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Upcoming Teen Events @ YOUR Library!
January 2009
teens laughingCentral’s Teen Library Council is Starting Again
Starting January 8, 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Teen Area, George W. Hawkes Central Library

Join us as we start a fresh, new year together on the first Thursday of every month.  Come and give your opinion on what the Central Library should offer for Young Adult and Studio programming, events, and materials.  You can even earn volunteer hours!  We would love for you to participate in this fun, exciting process.  All teens ages 13 to 18 are invited!
teen holding video game remoteFriday Free-play!
Starting January 9, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
The Studio, George W. Hawkes Central Library

If you love gaming you’ll love this!  Starting in January, the Studio will offer free-play gaming on our big screen TV with the Nintendo Wii or Play Station 2 every Friday.  Games such as Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Soul Calibur III will be available and all the equipment will be provided so just bring yourself and your friends! 

A Studio ID is required but free to all teens ages 13 to 18 who show their own Arlington Public Library card and bring either a picture ID or a parent with ID.
popcornCentral’s Teen Movie Night at a New Time and Date
Starting January 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Studio, George W. Hawkes Central Library

Our schedule has changed – the Studio will host a movie night for teens (ages 13 to 18 only) on the second Wednesday of every month.  Bring your friends and enjoy a movie on the big screen!  Drinks and snacks will be provided. An Arlington Public Library card or school ID is required.
know it all teenTeens Stump the Library Staff
January 15, 4:30 p.m.
Southwest Branch Library

We know you know more than the library staff, but now you have to prove it.  Join us for an afternoon filled with trivia.  It's time to show what you know!
storybookStory Starters
January 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch

The Library is hosting an exciting new program to help you get started on that story you've always wanted to write. Teens between the ages of 12 and 18 are invited to join us for an evening filled with creativity, story writing and (of course) munchies!
bleach volume 1Operation Anime
January 20, 2 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library

Join us for a very special screening of the brand-spanking-new second volume of Ouran High School Host Club, presented by FUNimation! We'll talk about what's hot in anime and how anime is produced. Snacks will be provided, plus there will be a chance to receive anime DVDs and other prizes! This program is for participants who are 12 to 18 years old.
anime charactersAnime Afternoon Time Change!
January 22, 4:45-6:45 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch

Anime Afternoon will be held January 22 from 4:45-6:45 p.m.  Join us as we discuss our favorite series, check out some DVDs and talk about all things anime!  We will resume our normal time in February.
Submit your art to our Teen Zine - The Gallery

laptopTeens, submit your original art, photographs, movies, music, writings, and more to the Library’s online Teen Zine – The Gallery.  This is a great opportunity to display your talent!  Visit The Gallery online to read submission rules and remember to take advantage of all the professional software the Studio has to offer! 

Ninjas & New Teen Reads!
bookin blog

Looking for a good read? Check out our Updated Library Ninja Blog.
Feel free to add your comments and feedback to the posts.

Check out what's NEW in Young Adult books at the Arlington Public Library.

Volunteering @ the Library

Want to help the library
and receive service hours for school organizations, clubs, and college applications at the same time? Find out more about volunteering at the library.

Click here to learn how one teen's volunteer experience won her an award.