THINGS TO DO: ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR TEENS AT GLEASON
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Special Events
Gleason Public Library hosts special events for teens throughout the year. Have an idea for an event? Email Jen. New suggestions are always appreciated!
The Gleason Public Library will be hosting a "Minute To Win It" Game Show Event on Thursday, February 23,from 4pm-5pm. Join us as we play mini-challenges based on the popular television show and have some unpredictable fun! For kids in grades 5-8. For more information, contact Nicole at nbasbanes@mvlc.org or call the library at 1-978-369-4898.
TOGA (Teens of Gleason Advisors)
The Gleason Public Library's next TOGA (Teens of Gleason Advisors) meeting will be held on Friday, February 3, from 3pm-4pm in the Hollis Room. Come in as we brainstorm suggestions for late spring and early summer activities. Open to grades 5 and up; new faces are always welcome! For more information, contact Nicole Basbanes at nbasbanes@mvlc.org or call the library at 1-978-369-4898.
Early Release Movie
The Gleason Public Library's Early Release Day Movie will be held on Tuesday, February 14 from 2pm-4pm. During experiments to find a cure for neurological diseases, a genetically-enhanced chimpanzee uses its enhanced intelligence to lead other apes to freedom...and rebellion against all humans! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This film is rated PG-13 with a runtime of 105 minutes. Contact Nicole at nbasbanes@mvlc.org for more information.
Window into Wild Universe book club
The October 21st meeting for Window into the Wild Universe, Gleason Public Library's Teen Book Club (grades 7-9), has been canceled due to lack of interest.
For more information on this and all teen programming, please contact Jen at jpetroroy@mvlc.org.
Past Special Events
Past events have included a duct tape program, a Name that Tune! game, a dystopian scavenger hunt, a movie night and book chat, a costume party, a gaming night, a New Moon party, an Anti-Valentine's Day party, the grand opening of the newly redesigned teen space, and a whodunit night. Be sure to bookmark this webpage to read the details on upcoming events as soon as they are posted!
At the second TOGA meeting of the 2010-2011 school year, TOGA members decorated cupcakes. Nathan Doucette shows off his creation (and awesome Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5 button).
The cast of Gleason's Mystery in the Library: an afternoon of whodunit. Congratulations to Emma Schofield (the Queen) for correctly solving the mystery, and to Griffin Bishop (Pinocchio) for the day's best costume! More pictures can be found at Gleason's teen blog: teensofgleason.blogspot.com
Gleason's Teen Blog
teensofgleason.blogspot.com is Gleason’s blog for teens. The blog is moderated by our teen librarian and is a place where teens can share thoughts and ideas about books, activities and the teen advisory board (TOGA). Guest bloggers and book review submissions are always welcome. Please email Jen for a book review form if you would like to contribute.
Summer Reading
The 2011 Summer Reading Program, "One World, Many Stories," ran from June 27th through August 4th, with events including kick-off and closing parties and duct tape crafts, plus our Harry Potter night at the library. High school and college students joined our online summer reading program at www.readsinma.org/gleason.
The Library also sponsored several special programs as part of summer reading, including a talk by Everest summiteer and professional mountain climber, Craig John, about summiting Mt. Everest and climbing mountains around the world, and tales of Amazon adventures with local geologist Anthony Mariano.
Check back in the spring for information on next year's summer reading program!
