, get your Pocky ration! Maybe win a treat! All teens are welcome.

 

 

Create Your Own Video Game!

Tuesday, June 17

Wednesday, June 18

3:30 - 5:30 pm, Computer Lab

Hey Teens! Did you ever wish you knew how to make video games? Now is your chance to learn to use Scratch! programming to create your own game, and post it on the Web! Parental permission is required. You must sign up in person. Bring a flash drive!

 


Disc Golf

Saturday, July 12

1:30 pm, Lawn or Ames Meeting Room

Learn everything you need to know to get started playing disc golf. Join Brett Comincioli, from DISContinuum Disc Golf Club, as he teaches basic rules and techniques for the sport.

 

Duct Tape Designs

Saturday, May 10

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Ames Meeting Room

Design flip-flops, wallets, jewelry and more with duct tape!

 

Flying Aces Frisbee Dog Show

Saturday, August 2

2:00 pm, Lawn or Ames Meeting Room in case of rain

Come learn what you and a dog can do with a Frisbee. Several lucky teen SRP finishers will be chosen for a Frisbee contest with prizes.

 

Frame It!

Saturday, June 21

2:00 - 4:00 pm,

Ames Meeting Room

Make your own picture frame from an

old CD case! Please bring one 4X6 photo. All other supplies will be provided. No registration required.

 

Game Design

Wednesday, June 18

5:30 - 6:30 pm, Storytime Room

Are you GAME for a great career? Dan McNeill, a game design instructor from MCC, will talk about career opportunities in game design and his experience programming video games.

 

Retro Games

Wednesday, June 11

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Ames Meeting Room

Come and spend a relaxing afternoon playing board games and cooling off with an ice cream sundae!

 

Teen Gaming Nights

Thursdays, May 15, June 5, June 19

Ames Meeting Room, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Come play PS 2 games on the big screen - DDR, GH, and more! Bring your own E or T games if you like! Snacks will be served.

 

VIVs Wanted!

Wanted! Very Important Volunteers! Anyone 12 years old and older can volunteer to be a VIV and help with the Library’s reading programs - Youth, Young Adult, and Adult - this summer. VIVs work June 16 through August 9 and need to be available at least three hours per week for at least six weeks. Applications are available at the Youth Services Desk and should be turned in by May 24.

 


 

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