Monthly Programs

Teen Advisory Board
1st and 3rd Mondays, 4-5 p.m. in the first floor conference room.

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join TAB and help plan library programs, write for The 411: Teen Zone Newsletter, and make recommendations for teen books, music, and videos. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 4-5 p.m. in the 1st floor conference room of the library. Stop by the Teen Zone for an application.

Dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17

Anime Showings
1st Tuesdays from
6-8 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Looking for something cool to do? Grab some friends and watch Anime on the library's big screen. Don't miss out! Anime showings are on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Eisenhower Meeting Room on the second floor of the library. Registration is required and parental permission may be necessary for PG-13 showings.

Dates: Oct. 7, Nov. 4

Knitting Rocks
1st Saturdays from
10 a.m. - noon in the Teen Zone

Join us in the Teen Zone for a monthly knitting session. We'll meet on the 1st Saturday of every month. All levels of knitters are welcome. If you don't have any knitting supplies, we've some to lend to you.

Dates: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1

Ready, Set, Go!
2nd Sundays from 2-4 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Enjoy casual play of chess and checkers or learn to play Go, the strategic board game that people have played around the world for many years. Instructors will be on hand. For ages 9-adult.

Dates: Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9

Write Out!
3rd Sundays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Teen Zone Study Room

Want to be nurtured as a writer? Join our group, Write Out. We will write, share (no critiquing), and discuss our writing process.

Dates: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16

Mock Election
September 28-October 4

Let your voice be heard! Come to the Teen Zone and participate in our mock election. Teens of all ages are welcome to fill out a ballot and choose the best presidential candidate for the job.

One Book, One Broomfield

The 2008 choice for One Book, One Broomfield is Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. Let your parents know they can participate in book discussions and attend a talk given by the local author. See the library Reference Desk for more details coming soon.

Books with Bite: Teen Read Week
October 12-18

Celebrate Teen Read Week at the library! During the month of October, participate in the mini reading program and get a prize. All participants will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card for Borders bookstore. See the Teen Zone desk to sign up.

September

Come learn about the amazing things that can be done with microscopically small technology. Ages 9-14 only. Parents are welcome to stay for the entire program. Registration is required.

Show off your skills at this gaming event at the library. Play Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Wii games with your fellow gamers. We'll provide all the equipment and the food.

Family Yu-Gi-Oh
Sunday, September 28, 2-4 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Back by popular demand! Break out your cards - it's Yu-Gi-Oh for the whole family! Please bring your own deck of Yu-Gi-Oh cards. For ages 9-adult. Registration is required.

October

Murder Mystery
Friday, October 17, 6-9 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Welcome to the neighborhood! Ricki Mortis is inviting his looney neighbors to a backyard barbeque. But when the guests arrive, Ricki Morits is dead! Enjoy a meal and find clues to solve the mystery.

Chemistry
Saturday, October 25, 2-4 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Chemists from Sandoz are back by popular demand! Join us for more hands-on chemistry and experiments so big we might just have to do them outside!

November

Weather Works
Saturday, November 8, 2-3 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

Creative Careers
Saturday, November 22, 2-4 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room

So, you know you're an artist. Now what? At this program, we'll look at some cool career options and give you some direction for your creative skills.