Monday, August 25, 2008

Things for Teens After 2:15

Not Just About Books @ Freedom

School is back in session and that means we'll be seeing more of you. In case you don't know, the Freedom Regional Library (FRL) is connected to the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology and right down the street from Harding University High School. We invite you to come and do your homework, study, read, check materials out (books, graphic novels, manga, DVDs, CDs, etc.), do research, use the Internet (
after school), and come to our programs.
There's a lot going on this fall, so don't miss out!


FRL Fall Programming 2008

If you're a writer or a poet, then get involved in our "Teen Writer's Cafe" and help publish our first-ever online magazine!
When: Mondays 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Computer Lab (second floor)

If you're a gamer, then be sure to come to "Wii Got Game" and play Nintendo Wii, XBox, chess, board games and cards!
When: Tuesdays 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/12, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Where: Conference Room

If you're going green and trying to be healthier, then "Body Works" is just for you!
When: Wednesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Conference Room

If you're into discussing books that you've read, music that you listen to, movies that you like, then don't miss out on "Speak Up" - not your ordinary book club!
When: First Thursday of every month - 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Community Room

If you want your voice to be heard and you want to make decisions that make a difference, the "Teen Advisory Council" (TAC) is where you should be every 3rd Thursday of the month! Join today!
When: Every third Thursday of the month - 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Community Room

If you need a place to unwind and relax before the weekend, bring your own snacks and watch a movie - "Cinema @ 3".
When: Fridays 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
Time: 3-5pm
Where: Community Room

Special Event Programs Coming Up:

"Get Schooled"
Start getting ready for college when FRL and ThinkCOLLEGE team up to help you get the resources you need!
When: Friday September 5th @ 2:30pm
Where: Conference Room

"Personal Finances for Teens"
Make sense out of your personal finances!
When: Thursday September 11th @ 3pm
Where: Community Room

"Teen Crafting"
Make and take a craft and have an art attack!
When: Monday September 15th @ 3pm
Where: Community Room

"Let Freedom Ring Open Mic"
Celebrate your freedom to read at Freedom! In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 27-October 4), read an excerpt from a banned or challenged book.
When: Monday September 29th @ 3pm
Where: Conference Room

RESPECT
Yourself. Others. The Space.

Monday, August 11, 2008

New Arrivals

Check out one of these new TEEN FICTION books:

The Year Nick McGowan Came to Stay
by Rebecca Sparrow
Fact of Life #31

by Denise Vega

Likely Story: Book One
by David Van Etten

The Compound
by S.A. Bodeen

Don't forget to click on the book cover to find out more!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Endings & Beginnings

Teen Summer Reading 2008 has come to an end. We have seen many teens in the library this summer, and we hope to see many new faces in the fall. We had some really great teen volunteers help us out with book displays, children's programming and much more this summer. We'll be sad to see them leave, but expect that we will continue to have amazing teens helping out in the future.

We had a teen intern this summer who was part of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Latonia was a tremendous help this summer with the Children's Department.


Latonia helped design the children's bulletin board,


she recommended books for other teens,


she assisted with all aspects of children's programming,


and she even helped shelve books!

With the summer coming to an end, the school year is creeping up fast. Be sure to stop by the Freedom Library this fall to be a part of some of our great programs. We've got weekly and monthly programs as well as special events. Check this blog for upcoming programs.

Come in to Freedom, introduce yourself, get involved and make a difference!