Durham County Library Highlights of News & Events for Sep.-Nov. 2012
Branching Out
Teen Programs
Teen Programs
Saving for College with CFNC Off to college soon? Not quite sure how you’re going to pay for it? Join Sarita Broadway from the College Foundation of North Carolina as she provides resourceful information on saving and paying for college.
McDougald Terrace Monday, Sep. 10 4 - 5 p.m. Southwest Regional Tuesday, Sep. 18 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Stanford L. Warren Monday, Sep. 24 4 - 5 p.m. South Regional Tuesday, Sep. 25 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. East Regional Monday, Oct. 8 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. North Regional Tuesday, Oct. 9 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Main Library Tuesday, Oct. 23 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Your Teen Librarians
Navigating College Admissions Applying for college can be frustrating and complex. Join us for this informative session on how to select the best college for your teenager. Q & A will follow the presentation. Presented by Rhonda Manns of A2Z College Planning.
North Regional Tuesday, Oct. 2 6:30 - 8 p.m. Southwest Regional Thursday, Oct. 4 6 - 9 p.m. South Regional Tuesday, Oct. 9 6:30 - 8 p.m. East Regional Thursday, Oct. 11 6 - 8 p.m. Main Library Tuesday, Oct. 30 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Main Library Placedia Nance 919-560-0122 pnance@durhamcountync.gov Bragtown Denise Williams 919-560-0210 dwilliams@durhamcountync.gov East Regional Archie Burke 919-560-0219 pburke@durhamcountync.gov North Regional Shelley Geyer (Interim) 919-560-0237 mgeyer@durhamcountync.gov South Regional Jen Brannen 919-560-7444 jbrannen@durhamcountync.gov Southwest Regional Autumn Winters 919-560-8598 awinters@durhamcountync.gov Stanford L. Warren & McDougald Terrace Heather Cunningham 919-560-7336 hcunningham@durhamcountync.gov
Fo r a c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g o f e v e n t s , v i s i t d u r h a m c o u n t y l i b r a r y. o r g a n d c l i c k “ C a l e n d a r.”
Br agtown Librar y
East Regional
PLC Early Release Game Day
Wii Days
Wednesday, Sep. 12 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sep. 5, 19; Oct. 3, 24; Nov. 21 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Challenge your friends in a friendly board game, Nintendo Game Cube or Wii game.
Challenge your friends in a variety of Wii games.
Science Madness
Teen Creative Writing Group
Thursdays, Sep. 27; Oct. 25; Nov. 29 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Thursdays, Sep. 6, 20; Oct. 4, 18 Nov. 15, 29 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled program full of messy, loud and sometimes gross science.
Main Librar y *Library Skills for Homeschoolers Wednesdays, Sep. 5; Nov. 7 2 - 3 p.m. Homeschoolers grades 6-12 are invited to take a tour of the library. Parents and teens learn about the various educational resources that are available.
Hunger Games Wednesday, Sep. 12 1 - 5 p.m.
Teen Read Week! “It Came From the Library”
Informal meeting of creative minds! Write your own stories and poems, or collaborate on works already in progress. Refreshments provided.
Friday, Oct. 19 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
The NEW Pre-Teen Art Club
Poetry for Pizza
Saturday, Sep. 8 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Oct. 3; Nov. 21 4 - 5 p.m.
Join this new pre-teen art club at East! Bring your creativity, and we will provide the art supplies.
Come out and share an original poem, or read a poem for a slice of pizza.
Have you read a book that was made into a movie? If so, write a short essay of 150 words to receive a prize. Pick up a recommended book list from the front desk. Essays are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 19.
Teen Book Club
Please join us as we watch the movie, discuss the book and test our survival skills.
*Job Readiness Series
Join us for lively discussion of teen titles! Refreshments provided.
Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 4 - 5 p.m. Join us for a four-part series on job readiness. This workshop will include effective job searching, writing resumes and cover letters, and interview tips and techniques.
Anime Movie
Coffee+Tea+Words
Wednesday, Sep. 26 3 - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1 4 - 5 p.m.
Watch an anime film with popcorn!
Grossology
Join us in celebrating the joy of reading! Read your own work or an excerpt from your favorite book.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ebooks and E-readers
Thursdays, Sep. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We will indulge in gross creations for Halloween! Join us for messy adventures in the Children’s Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 6 1 - 2 p.m. Take a virtual tour of our ebook collection. Learn how to download your favorite ebook. Bring your own e-reading device, or borrow one from us. *Registration required.
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Nor th Regional
Teen Read Week - Edible Books
*The Hunger Games DVD Party
Friday Films for Teens
Wednesday, Oct. 17 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Sep. 10 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays, Sep. 21; Oct. 5; Nov. 16 3 - 5 p.m.
Get creative with the theme “It came from the library” by making your own edible book out of chocolate, graham crackers and other yummy ingredients! Enjoy your creation while hearing about some scary new teen titles.
Teen and Tween Tributes: The Hunger Games DVD was released in August. Come celebrate together with trivia and a movie. May the odds be EVER in your favor!
Sit back, relax and start the weekend off right by watching a FREE movie with friends at North Regional!
*Magnetic Poetry for Pizza! Homework Help!
Halloween Grossology Workshop
Tuesdays, Sep. 11, 25; Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 13, 27 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Celebrate all things gooey, icky and gross in this hands-on workshop!
Are you working on a big project for school or just looking for a quiet place to get your homework done? Bring your assignment and books to the library to get help!
Poetry for Pizza
*DIY (Do It Yourself) Series
Monday, Nov. 12 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Mondays and Thursday, Sep. 17; Oct. 22; Nov. 15 3 - 4 p.m.
Write your own poems with the help of magnetic poetry pieces. Then read your poem aloud to receive a slice of pizza!
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Sep. 17: DIY Duct Tape Crafts – Learn how to make different crafts out of duct tape from one of North Regional’s most creative teens! Oct. 22: DIY Jewelry – Learn to make a variety of funky jewelry, and take home your creation! Nov. 15: DIY Melted Crayon Art – Learn how to make the coolest art just by melting crayons! Melt your own at this program, and take home your creation.
Thursday, Oct. 4 3 - 4 p.m. Come celebrate Banned Books Week and your freedom of expression by making different word magnets! We’ll chat about different banned/challenged books and recycle old books into magnets. We’ll also enjoy some pizza!
*6th Annual Teen Halloween Boo Bash Wednesday, Oct. 31 3 - 4 p.m. Join us for haunted games, food and general SPOOKtacular fun! Don’t forget to wear your costume. *Registration required.
Fo r a c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g o f e v e n t s , v i s i t d u r h a m c o u n t y l i b r a r y. o r g a n d c l i c k “ C a l e n d a r.”
Southwest Regional Teen Movie Afternoon – The Hunger Games Thursday, Sep. 6 3:30 - 6 p.m. Eat lots of popcorn so you won’t be hungry while you watch Katniss and Peeta compete in these dangerous games.
Weird Science Mondays, Sep. 10; Oct. 8 4 - 5 p.m. Impress your friends and confound your enemies with these strange science tricks! Sep. 10: Tattoo a Banana Oct. 8: Scabs and Wounds
South Regional Want to Be a Ninja? (Or at Least Throw Like One?)
Magnetic Poetry: Make Your Words Stick!
SciFi / Fantasy Book Club
Wednesday, Sep. 5 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Sep. 15; Oct. 20; Nov. 17 2 - 3 p.m.
Learn how to make your own origami throwing stars.
Celebrate Banned Books Week by creating your own magnetic poetry.
Discuss your favorite fantasy and sci-fi novels over delicious snacks with Ms. Veronica.
*Grades 6–8 Book Club
It Came From the Library Creature Feature
Scare Squad
Tuesdays, Sep. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 13 5 - 5:45 p.m. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month; we will read and discuss different books. Read some new authors, try a different genre and have some fun. Sign up online or in person to join us, and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk.
*Grades 9–12 Book Club Tuesdays, Sep. 25; Oct. 23; Nov. 27 5 - 5:45 p.m. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month; we will read and discuss different books. Read some new authors, try a different genre and have some fun. Sign up online or in person to join us, and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk.
Wednesday, Oct. 17 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join us for a monster movie while munching monstrous snacks!
The Return of Decorate Your Own Zombie Cupcake! Wednesday, Oct. 31 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Decorate your own zombie cupcake with a variety of gruesome goo and vile accoutrements. Survive the cupcake apocalypse if you can . . .
Shrinky Dinks! Wednesday, Nov. 28 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, Oct. 22-25; Afterschool Friday, Oct. 26 2 - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 2 - 5 p.m. Build and staff the library’s 2nd annual Haunted House. Last year we terrified hundreds of little kids! Haunted House Build: Monday - Thursday. Haunted House Staff: Friday & Saturday.
Pizza for Poems Wednesday, Nov. 7 4 - 5 p.m. It’s simple. Get a slice of pizza for each poem you read aloud! *Registration required.
Make fabulous art and then shrink it! Shrinky dinks can be used for jewelry, key chains, magnets and so much more.
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St anf or d L . War r en Hunger Games Movie Party Tuesday, Sep. 18 4 - 6 p.m. Are you a fan of The Hunger Games book series? Come join us to watch the movie! Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Halloween Grossology Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 30 4 - 5 p.m. Celebrate all things gooey, icky and gross in this hands-on workshop!
Teen Read Week – Edible Books!
Anime Drawing Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 16 4 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28 4 - 6 p.m.
Get creative with the theme “it came from the library” by making your own edible book out of chocolate, graham crackers and other yummy ingredients! Enjoy your creation while hearing about some scary new teen titles.
Are you interested in drawing anime? Would you like to learn some basic tips or maybe just perfect your skills? Come to this workshop, and explore your artistic side!
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