1.15.2010

Winter 2010 Program Schedule

The complete winter program schedule is now available! Here's what we're doing from now until the end of March:

DROP-IN DAYS
No registration, just come by anytime and bring your friends! The hours are long because everyone’s schedules are different.

Brain Break
Wednesdays, January 20 AND 27
2:00 to 5:00 pm

Get your nose out of your books for our exam stress
relief program! Play Rock Band, finger paint a masterpiece, make a sand art keychain, and enter our crazy Mr. Potato Head contest. Of course, there will be plenty of comfort food. Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board.

Winter Olympics
Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 to 5:00 pm

Play Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, enter our medal count contest, test your trivia knowledge, enjoy wintry snacks, and more! This is an early-out day for UDHS.


RANDOM-A-THON
Teen Advisory Board Fundraiser
Saturday, February 27
9:00 am to 5:00 pm


Ask for hourly pledges from family and friends, then come to our event for as long as you can! The longer you stay, the more money you’ll help raise for teen programs and activities. Pass the time with all kinds of library activities, including video games, reading, crafts, and board/card games. Register and pick up a participation packet with more information starting February 1.


SPECIAL EVENTS

Board Game Blast
Friday, January 15, 6:30 to 8:30

Do you want to try out a new game? Do you have an old favorite to share? Bring your own or use ours, hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! Register now.

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
Friday, January 29, 6:00 to 8:30 pm

Prepare your deck! Duel in our single-elimination Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament to test your mastery. We will be playing the advanced version, so make sure you know the rules and which cards are allowed. Permission slip required. Program size limited to 32 participants. Players supply their own decks. Register now.

Movie: Remember the Titans (PG)
Wednesday, February 3, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
What better way to prepare for the Superbowl than with a football movie!? Remember the Titans is an uplifting story of a football team struggling to work together during their first year after school desegregation. Even if you are not a football fan, there is a lot to love about this movie. Register now.

Victorian Valentines
Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Take the time to make your own fancy Valentines for friends and family. We will provide the paper, ribbons, lace, flower petals, and other supplies; you supply the inspiration! Register now.

Un-Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 12, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Hate Valentine’s Day? Wish there was an alternative to flowers, candy, and true love? Come to our party! Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board. Register now.

Dance Dance Revolution
Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Show your moves at our Xbox DDR program! We will project the game onto the wall so four people can dance at once. Dance for fun, or enter our contest. Permission slip required. Register now.

Recycled Pop-Top Bracelet Craft
Wednesday, March 3, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

We’ve been saving metal soda can tabs for ages, and we finally have enough to do this craft! We will color the tabs, then overlap them into a fashionable bracelet. Registration begins February 1.

St. Patrick’s Day Party
Wednesday, March 17, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Join us after school for St. Patrick’s Day games, food, crafts, and prizes. Be sure to wear your green! Registration begins February 15.


TEEN TECH WEEK
Learn Create Share @ Your Library
March 7 to 13, 2010


Oscar Party
Friday, March 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Celebrate Hollywood at our first-ever Oscar party! Enjoy games, a digital scavenger hunt, crafts, movie clips, and snacks. Lots of prizes and swag will be given away. Be sure to dress to impress the paparazzi on the red carpet! Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board. Registration begins February 1.

YouTube Viewing Party
Wednesday, March 10, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Come share your favorite YouTube videos and win prizes! We will hook a laptop up to a projector so that everyone has a great view. Come prepared with ideas *appropriate* for the whole group. Registration begins February 1.

Nintendo Night
Friday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Bring your DS and favorite games, enter a Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament on the big screen, play games on an original NES, and more! Permission slip required. Registration begins February 1.


CLUBS

Gaming Club
Mondays, Janaury 4 to May 24
3:30 to 5:00 pm (no meetings 1/18 & 2/15)

Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! deck, DS, PSP, or any other game stuff you’re into. We'll also hook up the Wii or Xbox for multiplayer gaming. Hang out, relax, and play whatever you want! Permission slip required. Club size is limited. Registration is ongoing.

Anime Club
Fridays January 29, February 26, March 26
3:30 to 5:00 pm

The anime club meets once per month to watch and discuss great shows, participate in a drawing challenge, and learn about Japanese culture. Permission slip required. Club size is limited. Registration is ongoing.


BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Get free books and free food! Every month, the group votes on a book, and the library buys them each a copy to read and discuss at the next meeting. *Due to various holidays, some book group meetings will not fall during their regular weeks.

Read and Rant Book Group
Third* Fridays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

January 22, February 19, March 19, April 23
This group is accepting a limited number of new members in grades 7 to 9. Registration is ongoing until spaces are full.

Book Grub Book Group
First* Fridays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
January 8, February 5, March 5, April 9

This group is accepting a limited number of new members in grades 10 to 12. Registration is ongoing until spaces are full.

Primos Branch Book Group
Third* Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
January 25, February 22, March 15, April 19

Open to students in grades 6 to 12, this group meets at the Primos Library at 409 Ashland Ave., Primos, PA, 19018. Call them to register: 610-622-8091.

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