Please call 720-887-2360 or stop by the Teen Zone Desk to register for these programs. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are open to teens in grades 6-12 and are held in the Eisenhower Room.
Teen Advisory Board 1st and 3rd Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
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. Stop by the Teen Zone for an application. Dates: Mar. 1 & 15, Apr. 5 & 19, May 3 & 17
Write Out!
3rd Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Want to be nurtured as a writer? Join our group, Write Out. We will write, share (no critiquing), and discuss our writing process. Meet in the Teen Zone Study Room.
Free math and science tutoring. Half-hour sessions available every Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Call 720-887-2360 for more information.
Bean Bag Battle March 1-31
Bitten by a Bean Bag--Bean Bags from Outer Space--The Secret Life of a Bean Bag--Me and My Bean Bag
March kicks off our month-long short story writing contest. Compose a 1000 word or less short story that features a bean bag in it and you can win your very own (slightly used) bean bag chair from the Teen Zone. We'll also publish your story in an upcoming issue of the 411. Five winners will be announced on April 12 and bag colors will be given out on first come, first served basis. All genres accepted, but here are a few for inspirational purposes: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Suspense, Mystery, Memoir, Humorous, Romance, and Historical Fiction.
Pick up a registration form at the Teen Zone desk. Then turn in your story from March 1-31.
Voting will take place April 1-11. All teens are welcome to read what other writers have submitted and cast your vote for your favorite.
Chemistry Creations Saturday, Mar. 6, 2-4 p.m.
Sandoz scientists are bringing a lab to the library! Join us for hands-on chemistry and scientific excitement for ages 9-14.
Teen Tech Week Monday, Mar. 8-Thursday, Mar. 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Teen Zone
Teen Tech Week is here again! Stop by the Teen Zone during the above hours and play Wii and PS2 games. This year's theme of Learn Create Share reminds us that the library is a great way to access free technology, like our computers, iPods, Podcasts, gaming events, and more!
Come Together Friday, Mar. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Wii Beatles Rock Band is here! Come together as a family. Teens, parents, and siblings ages 9 & up are welcome to join in the Wii and PS2 action.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Monday, Mar. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Break out your cards - it's Yu-Gi-Oh for the whole family! (ages 9-adult). Players of all levels welcome. Please bring your own deck.
NanoDays Saturday, Apr. 17, 2-4 p.m.
Hands-on activities from NISE Network. Scientists from CU will demonstrate cancer-detecting nanotechnology. All ages welcome.
EcoCraft Sunday, Apr. 18, 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day! Get creative with your trash. Make something you'll love from recycled materials. All supplies provided.
Poetry 101 Workshop Sunday, Apr. 18, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Conference Room on first floor
Poet Karen Douglass is coming to Write Out! During this event she'll provide tips, tricks, and truths about writing poetry.
Find Your Style Saturday, May 1, 2-4 p.m.
Want to know what to wear? A professional stylist is ready to share all her tips and tricks so you can take your wardrobe to a whole new level.
Space Walking Friday, May 7, 7-9 p.m.
Take a virtual walk across the universe! Stargazing, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for families of all ages. Rain day: May 8.
