Westwood Branch Library Programs
July 2010
Adult Reference Librarian Wendy Westgate writes:
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TeenScape with Young Adult Librarian Annie Cipolla
It's time to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Club. If you're one of the first 50 teens to sign up, in addition to a very handy reuseable tote bag, you'll also receive a very cool notebook & pen, made from recycled materials. The theme of this summer's program is "Reduce, Recycle & Read" and we're asking teens across the city to think of the ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint to ensure that the planet remains vibrant and beautiful in the decades ahead. A highlight of the Teen SRC is the "Trash to Art" Contest that all teens, ages 11-18, are eligible to enter. Details can be found in the Teen Summer Reading folder that you'll receive when you sign up.
Thanks to the generosity of Twentieth Century Fox, we will be screening the Percy Jackson movie, "The Lightning Thief," based on the popular Rick Riordan series on Saturday, July 17th at 1 p.m. Middle & high school students, ages 11-18, are welcomed.
On Friday, July 23rd at 2:00 p.m., paper artist Peggy Hasagawa will return to the Westwood Branch to teach teens how to recycle newspapers and magazines and transform them into works of art.
Lastly, I know that it sounds odd, but I'm asking teens to start saving their potato chip bags in anticipation of our last Teen SRC program in August (Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m.). Gabriella Morena is going to teach the teens how to create a trendy purse out of the bags. Teens will have to bring their own materials. Just clean the bags and have your teen cut them into 2" x 5" rectangular strips. The results are truly amazing so send your teens to the library to learn how to create this nifty craft item.
- July 17 — Movie & Popcorn: “The Lightning Thief” Students in middle & high school or ages 11-18 are welcomed. 1 p.m.
- June 23 — Recycled Origami Art: Paper artist Peggy Hasegawa teaches teens how to turn old magazines & newspapers into art. 4 p.m.
Children's Programs
- July 12 — Goldilocks and the Three Buccaneers Join us for a fabulous puppet show presented by Swazzle, 4:00 p.m.
- Monday -- Saturday — GAB (Grown-ups and Books) Storytelling: Trained volunteers read to children of all ages in the Children’s Reading Room. Call 310-474-1739 or visit the branch for specific times.
