LIVE video chat with Maureen Johnson

Twin Falls Public Library Teen Book Club Presents:

A LIVE video chat with author

Maureen Johnson

Thursday Nov. 12 @ 4 p.m.

Come to our LIVE video chat with Maureen Johnson, author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, our November Book Club pick! She also write Suite Scarlett, Girl at Sea, and other great books! We will be chatting with Maureen all the way from New York City, and you can come ask her questions about her books, the writing process, getting published, or anything else that’s on your mind! Maureen is taking time out of her super busy schedule to talk to us, so we want lots of people to come take advantage of this awesome opportunity! (PS: You can come even if you haven’t read the book!) There will be snacks, drinks and free gifts, so don’t miss it!

Teen Open Mic on Thursday November 5!

Teen Open Mic @ the Twin Falls Public Library!

Thursday November 5 @ 4:00 p.m.!!!

Don’t miss Teen Open Mic at the Twin Falls Public Library Thursday November 5 at 4:00 p.m.! Teen Open Mic is a chance for you to get up in the spotlight and shine! You can come sing a song, recite a monologue, play the guitar, read a poem, or even do a stand up comedy routine! If getting up in front of a crowd isn’t your thing, then just come hang out and cheer on the performers! As always, there will be snacks and drinks. Plus, everyone who comes will get an awesome keychain that doubles as a cardholder for your activity card, driver’s license, activity card, or whatever!

Hope to see you there!

-Erica

Win a Flip video camera @ the Teen Costume Contest

WIN A FLIP VIDEO CAMERA!!!

You can win a Flip video camera at the-

TEEN COSTUME CONTEST @

TWIN FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

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With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to enter the Teen Costume Contest at the Twin Falls Public Library!

You can compete individually or in pairs, and there will be prizes for both categories! (Including a Flip video camera!!!) Be prepared to tell the judges how your costume fits in with this year’s Teen Read Week theme, Read Beyond Reality. (Think sci-fi and fantasy.) You can also participate some fun challenges that will earn you extra points!

Questions? Message me or call the Library, 733-2964 ext. 110.

Hope to see you there!

-Erica

October Teen Events!!!

OCTOBER TEEN EVENTS!

October 6 @ 4 p.m.: Tuesday Teen Flicks— Get Smart

October 8 @ 6:30 p.m.: Teen Video Game Night

October 13 @ 4 p.m.: Breann is organizing a group of TAB members and other teens to act out some of the songs from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” If you are interested in being a part, meet in Yscapes October 13 @ 4:00 and we’ll get the ball rolling!

October 13 @ 4:30 p.m.: Tuesday Teen Flicks— The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Teen Read Week : October 18-24
Don’t miss Teen Read Week 2009! This year’s theme is “Read Beyond Reality,” so it’s all about sci-fi and fantasy!

October 20 @ 4 p.m.: Tuesday Teen Flicks— Race to Witch Mountain

October 22 @ 6:30 p.m.: Video Game Night

October 24 from 2:00-5:00: Teen Costume Contest
You can sign up individually or in pairs, and there will be prizes for both categories! Be prepared to tell the judges how your costume fits in with this year’s Teen Read Week theme, Read Beyond Reality. (Think sci-fi and fantasy!) Come ready to participate in a fun challenge that will earn you extra points!

October 27 @ 4 p.m.: Tuesday Teen Flicks— Nightmare Before Christmas

October 29 @ 6:30: Teen Book Club
Come to our very first Teen Book Club discussion! We’ll be talking about the book “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth Speare.

Meet author Jessica Day George!!!

Meet author Jessica Day George!

Thursday, September 24 @ 7 p.m.

Twin Falls Public Library

Join the Twin Falls Public Library for an evening filled with royalty, magical creatures and lots of adventure as we welcome author Jessica Day George!

George will be at the Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24. She will read from her books, discuss the process of writing and getting published, and answer questions from the audience!

George has published five books, including the popular “Dragon Slippers” trilogy. The series revolves around a young woman named Creel the adventures she has with her dragon friend Shardas. She has also published “Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow,” which is based on a Nordic legend, and “Princess of the Midnight Ball,” her take on the fairy tale of the 12 dancing princesses. “Princess of the Midnight Ball” has been nominated for the 2010 Best Books for Young Adults award from the Young Adult Library Services Association.

A native of Idaho, George currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and their son. Along with writing, she enjoys reading and knitting.

For more information, contact Erica at 733-2964 ext. 110.

What: Author visit with Jessica Day George
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24
Where: Twin Falls Public Library program room
Who: Everyone is welcome! The event is free and open to the public