Friday, September 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Corinth Library
Let's get together to talk about the best Young Adult books you've read lately, eat snacks and create book displays for the Teen Scene area of Corinth. more details...
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Leawood Pioneer Library
The Young Adult Advisory Council is a group of teens that gets together once a month to meet new people, help us plan fun programs, snack, read new books, laugh, talk a lot, make suggestions for how the Library can be even better, and get volunteer credit for having fun! Everyone in grades 6-12 welcome. more details...
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Leawood Pioneer Library
We've got the anime you want to watch with the popcorn and pocky to keep you going. Catch up on your favorite series, chat with other teens about manga and anime at the Leawood Teen Anime Club. 9th grade and up. more details...
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Central Resource Library
A comfortable environment for the serious creative writer. Participants will be encouraged to write steadily, bring drafts for constructive response, and provide feedback for their peers. All genres welcome. Grades 9-12. Call 913-495-2490 for more information. more details...
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Central Resource Library
Teen Linguist-in-Residence, Tina Wei will lead a Mandarin Chinese language and culture workshop for tweens. The workshop will meet every other week starting in September. Participants will be introduced to basic Mandarin through interactive dialogue and through the online database Mango Languages. A Chinese cultural craft will be created at each session. Open to ages 10-13. Limited space available. more details...
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Lackman Library
Lets hang out and talk books the second Monday of each month. Find out the new hot titles, share your favorites, and rant about the ones youve hated. The librarian will have a selection of books to recommend and will be interested in hearing about what youve been reading. The September and November gatherings will feature visits by local authors Laura Manivong and Elizabeth Bunce, respectively. See accompanying individual listings for details. Ages 10-15. more details...
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Lackman Library
Local author Laura Manivong will join us for our monthly book discussion group for teens, What Do I Read Next? Kirkus Reviews called Lauras novel Escaping the Tiger, essential, and School Library Journal called it, compelling. Hear about how she took a story from her husbands childhood and turned it into an exciting book, ask her questions about writing (or what she reads), and buy your own copy for her to sign. more details...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Gardner Library
Can you find what you are looking for at the library? Need to research for a paper? Come learn how to search the databases, where to find things on the shelves and much more. Ages 7-14.
September 14: Tour the Gardner Library and learn about Biography Resource Center
October 12: Learn about Credo Reference and Mango Languages more details...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Central Resource Library
Discover a new country each month. Explore the language, sample food, hear music, read books, and watch a family DVD. Great for all ages; crafts for the little ones. Enjoy a little bit of culture at your leisure. Village is open from 6-8pm.
September: Pakistan
October: Kenya
November: Iceland more details...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Leawood Pioneer Library
Are you interested in anime, already a fan, like to draw, or curious? Join us for screening of old and new favorites, plus games, music, drawing and socializing. 6th grade and up. more details...
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Spring Hill Library
Drop in and test your skills. Wii Sports and a variety of games will be available for play. Ages 7-18. more details...
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Gardner Library
Calling all teens! Looking for a good book? Want to discuss a good book? Come join us for our monthly book discussion on the third Thursday of the month.
September 16The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson October 21So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld
November 18 Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
more details...
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Corinth Library
Interested in anime? Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? We will meet in the large meeting room upstairs. Snacks will be served. For teens 6th grade and up. more details...
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Blue Valley Library
Fall is here and that means it's time for football! Show us what you go in our Madden NFL 11 Tournament on the Xbox 360. Bring your A game or get schooled. Ages 10-18. more details...
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Central Resource Library
Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC) is a group of teens who get together once a month to meet new people, help plan library programs, make suggestions for improving the library collections and Web site, eat pizza, laugh and talk a lot. Everyone grades 6-12 welcome! Check out JoCoTeenscene for more information. more details...
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Lackman Library
Inspirational local author Jill Jackard will be discussing her first book, a novella entitled Believing Bones about a cat who affects the lives of the 9 people he meets in his citywide wanderings. Books available for purchase. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not necessary. more details...
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Central Resource Library
Come watch anime on the big screen. Catch episodes of your favorite series and chat with other teens about anime and manga. Find more teen activities at JoCoTeenscene. more details...
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Leawood Pioneer Library
The Scrabble Club meets on the first and third Sunday of each month for exciting rounds of Scrabble! Learn to improve your game. Players of all levels are welcome. more details...
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Central Resource Library
Explore the limitless world of mixed media with Teen Artist Michelle Willard and Teen Writer Ayah Abdul Rauf. Workshop will include paper collage, painting, and layering of various materials, to expand the idea of drawing, generate ideas and images, and encourage self expression. Ages 12-16. more details...
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Spring Hill Library
A book discussion for kids and parents. Read the book at home then bring your moms and dads to discuss it. Ages 8-12.
September 20:Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
October 18Rules by Cynthia Lord
November 15: Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
more details...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Shawnee Library
Artist Wes Wedman will spend 30 minutes teaching you about the history of the Japanese art of Manga (and Anime), followed by 30 minutes of instruction in how to draw your own. Ages 12 and up. more details...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Blue Valley Library
Love anime and manga? Just curious? Get together with other otaku (anime and mango enthusiasts) to watch new and old favorites on the big screen, talk about manga, play games, listen to music, draw and socialize. Grades 6-12. more details...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Central Resource Library
Tuesdays, Sept, 21, Oct. 19 * 7:00 p.m.
Poetry lovers, listen to locally and nationally known poets present their work at this monthly event cosponsored by The Writers Place. Registration is not necessary. For more information, call (913)495-9107. more details...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Lackman Library
Join us as we discuss mystery titles, classic and contemporary.
September: Thus Was Adonis Murdered, by Sarah Caudwell
October: The Postman Always Rings Twice, by James M. Cain
November: The Postman Always Rings Twice MOVIE NIGHT more details...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Shawnee Library
An ongoing writer's workshop in a comfortable environment designed to explore, share and create. Teens 11-13 will be encouraged to be creative, write steadily, share their work, and provide feedback for their peers. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
more details...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Central Resource Library
Tour the Johnson County Library Career Information Services,
which includes resources for: finding potential employers, researching for interview preparation, resources to help salary negotiations, career information collection including books, downloadable audio books, videos, and more. more details...
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Central Resource Library
Our nations judiciary plays a crucial part in the separation of powers provided by the U.S. Constitution, and its work at the local, state and national levels - affects the life of every American citizen. This program examines the critical issues facing the judiciary and is presented as part of the Safeguarding U.S. Democracy project of the League of Women Voters.
Panelists will include: Chief Judge Kathryn Vratil, U.S. District Court for District of Kansas, Judge Brenda Cameron, Johnson County District Court, Judge Larry McClain, Johnson County District Court (Retired), Jon R Gray, Partner, Shook, Hardy, and Bacon and former Missouri Circuit Judge.
Refreshments will be served. Registration required. To register, visit www.jocolibrary.org/leagueseminars, call 913-495-7514, or email jclref@jocolibrary.org. more details...
