The first ever Read it Forward is over.  Saturday May 9, 2009 was the After Schooled Party at the Georgetown Public Library.  We celebrated all things groovy and hippie from the book Schooled by Gordon Korman.  There was a Tai Chi demonstration.  We tie dyed headbands, made jewelry and Shrinky Dinks, and ate a lot of pizza.

Thanks to all the teachers, parents, administrators, and librarians from Benold Middle School, Forbes Middle School, Tippit Middle School, and the Ninth Grade Campus who made the program a success.  Thanks to the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library for sponsoring the party.  A special thanks to all the students who read the book, passed it on, and read it forward.

We had fun, so let’s look ahead to the next Read it Forward this fall.  If you have any thoughts on the program or suggestions for how to make it better, tell your school librarian or Bethni King at the Georgetown Public Library.  We welcome any feedback.

Click here to see more pictures from the After Schooled Party.

Here is a quick version of the calendar of events for Fantastical:  Teen Summer Reading Program 2009.  The summer program will take place during  June and July.  All events take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-6 pm.   All events will take place at the library.

The first event is laser tag and a mobile game theater from Games2U on Friday June 5, 2009 from 4-6 pm.

There are a couple of 2 day events.  The Make Your Own Video Game workshops in June are restricted so you need to sign up in advance.  Sign up by calling or stopping by the Children’s Desk of the library or emailing Bethni King at bking@georgetowntx.org.

The drawing workshop with Erik Kuntz in July is also two days.  It is recommended that you attend both sessions but not required.

This summer also features an Art Contest.  So all you artist out there enter a drawing or painting for the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Hobby Lobby.  All entries will be displayed in the TeenSpace at the library.  Entries can be entered June 5 – July 26, 2009. Winners will be announced at the finale on July 29, 2009.  Click here for rules and dates.

For more informaton and to sign up for the reading portion go to the Teen Summer Reading Program 2009 page on this website.  Or call the library or email bking@georgetowntx.org   Check the blog and the online calendar of events for further information on teen events this summer.

June

June 5:    Laser Tag and Mobile Game Theater from Games2U    4-6 pm

June 10:  Movie  (TBA)   4-6 pm

June 12:   Zine Workshop    4-6 pm

June 17:    Make Your Own Video Game Workshop Part 1    4-6 pm   (registration required)

June 19:    Make Your Own Video Game Part 2   4-6 pm   (registration required)

June 24:    Anime  (TBA)   4-6 pm

June 26:    Manga Mania     4-6 pm

July

July 1:    Open Game Day    4-6 pm

July 8:    Drawing workshop with Erik Kuntz  Part 1    4-6 pm

July 10:  Drawing workshop with Erik Kuntz  Part 2   4-6 pm

July 15:   Movie (TBA)   4-6 pm

July 17:   Animation workshop with Lee Lacy   4-6 pm

July 22:    Altered Books    4-6 pm

July 24:    Henna Tattoos     4-6 pm

July 29:  Finale and announcement of Art Contest winners   4-6 pm

The last Teen Open Game Night of the school year is Friday May 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Hewlett Room at GPL. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome. Play Nintendo Wii and PS2.   We have 2 projectors for bigger than life action and two tv’s.  Show off your moves with DDR and Guitar Hero.  We now have Guitar Hero: World Tour.  Or bring your own stuff.   And don’t forget your friends. We’ll have drinks and munchies on hand.  Teen Open Game Night is sponsored by the TAB (Teen Advisory Board) at GPL.