Redesign a Book Cover Contest
Harrisville Library
Oct. 1-30
Have you ever looked at your favorite book and thought, "That's not how I would have designed the cover." Now is your chance to redesign your favorite book cover. You can draw it, you can use clip art, you can use old magazines to redesign the cover. Here are the rules; your artwork must fit onto an 8 x 10 piece of copy paper, all artwork must be your original design, the cover should describe the book, it must include the title somewhere on the cover and all the entries must be back to the library by the end of the day on October 30, 2018. The winner will receive a $25.00 gift card to Walmart.
Tween Book Club
Forest Library
Oct. 2, 4:00 p.m.
Join this group for great bnooks and fun!
We discuss books and create crafts!
Minecraft
Sebastopol Library
Oct. 2 & 9, 5:00 p.m.
Oct. 3 & 10, 3:30 p.m.
Play Minecraft on computers in
shared worlds with your friends!
Registration for this program is required.
Stop by or call the library to reserve your spot.
Let's Write!
(Brandon Library Writing Club)
Brandon Library
Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m.
Do you like to write? Are you stuck
mid-sentence in your future bestseller, or perhaps brainstorming ideas for your blog? Join us for writing discussions,
critiques, and more!
Teen Read Week
Design Your Own Bookmark
Reservoir Library
Oct. 7-13
The theme is "It's Written in the Stars."
Come into the library to enter your bookmark, the drawing will be held Monday, Oct. 15.
The winner will be notified that day.
READ and WIN
Raleigh Library
Oct. 8-12
Every teen who checks out a book
during Teen Read Week will be entered
into a contest to win a wrist band
and a free admission to
South Mississippi State Fair in Laurel.
Teen Read Week:
Design Your Own Book marjk Contest
Morton Library
Oct. 8-12
Come by the library any time during
this week and turn in your bookmark for
your chance to win a prize!
Teen Read Week: Finish Frankie!
Forest Library
Oct. 9-13
Stop in and get a Frankenstein bookmark, color it, and return it to the library for a chance to win a $20 gift card!
Teen Read Week Contest
Mendenhall Library
Oct. 9-13
In celebration of National Teen Read Week
and National Fires Prevention Week,
we ask teens: "If you can save just 1 book
from a fire, what book would you save?"
Swing by the library and fill out the
entry form stating your "must save" book
and be entered for a drawing.
Drawing will be held Monday, Oct. 15.
Teen Short Story Contest
Magee Library
Oct. 9-12
It's Teen Read Week!
This year's teme is "It's Written in the Stars!"
Write a short story and turn it in.
The winning entry will be published in the Magee Courier and on the MageeNews website. Magee High students can submit
their stories to their English teachers.
Other entries can be turned in
at the Magee Library.
Totally Teen Tuesday
Taylorsville Library
Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m.
Discuss hot topics and current events!
Want to be a Firefighter?
Mendenhall Library
Oct. 9, 4:00 p.m.
In celebration of Teen Read Week and Fire Prevention Week, we are hosting
the Braxton Fire Department!
Teens are invited to come learn what it takes to be a firefighter in Mississippi
and learn about fire safety.
The Braxton Fire Department will be here demonstrating their turn out gear and telling us about their experiences firefighting1
Teen & Adult Chess Lessons
Brandon Library
For ages 10+
Oct. 9 & 23, 6:00 p.m.
Learn to play chess with us!
Please register by calling the library:
601-825-2672.
It's Written in the Stars
Taylorsville Library
Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m.
Rate and review books to movies for teens
to encourage movie goers to read the books that inspired the movies they watch!
Open Mic Night
Florence Library
Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m.
Bring your friends along
and sing your favorite songs!
Recite a poem or perform stand up comedy
if you would like!
Paint a Pumpkin Party
Florence Library
Oct. 13, 11:00 a.m.
In celebration of Teen Read Week and Halloween we will be painting
Galaxy Art Pumpkins!
Join us for loads of fun and
don't forget to wear an old t-shirt.
MGM : Middle Grade Monday
Brandon Library
For ages 10-13
National Pizza Month
Oct. 15, 5:00 p.m.
Let's celebrate by making (and eating)
our own tasty pizzas!
GAME NIGHT
Apples to Apples, Man Bites Dog,
Jenga,and - in time for Halloween -
One Night Ultimate Werewolf!
Would You Rather?
Pearl Library
Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of fun as we play a game that tests how far you'll go to WIN BIG!
You may get into teams or play solo,
as you will be faced
with several "would you rather" questions.
The twist? You will actually have to DO what you choose in some cases - so choose wisely! Winner will receive an awesome prize pack.
Duct Tape Friendship Bracelets
Magee Library
Oct. 16, 4:00 p.m. - For grades 5th-8th
Oct. 23, 4:00 p.m. - For grades 9th-12th
October is Anti-Bullying Month,
so let's show out friends that we care!
Grab some friends and come to the library and make Friendship Bracelets out of Duct Tape.
Show then tgat you will always stick together!
Sew Happy! Teen Sewing Class
Forest Library
Oct. 16, 5:00 p.m.
Join us t create a simple project!
Instructor Lexie Robinson will be here to help guide you through the project.
You will be sew happy if you do!
Registration and $5 materials fee is required for this program. Call or sign up at the library. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Teen After Hours: Alfred Hitchcock Party
Brandon Library
Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate one of the masters of suspense
and horror films, Alfred Hitchcock.
We'll have food, crafts, games, and more.
For teens 13+.
PERMISSION FORM REQUIRED.
Video Game Day
Brandon Library
Oct. 20, 12:00 noon
Join us for Minecraft!
for ages 10+.
Mutant Toys!
Pearl Library
Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Got a bunch of old, broken toys that you don't know what to do with? Great, we do, too! Join us as we use parts of old, broken toys to create mutant toys worthy of the creepiest Halloween decorations. Take something old and turn it into something funny, creepy, and new! Bring some old toys that you're wanting to get rid of, or use some of ours.
3D Doodlers
Raleigh Library
Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m.
Were you interested in the 3D printer?
Well, now we have something pretty cool to offer you! Come learn how to 3D print with a pen. It is going to be awesome!
After School Block Party
Lake Library
Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m.
Bring your friends for
some Free Build Fun!
Your creations will stay
on display for a month.
T² : Teen Time
Brandon Library
Oct. 29, 5:00 p.m.
Come join us for games,
debates and snacks...
all for teens, ages 13+.
It's the library edition of
Whos Line Is It Anyway?!
Zombie Apocalypse Party
Pearl Library
Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m.
Zombies are taking over the library!
Come participate in games, fun, and crafts all having to do with our undead friends.
Try your hand at a zombie apocalypse escape room, zombie cupcake decorating, and fun times with friends - just in time for Halloween!