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Upcoming Teen Events

Anime Club
The anime club meets every other month. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for an episode (or two).  Let’s talk about our favorite manga and play some games and enjoy some Japanese snacks!

Spice and Wolf
Monday, May3
6:00pm

 

Teen Book Discussion
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the book discussion. Pick up your copy of the book and register by March 29.  Refreshments will be provided.  

Everlost by Neal Shusterman
Monday, April 5
6:00pm
 
      
Game Night
Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to Game Night!  We’ve got PS2, board games, card games and you can always bring your own…No need to sign up.  Just join us for games and junk food!

Monday, March 22
5:30pm

Monday, April 26
5:30p.m.
 

 

Meet Miss Michigan
During National Library Week!

Miss Michigan, Nicole Blaszczyk from Novi, will be here to share her experiences and answer questions.  Thanks to the Friends for sponsoring this activity.

Monday, April 12
6:00pm

Movie Night @ The Library
Join us for a movie & popcorn…Bring a pillow & a blanket and get comfortable!  Sign up at the Information Desk.


Stardust by Neil Gaiman (PG-13)
Monday, March 15
5:30 pm

 

Michael Jackson's This Is It (PG)
Monday, May 10
5:00pm

Introduction To Basic ASL
Becca McNamee introduces us to American Sign Language.  We’ll learn some basic signs and find out how ASL differs from signed English.  Adults and Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this interactive workshop.


Monday, May 24
6:00 pm

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Teen Library Council

Teen Library Council (TLC) meets one Saturday each month to discuss teen books, movies, music and programs that you would like to see at your Library. Teens in grades 6-12 who are interested in joining or who need volunteer hours, please apply at the Information Desk.

 TLC Meeting Dates:

Saturday, March 20 at 1:30pm 

 Saturday, April 24 at 1:30pm

 Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm


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Teen Tech Week is March 7-13! 
Learn, Create, Share @ Your Library



Big thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring these terrific TTW activities:

The Remix Project by Mr. Seley
Monday, March 8
6:00pm

Teens in Grades 6-12 will use a computer program called Audacity to remix a song!  You will also learn about recording and audio engineering.  Don't miss this...There are only 16 spots available for this event!

Lights...Camera ...Action!

Tuesday, March 9
2:00pm


Teens in Grades 6-12 can celebrate having a day off from school AND the theme of TTW by making a book trailer.  Teens will be filmed promoting a book they love.  Creations will be shared on the

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Teen Research Resources

History and Geography
Altapedia: A great resource for political maps, physical maps, and statistical information for countries all over the world.

CIA Factbook: You won't believe how easy it is to find information about the geography, government, military, communication, people, and flags for countries all over the world.

The Past Presidents of the United States: Offers fast facts for and in-depth details about past presidents and other American history.

Literature and Writing
Teen Ink: This site contains creative writing by teens and for teens.

No Flying No Tights: If you want to learn more about the best graphic novels out there then this site is for you.

Science
Mad Sci Network: You can search the fast facts section and view questions submitted by others at this online science lab.

Strange Matter Exhibit: Explains the science behind objects that you have around the house. Learn more about how science impacts our everyday life through fun experiments.

Games
Gamesplz: Provides a wide variety of free and fun online games.

UgoPlayer: Full of more online games. *Require Flash Player*

Sports
ESPN: Provides up to date information about your favorite sports teams and players.

Fox Sports: Searchable by sport and can be setup to remember your favorite teams.

Databases (the resources your teachers want you to use):
MeL: Michigan residents can search newspapers, journal articles and more.

Gale Databases: Provide searchable encyclopedia and reference information.


You may find more of our databases here.


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Have a question? We've got an answer! Feel free to ask the Librarian!


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