This Week at the Library: April 10th - April 14th

This is going to be a busy week here at the library!  Plan ahead so you don't miss anything!

Tuesday, April 10th: T.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Wednesday, April 11th: J.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Thursday, April 12th: Stump the Librarians! from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Just how smart ARE the Teen Zone librarians?  Put them to the test and find out!  Use all of the library's resources to quiz Kristi and Travis--they won't have anything but their brainpower to find the answers!

Friday, April 13th: Board Game Bonanza from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sure, it may be Friday the 13th, but maybe you'll have luck with some board games!

This Week at the Library: April 3rd - April 7th

April is finally here!  If you haven't yet, be sure to save a copy of our April 2012 Teen Zone calendar, and pick up a copy of the Teen Zone Times!

Tuesday, April 3rd: T.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for the first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the month!

Wednesday, April 4th: Chess Club from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Thursday, April 5th: Gaming Club from 2:45 pm to 5:00pm
Don't miss the first meeting in April of our most popular club!  We now offer access to an XBox, thanks to a very generous donation.

This Week at the Library: March 27th to March 31st

Tuesday, March 27th: TAB from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Thursday, March 29th: Secret Spy Messages from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Friday, March 30th: Teen Book Club from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This Week at the Library: March 20th to March 24th

The Hunger Games movie comes out this Friday!  Are you as excited as we are??  If so, you should check out our Mini Archery event on Wednesday!

Tuesday, March 20th: T.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 21st: Mini Archery from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Make your own miniature bows and arrows and compete against each other for accuracy.  Can you match Katniss' legendary skill?

Thursday, March 22nd: Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5:00pm

This Week at the Library: March 13th to March 17th

Did you remember to set your clocks ahead an hour?  No one likes having to "spring ahead," but at least you're a little bit closer to our Live-Action Angry Birds event!

Tuesday, March 13th:  T.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 14th:  J.A.B. from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Thursday, March 15th:  Anime Club from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday, March 16th:  Live-Action Angry Birds from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us as we build our own structures and take them down, Angry Birds-style.  See how many evil pigs you can defeat!

This Week at the Library: March 6th to March 10th

 

Well, this week is Teen Tech Week!  Think about all the ways you can use technology to express your creativity and personality.  It's never too early to think about the future, and there are countless great careers that center on technology.  From architects to software engineers to video game designers, there are lots of very successful people in the world who started off with nothing but a dream.  And besides, dreaming is free, so why not do it?

Tuesday, March 6th: Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm

Thursday, March 8th: Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5pm

Friday, March 9th: Chess Club from 3pm to 4:30pm

Saturday, March 10th: Career Video Gamers from 12:30 to 2:30

Join us for this special Saturday program!  Two professional video gamers will be in the library to discuss their trade, their love of the games, and answer any questions you may have.

This Week at the Library: February 28th to March 3rd

Out like a lion?

March is finally here!  They say that in terms of weather, March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a lamb...but let's hope it stays more on the lamb side of things all the way through!  By the way, we get an extra day this year as it's a Leap Year.  What do you plan on doing with your extra day?


Tuesday, February 28th:  Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm
Wednesday, February 29th: Leap Day!
Thursday, March 1st: Density Lamps from 3pm to 4pm
Join us as we explore the wonders of science and create density lamps!  We'll be stacking different liquids on top of one another, resulting in a beautiful creation you definitely won't want to miss.

This Week at the Library: February 7th to February 11th

 

Don't let your games play you!  Gaming Club is this week, so be sure not to miss it!

Tuesday, February 7th - TAB from 3pm to 4pm

Thursday, February 9th - Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5pm

Remember, next Thursday is our special Library Jeopardy event!  Compete against your friends to find out who is the brainiest of the bunch!  Check our Facebook page for clues about the categories so you can brush up on your library lore!

This Week at the Library: January 24th - January 28th

The New Year celebrations aren't over yet!  This Wednesday is Chinese New Year!  Ring in the year of the Dragon with us at the library!

Tuesday, January 24th: Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm

Wednesday, January 25th: Chinese New Year Celebration from 3pm to 4:30pm
Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year!  We'll be sampling simple Chinese food and creating traditional Chinese crafts.

Thursday, January 26th: Gaming Club from 3pm to 5pm

This Week at the Library: January 17th - January 21st

 

It's the middle of January, and it's safe to assume that we'd all like to be someplace warmer.  If you can't get to Hawaii, why not stop by the library Tie Dye Luau Party instead?

Tuesday, January 17th: Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm

Wednesday, January 18th: Junior Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm

Friday, January 20th: Tie Dye Luau from 3pm to 5pm
Don't miss this event!  We'll be tie-dyeing t-shirts and sipping delicious tropical smoothies--what better way to escape the cold Connecticut winter?

This Week at the Library: January 3rd - January 7th

 

Happy New Year!  We've got a lot lined up for you this year, so be sure to stop by the library!

Tuesday, January 3rd: Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm

Wednesday, January 4th: Chess Club from 3pm to 4:30pm

Thursday, January 5th: Folding Scrapbooks from 3pm to 4pm

Join us in the Community Room as we make our very own folding scrapbooks!  They're perfect for holding all of your favorite memories from winter break!

Saturday, January 7th: National Smash from 12pm to 3pm

What better way to start off the new year than a national Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament?  Come to the library as we face off against other libraries from across the country in the first National Smash of the year!

This Week at the Library: December 20th to December 24th

 

Winter is officially here!  If you haven't picked up a copy of our Teen Zone Times yet, be sure to grab one before you get snowed in!

Tuesday, December 20th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm

Wednesday, December 21st: Teen Cooking: Cookies from 3pm to 4:30pm

Come make your own customized cookie dough, then take it home to bake it!

Thursday, December 22nd: Anime Club from 3pm to 5pm

Saturday, December 24th: The Library will be closed.

This Week at the Library: December 13th - December 17th

Do NOT try this at home!

Tuesday, December 13th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm
 
Wednesday, December 14th: J.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm

Thursday, December 15th: Duct Tape crafting from 3pm to 4:30pm
What can't you do with a roll of duct tape?  We don't recommend trying to tape a child to your wall, but you can certainly make a wallet, a cell phone holder, a hat, or just about anything else you can imagine!

This Week at the Library: December 6th - December 10th

Avoid becoming a snowperson; stay warm this winter!

Tuesday, December 6th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm

Wednesday, December 7th: Chess Club from 3pm to 4:30pm

Thursday, December 8th: Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5pm

Friday, December 9th: Karaoke Party from 3pm to 5pm

This Week at the Library: November 29th - December 3rd

How was your Thanksgiving?  Hopefully it was full of food, family, and friends.  Be sure to stop by the library after you've recovered from the holiday!

Tuesday, November 29th: Teen Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm
The place to be for teens in grades 9-12!

Wednesday, November 30th: Junior Advisory Board from 3pm to 4pm
If you're in grade 6, 7, or 8, this is for you!

While you're on the web, be sure to check out our Teen Zone Calendars!

This Week at the Library: November 15th - November 19th

Can you believe how quickly November is flying by?  It's almost Thanksgiving already!  Be sure to stock up on books to read on your days off from school!

November 15th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm
Don't miss the next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, for students in grades 9-12.

November 16th: Teen Book Club from 3pm to 4pm
Join us to discuss our latest Book Club selection!

November 18th: Chess Club from 3pm to 4:30pm
Come play everyone's favorite board game!  Can you become the Booth and Dimock chess champion?

This Week at the Library: November 8th - November 12th

November 8th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm
Do you have any plans to celebrate Veterans Day this year?  Share your thoughts at the Teen Advisory Board.

November 10th: Anime Club
Our next meeting of the Anime Club is scheduled for Thursday, November 10th.  Join us for another great anime viewing and Japanese-themed snacks!
  
November 11th: The library will be closed for Veterans Day.

November 12th: National Gaming Day from 10am to 3pm
Join us for National Gaming Day!  It's a celebration of all games, from chess to Monopoly, Just Dance to Roblox.  Don't miss it!

This Week at the Library: November 1st - November 5th

What's the perfect way to burn off all that Halloween candy?  Searching through the library for a new book to read!  We have plenty of activities planned for this week, so be sure to stop by!

November 1st: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm

November 2nd: Folding Scrapbooks from 3pm to 4:30pm
Make your own unique folding scrapbook!  Perfect for preserving memories or giving as gifts!

November 3rd: Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Join us for Just Dance, Band Hero, or any of our dozens of Wii, Playstation, DS, and PC games!

This Week at the Library: October 25th - October 29th

Join us at the library for one of our most exciting weeks yet!

October 25th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm.
We know you have opinions; come share them with us!

October 26th: J.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm.
The perfect place to discuss what goes on in the Library for teens in grades 6-8.

October 27th: Zombie Apocalypse Planning from 3pm to 5pm.
This is sure to be a good time!  Join us as we prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse!  Prizes will go to whoever creates the most complete Apocalypse kit and plan, and we'll even be making ourselves into Zombies!  We'll have Zombie-themed treats, so be sure not to miss this one!