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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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| July 2009 | |
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Webisode Auditions!Tuesday, July 7, 3-5 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library The world’s first sci-fi teen soap opera has arrived at the Lake Arlington Branch Library! This show, called The Topic, tells the story of a king’s granddaughter, Mardge Samedi. Mardge and her best friend follow a police officer on his investigation of a kidnapped lawyer. The two girls have no idea at that time how drastically their lives are about to change... Grasp the opportunity to star in this new teen drama, which will be rehearsed, recorded during a live audience performance, and then uploaded online! If auditioning for a speaking role please bring a photograph and a memorized monologue. If auditioning for a singing/dancing role, you must also have a memorized song/routine ready to perform. Audition spaces are limited, so the Lake Arlington Branch Library at 817-478-3762 to reserve your spot today! |
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 Pirate Attack! Card Game
Wednesday, July 8, 2-4:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Pirates have buried their treasure somewhere in the village of Tabula and now they’ll do anything to keep its secret safe, including disguising themselves as hapless villagers. If we can’t figure out who they are, no one in Tabula will be safe! Join us for a fast-paced, role-playing card game unlike any you’ve ever played before. |
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 Harry Potter Mania!
Friday, July 10, 1:30-5:30 George W. Hawkes Central Library, Community Room Come celebrate all things Harry Potter exactly one week before the new movie comes out! We test your muggle brain with trivia and have Harry Potter themed crafts followed by the showing of the most recent movie out on DVD! Snacks will be provided. Harry Potter costumes are encouraged! Participants should be 13-18 years old due to the PG-13 rating of the movie. Picture copyrighted by Warner Bros. |
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 Wii™ Free Play Day and Night
Friday, July 10, 1:30-4 p.m. Monday, July 13, 4-7 p.m. Southeast Branch Library Southeast Join us for another day and night of Wii and retro board game excitement! |
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 Harry Potter Trivia
Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m. Woodland West Branch Library Think you remember all there is to know about Harry Potter? Put your muggle brain to the test before the new movie comes out. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event. Picture copyrighted by Warner Bros. |
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 The Ancient Art of Beading
Thursday, July 16, 3-6 p.m Southeast Branch Library Explore the past and express your present as you create your own jewelry, key chains, charms and more to keep or share. All supplies provided. |
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 Harry Potter Movie DayThursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Woodland West Branch Library We want to be prepared for the newest Harry Potter movie, so we’re showing the latest HP movie out on DVD. Wizards and muggles both are welcome. Dress up if you’d like! Snacks will be provided. Picture copyrighted by Warner Bros. |
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 From Bach to Rock
Friday, July 17, 2 to 4 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio What do “Super Smash Brothers”, “Let it Be”, “Sk8tr Boy”, and “Wedding Crashers” have in common? Come to The George W. Hawkes Central Library to find out about this phenomenon and the fundamentals of music! |
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 The Beads Make the Hippy
Tuesday, July 21, 2:30 p.m. Southwest Branch Library It’s a blast from the hippy past! Make your own beaded necklaces and bracelets! |
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 Teen Scene It® Championship
Tuesday, July 21, 1-2:30 p.m. East Arlington Branch Library Come play the world's first DVD board game, Scene It! This game includes song, movie, and picture clips to test your knowledge of movies, TV, famous people, and more. Players answer questions and move their game piece around the board to win. For ages 13 – 18 years. |
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 Teen Game Day
Tuesday, July 21, 2-5 p.m. Woodland West Branch Library It’s free play Game Day at the Woodland West Branch! We will set up a Nintendo Wii™ as well as a variety of old school, non-console games. Come hang out and have fun! |
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 Video Editing 101
Tuesday, July 21, 1-3 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio If you fancy yourself the next Stephen Spielberg then we invite you to learn the basics of how videos are put together. Using Adobe Premiere, we will navigate the basics of importing, editing and completing digital videos. Studio members are encouraged to attend. If you are not a Studio member and are 13-18 years of age, then bring your personal library card and a photo ID (or parent with ID) and we can make you a Studio member! Because of the limited number of computers, you must call the Central Library and reserve a laptop. Please call 817-459-6900 or sign up in the Studio to reserve a spot. |
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 Teen Duct Tape Craft
Tuesday, July 27, 12-2 p.m. East Arlington Branch Library Duct tape alert! Duct tape alert! Did you know that you can make a purse, a wallet, or even sandals out of duct tape?!?! Teens will have the opportunity to make some cool duct tape items! |
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 Modifying your MySpace Pics with Photoshop
Tuesday, July 28, 1-3 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio If you have personal photos to put on your MySpace page, but want to crop, color, fix, or enhance them first, then we invite you to learn the basics of Photoshop. You can upload your finished photos onto your MySpace page! Studio members are encouraged to attend. If you are not a Studio member and are 13-18 years of age, then bring your personal library card and a photo ID (or parent with ID) and we can make you a Studio member! Because of the limited number of computers, you must call the Central Library and reserve a laptop. Please call 817-459-6900 or sign up in the Studio to reserve a spot. |
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 Audio Editing 101
Friday, July 31, 2009, 1-3 PM George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio Teens! Learn the basics of audio editing by using the computer programs GarageBand and Audacity. Guitarist Danny Olmeda will wow you with his GarageBand skills. After that we will remix a popular song in Audacity. Program is for 7th-12th graders. Registration Required. Please call the Central Library at 817-459-6900 to register or talk to a staff member in The Studio. |
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| August 2009 | |
 Retro Crafts: Record Bowls and Disc-O BallsTuesday, August 4, 3-5:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, Community Room Make bowls out of old records and disco balls out of old CDs! You can make an awesome retro-inspired creation to take home. All materials provided. |
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 Read-In Challenge
Wednesday, August 5, 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 and see if you have what it takes to win a FREE book! You bring the pillows, and we’ll bring the snacks. |
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 Alien Invasion! Card Game Thursday, August 6, 2-4:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Aliens have secretly infiltrated Earth’s new lunar colony and are killing off colonists one by one! Join us as we help the humans defend their lunar home in this fun, mind-challenging game of truth and deception. Help unmask the aliens among us. |
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| Recurring Summer Programs | |
 Friday
(and Saturday) Free-play!
Every Friday, 3-5:30 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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 Madden Mondays Every Monday! Starting Monday, June 1, 4 p.m. Ending Monday, July 27, 4 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Think you can outplay anyone on Madden for Wii? Prove it playing mini-games. Winners earn choice prizes. |
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Wii™ Wednesdays Every Wednesday! Starting Wednesday, June 3, 4 p.m. Ending Wednesday, July 29, 4 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Prizes for the best players on Wii Sports, Mario Cart, NBA Live or Super Smash Bros. |
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 Classic NES® Games Every Thursday! Starting Thursday, June 4, 1-3 p.m. Ending Thursday, July 30, 1-3 p.m. East Arlington Branch Library Test your modern gaming skills with an afternoon of “old school” gaming on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Super Mario Bros., Hogan’s Alley, Donkey Kong, and many other games will be played! For ages 13 – 18 years. |
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 Story StartersOne Thursday a month, 2-4:30 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! Next Story Starters: June 11 |
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 Anime AfternoonsThird Thursday of the month, 4:45-6:45 p.m. Lake Arlington 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 to the Lake Arlington Branch Library and join us for an afternoon filled with action-packed anime fun! |
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 Freestyle Fridays Every Friday! Starting Friday, June 5, 3 p.m. Ending Friday, July 31, 3 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Show your creative side at the library! Contribute to the Instant Magazine or learn to make crafts that show your personality, such as rubber band bracelets and tie dye. |
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 Game FrenzyOne Saturday a month, 2-4:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Library Do you aim to break the bank in Monopoly? Do you enjoy discovering the culprit in the game of Clue? Are you Trivial Pursuit fan from way back? Then come and bring your friends for an exciting monthly programming event, Games Frenzy. You will have a Saturday afternoon filled with fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fun (and snacks, too!). For teens ages 12-18 years. Next Game Frenzy: June 20 |
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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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Movie During the
Summer!Relax with your friends and watch a movie at your local library branch! All participating Arlington Library branches will only show movies rated PG-13, PG, or G. This program is for ages 13-18. See the Teen Movie Night page for more details! |
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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. |
| Summer Zine | |
 Summer Paper ‘Zine – Write Your Thoughts about Time We want your poems, stories, essays, comics, sketches! We are creating the first ever Arlington Library Teen Summer ‘Zine. During the months of June and July all branches will collect work by Arlington teens that represent the theme of the ‘Zine. Submissions will be chosen, “published” in the ‘Zine, and distributed at the Summer Reading Club Final Party. Submission guidelines are as follows: Theme: Time. Anything to do with Time. Anything at all. Format: Create your work on half a sheet of unlined white paper (make sure it’s 5 ½ by 8 ½). Please use a black pen, not pencil (it won’t show up). Include your first and last name, age, email address, library branch, and phone number on a separate sheet paper-clipped to your submission. Deadline: Friday, July 24 Tips: Keep it clean please! Be creative! We love creativity! |
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