Prize Pack Winners

We had a GREAT time at Zombie Fest and had a lot of fun pulling the winners for this year's Prize Packs.  Since we're getting a lot of calls about Prize Packs and who won, we thought we'd post the list for everyone. 

All the winners have been contacted by phone.  If you think you are one of the people below, please contact Teen Services at 817-459-6915 to confirm! 

New Moon Winners - Farris L. and Kendall J.
Hunger Games Winner - Zach D.
Slob Winner - Josh M.
Guy Drama Winner - Quazi N.
Girl Drama Winner - Serena T.
Ripstick Winner - Max J.
Back to School Winner - Allison H.
Soldier Spy Winner - Javen A.
Anime Romance Winner - Sonia G.
Goth Girl Winner - Bria G.
Harry Potter Winner - Lindsey L.
Percy Jackson Winner - Lauren Marie V.
Donuts Winner - Lacey C.
Zombie Winner - Chris T.
Anime Action Winner - Jirda N.
I Love Japan Winner - Tiffany McN.
Writer Winner - Jerick J.
Crafty Winner - Sarah B.
Veggie Lover Winner - Aliya M.
Geeky Winner - Mark D.
Sports Winner - Bethany D.
Romantic Summer Winner - Emilee W.

Thanks to everyone who made this a great summer to read!  We look forward to making more awesome prize packs for you all next year.  If you have suggestions, please feel free to drop us an email at libraryninja@arlingtontx.gov.

Read to win a book @ Lake Arlington / Re-style Lanyards @ Northeast

Read-In Challenge
July 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Can YOU survive for more than FIVE hours straight?! If
you are between the ages of 12 and 18, come read the day away with us. You bring the pillows, and we’ll bring the snacks! Stay for the WHOLE program and win a FREE book! Drinks and snacks willbe provided, but not lunch, so please bring your own. Registration is available, but not required.

Lanyard Style
July 28, 4-5 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library

Boring ID lanyard got you down? Beads, ribbon,
string and more will be available to help you trick
out your ID. All materials will be provided.

Hunger Games Trivia @ Woodland West

Hunger Games Trivia
July 27, 6:30 p.m.
Woodland West Branch Library

First you devoured The Hunger Games. Then you blazed through Catching Fire. Now are you ready for book three? Become a Tribute in our Hunger Games Trivia Contest and test your knowledge of books one and two. Survive the Games and you just might win a prize. Tributes between the ages of 13 and 18 only, please. Registration is required.

If you're a spy (or just have lots of secrets to keep). . .

Make a Book Safe
July 27, 1-3 p.m.
East Arlington Branch Library

Keep things safe (but inconspicuous) by making a safe out of an ordinary book! All materials will be provided.

Upcycle your (mom's? grandad's?) old vinyl @ Southeast

Junk Art - LP Journal
July 20, 3-5:30 p.m.
Southeast Branch Library

Learn how to make an old-school LP record into a rockin’ journal! Craft supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Internet Café Night
July 19, 5-7:45 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library

Ever wondered what it would be like to while away an afternoon at a European café, sipping café lattes and surfing the web? Come to the library to experience the next best thing, reading, coffee and the Internet. Experience a café feel while sitting at our bistro tables. Doodle on some butcher paper. Surf the web. Refreshments provided.

It's All Fun & Games!
July 19, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Not all games have to be digital to be fun! If you’re
between the ages of 12 – 18, join us for an afternoon of
classic gaming fun with games like Apples to Apples®, What's Yours
Like®, In A Pickle® & many more! Registration is requested, but not required.

Gaming Tournament @ Northeast Branch!

Northeast Gaming Tournament
July 17, 12-5 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library

Ever wanted to test your skills against other local teens on
the Wii™, Playstation 2® or XBOX 360™? Come demonstrate your gaming skills. Winners will receive a prize. Registration is required. Please call the Northeast Branch at (817) 277-5573 to register.

Wii™ Free-Play @ Woodland West / Mod Podge! @ Southeast

Wii™ Free-Play for Teens
July 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Woodland West Branch Library

Test your Nintendo Wii gaming skills during 2 hours
of free-play. Bring a friend, get in some game time,
and enjoy free munchies. Ages 13 to 18 only, please.

Junk Art - Mod Podge!
July 13, 3-5:30 p.m.
Southeast Branch Library

Give used items a fresh, new look! Bring recycled containers, boxes, and magazines. Craft supplies will be provided. For ages teens grades 7-12. Registration is required.

Techie Tuesday @ Central

Techie Tuesday in July
July 13, 1-3 p.m.
George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio

Learn how to fix your photos, edit video, record your voice and more! Every Tuesday in July The Studio will hold Techie Tuesday where you and your friends can learn tips and tricks for some of the coolest digital media stuff we’ve got right here in The Studio! Every Tuesday we will cover something new.

Registration is required for each class you plan to attend due to limited spaces being available. Some participants may share computers. You will need a Studio membership to participate! If you are not a Studio member and are 13-18 years of age, then bring your personal library card and a photo ID (or parent with ID) and we can make you a Studio member!

Photos from our Eclipse Dream Catcher & Twilight Fun class

Ohhh, I am so sad that the rain prevented some of you from being able to join us, but we had a great group and SO much fun. Here are a few photos to make you jealous. =)


CLICK HERE FOR MORE!!

Prize Pack Preview! Goths, Soldiers and Zombies!

First, check out this video of Ninja Amy and Ninja Jenny acting like crazy people (which is normal)...

That is the crazy awesome Prize Pack that was sent to us from Michelle Zink, author of Prophecy of the Sisters (and second novel Guardian at the Gate coming soon).  Prophecy is a Lone Star 2010 book and the Ninja LOVED it! Thanks Michelle for your fabulous gift!

Next up is our Soldier Spy pack.  The autographed copy of Soldiers of Halla (book 10 of the Pendragon series) was given to us by the author D.J. MacHale! But we're not finished.  We also have a great preview of our Zombie pack, complete with a copy of The Forest of Hands and Teeth...signed!

More Gaming at East Branch!

NES Games for Teens!
July 1, 1-3 p.m.
East Arlington Branch Library

Think you are a good gamer? Test your modern gaming skills with an afternoon of “old school” gaming on the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Super Mario Bros., Hogan’s Alley, Donkey Kong, and many other games will be played!

Yu-Gi-Oh!™ Open Play
July 6, 1-3 p.m.
East Branch Library

Come play freeplay Yu-Gi-Oh!™ with your friends! This is just for fun so you don’t have to worry about ranks or scores. Bring your own decks. Snacks will be provided. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Alien Invasion! @ Lake Arlington Branch

Alien Invasion! Card Game
June 28, 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Aliens have secretly infiltrated Earth’s new Lunar colony
and are killing off the colonists one by one! Join us at the
Lake Arlington Branch and help the humans defend their
lunar home in this fun, mind-challenging game of truth and deception. If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, you can help reveal the aliens among us!
Registration is available, but not required.

Old school gaming @ East / Wii™ Free-Play @ Southwest

NES Games for Teens!
June 24, 1-3 p.m.
East Arlington Branch Library

Think you are a good gamer? Test your modern gaming skills with an afternoon of “old school” gaming on the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Super Mario Bros., Hogan’s Alley, Donkey Kong, and many other games will be played!

Wii™ Free-Play for Teens
June 26, 1-5 p.m.
Southwest Branch Library

Test your Nintendo Wii™ gaming skills during free-play. Bring a friend, get in some game time, and enjoy free munchies.

Classic games @ Lake Arlington Branch

It's All Fun & Games!
June 23, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library


Not all games have to be digital to be fun! If you’re between the ages of 12 – 18, join us for an afternoon of classic gaming fun with games like Apples to Apples®, What's Yours Like®, In A Pickle® & many more! Registration is available but not required.

Summer Reading Club is a few days away!!

Just a few more days and Summer Reading Club is back! As a reminder, all info is on the Teen page of the website, so follow the link if you want more details. For now, get ready for the first two SRC activities:

Little Box of Time
Friday, June 4th, 2 p.m.
Southwest Branch Library

Hey teens, it is our second annual time capsule, Little Box of Time. Each year we will add to this box and look back at who we’ve been. So don’t miss your chance to make your mark at the Southwest Branch Library!

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Game On! Teen Summer Reading Club 2010 Kickoff
June 5, 1-5 p.m.
Southeast Branch Library, Community Room

Get your gaming competition ON as we celebrate the start of Summer Reading Club. We’re gonna kick off the summer with Super Smash Brothers® Brawl, Mario Kart®, and Guitar Hero™ competition! Not the competitive type? No problem! Free play games and board games will be available as well. Anyone going into the 7-12th grade is welcome. Snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the best player on each game.

Registration is required. Make sure to write in the Notes field the game(s) you want to be included in! If you just want to free play, then leave the Notes field blank. Competition spots will be limited to the first 20 players who sign up.

As usual, if you have questions, give your branch a call or send us an email.