Chelmsford Public Library TEEN ZONE http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen Wed, 02 May 2012 17:47:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Young Writers Workshop!! http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/04/30/young-writers-workshop/ http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/04/30/young-writers-workshop/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:23:50 +0000 Sharon Colvin, Teen Librarian http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/?p=1111

Using modern-day examples of a hero’s journey as well as a memory from her own life, Mitali Perkins uses slides, stories, and revision examples to inspire students to dig deep, tap into [...]]]> Wednesday May 16
6:30-8pm

 Do you love to write? Join local author Mitali Perkins for a workshop on writing your own personal narrative.

Using modern-day examples of a hero’s journey as well as a memory from her own life, Mitali Perkins uses slides, stories, and revision examples to inspire students to dig deep, tap into all five senses, and craft an unforgettable personal narrative of a childhood memory.

Learn more about Mitali at her website.
Registration starts May 2.

Grades 4-8 only. Parents are welcome to join in and make a memory with their child!

 

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Thursday April 19, 1:30-3:30pm Pizza & a movie Witness the end of the Dark Lord!  Part 1 will be on [...]]]>  APRIL VACATION

 Tuesday April 17, 4-5pm
Rowdy Readers Book Club!  Open to grades 5-8

 Wednesday April 18, 2-4pm
Spring Green Crafts and Recycled Art!  Sign up starting on April 4
Ages 10 and up!

 

Thursday April 19, 1:30-3:30pm
Pizza & a movie

Witness the end of the Dark Lord!  Part 1 will be on Thursday and Part 2 will be shown on Friday!  These movies are rated PG-13.  Ages 10 and up with a parent’s permission!

Friday April 20, 1:30-3:30pm
Pizza & a movie
Witness the end of the Dark Lord!  Part 1 will be on Thursday and Part 2 will be shown on Friday!  These movies are rated PG-13.  Ages 10 and up with a parent’s permission!

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Grades 5 and up ONLY.

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MUNDAY FUNDAY!

There will be DUCT TAPE.  And Guitar Hero.

Join us!

Grades 5 and up ONLY.

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[...]]]>    Wednesday March 21, 4-6pm

     Teen Study Break!

     Pizza & Candy Sushi!

    Bring your mp3 players!

     Grades 5 and up!

 

 

 

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Not on Facebook?  Email Sharon anytime with ideas!

]]> Do you want to help plan the fun stuff I do in the library??  Join the Facebook-based Teen Think Tank, a place to share ideas, opinions and plan your own FUN!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/388357034509295/

Not on Facebook?  Email Sharon anytime with ideas!

]]> http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/03/07/teen-think-tank/feed/ 0 Comic Drawing Workshop Tuesday 3/13 http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/02/27/comic-drawing-workshop-tuesday-313/ http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/02/27/comic-drawing-workshop-tuesday-313/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:31:25 +0000 Sharon Colvin, Teen Librarian http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/?p=1043

Come at 4pm for pizza. The workshop will start at 4:30pm!

Come learn about the history of manga story telling! The artists from Undercover Fish will teach you how to create your own story and you’ll have a chance to try out the tips and tricks you learn!

Ages 12 and up ONLY!

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Come at 4pm for pizza. The workshop will start at 4:30pm!

Come learn about the history of manga story telling! The artists from Undercover Fish will teach you how to create your own story and you’ll have a chance to try out the tips and tricks you learn!

Ages 12 and up ONLY!

We only have room for the first 30 people, so come early!

Learn more here: http://www.undercoverfish.com/
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Wednesday February 22, 2-3:30pm — Duct Tape @ MacKay! Come play with colorful duct tape! We’ll make wallets, bags, flowers and anything else you can dream up.

 

Thursday February 23, 2-4pm — Cooking with Liz Join us for a cooking demonstration and [...]]]>

Tuesday February 21, 4-5:30pm – Rowdy Readers Book Club!

 

 

 

Wednesday February 22, 2-3:30pm — Duct Tape @ MacKay!

Come play with colorful duct tape! We’ll make wallets, bags, flowers and anything else you can dream up.

 

Thursday February 23, 2-4pm — Cooking with Liz

Join us for a cooking demonstration and tasting with Liz Barbour.  We’ll be talking about local foods!
To find out more about Liz, see her website at http://www.thecreativefeast.com/
Ages 10 to adult. Registration will begin on February 2.

 

Friday February 24, 1:30-4pm — Pizza & Movie

 We’ll savor the last day of vacation with pizza and Howl’s Moving Castle!
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Wednesday February 15, 4-6pm We’ll watch the Corpse Bride, eat pizza and lots of chocolate. Come celebrate library style!

 

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Wednesday February 15, 4-6pm

We’ll watch the Corpse Bride, eat pizza and lots of chocolate.
Come celebrate library style!

 

]]> http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/02/14/anti-valentines-day-party/feed/ 0 Jeremy Fink & the Meaning of Life http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/01/18/jeremy-fink-the-meaning-of-life/ http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/2012/01/18/jeremy-fink-the-meaning-of-life/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:59:19 +0000 Sharon Colvin, Teen Librarian http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/?p=999 Monday February 13, 4-5:30pm
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life is on DVD! Join us as we see the book come to life on the big screen.
Popcorn will be served.
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