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July 03, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 1. Limit: 12 participants.
Fridays, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31.
Do you love to read? Join us to discuss a different book at each session, have a snack, and keep the book if you like it! Sign up for any or all four sessions!
July 13, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 29. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 14, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
No registration required.
Tuesdays, June 16, July 14, August 11.
Show off your skills with different games on the Wii and the PS2! Games rated E (everyone) or T (teen). Test your abilities with Boggle, chess, and other board games. Snacks, too!
July 21, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
No registration required.
Tuesdays, June 30, July 21, August 18.
Beat the heat by seeing Hollywood’s take on your favorite books! Snacks provided. Contact the Central Library for information about the movie being shown at each session.
July 07, 2009
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
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.
July 09, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 7-12 only.
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, June 25. Participants may sign up for either session or both. Limit: 12 participants.
Thursdays, July 9 and July 16.
Don’t miss this two-part workshop with miniatures artist Jessica Partain! To see examples of Jessica’s work, please visit: www.inediblejewelry.com.
Part I: Introduction to Jewelry Making--Thursday, July 9.
Come learn how to create your own earrings, necklaces, and bracelets! This class will cover basic wire wrapping and stringing skills. Bring any beads or charms you’d like to use, but all supplies will be provided if you don’t have your own!
Part II: Sculpting Tiny Foods: Sushi--Thursday, July 16.
Make tiny pieces of salmon sushi! We’ll cover basic techniques in working with polymer clay and make several pieces of sushi: enough to make a pair of earrings and to add some to a little plate complete with wasabi and chopstick. We'll then turn the platter into a fun necklace.
July 10, 2009
7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is requested and begins on Friday, June 26.
Come to the Crozet Library after-hours and share music, poetry, stories, or anything else you wish to perform. Perform an old favorite, bring something new to share, or just come to relax and enjoy the show! Refreshments will be served. This time, we’ll also celebrate our love for all things Japanese – anime, manga, even cosplay!
July 21, 2009
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.
Third Tuesday of the month.
Itching to talk about the new book you're reading? Want to know what other teens are reading? Then come to our book club each month to talk books and munch on pizza. No assignments, no reports – just reading and fun.
July 23, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Come and hang out in our game space with video games (Wii and PS2), board and card games, and snacks – learn a new game or bring an old favorite to play. Drop in and bring a friend.
July 28, 2009
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.
August 07, 2009
7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is requested and begins on Friday, July 24.
Come to the Crozet Library after-hours and share music, poetry, stories, or anything else you wish to perform. Perform an old favorite, bring something new to share, or just come to relax and enjoy the show! Refreshments will be served. This time, we’ll also celebrate August as National Inventors Month!
July 07, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 23. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn how to create this beautiful writing. Noriko Donahue will introduce you to the art of Japanese calligraphy in this workshop. Materials will be provided.
July 09, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 4-8.
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, June 4. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 15, 2009
7:00 pm
Open to guys ages 10 and up.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 18.
Wednesdays, June 24, July 15, August 5.
Fathers and sons, come to the Gordon Avenue Library to discuss books of
adventure, thrills, chills, and all that other good stuff! Books (and munchies) will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up beginning Monday, May 18! For kids ages 10 and up, and dads ages 18-200.
July 21, 2009
1:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 7. Limit: 10 participants.
Gather your own objects: things you have, or things you’ve found and join artist and designer Bill Hess of Ideas on Legs to learn how you can put them all together to create a work of art! Paper, glue, and other binding materials will be provided, but bring any small items you have to create your own found art masterpiece!
(NOTE:This is a three-hour session, from 1:00-4:00 pm).
July 07, 2009
7:00 pm
Open to guys ages 9-14.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 26.
Tuesdays, June 16-August 4.
Join the BOOK SHARKS OF GREENE, for guys aged 9-14, and led by guys!
We’ll read and discuss books with serious boy cred, including high adventure, no small amount of danger and laughs, see movies, test out a new board game, and oh yeah, beat out those Rapunzels in a new version of WORD SURVIVOR!
July 07, 2009
7:00 pm
Open to girls ages 9-13.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 26.
Tuesdays, June 16-August 4.
Join the RAPUNZELS! We’ll read and discuss awesomely fantabulous books, watch movies of the books, drink "bead brew" and other cool activities like crocheting "amigarumi" and possibly making weekly podcasts and a Rapunzels videocast! Oh yeah, also beat out the Sharks in WORD SURVIVOR!
July 13, 2009
5:30 pm
Grades 7-12 only.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 29. Participants may sign up for either session or both. Limit: 12 participants.
Mondays, July 13 and July 20.
Don’t miss this two-part workshop with miniatures artist Jessica Partain! To see examples of Jessica’s work, please visit: www.inediblejewelry.com.
Part I: Introduction to Jewelry Making--Monday, July 13.
Come learn how to create your own earrings, necklaces, and bracelets! This class will cover basic wire wrapping and stringing skills. Bring any beads or charms you’d like to use, but all supplies will be provided if you don’t have your own!
Part II: Sculpting Tiny Foods: Lollipops--Monday, July 20.
Make colorful fun lollipops! We’ll cover basic techniques in working with polymer clay to learn to make sweet little lollipop charms. We'll turn the miniatures into a pair of tasty earrings or a necklace.
July 15, 2009
3:30 pm
Open to teen girls ages 14 and up.
Third Wednesday of the month.
Join us for pizza, soda, and friends talking about books! The first 8 teens to register can pick up a free copy of each book at the front desk.
July 13, 2009
1:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 29. Limit: 10 participants.
Gather your own objects: things you have, or things you’ve found and join artist and designer Bill Hess of Ideas on Legs to learn how you can put them all together to create a work of art! Paper, glue, and other binding materials will be provided, but bring any small items you have to create your own found art masterpiece!
(NOTE: This is a three-hour session, from 1:00-4:00 pm).
July 15, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 9. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 08, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 4-8.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 8. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 06, 2009
All ages.
Registration is recommended and begins on Tuesday, May 19.
See the earlier Harry Potter movies to get ready for this summer's new release!
Saturday, June 27. 12:00 noon. (PG)
Monday, June 29. 5:30 pm. (PG)
Monday, July 6. 6:00 pm. (PG)
Saturday, July 18. 12:00 noon. (PG-13)
Wednesday, July 29. 2:00 pm. (PG-13)
July 08, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 7-12 only.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, June 24. Participants may sign up for either session or both. Limit: 12 participants.
Wednesdays, July 8 and July 15.
Don’t miss this two-part workshop with miniatures artist Jessica Partain! To see examples of Jessica’s work, please visit: www.inediblejewelry.com.
Part I: Introduction to Jewelry Making--Wednesday, July 8.
Come learn how to create your own earrings, necklaces, and bracelets! This class will cover basic wire wrapping and stringing skills. Bring any beads or charms you’d like to use, but all supplies will be provided if you don’t have your own!
Part II: Sculpting Tiny Foods: Lollipops--Wednesday, July 15.
Make colorful fun lollipops! We’ll cover basic techniques in working with polymer clay to learn to make sweet little lollipop charms. We'll turn the miniatures into a pair of tasty earrings or a necklace.
July 13, 2009
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.
Second Monday of the month.
A long-running favorite! Help us pick the anime shown each month, from favorites like Oh My Goddess! to harder to find episodes of Pumpkin Scissors. No limit, but registration is ongoing and required for grades 6-12.
July 20, 2009
6:30 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.
Monday nights: June 15, July 20, August 17.
Wii! PS2! DDR! Guitar Hero! Cranium! Boggle! Two hours of prize-winning fun with snacks! We have plenty to play with but you’re welcome to bring your own controllers or games to share. No limit, but registration is ongoing and required for grades 6-12.
July 22, 2009
7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, July 8. Limit: 12 participants.
Do you love hip hop dancing and want to learn it? Join Lea Moore and Tabitha Apple from Dance Explosion for a 45-minute introduction to hip hop, featuring age-appropriate music and movements. Learn all the right moves and have fun!
July 27, 2009
7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 8.
Monday nights: June 22, July 27, August 31.
Do you love reading? Join our book club, receive a free book each month, eat snacks and talk to other teens!
July 18, 2009
2:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Friday, July 3. Limit: 12 participants.
Do you love hip hop dancing and want to learn it? Join Lea Moore and Tabitha Apple from Dance Explosion for a 45-minute introduction to hip hop, featuring age-appropriate music and movements. Learn all the right moves and have fun!
All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library.
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June 4 2009
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