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Boost your endorphins, lower your blood
pressure, and improve your immune system by stopping by your local
library during Teen Read Week to “Laugh out Loud” with a humorous book
or graphic novel!
We will offer a variety of teen programs during
the month, sure to keep you laughing. Programs at different locations will
include cool games like DDR (Dance, Dance, Revolution), Guitar Hero, Karaoke,
and Speed Stack!
In addition to programming, teens are invited
to create comic strips during Teen Read Week. All submissions will be entered
into a book drawing for “Manga Teen Characters: Drawing Kit.” Contact your
branch for details. Be sure to drop by to see what’s funny @ your library!
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BELLE GLADE BRANCH
Thurs., Oct. 4 & 25, 4:00 p.m.–close!
Teen Crafts on Demand: Select a craft and ‘make it now!’
Supplies are available in the reference section.
Ages 12 & up.
Mon., Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Winter Break Programming
We need your ideas to help us plan teen programs and activities.
Snacks provided. Ages 12 & up. (30 min.)
Mon.–Sat., Oct. 15-20
Teen Read Week : LOL (Laugh Out Loud)
@ Your Library!
Fill out a book review form for each book you read this week.
When you bring in your first review we’ll give you a Teen Read
Week highlighter, and you’ll be entered into a prize drawing
to win the book “Manga Teen Characters: Drawing Kit.”
Wed., Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Read Week: Comedy Corner –
Set Your Funny Bone Free!
Create your own comic strip. If your comic makes us laugh, you win
a prize. Materials provided.
Thurs., Oct. 18, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Read Week: Dance Dance Revolution Competition
Challenge your friends to a heart-racing, footstomping, fight to
the finish (of the song, that is).
Mon., Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m.
Monday Movie Madness: High School Musical
While on a family New Year’s vacation, shy brainiac Gabriella
meets high-school basketball star Troy. During a karaoke contest
at the teen party, they discover their love for singing and an
interest in each other. But will they be able to break out of their
“expected” cliques and discover new interests and talents within
themselves? Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.) PG
Wed., Oct. 31, 6:00 p.m.
Teen Café & Book Talk
“Lost and Found,” by Anne Schraff is the first book in
the Bluford High series, and centers on the life of
Bluford sophomore Darcy Wills who contends with the return
of her long-absent father, the troubling behavior of her
younger sister Jamee, and the beginning of her first
relationship.” PIZZA! Ages 12 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
GREENACRES BRANCH
Wed., Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m.
Teen Read Week
Create comic strips based on this year’s theme entitled “Laugh Out
Loud @ Your Library.” All entries will be eligible for a teen drawing
for this year’s giveaway book “Manga Teen Characters: Drawing Kit.”
Also enjoy games and light refreshments. Ages 12-18. (90 min.)
Preregister.
JUPITER BRANCH
Wed., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Time
What do Dance Dance Revolution, online and group games, snacks,
and crafts all have in common? You and your friends enjoying fall
fun. Grades 6 & up. (90 min.) Preregister.
MAIN LIBRARY
Tues., Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Scene: LOL @ Your Library
Create a comic strip based on the theme, “Lots of Laughs @ Your
Library.” Stay a while and stomp to the beat as we play Dance
Dance Revolution (DDR). Ages 12 & up. Preregister.
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL
Tues., Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m.
Teen Videogaming: Guitar Hero 2
Warm up and practice session during first hour. Competition during
second hour. Pizza and soda will be served. Ages 12-18. (2 hr.)
Preregister.
Wed., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Got Tape?
Make a wallet out of duct tape (materials and instructions provided).
Light refreshments served. Ages 12-18. (60-90 min.) Preregister.
OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD BRANCH
Sat., Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Hogwarts Saturday School
Jump on your Nimbus and zoom in for an afternoon filled with all
things Hogwarts, including classes, quidditch, and events designed
to challenge true Harry Potter fans. Come in costume and earn extra
house points! Ages 12-18. (2 hr.) Preregister.
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SOUTHWEST COUNTY REGIONAL
Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
Study Buddies
Earn volunteer service hours as you assist children in grades
K-8 with homework and basic skills. Pick up an application at
the youth services desk. Ages 12 & up.
Sat., Oct. 13, 3:00 p.m.
Video Gaming Tournament: Madden NFL 08
Bring your friends and play Madden NFL 08 on our new PS3s. Grades 6-12.
(90 min.) Preregister.
Oct. 14-20
Teen Read Week: LOL! (Laugh Out Loud)
@ Your Library
Be sure to enter all of the contests this week including a Draw Your
Own Comic Strip Contest and a drawing to win a book and other prizes.
Mon., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Stupid Joke Night
Bring your dumbest jokes and skits to share. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.)
Wed., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Revolution
Bring your friends and sing popular songs with the American Idol
version of Karaoke Revolution. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.)
Thurs., Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Marshmallow Men from Outer Space!
Create your very own marshmallow creatures and eat them before
they take over the world! Grades 6 & up. (45 min.)
Thurs., Oct. 15 & 22, 6:30 p.m.
Haunted Happenings
Create and perform in our Haunted House on Oct. 25. It’s fun-it’s
scary-be there! Grades 6 & up. (60 min.)
Mon., Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
We need your ideas! Make a difference in your library by speaking
up at our monthly meetings. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.)
WELLINGTON BRANCH
Thurs., Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Get TAGged!
Let your voice be heard at our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meetings,
on the second Thursday of each month, to discuss ideas for teen
programs, displays and more. Enjoy snacks, conversation, and good ideas.
Ages 12-18. (45 min.)
Thurs., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group
Chow down and chat about “Sweetblood,” by Pete Hautman. Pick
up a copy in the teen room. Ages 12-18. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tues., Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Anime Grab Bag
Want a sneak peek at some of the coolest new anime titles?
Pop in for some popcorn and see what’s inside our anime grab
bag. Ages 12-18. (60 min.) Preregister.
Wed., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Princess Bride
With heroes, giants, villains, wizards, and true love,
“The Princess Bride” is not your basic, ordinary,
run-of-the-mill fairy tale. Ages 12-18. (105 min.)
Preregister.
Thurs., Oct. 18, 3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving
Create your own Jack-o-lantern or a different design –
you’re only limited by your imagination. Ages 10-16.
Space is limited. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Thurs., Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Flix Fix: Corpse Bride
When nervous Victor VanDort practices his wedding vows
in the woods, he accidentally becomes married to a corpse
named Emily, but what will happen to Victor’s beloved
fiancé? Ages 12-18. (76 min.) PG
Wed., Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Haunted House Party: Teens
Prepared to be scared. Our Teen Advisory Group will do
their best to make you scream in their haunted house.
Show off your costume, eat some snacks, and shiver with
fright. Ages 12-18. (60 min.)
WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE BRANCH
Mon., Oct. 15, 6:00 p.m.
LOL (Laugh Out Loud) @ Your Library:
Be a Comic Strip Artist!
In celebration of Teen Read Week, create comic strips which you can enter
in our book contest. Materials and light refreshments provided. Entrees
accepted Monday through Saturday. Ages 12-18. (90 min.) Preregister.
WEST BOYNTON BRANCH
Oct. 14–20
Teen Read Week
Teens will create comic strips based on this year’s theme,
“LOL (Laugh Out Loud) @ your library.” This year’s giveaway
book is “Manga Teen Characters: Drawing Kit.” Ages 12-18.
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