Young Adult (teen) Fiction Authors ROCK!
Head over to OPL's Chatterbook Blog to see what I mean.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Join the Hunt!
Okay, You asked for a way to play online, so here it is!
Below are 8 pictures from all four branches of the Oshawa Public Libraries.
Send your answers along with your name, age, grade, and phone number to me at lwilliams@oshawalibrary.on.ca.
Get 5 right and you'll be entered for a chance at a special $50 Oshawa Centre Gift Card and Prize Pack open only to online entries.
Good Luck!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Teen Read Week
Join The Hunt!
October 14-20
How Do you Join? Simple, you just need to pick up an entry form next week. There will be posters up with pictures of your branch's mascot. You will have to figure out where those pictures were taken and write the answers on your entry form. That's it! You'll get a small gift for entering and a chance to win the $50 Gift Card and Prize Pack.
The Hunted!
McLaughlin Branch
Legends Centre Branch
Jess Hann Branch
Northview Branch
Thursday, August 02, 2007
August Events @ the Library
Reading Rants: A Book Club for Teens
Monday, August 13 at 3:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Book: Carmen by Carole Frechette.
The book is available at the Readers Advisory Desk at the McLaughlin Branch
Craft It! ~ Funkadelic
Friday, August 10 at 2:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Get your funk on and celebrate the 60s. Tie Dye and Hippy Waves will make you groovy this summer! Teens ages 12-18. Free Registration at any branch.
Teen Craft Expo
Tuesday, August 14 at 2:00 pm
Northview Branch
Join us for an afternoon of crafty fun. It's a whole lot more than scissors and glue. Teens ages 12-18. Free Registration at any branch beginning August 7.
What Every Babysitter Should Know
Friday, August 17, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
$50 Fee
Join St. John Ambulance for this all day course that will prepare you for a great school year job. Registration at any branch.
The Amazing Race
Tuesday, August 21 at 2:00 pm
Legends Centre Branch
A scavenger hunt with a library and Legends Centre twist. Prizes!! Teens ages 12-18. Free tickets available beginning August 14.
Teen Game Night
Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm
Jess Hann Branch
Teen Games comes to Jess Hann. Come lay down some riffs with PS 2's Guitar Hero II. Then try your hand at some of our classic board games and card games. Teens ages 12-18. Free registration at any branch beginning August 7.
Eat It!
Tuesday, August 28 at 3:00 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Join us for food and fun as we celebrate the end of our Get Lost Programme! Make your own candy sushi and no fuss fudge, or sample some pizza from local spots. We'll have games and more all available at this end of summer event.
* Get Lost Participants - Can't make it to an event? No Problem, you can replace any event slot on your game card with a Book Review!
Monday, August 13 at 3:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Book: Carmen by Carole Frechette.
The book is available at the Readers Advisory Desk at the McLaughlin Branch
Craft It! ~ Funkadelic
Friday, August 10 at 2:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Get your funk on and celebrate the 60s. Tie Dye and Hippy Waves will make you groovy this summer! Teens ages 12-18. Free Registration at any branch.
Teen Craft Expo
Tuesday, August 14 at 2:00 pm
Northview Branch
Join us for an afternoon of crafty fun. It's a whole lot more than scissors and glue. Teens ages 12-18. Free Registration at any branch beginning August 7.
What Every Babysitter Should Know
Friday, August 17, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
$50 Fee
Join St. John Ambulance for this all day course that will prepare you for a great school year job. Registration at any branch.
The Amazing Race
Tuesday, August 21 at 2:00 pm
Legends Centre Branch
A scavenger hunt with a library and Legends Centre twist. Prizes!! Teens ages 12-18. Free tickets available beginning August 14.
Teen Game Night
Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm
Jess Hann Branch
Teen Games comes to Jess Hann. Come lay down some riffs with PS 2's Guitar Hero II. Then try your hand at some of our classic board games and card games. Teens ages 12-18. Free registration at any branch beginning August 7.
Eat It!
Tuesday, August 28 at 3:00 pm
McLaughlin Branch - Auditorium
Join us for food and fun as we celebrate the end of our Get Lost Programme! Make your own candy sushi and no fuss fudge, or sample some pizza from local spots. We'll have games and more all available at this end of summer event.
* Get Lost Participants - Can't make it to an event? No Problem, you can replace any event slot on your game card with a Book Review!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Teens Read 2007 - Get Lost
@Oshawa Public Libraries!
Stop by any of our 4 branches between July 2 and August 31 for your game card.
Check out books, CDs, & DVDs for game points. Gather more points by stopping by some of kickin' teen programmes, or by writing a review of your favourite book, movie, or music CD.
You'll get some great gifts along the way and will have a chance to win an iPod Nano each time you complete a game card.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Teen Game Night
Thursday, May 17 @ 7:30
McLaughlin Branch
Auditorium
Get Your Game On!
Classic board games, card games, and PS2. Or Bring your Nindendo DS, link up, share friend codes and play.
Oh, and we'll have food too.
Free Registration at Any Branch.
McLaughlin Branch
Auditorium
Get Your Game On!
Classic board games, card games, and PS2. Or Bring your Nindendo DS, link up, share friend codes and play.
Oh, and we'll have food too.
Free Registration at Any Branch.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Get Involved! Part 2
Oshawa Public Libraries'
Teen Advisory Board
Finally, Our First Meeting!
You can Join us:
Monday, May 14th @ 6:30
at the McLaughlin Branch
in the Children's Room.
Stop by, check it out, grab some food and some community service hours!
If you have fun and want to continue with the group, just fill out an application before you leave.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Get Involved!
Do you want to make a difference?
Get community service hours?
Or have a say at your Library?
Than join the Oshawa Public Library Teen Advisory Board!
Pick up an application at any branch.
Get community service hours?
Or have a say at your Library?
Than join the Oshawa Public Library Teen Advisory Board!
Pick up an application at any branch.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Just Bead It!
Beads for Beginners
Tuesday, April 17 @ 7:00 PM
Northview Branch
Beads are Back! Learn the simple techniques to make your own beaded creations. All materials will be supplied.
Ages 13 & up.
Space is limited, so call to register!
Tuesday, April 17 @ 7:00 PM
Northview Branch
Beads are Back! Learn the simple techniques to make your own beaded creations. All materials will be supplied.
Ages 13 & up.
Space is limited, so call to register!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Contest!
What Can You Do to Stop Climate Change?
Enter the Clean Air and Climate Change Video & Essay Contest.
Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment along with the Ministry of Research & Innovation. For More Information,visit: Teen Contest
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Bored?
March and April Programmes have just been announced!
Teen Tech Week @ the Oshawa Public Libraries
March 4-10 at all Branches
- Technology Quiz
- Do you know who invented the iPod? How about the Telephone? Test your tech knowledge with the Teen Tech Week Challenge. All who enter will win! Grand Prize: A Future Shop Gift Card (one grand prize winner from each branch). Stop by any branch to participate.
Songwriting Workshop for Teens
Saturday, March 3 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ~ Legends Centre Branch
- Would you like to write your own songs? Learn songwriting in a fun, supportive and interactive enviroment. All musical styles are welcome. No experience or previous musical study required. Ages 13 and up. Limited space. Free registration ant any branch.
Chocolate Festival
Saturday, March 10 @ 2:30 ~ McLaughlin Branch
Friday, March 16 @ 2:00 ~ Northview Branch
- Bite into some fun this March Break @ the Oshawa Public Libraries' first chocolate Festival! Make & decorate your won moulded chocolates; dip into our chocolate fondue; win exciting treats with chocolate trivia; and vote for your favourite chocolat bar! Ages 12-18. Space is limited.
McLaughlin Branch Registration ~ call 905-579-6111 ext.5238 or email the Teen Librarian @ lwilliams@oshawalibrary.on.ca
Northview Branch Registration ~ Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of March 1.
Scrapbooking for Teens
Tuesday, March 13 @ 7:00 ~ Northview Branch
- Calling all Teens 12 and Up: If you want to learn how to create magical pages full of your special memories and moments, don't miss this programme. Bring 6-8 photos on a theme (e.g. best friends, favourite things, etc.) All other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Free registration at any branch.
Beads for Beginners
Tuesday, April 17 @ 7:00 ~ Northview Branch
- Beads are back! Flip through any fashion magazine and you'll see beaded jewellery is one of the hottest accessories today. Learn the simple techniques to make your own beaded creations at a fraction of the price! All materials will be supplied. Ages 13 and up. Space is limited. Free registration at any branch
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Chatterbooks
If you would like to recommend a great read we want to hear from you.
Simply tell us the name of the book, magazine,etc and what you think makes it a great read.
Of course, we don't mind hear about books you thought were really bad too!
Chatterbooks
Simply tell us the name of the book, magazine,etc and what you think makes it a great read.
Of course, we don't mind hear about books you thought were really bad too!
Chatterbooks
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
X-treme borrowing!
Don't forget you can also borrow e-books (including Cliffs/Coles notes) , graphic novels, manga & Anime, role playing guides, and magazines at any branch of our Library!
Plus cds, dvds, & videos - Great for when you've forgotten to read "MacBeth" and there's a test tomorrow!
Plus cds, dvds, & videos - Great for when you've forgotten to read "MacBeth" and there's a test tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Find Articles
At last - internet sites your teachers WILL accept for homework assignments!
Our research databases will give you thousands of articles from magazines and newspapers, updated daily.
Our research databases will give you thousands of articles from magazines and newspapers, updated daily.
Your Programmes
The Devil wears Prada (2006)
Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 6 @ 7:00 PM
109 minutes, Rated PG 14
A niave young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant (played by Anne Hathaway) to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Steep). Tickets: $1 Available October 23
Mehindi Henna Tattooing
Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 24 @ 6:30 PM
Mehindi is a temporary tattoo made of henna that is applied to the surface of the skin. Beverley St. Pierre, local artist, will give an overview of the ancient technique, as well as apply an all natural, temporary henna tattoo to each participant.
Permission slips will be available as of November 3.
Free tickets will be given out upon return of the permission slip.
Space is limited.
Ages 14-18.
Expedition Canada: The first human powered circumnavigation of the globe
Location: Northview Library
Date & Time: November 21 @ 7:00 PM
Around the world in 702 days without motor or sails.
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus-Wafaei in a multi-media show and documentary screening
Free admission by tickets available as of November 14
Teens Pizza Taste-Off
Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: November 25 @ 12:00 PM
Cast your vote for the pizza with the best sauce, best crust, best cheese, and the ultimate best all-around pizza.
For age 12-16
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 11
Scrapbooking for Teens
Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: December 13 @ 7:00 PM
Learn how to create magical pages full of special memories and moments. This programme should not be missed!
Bring 6-8 photos on a theme (i.e. best friends, favorite music or movie, etc). All supplies will be provided and space is limited.
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 29.
<Click here for more information on programmes running at all branches of the Oshawa Public Library
Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 6 @ 7:00 PM
109 minutes, Rated PG 14
A niave young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant (played by Anne Hathaway) to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Steep). Tickets: $1 Available October 23
Mehindi Henna Tattooing
Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 24 @ 6:30 PM
Mehindi is a temporary tattoo made of henna that is applied to the surface of the skin. Beverley St. Pierre, local artist, will give an overview of the ancient technique, as well as apply an all natural, temporary henna tattoo to each participant.
Permission slips will be available as of November 3.
Free tickets will be given out upon return of the permission slip.
Space is limited.
Ages 14-18.
Expedition Canada: The first human powered circumnavigation of the globe
Location: Northview Library
Date & Time: November 21 @ 7:00 PM
Around the world in 702 days without motor or sails.
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus-Wafaei in a multi-media show and documentary screening
Free admission by tickets available as of November 14
Teens Pizza Taste-Off
Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: November 25 @ 12:00 PM
Cast your vote for the pizza with the best sauce, best crust, best cheese, and the ultimate best all-around pizza.
For age 12-16
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 11
Scrapbooking for Teens
Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: December 13 @ 7:00 PM
Learn how to create magical pages full of special memories and moments. This programme should not be missed!
Bring 6-8 photos on a theme (i.e. best friends, favorite music or movie, etc). All supplies will be provided and space is limited.
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 29.
<Click here for more information on programmes running at all branches of the Oshawa Public Library
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