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Teen Programs: Summer 2009

*All teen programs are for Grades 6 - 12 unless otherwise indicated*

 

Cheshire Anime Club

Fridays: June 26th, July 24th, & Aug. 14th    

3:00 - 4:30pm

No registration required.

Konnichiwa, minna-san! Can't get enough Anime and Manga? Be an "Otaku" and join the Cheshire Anime Club! We'll meet monthly, read and talk about what's hot in the world of Manga, and watch some of the latest Anime releases on the big screen! Japanese snacks (like Ramune and Pocky) will be available for refreshments.

 

Teen Games Drop-in

Fridays: July 10th, July 31st, Aug. 7th, & Aug. 21st     2:30—4:30pm

No registration required.

Have a Battle of the Bands or Dance like a Maniac! We have a Nintendo Wii available for group play with ROCK BAND 2, DDR, awesome dance pads, BRAWL, and lots more! We also have a large selection of board games: Monopoly, Upwords, chess, checkers, Scrabble, Life, Clue, Yahtzee, Boggle, Battleship—and many more!  Play games and nibble snacks, FTW!

 

“Teen Shorts” Digital Video Contest

Tuesday Evening, Aug. 18th   

7:00pm

Register in the teen area beginning June 1.

Create a 1–5 minute video/web video/cellflick about libraries or books!  Entries will be reviewed & videos that meet criteria will be shown on Tuesday night, Aug 18th. Winners will then be chosen by audience enthusiasm! You could win a Best Buy Gift Card and/or have your video posted on the CPL website! Entries accepted through Aug 7th. (For more info see special flyer)

 

Teens Read to Tots

Wednesdays: July 1 —August 12    

9:30—11:00am

Register in the teen area beginning June 1, Grades 7—12.

Do you enjoy working with young children? Register beginning on June 1 for our annual Teens Read to Tots summer program. Teens entering grades 7 and up will be paired with preschoolers for stories and a craft. All participants must attend at least 5 sessions.

 

Teen Volunteer Program

Mondays, all day

Register in the teen area beginning June 1.

Are you looking to give back to your community? Fulfill a community service requirement? Have fun? Consider becoming a library volunteer! Sign up in the teen area of the library—or by contacting Kelley by phone or e-mail.

 

Wondering what to read next?

Check out our TeenBookBlog, where your peers post book reviews. You can browse all postings, or just look at postings in your favorite genre -- mystery, horror, fantasy, historical fiction, and more.

 

Find Us on Facebook!

Become a fan of the Cheshire Public Library, ‘cause all the cool kids are doing it! Keep up to date with library news and events, and connect with other library lovers, teen and adult alike. The Cheshire Public Library Facebook page is maintained and moderated by Cheshire Public Library staff, including Kelley, the teen librarian.

 

Want to know more?

Stop by the teen area and pick up a flyer -- or contact Teen Librarian Kelley: kgile@cheshirelibrary.org.

 
 

 

 

 

 



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