For ages 12 to 18. First and second place prizes: $50 and $30 GameStop giftcards! This will be a single elimination tournament, with opponents randomly chosen. Players may play any regular season team of their choice. Pizza and pop will be provided for players. Sign up today at the Teen Information Desk or call (ext. 4) or contact the Teen Librarian— space is limited & registration is required. Registration ends on Feb. 16!
Join other fans of Japanese animated films and tv to watch episodes of recent anime, and talk about manga and anime. Snacks provided. No signup necessary. For ages 12 to 18 only.
Are you into roleplaying and trading card games? Would you like to learn how to play? "Shuffle and Roll" is a fun event for teens who want to learn the basics of games like "Dungeons and Dragons" or "Magic the Gathering." You can also play the games you already know and be a dungeon master!
You can also bring your friends along to play other games, like "Star Wars RPG" and "Warhammer 40K"! Just ask a librarian at the event if you have any questions about other games.
Join us for a Hunger Games Extravaganza! Dress as a Tribute or a Capitol Citizen for a parade of tributes. Train for the arena and earn advantages based on your performance at shooting targets, identifying edible plants, trying knots and more. Feast at the Cornucopia and then battle other tributes to determine the Survivor of the Hunger Games. Open to anyone 12-18. Sign up now, space is limited, as only 24 tributes may enter the arena.
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Inheritance Cycle, that began with Eragon and Eldest. Join us for dragon-themed crafts and snacks, as we discuss what we think will happen in the final book. Play Eragon trivia games and enter to win one of three FREE COPIES of the new book for your very own, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Register now, space is limited. May your sword stay sharp!
Meet the Ohio author, New York Times bestselling author, and Teen Buckeye Book Award-nominated author Cinda Williams Chima on Tuesday, October 4 at 7 P.M. to celebrate the release of her latest fantasy novel, The Gray Wolf Throne. Chima’s “Heir Chronicles” young adult contemporary fantasy series includes The Warrior Heir (2006), The Wizard Heir (2007), and The Dragon Heir (2008), with two more books forthcoming.
Acoustic singer and songwriter Trent Pryor carries 13 years of musicianship with him touring the Northeast Ohio area and beyond. From beginner’s lessons at the age of five, to playing in a High School band and now branching out solo, Pryor has been noted as “an incredible musician with a great voice and poignant lyrics”. With his “amazing acoustic tones and craftsmanship”, you won’t want to miss this exciting performance.
Submit a teen book review at the Teen Desk, and instantly win a candy bar! Or, use your review to enter to win a lifesize Edward Cullen "Twilight" standee! The more reviews you write, the more chances to win Edward! If you choose, your review will be posted on the Teen Reviews section of the library's website. Share your favorite books and celebrate Teen Read Week! Review/entry forms are available at the Teen Desk now.
Join us for light refreshments as we unveil the winners of this year's Amateur Photography Contest! Winners will receive their prizes, and the judges will be on hand to answer questions. All photo entries will be on display in the library through Sept. 16.
Kids will love Sue's amazing bubbles. Imagine a kid inside a soap bubble! You will see that and more. Learn about the geometry of bubbles and their special properties.
Spike passes available at 1:30 pm.