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Teen Tech Camp
Sign up for our tech camp for teens!
For three days, starting February 22nd through the 24th, from 1 - 5PM, we will show teens how to use fun technology and practical tech tips. Learn everything from how to make video games and your very own movies, to how to make better PowerPoint presentations for classes.
Teens (ages 12-18) can register for individual days or for the whole series!
Here is what will be covered.
Day 1: Media Making: Edit photos; make movies, music, and more.
Day 2: School Tools: Microsoft Office; Google Docs, and more.
Day 3: Design: Make computer games; create your own website, and more.
There will be breaks between each session and snacks will be provided.
For more information and to register, contact Erica Leone, Teen Librarian, at
203-669-5225 or via email at teenstaff@darienlibrary.org
Magic Mondays!
Written by Alex Hylton on 01/08/2011
Magic Mondays is a fun drop-in program where teens can learn how to do a cool magic trick. We'll use coins, a deck of cards and other small props to pull off these amazing stunts. Why? It's simple. Everyone loves magic.
Join us this Monday, January 10th at 4:00pm in the Teen Lounge.
“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Useless Trivia Contest
(Picture courtesy of flickr user o5com)
Today in the Teen Lounge Useless Trivia Contest at 3:30 p.m.
Come and play for a chance to win an Itunes git card!
Snacks will be provided!!!!!!!!!!!
How Not to Miss Out on the BEST Library Stuff
Written by hmartyn on 12/13/2010
Now you can find out what's new at the Library by text message. Every week we'll be sending out event highlights and awesome updates by text.
To subscribe to our texts:
Text DLTeens to 66746
(Standard message rates apply.)
Every week, we'll send an update about the not-to-be-missed events, need-to-know news, or other Teen Lounge highlights.
Did you know that you can also text back and forth with our librarians? If you have a question, text AskDL to 66746 and reply to our message with your question. (Standard message rates apply.)
DJ Hero 2 Battle
Everyone knows the life of any party is the music. Ever wondered what it would be like to control that experience by being the DJ? Well you don't have to wonder any more.
Experience DJ Hero 2 for Xbox 360 on Friday, December 17th at 4 - 5:30 PM in the Teen Lounge.
Spin the turntables, scratch to the beat and crossfade to the next track. We'll kick it up a notch by going one on one with another teen in a DJ Battle! The game also allows a third player to sing along while the DJ's go head to head.
We are offering a grand prize of an iTunes gift card to the best DJ! Will you be the DJ HERO?
Snacks will be provided.
Origami Creations
Origami is a Japanese artform of paper folding which was started in the 17th century. Many wonderful shapes and designs can be made without using glue. Join us in the Teen Lounge on Tuesday, December 14, from 4 - 5pm to learn how to make some of these cool designs such as the traditional crane and many more!
Snacks will be provided. See you there!
Photo courtesy of flickr user tripuGame On! with Xbox Kinect
Come join us for Kinect gaming on the Xbox 360 this Friday, December 10th, at 4 - 5pm in the Teen Lounge. Kinect is Microsoft's latest and greatest device that takes playing video games to whole new level. Put aside the controllers, as your body, motion and voice controls the game! It's the most amazing game technology to date that everyone will love. Learn how to dance to old school favorites, or the latest pop hits in Dance Central. Score goals in soccer, get a perfect strike in bowling, or fight your way through a boxing match in Kinect Sports. Crazy white water rafting adventures and jungle rides await in Kinect Adventures. There's something for everyone!
Snacks will be provided. See you there!
We Love Wednesday
Written by EricaG on 12/08/2010
Cookies designed by you!
We Love Wednesday and we love cookies!
Stop by the Teen Lounge today at 3:30 p.m. to decorate your very own snacks!
How to Train Your Dragon Screening
Written by hmartyn on 12/07/2010
Dragon Training 101!
A screening of How to Train Your Dragon
in the Teen Lounge
at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7 (TODAY!)
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