Showing posts with label programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label programs. Show all posts

Friday, November 22, 2019

Winter Wonders @ Brandon



Hello Teens!

Winter is finally here! It has brought some interesting happenings at Brandon along with it. For the months of December and January, the bookshelves in the Young Adult section will be sporting some wacky winter hats. Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to vote on your favorite of the bunch. The winning hat will be worn by Ms. Beth (yes, me...I will probably look like Eeyore) at the January Family Night...actually the entire day...all day. So, vote wisely!

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This coming Monday night (November 25) at 5:00 pm, we will be hosting our teen version of Graham Cracker House Wars! Be ready to build an amazing cracker cottage with delectable decorations. Bring your decorating skills and an old shirt, because this will get messy! Villages will be consumed immediately following the judging.

Reminders: 

  • We will be closing @ noon Wednesday, November 27 and will be closed the remainder of that week.
  • Don't forget to find your ducks in the duck hunt at the library! Drawing for the $100 gift card will be @ the Christmas Puppet Show and Doughnut Wreath program December 7 @ 1:00 pm.

See you soon!

Friday, March 8, 2019

What's New With Brandon

Hello Teens!

We have so many awesome things going on at the Brandon Library right now!

First, as you can see in the picture, we have just created another "Musical Message" guessing game. The way this works is that every season, a new piece of music that relates to that season (in some way, normally...depending on how you interpret my sarcastic sense of humor) appears above the Young Adult section in the library. Your mission is to determine which song the piece of music belongs to. I do have some mercy, so there are a few hints as to what it is. Whoever accomplishes this mission will receive a prize. Don't worry: the next piece will not appear until Summer Reading, so you have plenty of time to puzzle it out...if you can.

For Teen Tech Week, I was able to share some of my expertise with creating game shows with those lucky enough to attend. Since most of my game shows use PowerPoint, it was easier to break down to something that could also be used to give a presentation just a little spice. And you never know, maybe there will be a project that requires a game show one day. For the next program, we will be having our semi-regular game night. This will be mostly for middle graders, but high schoolers are still welcome. However, this program will be on a Thursday, March 14 at 5:00 pm instead of our usual Monday programs.

Also, our monthly Whose Line Is It Anyway program will be Monday, March 25 at 5:00 pm. This program is made up of a collection of improv games allowing you to unleash your inner comedian. These games change from month to month and occasionally have a theme. Act out silly suggestions on the spot with your friends, even dare them to match your skills. Also, feel free to add to our suggestion containers throughout the month for any willing victims--volunteers, I mean, to act out on the day of the program. Come join the hilarious shenanigans!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Upcoming Activities @ the Pearl Library

Just a quick note to remind you about some teen happenings at Pearl:

On December 17th (that's this Saturday), at 1pm, we will be showing the movie A Christmas Story in your Teen Center. Popcorn will be provided. This activity, like all of our programs, is totally free. Come take a break from studying and hang out with us while we watch a movie!

On December 19th (this coming Monday) at 6pm, we will be having another meeting of our Anime and Manga Club. This event has gotten off to a great start, with our participants deciding at the last meeting that they would like to compile their own comic book and possibly have a cosplay at some point in the future. Come and enjoy discussing and creating your favorite anime and manga!

On Monday, January the 9th at 6pm, Break the Binding book club will meet. January's selection is Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi. Mrs. Deer has one copy available in the PHS library, there are three copies still available at our circulation desk, and it should be available at any bookstore. Ask your English teacher about receiving extra credit for participating in this program.

Thursdays January 12th and 26th will be our Game On! Gaming Nights. From 4-6PM, we will have our xbox360 and our large television up in the teen center for you to play games with your friends. No mature games.

Remember that our new books and graphic novels are always located in the "new books" display in the teen center and that there is a suggestion box on one of the coffee tables where you can request that books be added to our collection. We don't know what you want to read unless you tell us!

We hope to see you soon and have a great Christmas!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

In case you missed it....

Teen programming has started back up at the Pearl Library! Join us for these upcoming programs:

Game On! October 13 and 27th, 4-6pm.
Join us to play games on our XBox360!

Teen Scene: October 15th 1:00PM
Photography workshop, part two: Using pictures that teens took last month, arrange them in frames for yourself and for your Teen Center!

TEEN READ WEEK! October 16-22
Stop by the library any time this week and write a short review of your favorite book to be entered in a drawing for a $25 Wal-mart gift card!

Break the Binding Book Club, October 17th, 6pm
Read and come prepared to discuss any book that has been banned, challenged, or censored in schools or libraries. Click here to see a list of frequently challenged books or come see your local librarian for some titles!

Anime and Manga Night, October 24th 6pm
Do you like anime or manga? Do you like to read, discuss, and draw characters from your favorite shows and books? This night is for you!

We hope to see you at some of our upcoming programs!!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Wii!!!

Wii have fun @ our library!

Come celebrate Teen Tech Week at the Brandon Library!

March 8th - March 12th

Stop by the Children's Department and challenge a friend to a game on our Nintendo Wii!

Available anytime a Youth Services Librarian is available!

Stop by and show the Library your skill!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

March Teen Programs

Teen Anime Club meets Mar. 9 and 23, 6:00 p.m. at Flowood Library.

Mar. 1, 5:00 p.m., Florence Library is Glitz and Glamour - a Prom extravaganza, featuring makeup artist, models, formal wear professionals, and more to make this the best Prom season.

More FUN with "DUCK TAPE" - at Richland Library on Mar. 4, 6:00 p.m.

Mar. 23, 3:30 p.m., Raleigh Library - YA FUN and Games!

Celebrate Youth Art Month, Pearl Library, Mar. 9, 5:30 p.m., Join us for a reception celebrating Youth Art Month for Pearl Public Schools. Art is provided by the students in K-12 grades, and will be on display for the entire month of March.

National Library Week Bookmark Contest, Mar. 1-12, Pearl Library. Pick up your entry form from the Pearl Library and submit it by Mar. 12. Winning bookmark will be featured during National Library Week, Apr. 11-17 and winner will receive $25 Wal-Mart gift card!

Mar. 11, 4:00 p.m., Morton Library, Techno Buddies @ your Library! Celebrate Teen Tech Week by sharing your technological expertise with an adult who needs your help! Activities will include helping set up email and Facebook accounts, demonstrating how to download photographs, explaining MP3 players and how to load music, demonstrating cell phone capabilities, etc. Call to volunteer your time for this worthy activity!

Check out the Online Calendar for other programming!
Leave us a comment if you have an idea for a program at on of the libraries.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Just for TeeNs in the coming weeks!

Nov. 3 & 17, 6:00 p.m., Flowood Library - The Teen Anime Club meets! For ages 13 & up; meet to socialize, draw, read Manga and watch Anime films!

Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m., Richland Library - Fun and games @ your library...SCRABBLE NIGHT!

Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Morton Library - Guitar Hero Game Night! Enjoy performing your favorite song on Wii Guitar Hero.

Nov. 16, 5:30 pm., Florence Library - Twilight Party! Dress as your favorite Twilight Saga character and join us @ your library for food, fun, and games!

Nov. 24, 4:00 p.m., Magee Library - FUN & Games @ your library!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Friday, October 2, 2009

Teen Movie Premier & Costume Party

G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library is featuring the local teen film producer Curtis Everett as he presents an original production, "The Almosts." Come in costume and enjoy a fun evening for ages 13 & up...Oct. 27, 6:00 p.m. @ the Library, 103 Winner Circle, Flowood. For more information call, 601-919-1911 or visit the Library on the web @ http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/fw.htm

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Summer FUN!

Its the middle of winter; why would you want to hear about summer, now? Believe it or not...your library staff is already planning a GREAT summer of FUN! This year's theme is BE CREATIVE!

You may even want to volunteer @ your library this summer. Just ask your library staff about volunteer opportunities for those of you that are 12 years old or older. You will have FUN and help the library at the same time!

Think Summer FUN and BE CREATIVE!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Are you an EASY? MEDIUM? HARD? or EXPERT?


Our first ever Guitar Hero III tournament at Morton Public Library was a success! Participants battled each other for over an hour -- marking their score each time. After all gamers had three opportunities to battle, the teens with top scores battled off for first and second place.
Top honors went to Levi Crotwell (pictured in black t-shirt). This tournament was for 5th through 8th grade. We invited Levi to come back to compete this week when we hold a Guitar Hero III tournament for 9th grade through adult participants. Join us this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Call 601.732.6288 for details.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

So I've been a little behind...



on blog posts....


Overall I think the teen summer reading program went well. The Pearl Library had a series of 5 programs and it seemed like everyone who attended had fun! After our etiquette presentation, teens learned about volunteerism with Jennifer Clark from the MS Commission for Volunteer Service. She talked about briefly about her experience in Japan as a teacher. The teens expressed their interest about learning more about the Japanese culture.


The next week we had our finale. We were entertained by Watts Up Jams. After a few minutes, the teens warmed up and became somewhat competitive in the party games. One very lucky teen won a $100 gift card from Target and the library also gave away other prizes such as a movie package from Hollywood Video and a Scene It game. Much fun was had at the finale and I can't wait until next summer...

Monday, June 23, 2008

How do you eat pizza?



"With your hands" says Angela McInnis.


We began the evening by playing Etiquette Jeopardy. We divided the teens into groups. I gave a few of the answers away because my fingers clicked a little too fast but I do not think the teens cared. We were surprised by some of the questions for the answers given.

After the introductory game, Ms. McInnis shared her knowledge of etiquette with us. Regardless if one is female or male, etiquette is important. From correctly asking a person on a date to using the correct piece of silverware at a formal dinner, there seems to be many rules to abide by but
Angela McInnis recommends books like Emily Post's Etiquette for any questions regarding manners. It seemed like the teens had an enjoyable time learning how important etiquette is.


Refreshments were provided by Kroger, County Market, and Dominos Pizza.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Just draw it...

because practice makes perfect...
John Read, editor of Stay Tooned Magazine, spoke with teens about cartooning and touched briefly on illustrating. He emphasized the need to keep drawing if one wants to make a profession of cartooning. He also shared that cartooning is a solitary job whereas other types of media such as graphic novels or comic books have different people who do the drawing, the inking, etc etc. The teens who attended seemed to have enjoyed their time and shared their artistic talents on paper. They even allowed me to photograph their works. Check out this link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/pearlpubliclibrary/

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Meditation and Yoga


Ohmmm....

The Pearl Public Library kicked off the teen summer reading program with a Meditation and Yoga workshop led by Amanda Rogers. Ms. Rogers is part of the youth services team at the Pearl Public Library. Ms. Rogers offered a very basic introduction into meditation and yoga. She also offered book and DVD suggestions for those who are interested in relaxing one's mind and body. Afterwards teens enjoyed a variety of hot teas provided by Starbucks Coffee, vegetables, fruit, pita bread, and hummus which were provided by Kroger.
Next week on June 16 join us at 6:00. We will have guest speaker John Read, publisher and editor of Stay Tooned magazine, a quarterly publication "devoted to the art and business of cartooning."