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Teen Page
OCTOBER
Teen Read Week October 17 – 23: Books With Beat @ Your Library. Each day residents ages 12 – 21 check out a book, they can submit an entry for our end-of-week drawing to win paperbacks. Winners will be notified by Oct. 29.
NOVEMBER Friday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.: Michael Kett’s HAUNTED PARLOUR for young adults in 6th grade and older. A time travel, theatrical experience like no other! Audience will assist a Victorian ghost hunter as he attempts to make contact with a famous
Reserve your spooky spot at the YS Help Desk – audience limit of 24, per Mr. Kett.
Nov. 12 through Nov. 18: Harry Potter Movie
Fri. 11/12 at 3:15 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2 hr 32 min) PG
Sat. 11/13 at 1:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2 hr 41 min) PG
Mon. 11/15 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2 hr 21 min) PG
Tues. 11/16 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2 hr 37 min) PG-13
Wed 11/17 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Order of the
Thu. 11/18 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2 hr 33 min) PG
3rd Grade and older welcome! Space is limited; please register.
DECEMBER Saturday, December 4 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.: BBC Hollydays Gingerbread Houses.
***REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 at 8:00 p.m.***
Cash or check deposit (per house) is required at registration.
Residents: $15 (the library covers the remaining $20);
Non-residents: $35 (full price – increased from last year).
The following restrictions from BBC apply: children under 6 may not attend; an adult (age 18 or older) must partner with children ages 6 to 11; children age 12 and older may work independently on a house. Only two people, maximum, can work on a house.
THANK YOU TO OUR TEEN VOLUNTEERS!!
Terrific Teens: Ericca Arroyo, Brianna Garcia, Amanda Glavach, Chelsea Goldsmith,
Samantha Goldsmith, Alisha Goodrich, Brianna Griggs, Justin Griggs, Simona Gudynaite, Laura Hasse, Aryana Huerta, Arielle Hutchinson, Monika Janas, Cody Lanken,
Christine Manika, Katie Manika, Eduardo Marentes, Monica Mascitti, Daisy Ramos,
Jacqueline Sandoval, Alex Todd, Carey Torres, Danielle Ulloa, Gabrielle Ulloa,
Joey Urbanski, Taylor Van Daff, Sarah Wozniak
** Check out what's going on in Young Adult Section on the main level of the library! ** Also, lots of programs for grades 6 and up... registration is in progress! ** Please call us at 708-447-0869 to register or stop in at the Youth Services Help Desk in the lower level.
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