T.A.B. Meeting
January 30th, 2012
February 14th @ 4pm will be our Teen Advisory Board meeting date. It’s fitting that it’s on Valentine’s Day since you love your library, isn’t it? : ) Feel free to invite friends/classmates. We will discuss upcoming events and programs, talk about adding to the collection, and more. Also during our meeting we will make a sweet treat.
Movie Day!
January 25th, 2012The Gretna Public Library presents: The Smurfs.
Join us for the viewing of this new, PG rated movie.
Who: Those in grades 6-12.
Where: The Library!
When: Saturday, February 11th @ noon.
Free snacks & refreshments will be available. You are welcome to invite friends/classmates.
3 Minute Clip, Worth Your Time
January 21st, 2012http://tiny.cc/gc8rg (Directs you to a short, informative clip on a page of the World Wildlife Fund).
Teen Gaming!
January 10th, 2012Our monthly Teen Gaming event will take place at the City Hall basement on January 27th from 3:30-5pm. We play the Wii, board games, charades, and cards. You are welcome to invite friends and to bring in your own games from home.
Free snacks & refreshments.
Teen Art Contest!
January 5th, 2012Theme: Love, Compassion
Submissions will be accepted at the Gretna Public Library: January 13th – February 3rd.
Only one submission per person.
Rules:
1 Participants must be in grades 6-12.
2 Must be original visual work.
3 Artworks may be of any medium with sizing rules:
- Canvas, paper, and the like: no larger than 11 x 17”
- Sculpture or other forms: able to fit within the rectangle of an 11 x 17” page
4 A typed page with a brief description of your work MUST be accompanied when turning in artwork:
Please include contact information on the back or underneath of your creation to keep privacy and decrease the chance of confusion. The typed description will be publicly displayed next to your work.
Judging will be done by the members of the Gretna Friends of the Library based upon the following criteria with equal weight:
Creativity/Originality
Theme based
Quality
Overall appeal/impression
Winners:
Three winners will be chosen and awarded with Hobby Lobby gift cards! The final winners will be announced on February 13th. Winners will be contacted via the telephone number provided.
Artwork will be displayed in the Gretna Public Library until February 14th and may then be picked up by the artist. Please keep in mind that creations will be viewable to all members of the community.
Book-Talking Contest
January 1st, 2012Check out the website for more details. http://www.storytubes.info/drupal/
Teen Advisory Board Meeting!
December 19th, 2011
Come to the library on Tuesday, January 10th @ 4pm. We will have our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting in which we discuss upcoming events, plan new programs, talk about music, movies, books, and more. Ideas pertaining to changes in the Teen area of the library will be addressed.
You are welcome to bring friends/classmates to join.
Free snacks & refreshments.
Get Your Act Together! : )
December 2nd, 2011
Join others in short skits, plays and more. No experience necessary!
Members of our Teen Advisory Board suggested this event. Come for fun!
Feel free to bring basic props & costumes, we can try to incorporate them.
Who: Those in grades 6-12.
When: Friday, December 30th @ 3pm.
Where: City Hall basement.


