Summer Reading@The Sequoyah Regional Public Library!

We are pleased to share with you information about the Vacation Reading Club 2008 at your Sequoyah Regional Public Library System!  This year’s theme is Metamorphosis@Your Library!  Here is the scoop!

Check out Teen Summer Reading at your library… where imagination takes flight!  Here’s the buzz…registration for Vacation Reading Club begins Friday, May 23.  Teens going into at least 7^th grade are invited to pick up a free membership packet and earn cool, free stuff for reading all summer.   Last day to redeem prizes is Thursday, July 31, while supplies last.  Vacation Reading Club is sponsored by Waffle Houses in Cherokee County; Papa’s Pizza of East Ellijay; Taco Bell of Jasper, GA.; Georgia Public Library Service and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

 

Hawks / Thrashers Check-it-Out Reading Challenge

Back by popular demand, Sequoyah Regional Libraries have partnered with the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers to bring you the Check-it-Out Reading Challenge.  Youth who read 5 books between June 2 and August 15 will earn free tickets to see the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers.  Official guidelines are available at any library during the summer or you may visit www.checkitoutreading.com after June 2.

 

Cherokee READS (June/July)

Young Adult: Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

An epic fantasy about a 13 year old warrior princess that inherits a country and the battles and conquests she encounters amidst her journey.

 

Prizes for Teens @ Pickens County Library

Each teen in at least 7^th grade, who achieves a level in the Vacation Reading Club, may enter into a weekly drawing for prizes.

 

Monday, June 9        

RT Jones Memorial Library       4:00 pm

Magic Comedy Kick-off Party

Hey, teens.  Bring your friends you don’t want to miss this!  Contemplate the impossible, laugh at the absurd, chuckle at the dangerous… teens, ages 13-18 are invited for an astonishing sleight of hand magic show.  Kick-off Vacation Reading Club at your library with Arthur Atsma. 

 

Tuesday, June 10

Gilmer County Library              2:00 pm

Scrapbooking for Teens

Bring your favorite photos, everything else will be provided to make a fun memory book.  This program is reserved for ages 12 and older; registration required.

 

Sunday, June 15

Pickens County Library             2:30 pm

Big Bug Afternoon at the Movies

Teens, ages 13 and older, will be watching sci-fi movies about big, ugly, monstrous bugs.  Buggy snacks served!

 

Monday, June 23

RT Jones Memorial Library     6:30 pm

Craft Night

Teens, ages 13 and older, will be  creating duct tape wallets and beaded jewelry.  Prizes and refreshments will be provided.  Please make arrangements for a ride home before 8pm. 

 

Tuesday, July 8

Gilmer County Library 2:00 pm

Bug-ly Crafts for Teens

Join us as we bead dragonflies and other fun bugs.  This program is reserved for ages 12 and older; registration required.

 

Monday, July 14

Pickens County Library 6:30 pm

Mehndi (Henna tattoos)

Teens, ages 13 and older, will design and apply tattoos in temporary henna paste (lasts up to 2 weeks).  To attend, please acquire permission slips at the library’s main desk. 

 

Teen Events @ The Sequoyah Regional Library!

Monday, February 4

6:30 PM @ RT Jones Memorial LibraryTeens Book’n 80’s Night

Teens, ages 13-18, are invited for a big-hair night of Eighties music and trivia.  Prizes for best dressed. 

 Saturday, February12:00 PM @ the new Gilmer County LibraryTeen Film Party

Ahoy, all ye pirate lovers!  Teens at least 12 years of age are invited to come dressed as a character from the Curse of the Black Pearl and enjoy an in-film scavenger hunt.  Plus, trivia, quotes, popcorn and so much more. 

Monday, February 18

6:30 PM @ RT Jones Memorial LibraryTeens Book’n Game Night

Teens, ages 13-18, are invited to try their luck at a wheel of fortune game just for teens. 

 Thursday, February 286:00 PM @ Pickens County Library            Candy Palooza

M&M Bingo, gum drop tic-tac-toe, chubby bunny and more fun candy games.  This evening promises fun for teens, ages 13-18.

Winter Events @ The Sequoyah Regional Libraries

Here is the lineup of fun events at our local Sequoyah Regional Libaries during January and February 2008! Come by our media center if you need more information.

Sequoyah Regional Libraries will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2008 and Monday, January 21, 2008.

Tuesday, January 22
6:30 P @ RT Jones Memorial Library
Teens Book’n Anime Drawing Class
Teens, ages 13-18 are invited to breathe life into their drawings using modern animation techniques. Refreshments and prizes provided.

Thursday, January 24
6:00 PM @ Pickens County Library
Fear Factor Food
Teens, ages 13-18, are invited to challenge themselves to an evening of gastronomical feats. Great fun and plenty to eat.

Monday, February 4
6:30 PM @ RT Jones Memorial Library
Teens Book’n 80’s Night
Teens, ages 13-18, are invited for a big-hair night of Eighties music and trivia. Prizes for best dressed.

Saturday, February
12:00 PM @ the new Gilmer County Library
Teen Film Party
Ahoy, all ye pirate lovers! Teens at least 12 years of age are invited to come dressed as a character from the Curse of the Black Pearl and enjoy an in-film scavenger hunt. Plus, trivia, quotes, popcorn and so much more.

Monday, February 18
6:30 PM @ RT Jones Memorial Library
Teens Book’n Game Night
Teens, ages 13-18, are invited to try their luck at a wheel of fortune game just for teens.

Thursday, February 28
6:00 PM @ Pickens County Library
Candy Palooza
M&M Bingo, gum drop tic-tac-toe, chubby bunny and more fun candy games. This evening promises fun for teens, ages 13-18.

Teen Events@Your Sequoyah Regional Library System!

We are pleased to share with you the latest calendar of Teen Events from our local public library system, the Sequoyah Regional Library System.  Please see Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Fleet if you need additional information or visit the Sequoyah Regional Library System website for contact information and more details!  You will not want to miss these fun and informative events designed just for young adults!

• Collage Contest:  During the month of September, Sequoyah Regional Libraries are hosting a collage contest inspired by the We the People Bookshelf on Pursuit of Happiness.  Youth of all ages are encouraged to create a collage reflecting one of the titles featured on this special bookshelf.  Participants must choose a title from their grade category.  The last day to submit a collage entry to your library is Sunday, September 31.  The collages will be displayed in each library in October for judging.  Winners will be chosen from each library and contacted at contest end.   
  
• Library Card Sign-up Month:  September is National Library Card Sign-up Month.  Your Sequoyah Regional Library card is the most important card in your wallet! 
  
• Monday, September 24, 6:30 P @ RT Jones Memorial Library, Teens Book’n Obstacle Course:  Teens, ages 13-18 are invited for an evening of fun, refreshments and great prizes at the library, where you are always surrounded by friends. 
  
• Monday, September 24, 6:00 PM @ Pickens County Library, Teen Comedy Night:  Teens are invited to share their funniest stories, jokes and favorite comedy books and movies.  A small coffee bar will be served.   
  
• Monday, October 1, 6:00 PM @ Pickens County Library, Mystery and Horror Show:  Magician, Chad Crews will dazzle teens with tricks inspired by poems and short stories of frightening favorites including Edgar Allan Poe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Shelley and more.  
  
• Saturday, October 6, 1:00 PM @ Gilmer County Library, Haunted Masquerade:  Teens at least 12 years of age are invited for games, music and haunted snacks.  Teens are encouraged to come in costume or pick up mask at the party.
       
• Monday, October 8, 6:30 PM @ RT Jones Memorial Library, Teens Book’n Pizza Taste-off:  Teens, ages 13-18, will test a variety of pies and award the title “Best Tasting Pizza!”  Everyone will also learn pizza making tips for home and earn cool prizes. 
    
• Saturday, October 13, 3:00 PM @ RT Jones Memorial Library, Listen to This!:  Teens, ages 13 and older, can sit back and relax for a teen read aloud session.  Kick-off Teen Read Week 2007 with a cool book, your friends and a snack. 
  
• October 14-20, 2007@ all libraries, Teen Read Week , “LOL @ Your Library!”:  Teen Read Week™,  a literacy initiative aimed at teens, their parents and librarians and is administered by the Young Adult Library Services Association.  Teen Read Week encourages teens to read for the fun of it and use their local library to discover their interests. 
  
• October 14 – 20, 2007@ all Cherokee County Libraries, Enter to Win:  Cherokee READS invites teens to stop by their Cherokee County Library to enter a drawing to win Gail Carson Levine’s new book, Writing Magic.   One entry per teen, please. 
  
• Monday, October 15, 6:00 PM @ Pickens County Library, Spook Night:  Celebrate Teen Read Week with ghost stories of the Appalachian Mountains.  Learn about local spook-hunting spots and enjoy light refreshments.   
  
• Monday, October 22, 6:30 P @ RT Jones Memorial Library, Teens Book’n Scavenger Hunt:  Teens, ages 13-18, will be challenged to their favorite games at the library, where prizes and refreshments rule!