Teen Events
Events for Teens @
the Benicia Public Library
OCTOBER: JELLY BELLY DANCING & HENNA TATTOOS: Saturday, October 18 from 4-6PM TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, October 20 from 6-7PM Gothic!: 10 Original Dark Tales Join us for some great snacks as we discuss the latest teen book.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: Tuesday, October 21 from 4-5PM Feed by M.T. Anderson Join us for some great snacks as we discuss the latest teen book. TAB MEETING (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD): Monday, October 27 6-7 PM Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. New teens always welcome! NOVEMBER:
DAY OF THE DEAD TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, November 1 from 8:30-10:30
Before there was Edward... there was Dracula!!! Celebrate Day of the Dead with old-school horror and hard-core junk food! Prizes for the best costumes! TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEETING: Monday, November 17 6-7 PM Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. New teens always welcome! MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: Tuesday, November 18, 4-5 PM Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science by John Fleischman New 6th-8th graders always welcome! TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, November 24, 6-7 PM The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury New teens always welcome! MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
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Munch on some Jelly Bellies while learning some classic belly dancing moves from Loa or getting a henna tattoo by Sushil. (You must have your parents fill out a release form for you if you plan on getting a henna tattoo. The forms will be available at the Library soon.)
SPECIAL ONE-TIME EVENTS:
The Teen Services department, with the help of the Teen Advisory Board Coordinators and the Teen Volunteers, puts together special events each month for our local teens. In the past we have done some great programs like:
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December 06: Final's Caffeine and Cram
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January 07: Ballroom Dancing Workshop
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February 07: Chinese New Year Event
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March 07: BHS Varsity Improv Team
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April 07: Professional Film Making Workshop
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May 07: Pimp Your Clothes
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June 07: Inside the Filmmaker's Studio
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July 07: Teen Movie Night: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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August 07: Chocolate Tasting for Teens
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September 07: 7th Annual Moonlight Film Festival
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October 07: Halloween Costume Idea Workshop
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November 07: Old School Game Day
TEEN BOOK CLUB:
WHEN: Third Monday of the month, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise advertised)
The Teen Book Club is a way for teens to get together and discuss books that THEY have chosen to read. At the meeting, we discuss how these titles fit into the lives of teens today. Come to the Library’s information desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book! New teens always welcome!
TAB MEETING (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD):
WHEN: Last Monday of the month, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise advertised)
Where do we get ideas for great events and materials for teens? That’s right, the Teen Advisory Board! This group of active teens meets on the last Monday of the month with the Teen Services Librarian. They enjoy a free dinner while brainstorming about upcoming events and the future of teen services. New teens and ideas are always welcome. The Board is informal; you can try it once or make it a habit and come every month!
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
The Library is recruiting teen volunteers. Visit the Teen Volunteers page to find the answers to the questions: “What is the Teen Volunteer Program?”, “What is expected of Teen Volunteers?” and other facts about teen volunteering.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens who meet once a month with the Teen Services Librarian. They advise the Teen Services Librarian on Library programs and materials for teenagers. This is a chance for teens to tell the Librarian what they want from their Library. Meetings are usually held on the last Monday of the month from 6 to 7:00 p.m. New people are always welcome and no commitment is required. Come to one meeting or come every month! Just leave a message with Brandi Bette at 746.4345 if you plan on attending - that way we'll be be sure to have enough food for all of the teens!
updated 7/03/08