Garland County Library Teen Blog

WE'RE BAAAACCCCKKKKK!!!!

2012-02-03T13:11:00.000-08:00

After a lengthy interlude, YA programming starts back up in March. Video game tournaments resume on March 31st with a Super Smash Bros Brawl/Soul Calibur IV combo tournament at 10 am. We'll be holding a Hunger Games Party on March 23rd in honor of the movie premiere with games, trivia, door prizes, and a bow-making demonstration. We're also holding a couple of YA classes this month as well. On the 24th, we're having an American Red Cross Babysitting Class, and on the 25th, an American Red Cross CPR Class. The Babysitting Class and the CPR Class are restricted to ages 11-16 and have a small fee of $15 for each class. Scholarships are available, however, so don't let that discourage you. Sign up for the Red Cross classes begins on February 15th and you must register in person.

Library recarpeting project

2011-11-23T11:08:00.000-08:00

The library is undergoing a complete re-carpeting of the building. During this time, the library has had to put a lot of programs on hold. To make a long story short, there will be no gaming tournament in December. We will, however, still have Nintendo Club on Wednesday nights.

While this may come as bad news to some of you, fear not! We are aiming to make 2012 the best year ever for teens at the Garland County Library. We're already working on creating a great schedule of summer programs as well as brainstorming new program ideas to use throughout the year. One major change that the library plans to make next year is the creation of a teen advisory committee that will work with library staff to make the library more teen-friendly. These are exciting times.

We will update as more information is made available, so stay tuned!

National Gaming Day - November 12th @ 1 pm

2011-11-02T11:29:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again. Time for National Gaming Day, brought to you by the American Library Association, FamilyandPartyGames.com, and Demco. The name is misleading, however, because the celebration has crossed the oceans, with participating libraries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. This year, the ALA is setting up a number of inter-library contests, including a Frogger high score contest and a Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament.

The Garland County Library will be celebrating, along with over 1,200 libraries worldwide. We'll have open gaming on the Wii and Xbox 360, an assortment of both euro and classic board games, doorprizes and (hopefully) a big game of The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow. Gamers of all ages are welcome to attend so come by 1427 Malvern Ave. on November 12th!

October happenings

2011-09-30T07:36:00.000-07:00

Howdy folks! Fall is here and the Garland County Library has got some good stuff coming up. On October 26th at 7pm, we've got the return of the ever-fun Thriller dance class, brought to you by the good folks at DanceArts Studio. That class is for folks ages 12 and up. If you have any younger sibling, we're also having a class for ages 8-12 at 6 pm. Registration is required for both of these programs.

The very next night, we've got Hot Spring's own The Upshaw Redemption playing a show at 6 pm in the auditorium. They list Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nirvana, Green Day, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sigur Ros, blink-182, and Sum 41 as influences if you're wondering what they're like. Go check 'em out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheUpshawRedemption

Finally, we're getting into the spirit and showing the film Van Helsing on the 29th at 2 pm in honor of Halloween. Free popcorn!

That's all for now, but check back often for more updates.

Mariokart Wii Tournament - Saturday Sept. 17th at 1 pm

2011-09-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

We haven't had one of these for a while, so it's time to shake the rust off! Saturday, September 17th at 1 pm, we are going to have a Mariokart Wii tournament in Gordonelle Williams Hall (a.k.a. the auditorium). We will hold four races on a variety of tracks with the top three finishers in points receiving prizes. This is not an elimination tournament. If you come in dead last on your first race, you still have three chances to make up points and get back up into the running. There will also be a pit area to practice in between heats. Registration is required, so sign up today!

Summer Reading Program Final Tally

2011-08-06T13:41:00.000-07:00

This year's summer reading program was a HUGE success! We had 68 participants, which more than doubles the number from last year, turn in a total of 387 review forms! Thanks to everybody who participated and thanks to the brave few who finished the Passport program as well. I hope you all had fun because I know I did.

We're taking August off from most young adult programs to allow folks a chance to get settled after returning to school, but we'll be back in September with gaming tournaments, crafts and other programs. Nintendo Club will continue rolling on every Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Take care and see you soon-Adam

July Programs

2011-07-06T10:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody!

Summer at the library has passed the half-way mark. June was great, we had a lot of folks at the programs and we've received TONS of review forms. But don't forget that we've got a lot of great stuffed lined up for the rest of the month. Saturday, July 9th, we've got Teen Bingo for Books at 2 pm. We have art classes on July 15th with Dana Fleming, an up-cycling class on the 21st and an origami class on the 28th. All of those classes are at 2pm.

We've got two big programs to close out the summer. On July 23rd, we've got a Super Smash Bros tournament at 2 pm and our ever popular Star Wars Party on the 30th at 2 pm, featuring the fine members of the Arkansas Crimson Nova Squad! The ACNS is the Arkansas affiliate of the 501st Legion, the world's largest Star Wars fan group. If you haven't registered already, come by or give us a call!

Young Adult Kick-Off 6/11/11 @ 2pm

2011-06-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 11th at 2pm, we'll be kicking off the Young Adult Summer program with style. And by style, I mean pizza. In addition to gooey, cheesy goodness, we'll have games, program signup and door prizes. So, if you're looking for something to do June 11th around 2 pm and you're between the ages of 12-18, swing by the library and grab a slice.

Young Adult Summer Programs

2011-05-04T14:08:00.000-07:00

Summer is here again, which means that it is that wonderful time of year when you can read all the stuff you didn't have time for during the school year. Well, that is what it means for me anyway. For most of you, it is a time when you can spend your days sleeping in, watching The Price is Right, operating rides at Magic Springs, and getting sunburnt at the lake. But just because you're not forced to read during the summer doesn't mean that you shouldn't! That's where we come in.

The Young Adult Summer Literacy Program begins June 2nd and is open to young adults ages 12-18. Participants will read, watch, play, or listen to an item from the library collection and write a short review. For every review, the participant will be entered for a chance to win one of two grand prizes: A Nook Color or a Nintendo 3DS. We will also have additional drawings for free books, book bags, and t-shirts. We are also offering a passport program that is too complicated to try and explain here.

In addition to the Summer Literacy Program, the library is offering a bunch of programs just for young adults. These include art classes with Dana Fleming, crafting programs (knitting, crocheting, and upcycling), video game tournaments and our popular weekly installment of Nintendo Club, and a series of space programs that will culminate with the construction and launch of a near space spacecraft!

(Yes, what we build and launch will be able to see this.)

Registration is required for most programs, and registration begins on May 15th. Hope to see you all then. -Adam

SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT!!!!! APRIL 30TH @ 10 AM

2011-04-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Garland County Library teen blog is pleased to announce the return of Super Smash Brothers Brawl to the library's gaming schedule. It has been a few months since we last visited with the game, but Adam Webb recently caught up with it over in the video game section:

AW: Well, look what the cat dragged in!

SSBB: I know, I know. I was getting a little worried that I was hogging the spotlight, so I thought I would give others a chance to shine. But from what I have heard, that didn't go so well...

AW: That is only a half truth. Sure, Just Dance 2 went over like a lead balloon, but we have had some gaming success since you have been gone.

SSBB: Like what?

AW: ...............

SSBB: Well? How did the Goldeneye tourney go? Or open gaming in January? Did you have a good turnout then, buddy?

AW:................National Gaming Day was pretty cool.

SSBB: Yeah, but was it as good as me? I don't think so. None of your tournaments will ever be as great as the magnificent Super Smash Brothers Brawl! No sir. Not now, not ev..hey, what are you doing? Don't close that box! I am not done making my p-

AW: (Closes Super Smash Bros Brawl game box and places back on shelf.)

The tournament will be on April 30th @ 10 am. Standard rules: random levels, registration required, three minute rounds (not stock), no Gamecube controllers .

Registration is open, so call or come by. (501)623-4161 or (501) 922-4483. We're located @ 1427 Malvern Ave Hot Springs.

UPDATE

Great crowd today! 24 players and another 21 spectators. Thanks everybody for coming out. Lots of new faces, lots of regulars too. Sorry we ran out of Gatoraide.

Congratulations to Erich on another masterful win. See you all next month for 3DS Meet and Greet! -Adam

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Comic Book Days at the Garland County Library!

2011-03-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

Holy 741.59 Batman! The library is hosting a series of comic book programs on March 29th, 30th and 31st for kids and young adults from ages 6-17. On March 29th @ 4 pm, we will have "Drawing Comics with Michael Shaeffer" which is open to kids ages 6-11. The class will last one hour and afterward the library will show the DC Animated film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (rated PG). Then, on the 30th at 4 pm, the library will host "Drawing Comics with Michael Shaeffer" again for young adults ages 12-17. That class will be followed by the movie Green Lantern: First Flight (PG-13).

Last, but certainly not least, Dana Fleming will be teaching a class called "Wonder Wallets!" on the 31st @ 4pm where students will recycle old comic books into a cool and superpowered place to keep your money or, if you're anything like me, a fortress of solitude for that one dollar bill. This class is open to young adults ages 12-17 and will be followed by the film Superman Doomsday (PG-13). All of these programs are registration required and they are filling up faster than a speeding bullet. So do your best Wally West impersonation and call or come by the library to register:

Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501)623-4161 or (501)922-4483

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2011-03-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

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