Teen Events for Fall

With school in full swing the Teen Area is happy to offer a variety of after school events starting in October.

The library will hold a special after hours Open House on  Friday, October 3rd from 5:00-8:30pm. Teens, their Parents and Gamers are welcomed to the library. We're happy to announce that The Sages of RPG will be at this event, as gaming facilitators! The library will not be open to the general public.

The Sages of RPG is a local table top gaming group run by Wayne Moulton. They'll bring a wide variety of table top games to try out. 

This event celebrates the completed renovation of our Teen Area, which was all possible thanks to the generous support of our Friends of the Library.

We would love parents and teens to come by and see our updated Teen Area, play video games, enjoy some pizza, and hear about what other programs we have in store for the coming year.

Teens can enter a Poetry Contest from October 1st to November 1st. Do you love to write poetry? Enter the Teen Poetry Contest to Celebrate Teen Read Week. Prizes go to three winners, who have the opportunity to be entered into another poetry contest sponsored by the Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) library journal. One entry per person. Please see contest form  for complete guidelines. It is also available in the Teen Area, or download and print a copy online. 

Finally, on October 31st from 1:30-3:30 pm we'll have a Halloween face paint session in the Teen Area. Free face paints will be available for teens to get ready for Halloween!

Every week Teen Services will offer after school programming.

On Mondays Teens can head the Lane Room from 3:30-4:30 pm for Study Hall. Need to work on a group project? Want to hang out with your friends while you work on homework? We'll have snacks and drinks available.

On alternating Tuesdays we'll have Teen Writers' Workshop and Book Club.

Our Writers' Workshop will be lead by local writer Tamara Collins. Open to Grades 6th – 12th. Drop-ins are always welcome. Dates are Oct 7th and 21st & Nov 4th, 18th 4:00-5:00pm. Interested in creative writing?Join other teen writers every month to stretch the imagination with new techniques and diverse prompts that will inspire your creative writing process. Feel free to bring any of your writing with you. This is a great opportunity to hone your writing skills, share your work, and receive helpful feedback.

Book Club is Oct 14th and 28th, Nov 11th and 25th 4:30-5:30pm in the Lane Room. Open to Grades 6th-12th. Drop-ins are always welcome. Bring whatever books you are currently reading or have just finished to discuss. Snacks and Drinks provided at both events.

Every Wednesdays we'll have a Maker Project that teens can complete in the Teen Area. We'll be making everything from Scary Halloween Silhouettes for their windows to Paracord Bracelets.

On Fridays we'll be running Gaming Tournaments in the Teen Area. Try your skills against other teens with our WiiU and XBox 360.

The complete calendar can be found online!

Movie "Blended", Wed. 10/1 & Thurs. 10/2

Blended
Rated PG-13 (1 hr., 57 mins.)
Wednesday, Oct. 1 @ 1 pm AND
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ 5:30 pm

After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship. Starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Ladies' Night Out: "Moms' Night Out", Wed. 9/24

Moms' Night Out
Wednesday, September 24
Potluck Snacks @ 5:15 pm
Movie @ 5:30 pm

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and fun - a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation, and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours ... what could go wrong?

This is a potluck evening. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

After School Movie: "Barbie and the Secret Door", Friday, Sept. 19

Friday, September 19

3:30 pm

Not Rated (81 minutes)

It’s The Ultimate Fairytale Musical!™ Barbie™ stars as Alexa™, a shy princess who discovers a whole new fairytale world filled with fairies, mermaids and unicorns.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Little Kids' Movietime: "The Three Musketeers (Mickey & Donald & Goofy)", Friday, 9/19

Friday, September 19 @ 10 am
Rated G (68 mins.)

"Classic Disney characters and a classic story unite for a colorful and witty new comic adventure" (Gerry Putzer, New York Daily News) in the musical, full-length movie based on the timeless tale "The Three Musketeers." Best buddies Mickey, Donald, and Goofy are small-time janitors with big dreams of becoming Musketeers. Their lives are turned upside down when Peg-Leg Pete, captain of the Musketeers, and his sinister lieutenant Clarabelle use them in a dastardly plot to rid the kingdom of Princess Minnie -- the only mouse standing in Pete's way of the throne. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy may not look like heroes, but they have a surprise for Pete. Powered by teamwork and friendship, they soon learn that they can accomplish anything if they work together. Packed with swashbuckling action and six rousing songs -- featuring comical spins on classical music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and others -- this exciting musical comedy is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

These movies and shows are specifically for our preschool set (younger brothers/sisters are welcome). The shows typically run about 1 hour and we provide snacks and comfortable seats for everyone. The kids are welcome to bring blankets/pillows, etc. so they can stretch out on the floor and make themselves comfortable!

Feature Film: "The Fault in Our Stars", Wed. 9/17 & Thurs. 9/18

The Fault in Our Stars
Wednesday, September 17 @ 1 pm
Thursday, September 18 @ 5:30 pm
Rated PG-13 (2 hrs., 6 mins.)

Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them - and us - on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Classic Movie: "Father of the Bride", Wed. 9/10

Wednesday, September 10
1 pm
Not rated (1 hr., 33 mins.)

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way. Written by Col Needham, Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.