Livingston-Park County Public Library » Teens http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org 228 W. Callender ~ Livingston, Montana ~ 406.222.0862 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:30:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Have some wet & wild fun at the Summer Reading Celebration! http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/05/Úy%/have-some-wet-wild-fun-at-the-summer-reading-programs/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/05/Úy%/have-some-wet-wild-fun-at-the-summer-reading-programs/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 01:56:37 +0000 Staff http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/05/Úy%/have-some-wet-wild-fun-at-the-summer-reading-programs/ Coming in June, kids can Make a Splash and Make Waves @ the library! The children’s summer reading celebration, Make a Splash! will begin on Tuesday, June 15 for K-2nd grades and Wednesday, June 16 for 3rd-5th grades, from 1:30-2:30 PM. Make a Splash will continue through Wednesday, August 4. Along with the regular fare of stories, crafts and reading incentives, there will be many special programs, including: Miss Frances’ Musical Instruments Sing Along for K-2; Montana Outdoor Science School for 3rd-5th; Storyteller/Naturalist Doc Wild; Magician Kyle Groves; Museum of the Rockies; and children’s singer-songwriter Copper Tom.

Tweens and teens in 6th -12th grades can Make Waves @ the library on Thursdays 1:30 – 3 PM, starting June 17 through July 22. Each week there will be fun events, including a Sidewalk Chalk Art Splash, Fun in the Sun Crafts, Storyteller/Naturalist Doc Wild, Life’s a Beach Party, an L-Town Treasure Hunt, and Summer 2010 Water Olympiad Finale! Additionally, the Teen Beach Bum Book Club will meet Friday afternoons on June 25, July 9, July 16, and July 23. Discussion titles are Found by Margaret Haddix Peterson, Keeper by Kathi Appelt, The Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings, and They Came From Below by Blake Nelson. A booklist can be picked up at the library. For more information, call Melanie or Lisa at the library 222-0862. 

Do not ever send email to spam trap]]> http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/05/Úy%/have-some-wet-wild-fun-at-the-summer-reading-programs/feed/ 0 A Guided Tour of Alagaesia http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/12/Úy%/a-guided-tour-of-alagaesia/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/12/Úy%/a-guided-tour-of-alagaesia/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:06:52 +0000 Milla http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/12/Úy%/a-guided-tour-of-alagaesia/ Meet bestselling author Christopher Paolini at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 12!  Christopher will give a short presentation on the creation of his latest book Eragon’s Guide to Alagaesia.

This enchanting book comes from the producers of Dragonology and features spectacular artwork that takes the reader on an illustrated tour of Eragon’s homeland.

Following his presentation, Christopher will answer audience questions and autograph books, which will be available for sale at the event.

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Thursday, December 17th, After School Program, 3:45-5 PM: Jan Brett’s holiday stories, crafts & snacks for Grades K-5th.

Friday, December 18, Cookie Lovers’ Decorating Class, 4-5 PM for middle and high school ages. Pre-registration required, as space is limited to 15;  call 222-0862 or sign-up at the front desk.

Reader’s Workshop: Novel discussions and related activities, every Wednesday 3:45-4:45 PM for ages 8-12.

Do not ever send email to spam trap]]> http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/12/Úy%/december-childrens-programs/feed/ 0 November After School Programs: http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/11/Úy%/november-after-school-programs/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/11/Úy%/november-after-school-programs/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:57 +0000 Staff http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/11/Úy%/november-after-school-programs/ Wed. Nov. 18th 3:45-4:45 pm  Readers Club: ages 9-12. We will be starting the book, Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Ronald Dahl. Treats will be provided.

Thurs. Nov. 19th,  3:45-5:00 PM. K-5th grade. Come celebrate William Steig’s birthday with us. The author of the original SHREK, we will read stories, write our own, and other activities. Snacks will be provided.

Friday, Nov. 20th, 4-5 PM Young Adult Book Discussion Group will meet in the Teen Room to talk about Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Snacks will be provided.

Do not ever send email to spam trap]]> http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/11/Úy%/november-after-school-programs/feed/ 0 Summer Reading Programs begin in June http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/05/Úy%/summer-reading-programs-begin-in-june/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/05/Úy%/summer-reading-programs-begin-in-june/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 00:05:35 +0000 Staff http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/05/29/summer-reading-programs-begin-in-june/ Summer Reading fun begins in June with “Be Creative @ Your Library” for elementary ages.  The program features stories, crafts, reading goals & rewards, and guest artists. Kindergarten – 2nd grade will meet on Tuesdays, June 16 – August 4, 1:30-2:30 PM and 3rd-5th grades will meet on Wednesdays, June 17 – August 5, 1:30 -2:30 PM. The guest artists include dancer, Sabrina Lee; artist, Marie-Antoinette Kelley; The Incredible Mr. E, the magician; and the Bozeman Symphony PercOrchestra.

“Express Yourself @ Your Library” is the teen summer reading theme with workshops taught by various artists on Thursdays, June 18 – July 23, 1:30-3:00 PM. The featured workshops are: June 18- Film making with Sabrina Lee; June 25- Drawing & Painting Techniques with Marie-Antoinette Kelley; July 9- Creative Writing with Christopher Paolini; July 16- Ballroom dance basics with Kerie Hagler; July 23- Photography with Storrs Bishop. These workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Book discussion groups will be meeting throughout the summer, as well. For more information on the children and teen programs, please call the library at 222-0862.   

Do not ever send email to spam trap]]> http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/05/Úy%/summer-reading-programs-begin-in-june/feed/ 0 Teen Tech Week, March 9-13, 2009 http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/03/Úy%/teen-tech-week-march-9-13-2009/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/03/Úy%/teen-tech-week-march-9-13-2009/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:16:47 +0000 Staff http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2009/03/06/teen-tech-week-march-9-13-2009/ Teens  can “Press Play @ Your Library” in many ways during Teen Tech Week.  Sign up for a computer, check out a laptop, or listen to a CD in the Teen Room. There are special events as well. Teen volunteers who are experienced Wii gamers are needed teach older adults how to ‘Get Fit Gaming’ with Wii Fit and Sports games. Teens interested in helping need to come to a practice session on Monday, March 9, 4-6PM in the Community Room. The ‘Get Fit Gaming’ sessions will run 8 weeks on Wednesday from 4-6PM. On Tuesday, March 10, a texting contest will be held in the Teen Room from 4-4:30PM to see who has the fastest fingers. Prizes will be awarded!  Throughout the week, middle schoolers can do some internet scavenger hunting for prizes.  See Lisa for details.

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