J-MRL Teen Page

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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Current Programs

Central Library

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Crozet Library

Knitwits

May 13, 2008
7:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Tuesdays, January 15, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13.

Bring your needles and knowhow or come to learn knitting, crocheting, or any other needlecraft you care to tackle. We'll share ideas, help each other learn new techniques, and share projects as they develop. All experience levels welcome.

YABL (Young Adult Book Lovers)

May 20, 2008
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Tuesdays, January 22, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20.

Say it with us: Yabble. Join Crozet’s book discussion group for young adults and enjoy refreshments as we talk about a different book each month. Call or stop by the library to register and find out the next month’s book.

January 22: Come ready to talk about the best book or books you read in 2007.
February 19: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
March 18: Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
April 15: Everlost by Neal Shusterman
May 20: Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde

Gordon Avenue Library

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Greene County Library

Teen Girls' Book Group

May 19, 2008
6:30 pm

Ages 14 and up.
Registration is ongoing.

Mondays, January 28, February 25, March 31, April 28, May 19.

Note: New meeting time is 6:30 p.m. as of March 31 session!

Make new friends, discover new books! Join us for our ongoing book group for teen girls. Enjoy pizza as we discuss the book! Free copies of the books will be provided.

January 28: A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
February 25: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
March 31: Burned by Ellen Hopkins
April 28: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
May 19: The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

Louisa County Library

Cookie Dough Club

May 21, 2008
4:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Third Wednesday of the month.

Books, snacks, and great discussions are all a part of the fun! Come join our continuing book club for teens! Registration is ongoing, but the book must be read prior to coming to the meeting.

January 16: All-American Girl by Meg Cabot
February 20: Emako Blue by Brenda Woods
March 19: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (THE BIG READ)
April 16: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
May 21: Who Am I Without Him? by Sharon Flake

Nelson Memorial Library

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Northside Library

Anime Club

May 12, 2008
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Second Monday of the month.

Like Yuki more than Naruto? Think Sakura and Syaoran are where it's at? Come out to Northside's Anime Club! Watch episodes from Operation Anime and Anime ADVocates, discuss your favorite manga, and get your snack on.

Chapter Chat Book Club

May 19, 2008
7:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, January 28. Limit: 10 participants.

Mondays, February 25, March 24, April 28, May 19.

Fantasy, adventure, history and romance – our book club has it all! Meet other teens, talk about a new book every month and don’t forget about the snacks!

February 25: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
March 24: Mississippi Trial 1955 by Chris Crowe
April 28: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
May 19: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang