Ever wanted to know more about the Internet, social networks, or cell phones? The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce free classes on Internet Safety, Text Messaging, MySpace, and Facebook.
Classes will be held at various locations in Madison. Dates, times and locations will be announced soon. Registration is required so sign up today by contacting Sgt. June Groehler at (608) 266-4950, or by emailing jgroehler@cityofmadison.com. Though the classes are geared towards parents, the workshop can be tailored to teens - please indicate your interest in a teen workshop when registering.
May 28th, 2009
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Love to read? Want a chance to convince other young readers that you’ve got what it takes to pick a winner? Participate in the Madison Public Library’s Teen’s Choice Awards, for teens in grades 7 through 12, and help us pick this year’s winners! Pick up your Teen’s Choice packet at any Madison Public Library location beginning Monday, June 1 and start reading! Come to the library’s Book Chats for pizza, pop, and a chance to convince other readers to vote for your favorites. There isn’t a minimum number of books you must read to attend a Book Chat, but registration is recommended.
Once you’ve decided on your picks, vote online, in the library, or at the Favoreads & Teen’s Choice Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch. Cake and soda will be provided - you just have to bring your opinions! Register online or call 266-6385 beginning August 1.
There’s also a Teen’s Choice Award blog! Share your comments with other readers about all of the Teen’s Choice Award nominated books.
May 27th, 2009
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Madison-area teens will have the chance to compete for the title of Super Smash Bros. Brawl champion this summer at multiple Madison Public Library locations in our first ever gaming tournament! Beginning on Friday, June 19, gamers will have the opportunity to play against each other in head-to-head competition at six weekly qualifying rounds. The top three players from each library will be invited to compete in the championship event on Wednesday, July 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library. Registration is recommended and is available online or by calling the specific library two weeks prior to the event. Qualifying rounds as follow:
- Friday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. at the Pinney Branch - Register online or call 224-7100
- Wednesday, June 24, 2:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385
- Wednesday, July 1, 2:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780
- Wednesday, July 8, 2:00 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548
- Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 p.m. at the Meadowridge Branch - Register online or call 288-6160
- Wednesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547
Check the tournament page for the complete rules and settings, and for photos of the contenders and competition as the qualifying rounds are played!
May 27th, 2009
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Save the date: Madison Public Library’s annual Summer Library Program begins June 1! The Summer Library Program is a free city-wide program meant to encourage children and teens to continue practicing their reading skills during the summer months.
Teen Reads is tailored specifically for youth in grades 7 - 12. You can register one of two ways: go to your local Madison Public Library location and fill out a registration card, or sign up online.
This self paced program can fit around busy summer schedules and keeps kids reading over the summer so they’re ready for school in the fall. Teens keep track of reading time: for every five books or five hours of reading, you’ll receive a prize at the library. Prizes include free food coupons, free books, and free passes to local events. Teens also have the opportunity to enter their name into a college scholarship drawing upon completion of the program.
In addition to the independent summer reading program, the nine Madison Public Library locations offer multiple interactive art, drama, music, and gaming programs centered around the themes of “Be Creative” and “Express Yourself”. Teens can compete in a city-wide gaming tournament, and readers grades 5 and up can choose favorite titles for the Favoreads and Teen’s Choice Awards.
Find out more about the Summer Library Program and the many events happening at the library online, or by calling your local library. And don’t forget to save the date for these special programs:
Super Smash Bros. BRAWL Tournament!
Wednesday, July 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library
Teens from the Madison area will have the chance to compete for the title of Super Smash Bros. Brawl champion this summer at multiple Madison Public Library locations in our first ever gaming tournament! Beginning on Friday, June 19, gamers will have the opportunity to play against each other in head-to-head competition at six weekly qualifying rounds. The top three players from each library will be invited to compete in the championship event on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library.
Favoreads & Teen’s Choice Award Ceremony
Friday, August 28, 7 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch
Pick up a Favoreads or Teen’s Choice packet at any Madison Public Library location and start reading. Participate in a Book Chat, vote online, or attend the Favoreads & Teen Choice Awards Ceremony to celebrate the winning titles with cake and drinks. Register online or by calling 266-6385 beginning August 1.
More summer events for teens.
The 2009 Summer Library Program was produced with generous sponsorship from Madison Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Madison Public Library, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture Center for the Arts, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza, Noodles & Company, Madison Mallards, Madison Museum of Contemorary Art (MMoCA), EdVest, KnowHow2Go Wisconsin, and the South Central Library System.
May 27th, 2009
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Looking for a fun summer project? Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at the library for a Summer Puppet Workshop! We’ll write or choose puppet plays, practice them with your friends, build props and a puppet stage and then have a performance in August along with a chance to help little kids make a puppet of their own! Learn more on Friday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Library.
May 15th, 2009
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