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Upcoming Teen Events @ Your Library! All programs are for teens going into 7-12 grade unless otherwise specified. |
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| March Programs | |
 Superhero Spring Break
March 15-18, 2-4 p.m. East Arlington Branch Library Teens 13 to 18 years old are invited to join us during Spring Break for four days of masked heroes! We will be showing a different super hero movie every day. Snacks will be provided! |
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 Spring
Break Read-In Challenge March 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Can YOU survive for more than FIVE hours straight?! If you are between the ages of 12 and 18, come read the day away with us. You bring the pillows, and we’ll bring the snacks! Stay for the WHOLE program and win a FREE book! Drinks and snacks will be provided, but not lunch, so please bring your own. |
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 Miyazaki Movie Marathon
March 18, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most prominent filmmakers, creating a multitude of magical, animated worlds for us to experience and explore. If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, come join us for an event unlike any other as the library presents an all-day assortment of his most loved classics. Drinks and snacks will be provided, but not lunch, so please bring your own. |
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 Artsy Crafternoon
March 18, 3-5:30 p.m. Southeast Branch Library Attention all teens! Spring break is here and we want you to show off your crafty skills in our very own Artsy Crafternoon session! Drop by the Southeast Branch Library and we’ll provide you with supplies and music to get your creative juices flowing. Get ready to share tips, ideas, craft books, and feel free to bring your own project. This program is open for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please call 817-459-6395 to register or click here for online registration. |
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 Vampires
at the LevittFriday, March 19, 7-9:30 p.m. Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington Parking available at the Central Library Join tons of other local fans to watch the vampire movie that started it all outdoors at the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington (across the street from the Central Library). Bring your MyCard or library card and get there at 7 p.m. to participate in fun movie trivia, games, and more! Bring your camera so you can take a "prom picture" with Edward or Jacob! Teens in grades 7-12 can dress up to show their vampire or werewolf spirit and see who is the biggest fan in Arlington. The winner will go home with a prize! Click on the link at the bottom for more details. Remember to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. All ages are welcome to watch and play, but only library card holders in grades 7-12 are eligible to win prizes (those in the biggest fan contest must register at the event). Library card sign-ups will be available for all ages at the Levitt. Contact the George W. Hawkes Central Library or call 817-459-6900 with questions. Download a flyer here and tell your friends! ***UPDATED*** Contest information: Click here for more details |
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 Twilight Game Night
March 23, 5-7 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio Come compete using Twilight Scene It and test your Twilight movie knowledge. Think you’ve memorized every line from the film? We’ll see about that! Whether you’re a die-hard Twihard or just want to have some fun this game night is for you. We will also be making fun Twilight buttons and sharing some tasty snacks so don’t miss out! This event is open to teens in grades 7-12 and will take place in The Studio. Registration is required. Please call 817-459-6915 to register or click here of online registration. Click here for a flyer. |
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 Friday
(and Saturday) Free-play!
Every Friday, 3-5:30 p.m Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio If you love gaming you’ll love this! Every Friday and Saturday this summer the Studio offers free-play gaming on the big screen TV! Games such as Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Soul Calibur III will be available to play. All the equipment will be provided so just bring yourself and your friends! A Studio ID is required but free to all teens ages 13 to 18 who show their own Arlington Public Library card and bring either a picture ID or a parent with ID. |
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 Creativity Corner
Second Monday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Woodland West Branch Library Make a New Year’s Resolution to get creative this year. Bring your current projects to work on and discuss with others. Get ideas for new crafts to try! This is a family event, all ages welcome. |
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 Story StartersSecond Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library The Library is hosting an exciting new program to help you get started on that story you’ve always wanted to write. Teens between the ages of 12 and 18 are invited to join us on Thursday for an evening filled with creativity, story writing and (of course) munchies! |
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 Anime AfternoonsThird Thursday of the month, 4:45-8 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Fourth Saturday of the month, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Are you an anime addict? Have you heard about a series you’d like to see, but it’s only available on DVD? Are you longing to discuss your favorite series with others? Well, if you’re between the ages of 13 and 17 come join us for an afternoon filled with action-packed anime fun! |
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 Write a Review, Get a Free Book!Library Ninja Blog for teens Write a 1-3 paragraph review of your favorite book and send it to the Ninja! If your review is used in the blog we will give you a free book! Go to the teen's Library Ninja Blog and click on the 'Email Us' link at the top to email your review. Anyone in grades 7-12 is eligible. Limited to one free book per month, per teen. | |
 Teens, submit your original art, photographs, movies, music,
writings, and more to the Library’s online Teen Zine – The
Gallery. This is a great opportunity to display your talent!
Visit The Gallery online to read submission rules and remember
to take advantage of all the professional software the Studio
has to offer! |
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 Teen
Library CouncilThe TLC is a group of teens who meet at their local library. They make suggestions to expand the library’s collection of books, movies, music, and magazines to reflect the changing interests of teens. They also provide exciting, interesting, and informative programs to share with the public. Check the Teen Library Council page to see how to get involved at your local library! |
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 Calling
All Teens! Arlington Reads Volunteer Opportunities Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. East Arlington Branch Library and Southeast Branch Library Volunteer to tutor 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in reading and math. Tutors help students with homework and read books and play academic board games with them. You must be at least 16 years old, commit to tutor for at least one day per week for 1.5 hours, and attend a two-hour training session. A City of Arlington background check will be conducted. To register online, visit the Library’s webpage and click on Upcoming Programs. Call the Learning Zone Coordinator at 817-275-3321 for more information. |
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Ninjas & New Teen Reads! |
Volunteering @ the LibraryWant to help the library Click here to learn how one teen's volunteer experience won her an award. |
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