National Novel Writing Month
When: 6:30-8:30pm, Tues. Nov. 3
October 30, 2009, 10:24 am
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November is National Novel Writing Month! Last year, more than people 119,000 people registered at www.nanowrimo.org/ and attempted to write a 50,000 word novel between Nov. 1-30. More than 21,000 people completed their novel! NaNoWriMo is all about writing as much as you can, for fun. No editing (you can edit in December)!
Celebrate at the library with our kick-off party on Tuesday, November 3. Meet other writers, get writing tips, and try out some fun writing exercises.
When: 6:30-8:30pm, Tues. Nov. 3
Where: Board Room, 6960 W. Oakton, Niles
Anyone 13 and older can register and participate. There’s also a Young Writers Program that has made some really cool writing resources available, for free! Check out the 100% non-lame writers’ workbooks for middle and high school students.
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Halo 3 Tournament
When: 1:30pm on Sat. Oct 24
October 20, 2009, 4:31 pm
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There’s still time to sign up for our Halo 3 Tournament! Show off your shooting skills in our bracketed contest. Single players will compete in groups of four, with the top scorers advancing to the next round. Prizes include Gamestop giftcards and Halo novels.
When: 1:30pm on Sat. Oct 24
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St. Niles, IL
If you’re under 18, we need to you turn in a signed parental consent form. Download it from our website.
Open Gaming Oct. 12!
When: Monday, Oct. 12, 3:00-5:00pm
October 6, 2009, 10:37 am
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School’s Out next Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day). Celebrate by sleeping in, then come by the library at 3:00 for open Xbox and Wii gaming!
When: Monday, Oct. 12, 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St.
Challenge your friends to Guitar Hero & other games!
Teen Read Week Art Contest
October 1, 2009, 11:26 am
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Filed under: Contests, Events | Tags: art, contest, library, niles, public, read, teen, teens, week