Niles Public Library Teen Scene Blog


Mix & Mash @ Niles Public Library
February 28, 2011, 11:38 am
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Celebrate technology with us at the library with Teen Tech Week, running March 6-12.

Teen Tech Week kicks off March 6 with All About Game Design. Meet a game designer from Disney Interactive, and challenge him at Guilty Party.

When: Sunday, March 6 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St.

The week ends on March 12 with a Digital Storytelling workshop. Use online tools like Xtranormal.com to make animated movies, create pop-up art and shoot your self portrait using a scanner.

When: Saturday, March 12 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Board Room, 6960 W. Oakton St.

Look for Teen Tech Week displays in the AV area and on the 3rd floor.  Vote in our Teen Choice Awards and get a small prize + be entered in a grab-bag prize drawing at the end of the month!

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Presidential Gaming
February 18, 2011, 2:12 pm
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Abe Lincoln’s birthday is celeberated this weekend.  We’re celebrating at the library with open gaming on Monday, February 21.  Rock Band 3 and other popular Xbox games will be available to play.

When: Monday, Feb. 21 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St. Niles, IL

Learn more about our 16th president here. Or, check out a few books about Lincoln.  Here are just a few:
Lincoln Through the Lens, 
The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look,
Mr. Lincoln’s High-Tech War,
Gettysburg: The Graphic Novel
and Chasing Lincoln’s Killer.

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Welcome to Bibliocommons!
February 15, 2011, 10:15 am
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Say hello to our new online catalog!  The new catalog makes searching for books, movies, and music easier.  Keeping track of what you’ve read, watched and listened to is also easier, with virtual shelves. 

Did you love something, or hate something?  You can let others know by rating it.  Add tags, comments, similar titles and more.  You can share lists with friends, or keep them totally private – what and how much you share is entirely up to you.

For more information, check out this video introduction:

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Frame It!
February 7, 2011, 3:14 pm
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Decorate a dazzling picture frame for Valentine’s Day.  Crafter Linda Williams will lead this crafting workshop. Register now!

When: Saturday, February 12 2:00-3:30pm

Where: 6960 W. Oakton St Niles, IL

Find crafting and DIY resources here, on our website. Also check out etsy more inspiration.

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