What's On for Teens at BPL
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All programs are FREE except where noted. Minimum registration of 6 participants must be reached or programs will not run as scheduled. Please register if you plan to attend! To register for a program at Central Library, call 905.639.3611 ext 125 unless otherwise noted.
How to Speak in Public: Teen Toastmasters
Mondays: March 1 to May 3 (except March 15)
7-8pm
Don’t clam up—speak out! Take this eight-week youth leadership course presented by First Burlington Toastmasters Club. For middle and high school students. Call 905.639.3611 ext 125 to register. Builders Room, Central
How to Make Your Own Comic Book
Monday, March 15 @ Central, 2-4 pm
Wednesday, March 17 @ Tansley Woods, 2-4 pm
Create your own comic book page with artist Bruce Outridge, using tools and techniques of the trade, including layout, drawing, and inking. Materials included. Call Central 905.639.3611 ext 125 or Tansley Woods at 905.336.5583 to register.
How to Make Tantalizing Truffles & Other Scrumptious Stuff
Wednesday, March 17
2-3.30pm
Create creamy chocolate confections in this hands-on workshop, a post-Valentine’s Day party without the mushy stuff! Limited space. Builders Room, Central
Important! Teens with food or other allergies, special food requirements, or related health issues, please ask about ingredients when registering.
Game On! Wii Gaming
Grab some friends, drop into your nearest library and play the latest games on the BIG screen! Play Wii Resort, Winter Olympics, Beatles Rock Band, Super Smash Brothers, Guitar Hero and more!
| Tuesday, March 16 |
Tansley Woods |
2-3.30pm |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
Aldershot |
2-3.30pm |
| Thursday, March 18 |
Central |
2-3.30 pm |
| Thursday, March 18 |
Brant Hills |
2-4pm |
| Friday, March 19 |
Brant Hills |
2-4pm |
| Saturday, March 20 |
Brant Hills |
2-4pm |
Wii for Youth Brant Hills
2-3.30pm
Saturdays: March 20, April 17, May 15
Just drop in and play!
Hamilton's gritLIT Festival
Saturday, April 10
2-4 pm
Jocelyn Brown, author of The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19, sharesactivities to enlighten your own writing and crafting pursuits, and reads from her book. Registration required. Centennial Hall, Central
This is a joint event with gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival and Burlington Public Library
Pink Shirt Day 2010: Bullying Stops Here!
Wednesday, April 14
BPL is going pink! Join staff and wear pink in support of anti-bullying. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when two teenage boys organized a high school to wear pink in support of a student who was being bullied. Stop by our Think Pink display at Central and check out our resources on bullying, cyber bullying, Internet safety, as well as the Rainbow Collection featuring books and resources for LGTB youth.
Recycled Magazine Bowls
Thursday, April 22
6-8pm
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a one-of-kind coiled paper bowl using recycled magazine pages. Show off your style by choosing the colour and shape of your bowl! Registration required. Builders Room, Central
Mother’s Day Craft
Monday, May 3
7-8pm
Short on cash but want to treat Mom to a little relaxation on her special day? Nothing says I love you like a homemade gift and card. Call to register and find out what we’re making! Builders Room, Central
Writers’ Craft
Take Flight & Write Teen Writing Contest
Calling all Burlington teen writers! Show off your creative talent and participate in our 10th annual writing contest for teens. Starting April 1, students in grades 7-12 may enter original short stories or poetry at any Burlington Public Library location for a chance to win cash prizes. Pick up the official entry form at your local library or download it with all the details from our teen website. Entry deadline: July 31, 2010.
Writing Workshops
We kick off Take Flight & Write with two writing workshops for teens. Registration required.
Short Stories Workshop
Facilitated by Short Story judge Lynda Wilson
Thursday, April 15 @
7-8.30pm
Program Room, 2nd floor Central
Poetry Workshop
Facilitated by Short Story judge Gary Barwin
Thursday, April 29 @
7-8:30pm
Builders Room, 2nd floor Central
Book Stuff
Readers wanted! Forest of Reading™ Awards
Read the nominated Canadian books and vote for your favorite books, authors, and illustrators in April. Register for the Red Maple Award™ (Grades 7 & 8; ages 11 to 15) or the White Pine Award™ (Grades 9 to 12) at any library location or by calling 905.639.3611 ext 125.
Want to talk about it? Red Maple readers who want to form a book discussion group, contact Christine at 905.639.3611 ext 144 or dalgettyc@bpl.on.ca.
Forest of Reading™ Voting Day
Friday, April 23
Register before February 28 and cast your vote on April 23 for this year’s Red Maple™ Reading Award. Your vote makes a difference!
7Up Book Club
Thursdays: March 18, April 15, May 20
7-8 pm
In grades 7 or 8 and like to read? This is the club for you! Bring your favorite book to the first meeting—we’ll talk about it and the books we will be reading this year. Call 905.639.3611 ext 125 to register. Refreshments served. Builders Room, Central
Random Reads: High Schoolers Book Club
Thursdays: March 4, April 1, May 6
A monthly book discussion group for teens in grades 9-12. The first meeting is BYOB so bring your favorite title to share with the group. Light refreshments served. Registration required. Builders Room, Central
Get Involved!
Teen Advisory Board
Thursdays: March 11, April 8, May 13
7-8 pm
Upcoming TAB meetings: Prepare craft materials, assemble Summer Reading Club flyers and posters, and Teen Volunteer Appreciation (get your community service certificates!) Builders Room, Central
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