TEEN PHOTO CONTEST
We invite teen shutterbugs to share “Photos With Beat.” Capture images of how music inspires your life and submit them through October 8 for your chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card. Click here for more details.ONE READ FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST
If you've ever wanted to become someone else — and who hasn’t? — this is your chance to dream big, in 250 words or less. Submit your entry by Sept. 20 for a chance to win a bookstore gift card. Ages 16 and up. Click here for more details.CATEGORIES
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Teen Photo Contest
Ongoing through October 8
"The Hunger Games" Gathering
Monday, October 18
(Registration begins Monday, October 4)
Columbia Public Library
6:30-8 p.m.
"The Hunger Games" Teen Book Discussion
Thursday, October 21
(Registration begins Monday, October 4)
Southern Boone County Public Library
6:30-8 p.m.
Teen Game Night
Southern Boone County Public Library
Friday, October 22
6:30-8:30 p.m.
For more details on these and other upcoming events, please check out the Event Calendar.TEEN BOOK NEWSLETTER
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead
6th-grader Miranda is finding mysterious notes, addressed to her, apparently from someone who is watching her. Is someone spying on her, stalking her, is she in danger? Should she do what the notes ask her to do? Unfortunately Miranda is … Continue reading
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Please Don’t Go
Need to relax for a few minutes? Watch this video of a fabulous aquarium in Okinawa. The song is “Please Don’t Go” by Barcelona, a Seattle band. People make such beautiful things – like this aquarium, this song, this video… … Continue reading
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Teen Sails Around the World – Alone!
17-year-old Zac Sunderland is the youngest to ever sail around the world solo – it took 13 months! He completed the trip this morning (Thursday July 16) in California. Too bad he had to miss so much school… Read the … Continue reading
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Pick-y, pick-y, pick-y…
Bring in your guitar or mandolin and stop by to refresh your knowledge on strings, tuning, chords, picking technique, basic maintenance, etc. Professional musician Thom Howard will guide you in this informal session, sharing tips and tricks and answering all … Continue reading
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Sidewalk Graffiti
Photos from the Teen Sidewalk Graffiti program last Wednesday evening, July 1. Click each image to see in larger size.
