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Teen Programs

Calling all GUYS:

Hang out with the guys for a GUYS READ Comic Book Workshop. Enter the GUYS READ Illustration Contest. 

Prizes will be awarded to guys in two categories: ages 7-12 and 13-18. These programs are brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library. .  

 

How does it work?

Illustrate a scene from your favorite story. You can draw it, make it into a comic book, photograph your friends acting out the scene—it's up to you. Bring it to the library the for the GUYS READ Kick-off Event.

 

When and Where?

• Tuesday, September 16- 5:00-7:00 PM @ Main Library
• Saturday, September 20- 11:00-1:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Want more info about GUYS READ? Check out Jon Scieszka's website.

More ideas for: young guys | middle guys | older guys

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Teen Scene: Take a sneak peek at the hottest new titles for young adults. From science fiction to romance, history to mystery, these monthly picks for teens offer something for every reader.  Read it online, sign up to have it sent to your Email, or get it via RSS.

 

Teen Online Book Club:  Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters. Every Monday we start a new book. Sign up and start reading.

 

Live Homework Help® : Connect One-to-One With Real Tutors!

When you need help in Math, Science, English, Social Studies.There's even a Writing Center. 
Find out how

 

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Did you participate in... Catch the Reading Bug? Tell us how you liked this year's Summer Reading Program. Take our short online survey.

Get Involved with TAB

2 PM @ Cherry Hills Library

Saturdays: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13

Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who knows what’s cool and trendy? Help the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) plan Mystery night, teen programs and the YA area.
Check it out every month on the second Saturday! 
New members welcome.

 

 

Saturday, September 20

10:30  AM  @ San Pedro Library
Brisingr  Reading

The staff of the San Pedro Library will read the first chapters of Brisingr, the 3rd book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Series.  All are welcome, and admission is free. 

Place a hold on Brisingr

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 23

3:15 PM @ Main Library

Teen Movie: Transformers

Rated PG-13 Run time:  144 minutes  movie disclaimer

 

 

Wednesday, September 24

Teen Reads (for ages 12-18)

4 PM @ Cherry Hills Library

Join us—and the rest of Albuquerque—to talk about the funny classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, as part of The Big Read. Pick up or reserve your copy at the library today, so you can read it before the meeting! For more information call 505-857-8321.

 

 

Saturday, August 30

2 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library

UFOs-Fact or Fabrication?

From the 1947’s UFO incident in Roswell, “saucer sightings” have have been an intriguing feature of New Mexico folklore. What’s true and false? Scientist David Thomas checks out the hard evidence in a mind-boggling talk.