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Teen Programs – Fun and informative programs for young people in middle school, junior high and high school.
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| Upcoming Schedule - All Locations |
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| Birmingham Branch |
Lucky Charms (Th) November 12, 4 p.m. Grades 5-12
Prepare yourself for Friday the 13th with a lucky stone designed by you!
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TeenSpace (Th) November 19, 4 p.m. Grades 5-12
Get help with homework, do an activity, pig out on food, or just hang out with friends at Birmingham's TeenSpace.
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American History Matchup November 23 - November 28, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 5-12
How well do you pay attention in history class? Test your knowledge with our quiz. Show us you're a history buff and earn a prize!
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
RuneScape (M) November 23, 6 - 7 p.m. Grades 6 - 12
Join us in the Heatherdowns Computer Lab for an hour of uninterrupted RuneScape action. One lucky participant will get to play on our big screen. Open to the first 10 participants.
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| Holland Branch |
Teen Cafe (T) November 10, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Hang out with your friends, play a game, do homework or listen to music; snacks provided.
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Anime/Manga (T) November 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Warm up on a cold day with an Anime and Manga video and related activities. We’ll have snacks, of course.
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Anime/Manga (T) December 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Join other manga enthusiasts for activities, snacks and a short anime video.
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| Kent Branch |
What Are You Most Thankful For Contest November 17 - November 24, Library Hours Grades 6-12
Stop in during regular library hours for your chance to win a holiday basket. All you have to do is complete a short entry form titled 'What are You Most Thankful For?' One winner will be chosen from all completed entries on or before Tuesday, November 24, just in time for Thanksgiving. Winner will be notified by phone. One entry per person please.
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Kent’s Kings and Queens Book Discussion (T) December 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Join us for our monthly teen book discussion. We will be reading an exciting short story just for teens. After reading and discussing the story, light refreshments will be served. See you there!
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Holiday Movie Matinee (Sa) December 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Grades 6-12
Join us as we prepare for the holidays with a holiday movie. Popcorn and pop provided; however you can bring your own snack if you like. Movie is rated PG and runs approximately 90 minutes.
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| Lagrange Branch |
Match the Quotes with the Movies Contest November 5 - November 25, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 5-12
If you are a movie connoisseur, then this is the contest for you.
Match the quotes to the correct titles and win a treat!
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I Can Name That Tune Contest December 3 - December 23 Grades K-12
This musical trivia contest will test how well you know the lyrics to Christmas and holiday songs. Join in the holiday festivities by participating in this contest and winning a special holiday treat.
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Holiday Open House (T) December 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop in for music, treats, and fun. Browse our holiday book displays and get a prize when you check out five items.
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| Locke Branch |
Twilight-New Moon Party (T) November 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Grades 6-12
Watch out all you Bella hopefuls. The Vamps and Werewolves of New Moon are here for a party celebrating the release of the 'New Moon' movie, November 20th. Games, trivia contest, prizes, and the best dressed 'Twilight' characters contest. Go Team Edward. Go Team Jacob.
Registration is required and begins 10/27/2009. 419-259-5310
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Are you a Bucks fan or True Blue? November 16 - November 21, 9 a.m. Ages All
Cast your vote at the Locke Branch to enter a prize drawing! The big screen will be on all day!
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| Maumee Branch |
Game Day! (Th) November 12, 4 p.m. Grades 6 - 12
Stop in at the Library and try our selection of board games. Socialize with friends! Snacks and soda provided!
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| Mott Branch |
Reading Divas Book Club (T) November 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Mott's favorite Teen book discussion group is back with great new reads! Book titles will be posted in the Teen area of Mott. Sign up to reserve your copy and join in the fun!
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Reading Divas Book Club Holiday Fun! (T) December 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Mott's favorite Teen book discussion group is back with great new reads! Make sure you come for our Holiday Fun day with crafts and fun to share. Sign up to save your spot!
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| Oregon Branch |
Make-A-Mini Spa (Sa) November 21, 2:00 p.m. Grades 5-12
Create bath gel, bath salts, and bubble bath for your own min-spa.
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Name That Holiday Tune (T) December 1 - December 22, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Grades 5-12
Try and guess the name of the holiday tunes illustrated by pictures. One winner will be chosen from all of the correct entries, to receive a holiday treat basket.
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Take It and Make It for the Holidays (M) December 7 - December 11, noon p.m.
Stop in anytime this week and pick up a craft packet and instructions to make four extra special gift tags. Add your own personal touch to gifts for Mom, Dad, and friends this holiday season!
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| South Branch |
Creepy Crawlers November 9, 9 a.m. Grades 5-12
Creepy crawlers are everywhere! How well can you identify them? You could win the drawing for a prize at the end of the contest.
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Give Thanks November 16, 9 a.m. Grades 5-12
Join us this week and enter our Thanksgiving word search contest. There will be a grand prize drawing!
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Snow Quiz (M) December 7, 9 a.m. Grades 5-12
Show how much you know about the white stuff. There will be a grand prize drawing at the end of the contest.
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| Sylvania Branch |
Jolly Good Fun November 16 - November 21, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 6-12
Guess the number of Jolly Ranchers in the jar. The five closest guessers will win their own bag of candy!
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Take Flight! December 14 - December 19, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 6-12
In 1903 the Wright Brothers achieved the first successful flight of an airplane. Celebrate the anniversary of their flight by making an origami airplane. Free paper and instructions will be available at the Information Desk all week.
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Movie Matinee - Bridge to Terabithia (F) November 27, 2:00 - 3:45 p.m. Grades 5-12
An 11-year-old boy has his life changed forever when he befriends the class outsider. Together they create the world of Terabithia, an imaginary kingdom filled with giants, trolls and other magical beings. Based on the book by Katherine Paterson. Rated PG for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language. 96 minutes. Refreshments provided.
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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Post - Holiday Open House (W) December 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday cookies, play board games, and enter our Toledo Heights Friends of the Library book raffle.
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| Washington Branch |
A New Moon Celebration (W) November 18, 4 - 5 p.m. Ages 12-17
A chance for teens to hang out and discuss the latest 'Twilight' movie, as well as the age-old question “was the book better?” Refreshments and fresh, new music provided.
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Calling All Volunteens! (W) December 16, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 12-17
For teens (ages 12-17) who would like to earn community service hours by working on various tasks at the library. Refreshments provided.
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| Waterville Branch |
Twilight Movie Mania (M) November 9, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Whether it is team Edward or team Jacob, teens unite for an afternoon of Twilight mania. A special showing of the movie Twilight on Waterville's big screen along with games and door prizes will get fans ready for the next movie... Rated PG-13.
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OTAKU Anime Club (Th) November 19, 4 p.m. Grades 6-12
Are you into Anime or Manga? Join other teens for an afternoon of movies and snacks.
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Teen Holiday Cookie Party (T) December 8, 7 p.m. Grades 6-12
Teens have a proper good time with an old fashioned tea and holiday cookie party. We will make and decorate festive treats.
Registration is required and begins 11/24/2009. 419-878-3055
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OTAKU Anime Club (Th) December 17, 4 p.m. Grades 6-12
Are you into Anime or Manga? Join other teens for an afternoon of movies and snacks.
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| West Toledo Branch |
What Do You Call That Thing? November 1 - November 30, 9 a.m. Grades 6-12
We use them every day, but can you guess these objects from their descriptions?
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3-D Holiday Cards (Th) December 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Impress your family and friends with a 3-D card you make yourself.
Registration is required and begins 12/1/2009. 419-259-5290
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