Teen Events
Events for Teens @
the Benicia Public Library
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TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM:
Final raffle drawing: August 31
From manga and magazines to fiction and AP literature, win prizes for what you’re already reading! Sign up at the Customer Service Desk. Fill out BINGO cards to earn free books, gift certificates for coffee or movies & a chance to win:
- A skateboard deck from Wheels in Motion
- $30 Gift Certificate to Century 14 Theaters
- $50 Gift Certificate to Sun Valley Mall!
JUNE:
TEEN BOOK CLUB:
Monday, June 15, 6-7 PM
Pool Boy by Michael Simmons 
New teens always welcome!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOOK CLUB:
Tuesday, June 16, 4-5 PM
Silent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg
For 6th, 7th & 8th graders!
48-HOUR MINI FILM FESTIVAL:
Saturday, June 20 @ 6PM
Celebrate Father's Day early! Come and see the films from the 48-Hour Film Contest at our Mini Film Festival Saturday, June 20 at 6:00 PM. Vote on your favorite film!
MOONLIGHT FILM CONTEST for YOUTH:
DEADLINE: Monday, August 24 @ 9PM
Summer is the perfect time to BE CREATIVE! Work alone or with a group of friends to create an original film that shows what kind of artist you really are. Entry forms are available at the Benicia Public Library or on our website to download. Here are some of the guidelines.· Content must be no more than 20 minutes long· Content must be suitable for all ages· Key members of your crew must be between 12 and 22 years of age· Films will be accepted in DVD format only
The film judging will take place by a panel of 3 teens and 3 adults. The winners will be announced at our 9th ANNUAL MOONLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 12. (The Festival will be a one-day event.)
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEETING:
Monday, June 29 6-7 PM
Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. Help us plan our upcoming events for teens. A free dinner is provided. Please call 707.746.4345 to tell us you are coming.
New teens always welcome!
JULY:
TWILIGHT MOVIE & COSTUME CONTEST:
Friday, July 10 6-8:30PM
Join Team Edward and Team Jacob for an evening of Twilight with your friends!
BE CREATIVE and dress as your favorite Twilight, fantasy or science fiction character! Costumes will be judged at the end of the movie.
TEEN BOOK CLUB:
Monday, July 13, 6-7 PM
Sandpiper by Ellen Wittlinger
New teens always welcome!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOOK CLUB:
Tuesday, July 21, 4-5 PM
Hidden Talents by David Lubar
For 6th, 7th & 8th graders!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEETING:
Monday, July 27 6-7 PM
Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. Help us plan our upcoming events for teens. A free dinner is provided. Please call 707.746.4345 to tell us you are coming.
New teens always welcome!
AUGUST:
MOONLIGHT FILM CONTEST FOR YOUTH:
DEADLINE: Monday, August 24 @ 9PM
Summer is the perfect time to BE CREATIVE! Work alone or with a group of friends to create an original film that shows what kind of artist you really are. Entry forms are available at the Benicia Public Library or on our website to download. Here are some of the guidelines.· Content must be no more than 20 minutes long· Content must be suitable for all ages· Key members of your crew must be between 12 and 22 years of age· Films will be accepted in DVD format only
The film judging will take place by a panel of 3 teens and 3 adults. The winners will be announced at our 9th ANNUAL MOONLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 12. (The Festival will be a one-day event.
TEEN BOOK CLUB:
Monday, August 17, 6-7 PM
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles
New teens always welcome!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOOK CLUB:
Tuesday, August 18, 4-5 PM
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff
For 6th, 7th & 8th graders!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEETING:
Monday, August 24 6-7 PM
Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. Help us plan our upcoming events for teens. A free dinner is provided. Please call 707.746.4345 to tell us you are coming.
New teens always welcome!
updated 06/11/09
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:
- Filmmaking Workshops
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Green Teens and Tie Dye
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Belly Dancing and Henna Tattoos
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Final's Caffeine and Cram
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Latin Dancing
- BHS Varsity Improv Team Workshop
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Clothing Reconstruction
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Moonlight Film Festival
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Yoga for Teens
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Chocolate Tasting for Teens
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Teen Old-School Horror Movie Night
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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 10/22/08