JMRL Teen Page

If you’re a teenager in grades 6 - 12, or a parent, teacher, or other adult who works with teens, Young Adult Services at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library has you covered!

Current Programs

Central Library 434.979.7151 ext 215 | jmrlya@jmrl.org

Whatever Wednesday

May 23, 2012
4:00 pm

Geared toward ages 11-18.

Fourth Wednesday of the month.

There may be anime, or crafts or both to keep you company while you use our laptops. Seating is limited to 15.

Game Central

June 06, 2012
4:00 pm

Ages 11-18.

Drop by the air-conditioned Library for Game Central, where you can test your gaming skills with the regulars, or complete a simple craft; board games are also offered. Bring your friends. Snacks, of course!

Summer Reading Kickoff Hullabaloo

June 09, 2012
10:00 am

All ages.

School’s out! Celebrate the sweet start of summer fun at the Library’s annual street party. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program of choice -- adults, teens, & kids! Rain location is inside in the McIntire Room.

Crozet Library 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

Teen Book Swap

May 22, 2012
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is required.

Looking for something new and exciting to read this summer? Come to the book swap party! All teens are invited to bring gently used, age-appropriate books to exchange. We’ll also play games and create a short craft. Snacks will be served.

An Evening with Anime: Miyazaki Movie in May!

May 25, 2012
6:00 pm

Registration begins on Friday, May 4.

Join us for a special showing of a full-length anime movie by famous director Miyazaki. Show your anime flair – costumes are always encouraged! Call the library for additional movie details.

Stitches: A Handcraft Group for Ages 8-108

May 29, 2012
4:30 pm

All ages.
Drop-ins are always welcome.

Last Tuesday of the month.

Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all! Bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing.

Musings: A Teen Writer's Workshop

June 05, 2012
6:30 pm

Ages 13-18.
Drop-ins are always welcome.

First Tuesday of the month.

Interested in creative writing? Join 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.

Gordon Avenue Library 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

Old School Game Night

May 21, 2012
7:00 pm

All ages.

Mondays, January 30, February 27, March 19, April 30, May 21.

Come unplug and meet others. We'll have great board and card games on hand for casual play, classic ones and new finds. Bring a game to share or come find a new favorite. Call or visit the library for details, or to be added to our games email list.

Guys Read: Book Discussion

June 06, 2012
7:00 pm

For boys ages 10 and up, and their male adult discussion partners.
Registration is required and is ongoing.

Wednesdays, June 6, July 11, August 1.

The father/son book discussion group is back! Except now, it includes uncles and nephews, granddads and grandsons, big and little brothers, and even mentors and mentees: come to the Gordon Avenue Library to discuss books of adventure, thrills, chills, and all that other good stuff! A free copy of the books will be provided.

Greene County Library 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

The Rapunzels: A Book Club for Tween Girls

May 17, 2012
3:30 pm

Open to girls ages 9-13.
Third Thursday of the month.

Registration is ongoing. Please call or stop by the circulation desk at Greene County Library to sign up the first time you come. Girls who have attended any time in the last year do not need to register again.

Jan 19: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Feb 16: Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff
Mar 15: Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath
Apr 19: Matilda by Roald Dahl
May 17: The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had by Kristin Levine

Louisa County Library 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

Louisa Bookworms: A Book Group for Middle School Girls

June 06, 2012
3:30 pm

Girls in grades 6-8.
Registration is limited to 15 girls in grades 6,7,8. Call 540.894.5853 to register or stop by the circulation desk.

Wednesdays, June 6, July 11, August 1.

Join this book group for middle school girls, receive a free book, and come for lively discussions and snacks.

Nelson Memorial Library 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

Events in this category will displayed in the coming months

Northside Library 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

Chapter Chat Book Club

May 21, 2012
7:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Required registration begins on Tuesday, January 3.

Monday nights: January 30, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 21.

Join our book club for free books, awesome people and lots of snacks!