Many thanks to Tracy White, First Second, and all of the teens that attended our comics workshop with author/illustrator/teacher Tracy White!
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15 Apr
Coffee & Couplets 2 Thank Yous!
Thanks to all of the wonderful budding poets and poetry lovers who attended our event!
Here are some photos from the event:
Many thanks, also, to Whole Foods Market – Tarzana, who provided the delicious refreshments for our second annual Coffee & Couplets Teen Coffeehouse Night!
Last, but not least, many, many thanks to the lovely folks at Examiner.com and Encino’s Patch.com for writing about our Teen Poetry event!
Teens Celebrate National Poetry Month @ Encino-Tarzana Library (Encino’s Patch.com):
http://encino.patch.com/articles/teens-celebrate-national-poetry-month-at-the-encino-tarzana-library
Live Poetry Event Gives Teen A Voice (Examiner.com):
1 Apr
April 2011 Events for Teens
Meet creator Tracy White on April 28, 2011!
- Wed., April 6 – Student Smart: Practice ACT Exam Follow-Up Session*
4– 5 p.m.
This session is for those who took the Student Smart: Practice ACT Exam on Sat., 3/26/11, only. - Thu., April 7 – TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING*
4 -5 p.m.
Help plan teen library events & decide on materials to purchase for the teen collection! Refreshments served. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library - Thu., April 14 – COFFEE & COUPLETS 2: Coffeehouse, Poetry & Open Mic Night!*
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Maybe you’re a poet & you don’t even know it! Celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing your work or poems by your favorite writer. Co-sponsored by Whole Foods Tarzana & the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library - Thu., April 21 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION*
4 – 5 p.m.
Learn how to earn community service hours at the library! For ages 11-18 only. Call or stop by the library to sign-up. - Thu., April 28 – TRACY WHITE!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Meet author, professor and comics creator TRACY WHITE, and learn how to make comics of your own! Co-sponsored by First Second and the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library
*Teen library volunteers will receive an extra hour (or more!) of community service for each teen program they attend.
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 & ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
April is National Poetry Month!Duetto by Shelly M. House
Duetto by Shelly M. House
9 Feb
March 2011 Events for Teens
- Mix & Mash @ Your Library!
- Thu., March 10 – ROBOTICS ACADEMY!*
4– 5 p.m.
Fun with robots, featuring CHAMPS Charter High School’s national competition-winning Robotics Academy! - Sat., March 12 – CHIPTHRASH CONCERT!
2 -5 p.m.
Join Kool Skull & friends for a chipthrash concert, using Nintendo Gameboys as musical instruments! - Tue., March 15 – MAGIC WORKSHOP W/ TONY DANIELS!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Spaces are limited for this rare magic workshop. Call or stop by to sign up! - Thu., March 17 – TEEN COUNCIL MEETING!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Help plan teen events for the library and choose CDs, DVDs, and books to add to the library’s Teen Area! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library - Tue., March 22 – Student Smart: GETTING INTO THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE!*
6 – 7 p.m.
Learn tips on getting into the college of your choice! Spaces are limited; call or stop by to sign-up! - Sat., March 26 – Student Smart: ACT PRACTICE EXAM!*
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Be prepared for the ACT. The Princeton Review administers the full-length exam for FREE. Spaces are limited; call or stop by to sign-up! - Thu., March 31 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Learn how to earn community service hours at the library! Must be 13 years old and up to attend.
*Teen library volunteers will receive an extra hour (or more!) of community service for each teen program they attend.
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 & ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
Happy St. Patty's Day from the Encino-Tarzana Library!
20 Jan
February 2011 Events for Teens!
Goong Hay Fat Choy! (Happy Lunar New Year!)
- Thu., February 3 – HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!*
4– 5 p.m.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with refreshments and by learning Chinese calligraphy! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library - Fri. & Sat., February 11 & 12 – FRIENDS OF THE ENCINO-TARZANA LIBRARY B-I-G BOOK SALE!
10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Help the library and help save the planet by purchasing gently used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Most titles are $1 or less! - Thu., February 17 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Need community service hours? Learn how to earn them at our Teen Volunteer Orientation! Must be 13 years old & up to attend. - Thu., February 24 – TEEN COUNCIL MEETING!*
4 – 5 p.m.
Help plan teen events for the library and choose CDs, DVDs, and books to add to the library’s Teen Area! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library
*Teen library volunteers will receive an extra hour of community service for each teen program they attend.
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 & ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Encino-Tarzana Library!
30 Dec
January 2011 Events for Teens!
Happy New Year from the Encino-Tarzana Library!
- Thu., January 13 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!*
4– 5 p.m.
Learn how to earn community service hours at the library! For ages 13-18 only. Attendance is required to volunteer at the library. - Thu., January 20 – NEW YEAR, NEW START WITH JESSICA BRODY!*
4-5 p.m.
Join author Jessica Brody for a discussion about her new teen book, The Karma Club, and turning over a new leaf for the new year! - Thu., January 27 – TEEN COUNCIL MEETING!*
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Help plan teen events for the library and choose CDs, DVDs, and books to add to the library’s Teen Area!
*Teen library volunteers will receive an extra hour of community service for each teen program they attend.
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 & ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
1 Dec
December 2010 Events for Teens!
Happy Holidays from the Encino-Tarzana Library!
- Thu., December 16 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!
5– 6 p.m.
Learn how to earn community service hours at the library! For ages 13-18 only. Attendance is required to volunteer at the library. - Mon., December 20 – LIBRARY OPEN
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Since we will be closed on Friday, 12/24, and Saturday, 12/25, the library is open today! Contact Candice, the Teen Services Librarian, if you would like to earn extra community service hours on this day. - Fri., December 24 & Sat., December 25 – LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY. - Mon., December 27 – LIBRARY OPEN
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Since we will be closed on Friday, 12/24, and Saturday, 12/25, the library is open today! Contact Candice, the Teen Services Librarian, if you would like to earn extra community service hours on this day. - Thu., December 30 – TEEN COUNCIL & NEW YEAR’S PARTY!
4 – 5 p.m.
Join us for a thank you party for all of our teen volunteers!! - Fri., December 31 & Sat., Jan. 1 – LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY .
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 & ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
19 Nov
New Name, New Leaders!
We had an exciting Teen Council meeting yesterday, where we held our Teen Council Elections and the council decided on a name change!
The council’s new name is:
ENCINO-TARZANA TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
And our new Teen Advisory Board President is Grace O.
New Teen Advisory Board Vice-President is Natalie B.
We will be having a run-off for Secretary/Historian so get ready to vote again soon!
Thank you very much to all who participated and we’re looking forward to meeting any new members!
1 Nov
November 2010 Events for Teens!
Join us for some great fall events!
- Fri., November 5 – Student Smart: PRACTICE SAT Follow-Up Session!
4– 5 p.m.
For those who took the Practice SAT Exam at our library on 10/30, pick up your scores, tips to improve & a free study guide! - Tue., November 16 – Student Smart: FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP!
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to pay for college! Spaces are limited; sign-up at Info Desk! - Thu., November 18 – TEEN COUNCIL MEETING & ELECTIONS!
4 – 5 p.m.
Vote for Teen Council President & Vice-President! Help decide what CDs, DVDs, and books get added to the Teen Collection! - Wed., November 24 – HOLIDAY ORIGAMI FOR TEENS!
4 – 5 p.m.
Teens, get ready for the holidays with holiday origami! All materials will be provided and refreshments will be served! - Thu., November 25 & Fri., November 26 – LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKS GIVING!
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 and ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
2 Jun
June 2010 Events for Teens!
HAPPY JUNE & CONGRATS TO ALL OF THE GRADS!
- Thu., June 10 – TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!
4 – 5 p.m.
Need community service hours? Learn how to earn them at out Teen Volunteer Orientation! Must be 13 years old & up to attend. - Thu., June 17 –TEEN COUNCIL!
4-5 p.m.
Help plan events & decide on materials to add on to the Teen Collection!
For more information on any of these events, call 818-343-1983 and ask for Candice, the Teen Services Librarian!
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