Franklin County Library System Teens

Something to look forward to

2009-12-09T12:04:00.003-05:00

We are postponing the Benefit Concert on December 19th until sometime in 2010. We will let ya'll know as soon as a date is set. We will still have the movies that afternoon at Grove Family Library from 12 - 4 pm. Also look to the right and you can see what is being planned for January - March 2010. If you have an idea for future activities, please leave a comment. Or if you are adventurous,

We will, we will, ROCK YOU!

2009-11-23T12:25:00.004-05:00

THE CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2010. CHECK BACK LATER FOR FUTURE DATE.On December 19th, we will be hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for "The Board". "The Board" is a group of teens who get together twice a month to plan activities for other teens at the libraries. We are in need of money to provide bigger and better activities. The band that will be performing is Thy Sins, a

Its a Neil Gaimen type of day

2009-12-03T16:45:00.002-05:00

We will be watching Stardust & Coraline at the Grove Family Library on December 19th from 12 - 4 pm. There will be plenty of popcorn, candy and soda. Should be a imaginatively good time.

Na Na Na Nanananaaa, Nanananaaa, Hey Jude

2009-11-17T11:17:00.004-05:00

Come and play Beatles Rock Band this Saturday, November 21st from 2 - 4 pm at the Grove Family Library. Be Paul, John, Ringo or George, it's your choice. You can play like the rock star that you are.Also, if you are so inclined, we will be collecting scarves, gloves, mittens, and caps to be donated to the Salvation Army at this event.

Come on ... I know you want to ...

2009-10-01T15:58:00.004-04:00

make fun of Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Make all the wise cracks you want while watching the movie ... it's allowed. I know it is Homecoming for CASHS but who wants to sit out in the cold all evening. We'll have popcorn and hot chocolate (for free). What can be better than that? Nothing I can think of. So hope to see you on October 23rd at 6 pm. We will be upstairs of the Coyle Free Library.

Bring it!

2009-09-17T15:21:00.000-04:00

Bring your water gun to Norlo Park in Fayetteville for a rousing game of capture the flag. We will be starting @ 2 pm. It is a guaranteed good time!

Watch Twilight Free!

2009-09-03T12:16:00.002-04:00

Satisfy your Twilight craving before New Moon comes out in theaters. And the best thing is that it is free, sweet! Afterwards there will be discussion groups on making healthy choices in relationships (if you stay you have a chance of winning some awesome prizes).

Can you fly on a broom?

2009-07-15T14:40:00.003-04:00

Twelve people came out to Norlo Park in Fayetteville Tuesday to play quidditch, muggle style. Below is a video of the event. If enough interest is shown, I may be willing to hold another quidditch match. Comment and let me know.

Things to come

2009-08-20T14:30:00.005-04:00

Here are the winners of the grand prizes of this summer's teen summer reading program.16 GB flash drive - JeannaMP3 player - LorenaDigital picture keychain - FawnAnd congratulations to all those who won the $10 gift cards each week.Now it is time to look at what we will be doing this fall!Our next activity will be Water gun capture the flag. We will be playing at Norlo Park in Fayetteville on

Got spooky?

2009-07-28T14:59:00.003-04:00

Join us to listen to ghost stories told by Mike Albert. We may even go and visit the gallows over at the Old Jail. We will be meeting at the Coyle Free Library on Friday, August 14th at 7 pm. Then on September 19th from 2 - 4 pm, we will have Water Gun Capture the Flag at Norlo Park, Fayetteville. Don't worry, more info about this activity and the rest of the fall schedule will be coming soon.

D&D Night

2009-06-30T09:42:00.003-04:00

Come on out to Coyle Free Library on Saturday July 11th at 6 pm for a Dungeons & Dragons tournament! The first time we played d&d at the library, we had a awesome time. Just show up. We'll help you out playing if you haven't played before.

Vote for your favorite short film

2009-06-07T22:18:00.009-04:00

Watch these three films and vote on which one you like the most. Below are all the videos and the bottom is the link to vote. Voting is open until Saturday with the winner to be announced on Monday. The winner will win a $50 gift, 2nd prize $25 gift card, and 3rd prize $10 gift card, all to Target.(Goughbusters had its audio removed due to some of its background music. Still watch the video, I

And the winners are ...

2009-06-15T12:01:00.002-04:00

The winners of our 3rd Annual Student Film Fest are:1st Place: Sgt. Pink: The Battle Begins2nd Place: Goughbusters3rd Place: My Emo Valentine's DayThe winners will be contacted to determine how to pick up their prizes.

Sign-up and keep track of all your summer reads online

2009-06-13T17:35:00.007-04:00

This year you can sign-up and keep track of all your summer reads online by clicking the image below! Below is an email from April about getting ready for Dungeons & Dragons.ok here is the d and d info u want:Every person must chose a race for their character.HumanElfDwarfHalfling (hobbit)GnomeOgreCharacters can be bi racial. Just remember to use common sense. Can't have a half Ogre half Gnome. Not really possible now is it?Also each charcter must choose a class.Ranger (Aragorn)

Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

2009-03-31T11:45:00.005-04:00

Where: upstairs in the Coyle Free LibraryWhen: April 23rd from 4:30 - 8 pmWho: Any teens who want to play. We will teach you how if you have never played Dungeons and Dragons before.

Meeting

2009-03-23T11:18:00.002-04:00

"The Board" will be meeting this Thursday at 6 pm at Coyle Free Library. I got the notes from last meeting and it looks like a lot of decisions were made. Of course there will be pizza and soda provided.

We got a new look

2009-02-27T16:03:00.001-05:00

I get tired of how a blog looks quickly so decided what would be a little more splashy. So here it is. Hope you like.

What becomes of the broken hearted?

2009-01-13T16:02:00.006-05:00

No loved one to spend time with on Valentine's Day? Come to our Anti-Valentine's Day Party.We will be watching a anti-valentine videos and playing anti-valentine games. No love involved.When: February 14th, 2 - 4 pmWhere: Coyle Free Library

That is sooo funny!

2009-02-17T13:14:00.003-05:00

Come to the Grove Family Library the evening of March 6th for some improv games. And don't worry there will be food and drink.

We meet again ...

2009-02-05T10:08:00.002-05:00

Our next meeting will be next Thursday (Feb. 12) at 6 pm at Coyle (hope this doesn’t cause confusion but the room is now available earlier). We will need to figure out the last pieces of the Anti-Valentine’s Day party and make sure the movie is ready to go. Also we will have a guest to discuss a video contest. Don’t forget that we have a party on Feb. 14th from 2 – 4 pm at Coyle and an improv

Toga! Toga! Toga!

2008-03-10T10:45:00.002-04:00

THE TOGA PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY AT 2 PM! There will be food and games. Try your best shot at hitting Julius Caesar with a dart. It should be lots of fun with other teens!