Programs
Metamorphosis @ Your Library
Teen Summer Events 2008
This summer, the Teen Department's bookclub is Metamorphosis @ Your Library. The word metamorphosis comes from the Greek metamorphous. If you break down that word into two parts, you have "meta," meaning "change," and "morphe" meaning "form." Transform your life this summer with books!
To Participate:
Beginning Monday, June 9th, you may sign up for Metamorphosis @ Your Library at the Checkout Desk. If you sign up during the first week, you will automatically win a prize!
Next, check out some books from the Thomas Ford Library, read them, and fill out a rating form (available by the Teen computer). Drop the rating form into the Metamorphosis Box, and you'll be eligible to receive 1 of 5 weekly prizes! The more books you read, the better your chance of winning a prize! Metamorphosis @ Your Library runs for 8 weeks, ending on Friday, August 1st. Prizes this year include: AMC movie giftcards, Borders Books and Music giftcards, iTunes giftcards, and more! And be sure to check out our Teen Summer Programs!
Teen Summer Programs 2008
The Teen Department is offering several programs this summer. Sign up begins on Monday, June 9th, at the Checkout Desk. Call or stop by to learn more!**Please note: we must have at least 4 participants to run any program.**
Teen Game Tournaments
Wednesday, June 11th, 3:00-5:30
Wednesday, July 9th, 3:00-5:30
Wednesday, August 6th, 3:00-5:30
Grades 6-12, No Limit but Sign up @ Checkout Desk required
Come by once a month for some PS2 fun on our big screen! Games include DDR, Guitar Hero, and Karaoke, to be determined by the group. Limited snacks will be available, so come on out and bring your friends!
Creature Feature Movie Series!
Friday, June 20th, 7:00-8:30, The Blob
Friday, July 18th, 7:00-8:30, The Creature from the Black Lagoon
Grades 6-12, Limit 40, Sign up @ Checkout Desk required
Head over to the Library on select nights to view a special creepy film! We’ll supply the snacks and the 3D glasses! Grab some friends and come by for thrills and lots of laughs!
Tie-Dye In July!
Tuesday, July 8th, 3:30-5:30
Grades 6-12, Limit 20, Sign up @ Checkout Desk required
Need some new clothes? Come to the Library and transform a T-shirt into a brilliant creation! It'll be bright, fabulous, and messy, so be sure to wear old clothes. We'll supply the materials; just bring your imagination.This event will be held outside, weather permitting.
Transform Someone's World Book Drive
All Summer
This summer, the Teen Department is asking local teens to donate gently used books appropriate for grades 1st through 8th. The books will then be, which will then be given to Book Worm Angels, a non-profit organization that provides books for at Chicago schools in need. Donate two books and receive a coupon from Lou Maltnati's for one free mini-pizza. Look for the decorated bin in the Teen Department to deposit your donations!
To find out more about Book Worm Angels, go to www.bookwormangels.org.
