Calling all Anime and Manga lovers.  This Saturday September 19, 2009 from 3-4 pm is the first meeting of the new Animanga Club @GPL.  Teens 12- 18 are welcome.  Share your passion and obsession with others like you.   Help decide what the club will be like.  Watch anime, discuss manga, draw, preview new manga titles, eat snacks, and help the library purchase related materials.

Did I forget to mention the Poky for those who bring a friend?

For more information call Bethni King at 930-3551 or visit http://library.georgetown.org/events.yacalendar.php or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (TAB)

Friday September 11, 2009

4:30 – 5:30.

We’re looking for new members, so now is the time to join.

Top 10 Reasons to join TAB:

10. Your parents want you out of the house.

9. You’re always at the library anyway.

8. You love reading new books and would like to help buy them.

7. You’re a people person and love making new friends.

6. You’re just in it to have a good time!

5. You want a FUN way to fulfill your community service hours.

4. Two words: FREE FOOD!

3. You find yourself thinking of cool ideas for the library if you could run it.

2. When your friends check out the teen area and say “awesome!” you can take credit for that awesomeness.

1. You’ve heard of TAB and think “That’s for me!”

For more information call Bethni King at 930-3551 or visit http://teenspace.georgetown.org/tab/ or email bking@georgetowntx.org

The return of Teen Open Game Night at GPL

Friday September 18, 2009

6-8 pm

Teens ages 12-18. Rock on with Guitar Hero and  Guitar Hero: World Tour.  New games for the Wii including Guitar Hero 5, Wii Resort Sports, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, and  Super Mario Galaxy.  Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library we now have 2 42″ flat screen televisions.   Play games on a PS2 and the Nintendo Wii. Or bring your own stuff. And don’t forget your friends. 6-8 pm in the Hewlett Room. Sodas and snacks provided.

For more information call Bethni King at 930-3551 or visit http://library.georgetown.org/events.yacalendar.php or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Introducing the new Animanga Club

Saturday September 19, 2009

3-4 pm

First Meeting. Welcome Otaku. Anime and Manga lovers share your passion with others like you. Watch anime, discuss manga, draw, preview new manga titles, eat snacks, and help the library purchase related materials.

For more information call Bethni King at 930-3551 or visit http://library.georgetown.org/events.yacalendar.php or email bking@georgetowntx.org

The first ever video game tournament at GPL is almost here!  October is the month to crush your opponents, take the title, and win the glory.  You don’t even need a driver’s license.

Join us for a fast paced, action packed, racing month during October.  MarioKart for the Wii is the game.  Dominate over other players to take home the glory, victory, and $50 gift card to Game Stop.

Click here for more information and to preregister.

Qualifying rounds are October 3 and 17, 2009

Registration  1:00

Racing   begins at 2:00

Finals are October 24, 2009

Sign in 1:00

Showdown   2:00

Prizes

1st place:  $50 gift card to Game Stop

2nd Place:  $30 gift card to Game Stop

3rd Place:  $20 gift card to