Volunteering @ the Library--Making Candy!

Teens made chocolate candy for library programs & patrons--a some for themselves too! Check out some of the yummy chocolates!

Teens @ the Library

This month teens created amazing rubber band art. They made bouncing balls and a variety of jewelry. Later in the month they made and tasted a different kinds of international food. They tested their food knowledge by playing games for 1000s of points. Yum!

The Votes Are In!

Teens voted all month for their favorite books of 2010. The winner was Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Next was Witch and Wizard by James Patterson. Catching Fire is the 2nd of the fantastic Hunger Games Series. Start with Book 1, The Hunger Games, Then keep on reading, because the third and final book of the series just came out--Mockingjay. If you like action, romance, torture, political and social intrigue, this amazing series if for you! The sequel to Witch and Wizard is coming to your library soon. Watch for Witch and Wizard: Battle for Shadowland.

Celebrate Teen Read Week!

*Play Book Bracketology all month long. Top ten nominated teen books have been listed bracket-style. Vote for your favorite book of 2010. We started with all the nominated books and have tallied your votes every week to whittle the list down,. There are 6 books remaining and you can vote until Oct. 28 when we will announce Cedar Lake's favorite book of 2010. The books are on display, too, so check out one of the top teen books of the year.

*During Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-23 play the Page Race. Pick up a reading log at the Check-Out Desk and then just keep track of the number of pages you read this week. Turn in your log and pick a small prize. You'll be entered into a drawing for a bigger prize. The reader with the most pages wins the grand prize. Join the race!

*On Thurs., Oct. 21 at 4 we'll have Wimpy Kid Mania. Play games, eat, watch parts of the movie, discuss, & more. Win prizes, too! Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the teen selection this year for Books to Bridge the Region. And we will definitely have cheese!

Teens @ the Library

Programs for Teens in September

T-SHIRT MANIA

Sept. 14 @ 4

Teens, 11 & older--Turn an old t-shirt into a pillow. No sewing required! Bring your own t-shirt. All other supplies--and snacks--will be provided.

WHO’S SORRY NOW? BORED GAME FEST

Sept. 16, Thurs. @ 4

Teens 11 & older

Compete in Sorry and/or Uno tournaments for prizes; enjoy a variety of other games just for play. Online board game play will be available, also. Pizza & snacks, too!

GAMEFEST

Teens 11 & older

Wed. Sept. 22 @ 3

Play a variety of PlayStation & Wii games. Those who wish may compete in tournaments for prizes. Food & pop will be provided. Join the fun!!

Balloon Blast

Teens played games with balloons, learned to make balloon animals, hats, and flowers, & made stress balls and juggling balls from balloons.

Fear Factor: Battle of the Sexes

Genders competed in Fear Factor style games, library scavenger hunts, and other challenges. Check out some of the pictures here and see the rest at the library!

THE GIRLS WON for the first time ever! They beat the guys by a few points when they were the first to complete the Haiku challenge. See their great poems above...

July @ the Library

Teens created 'phenomenal photography' when they participated in a photo scavenger hunt and created framed sunprints, too. Check out some of the pictures here and see the rest of the great pictures @ the library.

Fun in the Summer...

Who was the perpetrator responsible for the disappearance of King Henry? Teens played the parts to reenact the mystery at the Mystery Dinner Theater. Holmes and Watson were on hand to interrogate the suspects and solve the crime.

Everyone tried to guess the criminal and his or her motive, but only one solved the mystery correctly!

Summer @ the Library

More great programs for teens this summer:
*GameFest Monday July 12 @ 3pm
Play a variety of FlayStation & Wii games. Compete in tournaments. Enjoy snacks & pop, too!
*Phenomenal Photography Tuesday July 13 @ 2pm
Create amazing photos with & without a camera. Play a photo scavenger hunt for prizes! Enjoy phenomenal snacks, too!
*Library Fear Factor: The 3rd Annual Battle of the Sexes
Genders will compete in fear factor games and other challenges. Some will be outside,m so come prepared to get wet. The guys were victorious last year. Who will claim the trophy this year?

Cool Fun: Crafting Mania with Sidewalk Chalk, Paint, Ice Cream & More!

The weather didn't cooperate, but teens made a variety of colors of sidewalk paint. Some took them home, others braved the rain and cold to paint a little outside, but most created murals inside. They also mixed and molded their own sidewalk chalk. Then they made their own ice cream and slushies. Most made ice cream sundaes, too!

Summer Fun for Teens @ the Library

Win prizes for reading books or magazines or for listening to audiobooks! Put in an entry for every 100 pages, magazine or book you read or listen to. Drawings every week. Enter with a paper entry form at the library OR--enter ONLINE this year! Click here, create your account and start logging!
Or just go to the library's homepage at www.lcplin.org, click on 'Teens" under 'Summer Reading" and get started.

Mystery Dinner Theater @ the Library Thursday, June 17 @ 4
Teens 11 & older may play the parts and help solve the mystery of the disappearance of King Henry VIII from the library. Is Robin Hood responsible? Pinocchio? Snow White? Holmes and Watson are on the case, but there are a number of suspects who all admit to a plot of their own against the King. Enjoy snacks, pizza & pop. Solve the case and win prizes, too!

GameFest Wed. June 30 & Monday July 12 @ 3
Teens 11 & older--Play a variety of PlayStation and Wii games. Compete in tournaments for prizes. Snacks & pop, too!

Fear Factor Battle of the Sexes Thursday July 15 @ 4
Teens 11 & older--In the 3rd annual Battle of the Sexes genders will compete in Fear Factor games and other challenges. Some will be outside, so come prepared to get wet. The guys won last year. Who will claim the 2010 trophy?

15 Going on 2 & 1/2

Teens had fun being little kids again. Some came in pajamas. They made baby bottle sand art, played games and enjoyed chocolate milk & more!

Summer Reading @ the Library

Read for fun & prizes beginning June 7! Enter for weekly prizes every time you read 100 pages, a magazine, a book or listen to a book! You can sign up today. Or you can turn in paper entries. Either way, you just might win a great prize!
Sign up for programs, too!

• Snack & Plan--Mon. June 7 @ 5--Teens 12 & older, members of the library's Teen Advisory Board, and those wishing to join, participate in volunteer activities, games, snacks, & more while earning volunteer time.

• Cool Fun Crafting Mania--Tues. June 8 @ 2--make your own sidewalk chalk and paint and decorate the library's sidewalks with your creations. Make & eat your own ice cream sundaes and floats, too!

• Summer Reading Kickoff with Mark's Ark--Thurs. June 10 @ 1--wild animal fun for all ages!

Sign up to be a library volunteer today! You just have to be 11 or older and want to help kids have fun @ the library this summer.

Teens @ the Library: Upcoming Programs

CRAFTING MANIA: U-PICK

Tues. & Wed. May 11 & 12 @ 4

Choose from a variety of crafts--duct tape, beading jewelry, tie dye, masks, bounce balls, & sock puppets. All materials & snacks will be supplied.

15 GOING ON 2 & 1/2

Thurs. May 20 @ 4

PJ Party fun. Wear pjs or not, but enjoy the games of your younger years, Milk, cookies, baby bottle crafts & candy, karaoke, games, & more!

SUMMER READING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Wed. May 25 @ 3 OR 4:30

Teens ages 11-17 who want to volunteer at the library this summer should attend this informational program. Duties of a volunteer will be discussed and sign-up sheets will circulate. Volunteers must have an application signed by a parent before they can sign up for hours.

GAMEFEST

Wed. May 26 @ 3

Play a variety of PlayStation & Wii games. Those who wish may compete in tournaments for prizes. Food & pop will be provided. Join the fun!

T-Shirt Mania--Tie Dying with Sharpies!