Teen Scene March Newsletter!

Teen Scene March Newsletter!

Why, hello everyone!

Check out the amazing pictures of our March Break Fandom Games Lock-In below!  This awesome program had us racing around the library throwing rings into Mordor, finding Nemo, and climbing through the Silent City.  The odds must have been in our favour!

Spring is coming and with spring comes new beginnings, opportunities, and of course the sun, making the green chairs in the teen section the perfect place to read.  Make sure you keep your eyes open for some awesome upcoming programs happening this month like the Make-a-Zine workshop, Inklings, and the Justice League.

Looking for volunteer hours? The library is gearing up for summer programs and will be looking to train new teen volunteers!

Hoping your days are crazy positive!
- Chloe (Teen Advisory Board President)

Check out the full Teen Scene March Newsletter at the OPL (in the teen section)!

Fandom Lock-In was Nerdtastic!

What a Fandom filled lock-in for 30 teens!

On Friday, March 11th, OPL hosted 30 teens after hours to kick off March Break Week.

The evening started with the Sorting Hat dividing our teens into Fractions.

The Fractions competed for glory with Fandom Trivia!

Onto Fandom Sc-Avengers Hunt!  Teens competed in challenges ALL OVER THE LIBRARY!  They were tested by brawn, ingenuity and bravery!

In the end, the Mortal Instruments Fraction prevailed and Pizza was had by ALL!!!

Thanks to the Teen Advisory Board, Lindsey and all our volunteers that made for an awesome event! We cannot wait for the next one!

Teen Scene February Newsletter!

A note from the OPL Teen Advisory President...

"Hello everyone!  

Throughout February at the library we celebrated true love in the teen department, with the theme of Fandoms Most Wanted.  We are buzzing with excitement for March break and you don’t have to be Sherlock to figure out why.  Don your geek wear and prepare yourself, because winter is ending and The Fandom Games are coming during the March break teen lock-in! Check out all the great things we did last month!"                                    

Chloe
-President, Teen Advisory Board

Check out the full Newsletter in the Teen Scene!

Teen Advisory Board November Minutes

BET Minutes

Upcoming programs: (Remember, NO BET meeting in DECEMBER)

    Christmas Tree Decorating: (3:30pm - 5:00pm Thurs Nov 27, 2014)

1. We will be decorating a Christmas tree in the teen department, making ornaments, etc… Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies will be provided. Please send Lindsey an email if you wish to participate.
2. Volunteers: Kassandra Neubrand, Betty Zhang, Cassandra C.

    Makerspace: (3:30pm - 6:00pm Weds Dec 10, 2014

1. Theme: Christmas Special Gift Making!
2. This will be the opportunity to make multiple gifts: Christmas cards or tags, tree ornaments, porcelain pens, heat shrinking ornaments, decorate mugs, bottle-cap necklaces, decorating a jewelry box, stickers, etc…
3. Registration is required; if you wish to bring a friend, please let Lindsey know in advance.

    Fanclub: (4:00pm - 5:00pm Weds Dec 17, 2014)

1. Used to have a lot of people in this program but many teens have since graduated!  Let’s decide together what the themes for each months program should be and each of you is encouraged to bring a friend!
2. Ideas for theme: Christmas Themed Fandom trivia, Fandom jeopardy, youtubers.
3. Ideas for theme (January): Videogames (Mario Smash Bros on Wii U or Wii)

    Volunteer Appreciation Party: (Weds Jan 7, 2015)

1. Party Time for all teen volunteers at the library, gift/goodies and treats will be provided

    Zombie Lock-In: (5:45pm - 7:30pm Fri Dec 5, 2014)

1. Originally there aren’t many people signed up for the program, many of the grade 12’s are too busy to participate, at least 10 people must be registered for the program to run.
2. Anyone coming?: Abby L, Mavis C, Cassandra C., Kassandra N, Konnor H, Ashley A (?), other possible people in a list that Kassandra N has made (please check with her for more people)

    Anti-Valentine’s Day Lock-In: Run by BET! (Fri Dec 13, 2014)

1. Ideas/themes: date your favorite fandom characters, play games, etc…
2. Will need to set up committee to brainstorm and setup Lock-in
3. Decided to do a super cheesy Valentine’s Day party

    Internal Contest, Bring a Friend: (Nov 1, 2014 - Feb 1, 2015)

1. Contest to increase participation in teen programs. All BET members will earn points when they bring a friend to a program that hasn’t been to that specific program before. Winner will get a prize pack containing a gift certificate (most likely from Manticore Books downtown), a coffee cup/mug, book bag and journal

    Santa’s Elves: (Dec 4 @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm/Dec 4 @ 3:30pm - 6:00pm)

1. TOP SECRET Volunteer project
2. Volunteers: Abby, Konnor, Betty (?), Mavis, Cassie, Ashley (?)

    Battle of the Books: ODCVI & PF

1. Need to find someone to hand out/pass on flyers to ODCDI (Abby) & PF (Alex B

    Family Craft Day: (Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm)

1. Need volunteers to help out with family Christmas craft day, duties include helping with the ugly Christmas sweater workshop, children’s crafts, etc…
2. Volunteers: Abby (?), Mavis , Betty

    Twin Lakes Day: (Thurs Jan 8, 2015 @ Lunch Break)

1. Lindsey will be going to twin lakes with Dale from LGBTQA group to hand out buttons, flyers, and chocolate… to promote Library Programming
2. Volunteers: Kassandra Neubrand, Mavis Choo (?)

    Youth Author Writing Workshop ( ? )

1. A young author in our area (only 19 years old) would like to do a youth writing workshop with us! Does it bring interest? (Yes).
2. Still need to decide dates and etc…