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Current Programs

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Central Library 434.979.7151 ext 215 | jmrlya@jmrl.org

Game Central

September 11, 2010
2:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
No registration required.

Saturdays, September 11, October 16, November 13, December 11.

Show off your gaming skills on the Wii and PS2, or try your luck with board games such as chess or Battleship. Meet other teens and enjoy snacks; there may even be a tournament, too!

Graphically Speaking and Then Some: Book Club @ Central

September 15, 2010
4:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration begins on Wednesday, September 1.

Third Wednesday of the month.

Join us to read and discuss graphic novels, manga, and anything else that interests us! You get a free book, free snacks and free conversation. What’s not to like?
Call 979-7151 ext. 4 to register, and stop by the Reference Desk to pick up your first book!

Wired Wednesdays for Teens

September 22, 2010
3:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
No registration required.

Drop by the Young Adult area at the Central Library on Wednesday afternoons to use library laptops for homework.

Crozet Library 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

Musings: A Teen Writer's Workshop

September 07, 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.

Bedazzle Our Bookcarts

September 14, 2010
6:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration required. Ask Crozet staff for more information about participating in the parade.

The library will be featured in the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Parade on September 18th. We challenge all teens to come out beforehand to this program and decorate our bookcarts in creative, weird, wild, or wacky ways. Then, if you can make it, support the library by showing off your bedazzled bookcarts in the parade! Refreshments served.

Game On! @ the Crozet Library

September 21, 2010
6:00 pm

Grades 6-12.

Get ready for some lively competition! Come and hang out in our game space with Wii, board and card games – learn a new game or bring an old favorite to play. Drop in and bring a friend. Pizza served!

Stitches: a Handcraft Group for Ages 8-108

September 28, 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.

Gordon Avenue Library 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

Gaming @ Gordon

September 04, 2010
3:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
No registration required.

Saturdays, September 4, October 2, December 4.

It's Your Turn! Wii, PS2, board games, and card games will be on
hand, or bring your own favorite. You name it, we'll play it! Snacks
will be served.

Teen Book Swap

September 18, 2010
2:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, September 7.

Tired of everything on your bookshelf? Whatever your reading style,
come to our book swap! Bring in gently used books you’d like to trade
for books that are new to you. We’ll have snacks and games, and
everyone will leave with fresh reads. All un-traded books will be
donated to the Friends of the Library for their fall book sale.

Gaming @ Gordon

November 01, 2010
2:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
No registration required.

It's Your Turn! Wii, PS2, board games, and card games will be on
hand, or bring your own favorite. You name it, we'll play it! Snacks
will be served.

Greene County Library 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

The Rapunzels

September 16, 2010
3:30 pm

Open to girls ages 9-13. Sign up at the Greene County Library.
Third Thursday of the month.

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 at the Greene County Library.

Louisa County Library 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

Events in this category will displayed in the coming months

Nelson Memorial Library 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

Game On!

September 27, 2010
6:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Mondays, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29.

Karaoke, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Wii too. Your choice! Bring your friends for a fun evening at the library.

Northside Library 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

Anime Club

September 13, 2010
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Mondays, September 13, October 4, November 1, December 13.

We love anime! Watch episodes chosen by the club and enjoy Japanese snacks. Sign up at the Information Desk or call 973-7893.

Game Night

September 20, 2010
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Monday nights: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20.

We have Wii, PS2, board games, tournaments and prizes! Challenge new people and enjoy our snacks! Sign up at the Information Desk or call 973-7893.

Chapter Chat Book Club

September 27, 2010
7:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration begins on Wednesday, September 1.

Monday nights: September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27.

Join our book club for free books, awesome people and lots of snacks! Sign up starting September 1 at the Information Desk or call 973-7893.

Scottsville Library 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org

Tangles UnRaveled

September 13, 2010
4:30 pm

Ages 11-18.
Registration is required. Limit: 15 participants.

Mondays, September 13, 20, 27; October 11, 18, 25; November 8.

Creative, inspiring, and useful projects.

  • Sept 13: Carve a Stamp
  • Sept 20: Make a Scarf
  • Sept 27: Weave a Belt
  • Oct 11: Knitting and Crocheting
  • Oct 18: Scrap and Figure Pins with artist Page Moran
  • Oct 25: Knitting and Crocheting
  • Nov 8: Make a Book

All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library.