Calling all writers

Story Starters
July 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Experience free form writing in a relaxed, laid-back environment where grammar, plot, and character development are generally ignored so we can just have some fun with the written word.

Wii™ Free-Play @ Southeast Branch / Gaming Tournament @ Northeast

Wii™ Free-Play for Teens
June 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Southeast Branch Library

Craving video or board games? Enjoy your summer with Wii™ video gaming or old-fashioned board games-your choice.

Registration is required.
Call 817-459-6395 or click here to sign up.

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Northeast Gaming Tournament
June 19, 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.

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.

Miyazaki Movie Marathon - TODAY!!

Miyazaki Movie Marathon
March 18, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most prominent filmmakers, creating a multitude of magical, animated worlds for us to experience and explore. If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, come join us for an event unlike any other as the library presents an all-day assortment of his most loved classics. Drinks and snacks will be provided, but not lunch, so please bring your own.

Anime Afternoons @ the Lake Arlington Branch

Third Thursday of the month
4:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library


Are you an anime addict? Have you heard about a series you’d like to see, but it’s only available on DVD? Are you longing to discuss your favorite series with others? Well, if you’re between the ages of 13 and 17 come to the Lake Arlington Branch Library and join us for an afternoon filled with action-packed anime fun!


Our next meeting is January 21!