Teens @ the Library

Check out the amazing duct tape creations made during last month's programs--purses, basketball hoops, hats, sandals & more!

Teens @ the Library

At the 'Make It Hot' program teens made their own salsa, tasted 10 varieties & picked their favorites (Spike's), made and baked pretzels (check out the designs--the owl and heart turned out very well--and made felt scarves. They made cupcakes and played games, including 'Survive Jeopardy and Fell Like a Millionaire at the 'To 2010 & Beyond' program. Cupcakes were a favorite of the decade, along with deep fried Twinkies, which they also made.

Volunteer teens helped make the 'Games Galore, Chess & More', a program for younger children, a great success. They taught beginners how to play chess and and helped children learn and play other games, too, including Twister, Uno, Junga, & checkers.

We will be having a games program and a lego program for younger children every month. If you want to volunteer, just see Linda or any staff member.

*Observe No Name Calling Week Jan. 24-29 @ the library. We'll have games, crafts, and books to check out as we call attention to bullying and what we all can do about it.

*Join us for GameFest on Wed. Jan. 26 @ 3 for open play on PlayStation and Wii. Compete in tournaments for prizes. Snacks, too!

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!!