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What’s Happening
@ the Library for Teens
Christmas?? Hanukkah?? Kwanzaa??
Entire Month of December
Grades 6-12
Think you know all about these holidays? Come into any branch of the library during the month of December and see if you’re right. We’ll have a poster with customs from each of these holidays and your challenge will be to match the custom to the correct holiday. Turn your entry in for a chance to win Cinemark movie passes. Mazel Tof!!
Holiday Gift Workshop
Sat. Dec. 1 Bellville 2 PM
Sat. Dec. 8 Madison 2 PM
Tue. Dec. 11 Crestview 4 PM
Grades 6-12
Handcrafted items are among the most treasured gifts received. Join us to make two gifts using ceramic tiles, rubber stamps, ink, magnets, and tissue paper. You will also decorate the wrapping as well. All instructions and supplies will be provided. Klutz-friendly assistance will be available. Sign up is required.
Christmas Angel Workshop (Fourth Annual)
Tue. Dec. 4 Ontario 6 PM
Grades 6-12
Come to the 4th Annual Christmas Angel Workshop and learn how to make various sized wire angels that can be used as ornaments, pins, tree or table toppers. Angel snacks will be provided.
Decorate Your Space: Fleece Pillows
Tue. Jan. 15 Crestview 4 PM
Grades 6-12
We’ll show you how to make a cuddly fleece pillow for your bedroom using fleece, fiber fill, and knots. No sewing skills are required. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Klutz-friendly assistance will be available. Sign up is required.
Ring in the New Year Trivia
Entire Month of January
Grades 6-12
Celebrated around the world at different times, New Year’s Day usually holds the promise of excitement for things yet to come. See how much you know about the history and traditions of the oldest of all holiday celebrations. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month of January and for a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark in the drawing from all completed forms.
Fleece Purses
Sat. Jan. 19 Bellville 2:00 PM
Grades 6-12
These no-sew fleece bags are super light and fun to carry. Klutz-friendly assistance will be available. Sign up now to reserve your supplies for this free, no-sew craft workshop.
All You Can Read Buffet
Mon. Jan. 21 Main Library 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Butler 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Lexington 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Lucas 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Madison 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Ontario 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 21 Plymouth 11:30 – 4:30 PM
Grades 6-12
Join us for this read-a-thon and choose from a menu of adventure, romance, and/or science fiction and pizza, pop, and/or junk food to enjoy while you read. Bring your bean bag chair, your favorite pillow, or sleeping bag, and see if you have what it takes to read for 4 straight hours. Prizes will be awarded to the top teen marathon readers at each location. Sign up now to reserve your spot.
Weight Training for Teens
Tue. Jan. 29 Ontario 6 PM
Grades 6-12
Like to lift weights? Are you doing it correctly? Come to the Ontario Branch and learn the proper methods of using weights from the staff at MedCentral Health and Fitness Center.
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Take Your Best Shot! Photo Contest
Who: Anyone in Grades 6-12
What: Photos
When: Mon., Jan. 28 – Thu. Feb. 21
Where: Photos may be dropped off at any
M/RCPL location
Categories:
People
Places
Pets
Rules:
- Photos may not be larger than 8”x10.”
- Only one photo may be entered in each category.
- Do not mat photos.
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place will be awarded in the three different categories. 1st place prize is $25.00; 2nd place is $15.00. Winners will be chosen by Friday, Feb. 29, and prizes will be mailed the following week.
Entries will be on display through Friday, March 7, and may be picked up at the Reference Desk or Branch Library beginning on Monday, March 10.
Teen Chocolate Fest
Tue. Feb. 5 Butler 6 PM
Thu. Feb. 7 Main Library 7 PM
Tue. Feb. 12 Lexington 6:30PM
Mon. Feb. 18 Madison 4 PM
Tue. Feb. 26 Crestview 4 PM
Thu. Feb. 28 Ontario 6 PM
Grades 6-12
For chocolate lovers, this program is for you. Everything from blind chocolate tasting, candy bar trivia, and chocolate relays will involved America’s favorite candy—chocolate. Sign-up now to join us for a chocolate-coated evening of tasting and activities.
Hardware Jewelry
Sat. Feb 9 Lucas 1 PM
Grades 6-12
We’ll show you how to turn a few washers, nuts or chain links into jewelry for you or your special someone. Instructions and all materials will be providied
Red Cross Babysitting Training Course
Sat. Feb. 9 Bellville 10:30 AM –2:30 PM
Ages 11-15 years.
No exceptions – participants must be at least 11 years old.
This course will teach the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter, first aid and basic care skills, and what to expect from the person who hires you. For the all-day course, please bring a bag lunch and a drink. Sign up is required.
ACT/SAT Strategy Session
Tue. Feb 12 Madison 6 PM
Cheryl Welch, Ph.D. from the Sylvan Learning Center will present an overview of how to raise ACT/SAT test scores. You'll find out whether it is wise to leave questions blank, how to best guess, how to ace hard reading problems even when you are stuck in a difficult passage, and how to turn a tricky algebra problem into simple arithmetic. Find out what the differences are in the ACT and SAT and how to decide which one you should take. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.
Bored Game Day
Mon. Feb. 18 Ontario 1-4 PM
Grades 6-12
Tired of the winter blues? Grab your favorite board game (or use one of ours) and join us at the library for an afternoon of board game fun. Snacks will be provided. Please sign up to reserve your spot.
DDR – Dance Dance Revolution
Mon. Feb. 18 Plymouth 2 PM
Grades 6-12
Bring a friend and test your DDR skills against others or just sit back and watch the action. All skill levels are welcome. No experience required. Drop in and share the fun!
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