Monday November 30, 2009 Go To Top The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         October and November Grades 6-12 – Join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest; choose a book from our list and complete the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Get details at your local library.     Location: All Locations Tuesday December 1, 2009 Go To Top Can You Name That Tune?         Entire Month of December Grades 6-12 Each phrase in the contest is a clue to a popular holiday song. See if you can decode the descriptions and match them to the correct songs. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations   The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         December, January, and February Grades 6-12 Are you a trivia nut? Do you think you know everything about your favorite books? Do you love free prizes? Then join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest by choosing a book from the ones listed and completing the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Visit your local library to get all the details on how you can change from a reader into a hunter today.     Location: All Locations   4:00 PM Holiday Ornaments Workshop         Grades 6-12 Bring your holiday spirit and your creativity to this workshop and take home some festive ornaments. All instructions and supplies will be provided for you to create decorations that will brighten up even a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree. Sign up is required. [Madison Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Madison Branch   5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Game Night @ the Library         Grades 6-12 We’re gaming at Lucas Branch! Join us and show off your skills or maybe try your hand at a new game. Be prepared for something different every time. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch Saturday December 5, 2009 Go To Top 2:00 PM Snow Globes         Grades 6-12 Come to this program and recycle an ordinary glass jar into a glittery winter wonderland. Make one for a gift, or keep it for when you feel like “shaking things up” a little. All supplies will be provided. [Bellville **Signup Required]     Location: Bellville Branch Thursday December 10, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM Snow Globes         Grades 6-12 Come to this program and recycle an ordinary glass jar into a glittery winter wonderland. Make one for a gift, or keep it for when you feel like “shaking things up” a little. All supplies will be provided. [Butler Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Butler Branch Saturday December 12, 2009 Go To Top 1:00 PM Origami Wreath Ornaments         Grades 6-12 Join us and learn how to fold a beautiful wreath ornament to express your holiday spirit. All instructions and supplies will be provided. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch   1:30 PM Snow Globes         Grades 6-12 Come to this program and recycle an ordinary glass jar into a glittery winter wonderland. Make one for a gift, or keep it for when you feel like “shaking things up” a little. All supplies will be provided. [Crestview Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Crestview Branch Thursday December 31, 2009 Go To Top Can You Name That Tune?         Entire Month of December Grades 6-12 Each phrase in the contest is a clue to a popular holiday song. See if you can decode the descriptions and match them to the correct songs. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations Friday January 1, 2010 Go To Top The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         December, January, and February Grades 6-12 Are you a trivia nut? Do you think you know everything about your favorite books? Do you love free prizes? Then join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest by choosing a book from the ones listed and completing the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Visit your local library to get all the details on how you can change from a reader into a hunter today.     Location: All Locations Monday January 4, 2010 Go To Top Take Your Best Shot! Photo Contest         Who: Anyone in Grades 6-12 What: Photos When: Mon. Jan. 4 – Fri. Jan. 22 Where: Photos may be dropped off at any M/RCPL location Categories: People Places Pets Rules: Photos may not be larger than 8”x10.” Only one photo may be entered in each category. Do not mat photos. Prizes: 1st and 2nd place will be awarded in the three different categories. 1st place prize is $25.00; 2nd place is $15.00. Winners will be chosen by Friday, Jan. 29, and prizes will be mailed the following week. Entries will be on display through Wednesday, February 3, and may be picked up at the Reference Desk or Branch Library beginning on Monday, February 8.     Location: All Locations

Tuesday January 5, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Game Night @ the Library         Grades 6-12 We’re gaming at Lucas Branch! Join us and show off your skills or maybe try your hand at a new game. Be prepared for something different every time. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch Sunday January 10, 2010 Go To Top Take Your Best Shot! Photo Contest         Who: Anyone in Grades 6-12 What: Photos When: Mon. Jan. 4 – Fri. Jan. 22 Where: Photos may be dropped off at any M/RCPL location Categories: People Places Pets Rules: Photos may not be larger than 8”x10.” Only one photo may be entered in each category. Do not mat photos. Prizes: 1st and 2nd place will be awarded in the three different categories. 1st place prize is $25.00; 2nd place is $15.00. Winners will be chosen by Friday, Jan. 29, and prizes will be mailed the following week. Entries will be on display through Wednesday, February 3, and may be picked up at the Reference Desk or Branch Library beginning on Monday, February 8.     Location: All Locations Thursday January 14, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM Exploding Box         Grades 6-12 Get in on the one-of-a-kind, designed-by-you, Exploding Box. Pictures poems, quotes and/or family histories … all can spill forth from your Exploding Box. This keepsake for you, a special friend, or family member is a personalized gift for all occasions. One you can create over and over again! Instructions and supplies will be provided. Sign up is required. [Butler Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Butler Branch Monday January 18, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Let’s Rock …         Grades 6-12 at the Library with Rock Band. Come solo or with a group to show us your talent. Simon Cowell will not be judging.     Location: Madison Branch Tuesday January 19, 2010 Go To Top 4:30 PM Game Day         Grades 6-12 Join us at the Crestview Branch to play some of your favorite video games and board games. [Crestview Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Crestview Branch   5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Game Night @ the Library         Grades 6-12 We’re gaming at Lucas Branch! Join us and show off your skills or maybe try your hand at a new game. Be prepared for something different every time. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch Friday January 22, 2010 Go To Top Take Your Best Shot! Photo Contest         Who: Anyone in Grades 6-12 What: Photos When: Mon. Jan. 4 – Fri. Jan. 22 Where: Photos may be dropped off at any M/RCPL location Categories: People Places Pets Rules: Photos may not be larger than 8”x10.” Only one photo may be entered in each category. Do not mat photos. Prizes: 1st and 2nd place will be awarded in the three different categories. 1st place prize is $25.00; 2nd place is $15.00. Winners will be chosen by Friday, Jan. 29, and prizes will be mailed the following week. Entries will be on display through Wednesday, February 3, and may be picked up at the Reference Desk or Branch Library beginning on Monday, February 8.     Location: All Locations Tuesday January 26, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM Duct Tape Roses         Grades 6-12 Yet another use for multi-purpose duct tape. We’ll show you how to use our tape to make a bouquet of colorful roses. They may not fool the garden club, but they will surprise your Mom or brighten up your room. All supplies will be provided. Thorns not included! [Ontario Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Ontario Branch Sunday January 31, 2010 Go To Top The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         December, January, and February Grades 6-12 Are you a trivia nut? Do you think you know everything about your favorite books? Do you love free prizes? Then join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest by choosing a book from the ones listed and completing the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Visit your local library to get all the details on how you can change from a reader into a hunter today.     Location: All Locations Monday February 1, 2010 Go To Top Book Couples Match-Up Entire Month of February         Grades 6-12 Obviously Edward and Bella are a match, (unless you are firmly in the Team Jacob camp). See if you can reunite the lovers with their correct matches. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations   The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         December, January, and February Grades 6-12 Are you a trivia nut? Do you think you know everything about your favorite books? Do you love free prizes? Then join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest by choosing a book from the ones listed and completing the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Visit your local library to get all the details on how you can change from a reader into a hunter today.     Location: All Locations Tuesday February 2, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM Duct Tape Roses         Grades 6-12 Yet another use for multi-purpose duct tape. We’ll show you how to use our tape to make a bouquet of colorful roses. They may not fool the garden club, but they will surprise your Mom or brighten up your room. All supplies will be provided. Thorns not included! [Main Library ** Signup Required]     Location: Main Library

Tuesday February 9, 2010 Go To Top 4:30 PM Valentine Card Making         Grades 6-12 Stop by the Crestview Branch and create special cards for your valentine. Materials will be provided. [Crestview Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Crestview Branch Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM Duct Tape Roses         Grades 6-12 Yet another use for multi-purpose duct tape. We’ll show you how to use our tape to make a bouquet of colorful roses. They may not fool the garden club, but they will surprise your Mom or brighten up your room. All supplies will be provided. Thorns not included! [Butler Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Butler Branch Friday February 12, 2010 Go To Top 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM 2nd Annual After-Hours Rockin’ Lock-in         Grades 6-12 It’s that time again! We’re closing the Library to everyone but teens for a fun after-hours party. Come for games, surprises and, back by popular demand, the Guitar Hero Tournament. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch Sunday February 14, 2010 Go To Top Book Couples Match-Up Entire Month of February         Grades 6-12 Obviously Edward and Bella are a match, (unless you are firmly in the Team Jacob camp). See if you can reunite the lovers with their correct matches. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations Monday February 15, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzle Party         Grades 6-12 Bring your own or try one of our puzzles. [Ontario Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Ontario Branch Tuesday February 16, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM ACT/SAT Strategy Session         Cheryl Welch, Ph.D. from the Sylvan Learning Center will present an overview of how to raise ACT/SAT test scores. You'll find out whether it is wise to leave questions blank, how to best guess, how to ace hard reading problems even when you are stuck in a difficult passage, and how to turn a tricky algebra problem into simple arithmetic. Find out what the differences are in the ACT and SAT and how to decide which one you should take. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student. [Ontario Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Ontario Branch Saturday February 20, 2010 Go To Top Book Couples Match-Up Entire Month of February         Grades 6-12 Obviously Edward and Bella are a match, (unless you are firmly in the Team Jacob camp). See if you can reunite the lovers with their correct matches. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations Tuesday February 23, 2010 Go To Top 4:00 PM Teen Book Lovers …         Grades 6-12 Let’s talk about the book, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. How would you feel about being forced to have surgery to become PRETTY? Would you want to escape to the Smoke like Tally did? Read the book before the movie. Stop by and join in the conversation. [Madison Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Madison Branch   5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Game Night @ the Library         Grades 6-12 We’re gaming at Lucas Branch! Join us and show off your skills or maybe try your hand at a new game. Be prepared for something different every time. [Lucas Branch **Signup Required]     Location: Lucas Branch Sunday February 28, 2010 Go To Top Book Couples Match-Up Entire Month of February         Grades 6-12 Obviously Edward and Bella are a match, (unless you are firmly in the Team Jacob camp). See if you can reunite the lovers with their correct matches. Turn in a completed entry form any time during the month, and you’ll have a chance to win gift certificates to Cinemark.     Location: All Locations   The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest         December, January, and February Grades 6-12 Are you a trivia nut? Do you think you know everything about your favorite books? Do you love free prizes? Then join The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest by choosing a book from the ones listed and completing the trivia challenge for a chance to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Visit your local library to get all the details on how you can change from a reader into a hunter today.     Location: All Locations

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