J-MRL Teen Page

If you’re a teenager in grades 6 - 12, or a parent, teacher, or other adult who works with teens, then Young Adult Services at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library has you covered!

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Current Programs

Central Library

Game Central

January 11, 2009
2:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
No registration required.

Sundays, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 5, May 3.

Show off your skills with different games on the Wii and the PS2! And there's Boggle, checkers, and more in between turns at the video games. Snacks, too!

Teens @ Central (Teen Advisory Board)

January 17, 2009
12:00 pm

Grades 6-12.

What do YOU want from your library? Book clubs, gaming days, sewing circles, poetry jams? To make sure we buy your favorite titles — books, DVDs, music, zines? If you are looking for a leadership position, join us for pizza with planning in the Jefferson Room! E-mail jrice@jmrl.org for more info!

Crozet Library

Musings: A Teen Writer's Workshop

January 06, 2009
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

First Tuesday of the month.

Interested in creative writing? Join us and get inspired! This group is a chance to practice your writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing.

Stitches: a Handcraft Group for Ages 8-108

January 27, 2009
4:30 pm

All ages.
Registration is requested and ongoing; drop-ins welcome.

Last Tuesday of the month.

Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all! Bring any project you’re working on and join a fun group of fellow crafters. As you work on your own handwork, we’ll highlight a variety of craft techniques, allowing you to explore and expand your interests and creativity.

Gordon Avenue Library

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Greene County Library

The Book Babes

January 21, 2009
3:30 pm

Open to teen girls ages 14 and up.
Third Wednesday of the month.

Join us as we yak about the books and share a pizza! Pick up your own copy of the book at the Greene County Library anytime before the meeting. First come, first served to get a free copy of the book.

Louisa County Library

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Nelson Memorial Library

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Northside Library

Anime Club

January 12, 2009
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Second Monday of the month.

Northside’s anime club combines series from Operation Anime and Anime ADVocates with occasional cosplay. Come share your favorite manga and get your snack on. No limit on participants, but registration is required for grades 6-12.

Chapter Chat Book Club

January 26, 2009
7:00 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, January 5.

Fourth Monday of the month.

Fantasy, adventure, history and romance – our book club has it all! Meet other teens, talk about a new book every month and don’t forget about the snacks! Limit: 10 participants.

Game Night

February 02, 2009
6:30 pm

Grades 6-12.
Registration is ongoing.

Mondays, January 5, February 2, March 16, April 20, May 18.

Try out the Wii, PS2 and board games and win prizes in our tournaments! No limit on the number of participants, but registration is required for grades 6-12.

Scottsville Library

Tangles

January 12, 2009
4:30 pm

Ages 12 and up.
Monday afternoons.

Do you crochet, knit, needlecraft, weave, or want to learn how? Join Susy for crafting, kibitzing, and fun on Monday afternoons. Bring your current project and hang out with others who enjoy the same pastime.

The Inklings

January 20, 2009
7:00 pm

Ages 12 and up.
Registration is ongoing.

Third Tuesday of the month.

Be a part of this ongoing book discussion group for teens! Join us to share lively conversation, tasty munchies, and lots of laughs.

All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library.