If you’re a teenager in grades 6 - 12, or a parent, teacher, or other adult who works with teens, then Young Adult Services at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library has you covered!
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February 13, 2010
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
No registration required.
Saturday, February 13.
Sunday, March 14.
Spring Break Session: Tuesday, April 6.
Sunday, April 11.
Saturday, May 8.
2:00-3:30 pm.
Game on! Show off your skills with different games on the Wii and the PS2! Test your abilities with Boggle, chess, and other board games. Enjoy snacks, and there may even be a tournament, too!
February 17, 2010
4:00 pm
Suggested for ages 13-17.
Registration begins Monday, January 25.
Join us to discuss Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese, a Printz Award winner and one of the best of the graphic novel genre. Books will be provided, but space is limited, so call 979-7151 ext. 4 beginning January 25 to reserve your spot and your book.
February 23, 2010
4:30 pm
All ages.
Registration is requested and ongoing; drop-ins welcome.
Last Tuesday of the month.
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all! Bring any project you’re working on and join a fun group of fellow crafters. As you work on your own handwork, we’ll highlight a variety of craft techniques, allowing you to explore and expand your interests and creativity.
March 02, 2010
6:30 pm
Ages 13-18.
Registration is ongoing.
First Tuesday of the month.
Interested in creative writing? Join us and get inspired! This group is a chance to practice your writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing.
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February 18, 2010
3:30 pm
Open to girls ages 9-13.
Registration is ongoing.
The Rapunzels book group meets during the school year! Girls ages 9-13 are welcome to join at any time. We will meet on the third Thursday afternoon of each month!
Join us to discuss these great books.
January 21: Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech
February 18: A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck
March 18: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
April 15: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
May 20: Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski
Sign up at the Greene County Library or call (434) 985-5227 for more information.
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Events in this category will displayed in the coming months
February 16, 2010
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is recommended and begins on Monday, February 1.
Make a bowl or vase out of magazines with us! Can’t make it? Pick up the supplies and instructions anytime on the 16th and do it yourself!
February 22, 2010
7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration begins on Monday, January 4.
Monday nights: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24.
You get a free book, free snacks and free conversation!
March 01, 2010
6:30 pm
Open to teens and adults.
Registration begins on Tuesday, February 16. Space is limited.
Learn some basic self-defense techniques in this workshop for teens and adults.
March 08, 2010
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration recommended but not required.
Monday nights: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 5* (date change, not the 2nd Monday), May 10.
Pocky! Pocky! Pocky! Watch two hours of anime! Prizes!
March 15, 2010
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration recommended but not required.
Monday nights: January 4, February 1, March 15, April 19, May 17.
Show us your skills on Wii, PS2, board games and in the rock, paper, scissors
tournaments! Prizes for all!
April 07, 2010
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, March 24.
Earth Day is coming up! Make a duct tape tote bag to replace those plastic bags from the store!
February 15, 2010
4:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Every Monday afternoon from January 4 – May 24.
Hang out with your friends at the Scottsville Library! Handcrafting with needles, hooks and fibers.
February 16, 2010
7:00 pm
Ages 13-17.
Registration is ongoing.
Third Tuesday of the month.
Join us for this long-running teen book club for 13 to 17 year olds!
January 19: The Bone Magician by F.E. Higgins
February 16: Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks
March 16: Marcelo in the Real World By Francisco X. Stork
April 20: The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer
May 18: The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson
March 06, 2010
2:00 pm
Geared especially for ages 12-16.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, February 22. Limit: 10
participants.
Create a groovy button for your bag or hat or a magnet for your locker or fridge showing off your favorite band, celeb or even a favorite saying.
April 17, 2010
11:00 am
All ages.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Library. We’ll be planting a garden to enjoy throughout the spring and summer. Come celebrate our great green home with us.
May 01, 2010
2:00 pm
Geared especially for ages 12-16.
Here for Free Comic Book Day? Stay for Gaming at the Library! Join your friends to play games on the Wii and groovy board games too. A tournament perhaps? Plan to be here and join the fun!
All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library.
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February 3 2010
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