This week for the Fantastical: Teen Summer Reading Program @GPL there will be a movie day and a Zine workshop.  Both events are FREE and open to teens ages 12-18.

We will be watching Iron Man on Wednesday June 10 from 4-6 pm on a big screen.  Popcorn and sodas will be served.

Friday June 12 from 4-6 pm is the Zine Workshop.

You may be wondering what exactly is a zine?   Zine is short for magazine.  They are small, self published mini-magazines or home-made comics.  They can be on any subject and are a great way to express yourself and your interests.  They can be made by one person or many.  We will be making digest or half-page size zines.   We will make photocopies of your zines to display in the library throughout summer.

Don’t forget that there is also a Teen Art Show going on through June and July as part of the teen summer reading program.  First place is a $50 gift certificate to Hobby Lobby.  Stop by the libray for rules and a submission form.  Submission deadline is Sunday July 26, 2009.

For more information go to teensummer.georgetown.org or call or email Bethni King at 930.9331 or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Check back often for updates and more information on upcoming events.

Event Flyer

Teen Art Show flyer

This week is Manga Mania during the Fantastical: Teen Summer Reading Program @GPL.

We will be showing an Anime movie and celebrating things related to Japan and manga/anime.  Both events are FREE and open to teens ages 12-18.

Wednesday June 24 from 4-6 stop by for anime, popcorn and soda.

Friday June 26 from 4- 6 we will have fun playing with Japanese culture and things manga/anime related.    Even though it’s summer, make an exam headband like the ones worn by Japanese students.  Make and eat some candy sushi. Create a cosplay masterpiece with toilet paper and streamers.  Watch some anime.  Origami- make pieces of art from paper.  Play suikawari- a traditional summer game of smashing watermelon.  Hang out and have fun with other manga/anime lovers.

For more information go to teensummer.georgetown.org or call or email Bethni King at 930.9331 or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Summer is here and so is Fantastical: Teen Summer Reading Program 2009.  To start the summer off right, how about a little laser tag and mobile game unit provided by Games2U.  Join us at GPL on Friday June 5 from 4-6 pm to play video games in a self-powered, climate-controlled Mobile Video Game Theater with state-of-the-art electronics, lighting, and sound, including multiple flat-screen HDTV displays inside and outside. To cool off come inside, join a team, and play laser tag in the upstairs meeting rooms.  All summer reading events are FREE and open to teens 12-18 years old.

For more information go to the Teen Summer Reading Program page at http://teensummer.georgetown.org or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Hey all you teens who are artistic types. Are you interested in showing off some of your art work? Then enter the Fantastical: Teen Summer Reading Program Art Show at GPL.  Enter your drawings, paintings or computer generated art. The art can be any subject matter.  Entries do not have to be of a fantasy or sci fi nature.

Artwork will be on display from June 5, 2009 to July 31, 2009.

Winners will be announced and receive their awards July 29, 2009 at the final event for the Teen Summer Reading Program.

First Place: $50 gift certificate to Hobby Lobby

Second Place: $30 gift certificate to Hobby Lobby

Third Place: $20 gift certificate to Hobby Lobby

To enter artwork read rules below. Fill out submission ticket and turn it in along with your artwork to the Children’s Desk on the first floor by July26, 2009.  Get the submission ticket at the Georgetown Public Library.

Rules:

1. Artwork must be no larger than 11 x 17. Sculptures or 3-D art media will not be accepted.

2. Participants must be between the ages of 12-18.

3.Up to two entries per person.

4. Artwork must be suitable for all audiences.

5. Artwork without a submission ticket will not be accepted.

6. Georgetown Public Library is not responsible for lost or damaged artwork.

7. All decisions are final.

Deadline for submission: July 26, 2009

For more information go to teensummer.georgetown.org or call or email Bethni King at 930.9331 or email bking@georgetowntx.org