AbbettTeens

Science Saturdays!

2011-02-25T15:33:00.000-08:00

Can you spot these desert animals?

Animals come in all sorts of colours or have patterns and shapes that attract attention or may help them blend into their surroundings.

HIDE AND SEEK IN THE DESERT
Saturday, March 5th
2:00 - 3:00pm

A digital slide presentation will be followed by a series of engaging activities to learn how camouflage plays a role in animal survival.

Presented by Pima County Natural Resources
For more information call Abbett Library @520-594-5200.

Chess Club

2011-02-25T15:03:00.000-08:00

CHESS CLUB!!

Are interested in Chess? Want to improve your skills or just play for fun? Don't know much about chess and wanna learn? Come join us!! Bring your friends and make new ones. Practice your strategy and tactics. Door prizes will be awarded!

March 1st
5:30-7:00pm
@Abbett Library Community Meeting Room

Smorgasboard

2011-02-06T15:09:00.000-08:00

Do you love board games? Want to play your old favorites or try some new ones? Come to our board game night and join in the fun! Hang out and play UNO, Taboo, Apples to Apples, Scrabble, Bananagrams, Set, and more! Is there a game you think everyone would love? Bring it and let's play!

Thursday, February 17th
5:30-7:00pm

ALL AGES
No need to sign up -just come in and have fun!

Smorgasboard

2011-01-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 20th
5:30 - 7:00pm

Do you love board games? Want to play your old favourites or try some new ones? Come to our board game night and join in the fun! Hang out and play UNO, Taboo, Apples to Apples, Scrabble, Bananagrams, Set, and more! Is there a game you think everyone would love? Bring it and let's play! No need to sign up -just come on in and have fun.

ALL AGES!

Basic Music Editing & Digial Stories

2011-01-06T17:33:00.000-08:00

Saturday, January 08, 2011
1:00 - 3:00pm

Edit music files and create your own digital story with Audacity and PhotoStory 3. Mouse skills(pointing, clicking, and dragging) and keyboard experience or completion of the Computer Basics class required.

For ages 12 & up.

Chess Club

2010-12-22T18:26:00.000-08:00

1st Tuesday of the Month
January 4th
5:30 - 7:00pm

-Are you interested in Chess?
-Please join us if you are already playing or want to learn. All skill levels welcome.
-Practice your strategy and tactics in a friendly, laid-back atmoshere.

For more information contact 520-594-5200

Scrabble!

2010-12-16T17:16:00.000-08:00

SCRABBLE
Sunday, December 19th
2:00-4:00pm

Join others for a friendly game of Scrabble.
No registration required.
All ages, all skill levels. Games Provided.

Smorgasboard

2010-12-09T13:34:00.000-08:00

Thursday, December 9th
5:30 - 7:00pm
Ages 12 & up

Photo Editing Online

2010-11-30T16:09:00.001-08:00

Saturday, December 11th
1:0opm-3:00pm

Learn how to use Picnik -a free photo editor -to polish your digital photos.

This class is free & open to anyone age 10 & up.
Registration is required. Call 594-5200 to signup.

Scrabble!

2010-11-20T14:14:00.000-08:00

1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
November 7th & 21st
@2:00-4:30pm

Join others for a friendly game of Scrabble.

No registration required.

All Ages, all skill levels.

Games provided.

Nunchaku Skills

2010-11-18T16:26:00.000-08:00

November 20th
Saturday 2:00-3:00pm

Presenter: A-Long's Kung Fu Academy

Want to use Nunchaku like a martial arts master? This fun workshop teaches you various nunchaku techiques, spins and rotations. Increase your coordination, focus and body mechanics. Foam nunchaku are provided for classroom.

If you decide to get really into it.. maybe you'll be as good as this guy...

MAKE YOUR OWN ANIMATED VIDEOS WITH SCRATCH!

2010-11-06T11:22:00.000-07:00

IT Nation Computer Class
November 13, 2010
1:00-3:00pm

Make your own animated videos with Scratch! We'll introduce you to the free program Scratch. See how you can create fun animated videos and games. Mouse skills (pointing, clicking, and dragging) and keyboard experience or completion of the Computer Basics class required.
Space is limited.
For ages 10 & up.
For more information or to register
please call 594-5200.

TEEN GAMING NIGHT

2010-10-25T16:49:00.000-07:00

October 28th
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Come play! Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii, board games.
No sign up needed; show up and have some fun.
This program is intended for teens ages 12 and older.

We meet the 4th Thursday of the month.

TEEN SUGAR SKULL PARTY

2010-10-19T15:33:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by molding, painting and decorating your own sugar skulls in the two-day workshop. This is a Nuestras Raices event.

Friday, October 29, 2010
2:30-4:30pm
Day 1 will be all about mixing and molding your choice of skull.

Saturday, October 30, 2010
2:30-4:30pm
Day 2 will allow you to decorate the skulls you mixed and molded the day before.

This program is FREE & is for TEENS ONLY.

Science Saturdays!

2010-09-30T18:06:00.000-07:00

Come join the fun! For tweens and teens.
Space is limited.

ZOO TO YOU
OCTOBER 2ND, 2:00PM

Presented By: Experience the wonder of the animal kingdom with love ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Discover what and how it survives in the wild. You may even have the opportunity to touch a live animal.

ANIME SUPERHERO

2010-09-17T15:08:00.000-07:00

September 18th
2:00pm

Presenter: TeenzArt
Learn the art of anime-style drawing and create your own superhero design. This art-enriched workshop is packed with challenging design projects and fun surprises intended to motivate and push creative potential to the max.

Seating is limited, Registration is required.

Til' then.. check out this video out!

ANIME ART: Fantastic In Word and Image

2010-09-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 1:00-3:00PM

In September and October, local artists will give fantasy art fans an opportunity to enhance their graphic art skills through a series of three free Fantasy in Word and Image Art Workshops. These hands-on programs are open to teens and adults. Artist Adriana McGrew will teach her techniques on how to draw fantasy art in anime style. Find out about other FANTASTIC IN WORD AND IMAGE events.

Registration is required.

Seating is limited; call the Wheeler Taft Abbett branch library at 594-5200 to register.

SCIENCE SATURDAY

2010-09-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

Come join the fun! For tweens and teens. Space is limited.
GO BATTY
September 4th, 2:00PM-3:00PM

Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Learn about the fascinating lives of bats and the scientists who net bats, take measurements and look for other clues to identify the bats of the Sonora Desert.

GAMING NIGHT!

2010-08-20T16:04:00.000-07:00

TEEN GAMING NIGHT

AUGUST 26TH
5:30-7:00pm
Come play! Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii, board games. No sign up needed; show up and have some fun. This program is intended for teens ages 12 and older.

ALTERED BOOKS

2010-08-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

PRESENTER: MARJORIE PELLEGRINO

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH 1PM-3PM

Using a discarded book as a canvas, we'll tear, circle, write, collage, sew and cross out as avenues to create and express ourselves. Join writer Marge Pellegrino for two hours of exploring on the pages of your altered book. The book will provided, dulplicate photos from home are optional.

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
CALL 594-5200 STARTING AUGUST 14 TO SIGN UP.

Science Saturdays

2010-07-30T16:02:00.000-07:00

Come join the fun! For tweens and teens.
Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

DESERT REPTILES

Saturday, August 7th 2:00-3:00PM
From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life.

Presenter: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Introducing BOARD GAME NIGHT!

2010-07-29T16:39:00.000-07:00

SMORGASBOARD

Thursday, August 12th
5:30 to 7:00pm
(2nd Thursday of the month)
Ages 12 & up

Do you love board games? Want to play your old favourites or try some new ones? Come to our board game night and join in the fun! Hang out and play! Is there a game you think everyone would love? Bring it and let's play! No need to sign up--just come on in and have fun.

Library Flash Mob!

2010-07-17T15:12:00.000-07:00

Check this out! A dancing mob descends on Seattle Public Library. I wonder what we could do like that here?

CHESS CLUB

2010-07-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

1st Tuesday of the Month

August 3rd, 5:30-7pm

Are you interested in Chess?

Please join us if you are already playing or want to learn.

All ages & skill levels are welcome.

Bring your friends and make new ones.

Practice your strategy and tactics.

For more information contact 520-594-5200

Science Saturdays!

2010-05-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

DESERT REPTILES!

Saturday, August 7th
2:00-3:00pm

From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life.
Presenter: Arizona -Sonora Desert Museum.

Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

Science Saturdays!

2010-05-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

The group will learn the basics of what makes good wildlife habitat. Using plant and animal resource cards, the group will assemble a plan for a backyard wildlife habitat. Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation.

July 3rd, 2:00-3:00pm Space is limited; get your tickets starting an hour before.

SCIENCE SATURDAYS!

2010-05-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

Starting in June, a different science program will be present free the first Saturday of each month. Come join the fun! For tween and teens.

1st Saturday
Skulls from the Sonoran Desert
June5th, 2:00-3:00pm
You can tell a lot about an animal by looking at the size of its skull. The group will examine replicas of skulls to learn about what the animals eat, where they live and how they hunt. Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation.

Space is limited; get your tickets starting an hour before.

CHESS CLUB

2010-05-20T17:11:00.000-07:00

1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!
JUNE 1ST AND JULY 6TH
5:30-7:00PM

Are you interested in chess? Please join us if you are already playing or want to learn. All skill levels welcome. Bring your friends and make new ones! Practice your strategy and tactics.

Double-Play Flute & Tuba

2010-05-17T17:50:00.000-07:00

JUNE 3RD, 6:30-7:15PM

Travel the continent of Europe with the music of Bach, Mozart, Tchaikobsky and more! Our trip concludes with a taste of England's most famous pop stars, the Beatles!!

Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

TEENZART! ART THAT POPS!!

2010-05-14T16:37:00.001-07:00

Learn the art of pop-ups and paper cutting techniques. Participants will be guided on how to use simple materials materials like paper, scissors and glue to create exciting 3D undersea masterpieces.

July 15th, 2:00-3:00pm Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

Computer Classes

2010-05-10T17:05:00.000-07:00

Join us for a series of cool computer classes. Space is limited to 10; call 594-5200 to register. (Please register two weeks before the class.)

INTERNET SAFETY
We'll give you tips on identifying online scams and test your Internet savvy.
Friday, June 4 ;1:00-3:00pm

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn the top ten reasons why you should join social networking and make your own avatar.
Friday, June 11 ;1:00-3:00pm

PHOTO EDITING ONLINE
Learn how to use Picnik -a free online photo editor- to polish your digital photos.
Friday, June 18 ;1:00-3:00pm

BASIC MUSIC EDITING AND DIGITAL STORIES
Edit music files and create your own digital story with Audacity and PhotoStory 3.
Friday, June 25, ;1:00-3:00pm

MAKE YOUR OWN ANIMATED VIDEOS WITH SCRATCH!
We'll introdice you to the free program Scratch. See how you can create fun animated games and videos.
Friday, July 2;1:00-3:00pm

LEGO ROBOTS

2010-05-08T15:35:00.000-07:00

Create a working robot out of Legos

& race it around the library!

Saturday, July 17

@ 10:00-11:30pm

Check out this blog for more

awesome creations made out of Legos.

Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

TEEN TIKI

2010-05-07T16:39:00.000-07:00

Join us every other Thursday for a different and fun activity!
6:00 - 7:00pm

Mini-Mini Comics!
Learn how to make an accordion-folded comic book.

Faboo Flip Books!
An easy lesson in low-fi animation using supplies you have around the house.

Paper Beading
Make beads out of paper and make cool jewelry for yourself or someone else.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
Puppets aren't just for kids! Seriously! Make a shadow puppet and then out on a show!

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY!!

2010-05-06T17:02:00.000-07:00

Pizza with Pizzaman Dave

Saturday, May 29 12:00-3:00pm

Learn the history of pizza, then make your own and eat it!!
Then make your own personal book, and help us create giant
poetry in the teen section!!
Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

Want to volunteer at the library this summer?

2010-04-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Need to complete your school’s community service requirement? Interested in meeting and working with other teens? Want to get practical work experience and job skills? By taking a few hours out of your summer to volunteer at your library, you can do all.

If you're interested you need to first, fill out a teen volunteer application form, then make an appointment to come to one of the teen volunteer orientations.

Dates for orientations:
Saturday, May 22 @11:30-12:30
Wednesday, May 26 @6:30-7:30
Thursday, May 27 @4:00-5:00

The minimum age for volunteering at the library is 14 years old.

Native American Science and Engineering Program

2010-04-22T16:47:00.000-07:00

Are interested in pursing a college degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics?
The Native American Science and Engineering Program is a program designed to provide Native American students with the necessary resources to enroll in college and pursue a career in a Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics field.

Eligibility

Incoming High School Seniors (Class of 2011) who are on track to completing physics, chemistry, and pre-calculus or trigonometry with a “C” or higher
(High School Juniors from Tucson HS, Cholla HS, Pueblo HS, Sunnyside HS and Desert Vista HS will also be considered)
Identify as Native American or Alaskan/Hawaiian Native
Commit to the overnight residential program from June 20-25, 2010
Participate in academic tutoring (required for local students only)
Attend NASEP events offered throughout the 2010-2011 school year
Assist future NASEP participants with computer builds in your area

For more information about NASEP & to download the application, please visit http://eao.arizona.edu/nasep

CHESS CLUB

2010-04-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

1st Tuesday of the Month
April 6th, 5:30-7:00pm

DOOR PRIZES!

Perspectives In Writing For Children

2010-04-15T16:42:00.000-07:00

Karen Cushman, author of the Newbery Medal-winning book The Midwife's Apprentice and the forthcoming Alchemy and Meggy Swan, will discuss her experiences writing historical fiction for young readers and her path to publication, including publishing her first book at the age of 53.

Tuesday, April 20th
5:00-6:00pm

Ages 12 to adult.

2010-04-12T16:43:00.000-07:00

Native Education Alliance
2010 Native American Student Art Competition

NEA is proud to announce our 3rd Annual Native Student Art Contest and Exhibition. All submissions will be shown at a Tucson area art gallery and winners may be invited to submit in future art shows.

The Art Contest is for Native American students K through college in Arizona

Click here to download the application and Rules and Regulations

Closes June 4th.

For more information or questions, please contact NEA by email at nativeeducationalliance@yahoo.com.

2010-04-08T16:22:00.000-07:00

Create It with Stories

We will combine a story with a fun art project.
This month will be Springtime!

Tuesday, April 13th, 6:00-7:00pm
Materials provided while supplies last.

Memory Wire Bracelets, Earrings, and Necklaces

2010-04-02T13:08:00.000-07:00

Presenter: Vivian Enos

We will use memory wire which is already shaped in the form of rings, like a spring, and tends to keep that shape - and beads to create single strand bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

April 17th Saturday 2pm

Registration begins on Saturday, April 3rd 2pm.
Space is limited to 15.

Ages 12 and older.

3y + 2y when 5 = y???

2010-04-01T16:28:00.000-07:00

Having difficulty with homework?
Our tutors are here to help on-site.
Available for students from elementry to college.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:45-7:45pm

TEEN GAMING NIGHT!

2010-03-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

Join us for cool video and board games!

THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND
5:30-7:00PM

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT!

2010-03-26T13:26:00.001-07:00

"Let the wild rumpus start!"

Join us for an awesome movie on a bigger screen!(Well, not as huge as the ones they have in theatres, but a screen probably larger than the one in your bedroom.)

What movie? Where The Wild Things Are
When? April 15th
What time? 5:30pm

You're welcome to bring snacks and don't forget your friends.

Wait for it...

2010-03-17T17:52:00.000-07:00

You think having fun is hard? No way, man!

So B. It by Sarah Weeks

2010-03-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

Review by Lily Waterhouse

So B. It is a book that you can’t put down once you start. This book was great and I would recommend this book to anyone. It was very adventurous and it’s easy to keep track of and follow along with. This book is about a girl who is taking care of her mother who has Down syndrome and has to deal with the problem that people make fun of her mom and that call her names and make fun of her. She gets frustrated at times because she has to do everything and her mom doesn’t do that much. When the mother gets sick, the girl has to take care of her as if she were a baby. The girl’s father left when she was just a year old and she has never seen him since. She goes on a journey by herself, taking a bus down to different cities trying to find him, but has no luck. While she is gone, her mother gets sick and calls the neighbor to help her, but her neighbor is a drug addict and a heavy alcoholic and she wasn’t much help. When she arrives back home, her mother has passed away and now she is all alone.

This book is for anyone, no matter which gender you are. If you like books that are happy and make you cry a lot, then this is the right book for you. It is my favorite and I could read it over and over again. Again like I said I would recommend this book for anyone and I would encourage anyone from ages 10 and up to read this. I’d rate this book 5 out of 5 stars! It is the BEST!! :)

The Path to Becoming a Writer: A Talk with Fiction Author, Jillian Cantor

2010-03-11T15:43:00.000-08:00

March 6th 2010
Saturday @2pm
Ages 12-Adult

Join Jillian Cantor, author of several teen fiction novels and the forthcoming women's fiction novel, The Transformation of Things, for a discussion of what it takes to turn your ideas into novels, and your novels into published books.

Who the heck is Jillian Cantor??

Get to know the author by reading her blog or one of her books.

The Life of Glass

The September Sisters

WILLOW by Julia Hoban

2010-03-10T14:19:00.000-08:00

Book review by Mariela Weaver

Willow seems like your everyday love story, but it has a twist. Willow is a girl who lost her parents in a car accident because they were drinking a little bit too much and she had to drive them home. Even though she was lucky enough to be the only one that survived, she doesn't feel lucky. Willow now is forced to live with her older brother who barely talks to her. Now here’s the twist: she cuts herself to numb the pain of all the hurtful memories of her parents. She ends up meeting this guy (named Guy) who she eventually falls for. Will Guy heal all her pain? Will Willow stop cutting for her own sake? Read Willow and find out for yourself!!!!!!

Can you trick your brain?

2010-03-08T14:39:00.000-08:00

Build Your Vocabulary! Help End World Hunger! Yeah!

2010-03-04T18:27:00.000-08:00

This game is addictive! It's called Free Rice.

For every answer you get right, Free Rice donates ten grains of rice through the World Food Programme to help end hunger.

You can practice your existing vocabulary, add new words to your repertoire, AND fight hunger!

Play the Prisoner of War game

2010-03-04T13:51:00.000-08:00

What do libraries have to do with prisoners of war? Play this free game and find out!

Betrayed

2010-03-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

This book review was written by one of our teen volunteers!

Betrayed: A House of Night Novel
by P. C. Cast

Like vampyres and hard times? Well Betrayed is the book for you. Betrayed is about a high school girl named Zoey. She has recently been chosen to be a vampyre, and discovers powers she didn’t know she had. She finds friends in enemies and also finds horrible things are going on at her school.

As she goes, she finds her parents want to have nothing to do with her. She discovers feelings and lusts she would have never expected. In the end she gets closer to her group of friends and even gets great responsibilities for her good doings.

If you think you that sounds like a good read, Betrayed and the whole House of Night series is for you!

Librarian vs. Captain Kirk

2010-02-26T13:37:00.000-08:00

Who would win?

(and if librarian Kirk fought Captain Kirk, would it be a draw?)

GED Classes

2010-02-25T16:39:00.000-08:00

Tutoring & Preparation

GEE E DEE

At dis drop-in klas git help 4m are tutors to git starded for the GED @ ur own pace. All klasses r tauwght bye Pima Counting Liberry tutors w/ there Adult Edukatioun Sirtifficates, and whill bee tawught in Inglish-American.

Stewdents ages 16 an bigger can partay. I mean attend.

Munday 4pm-7pm
Toesday 4:45 pm-7:45 pm
Fryday 1 pm-4pm

Plz note dat kiddies cant attend theese klasses. Rents must take they're own cheyeld care a rangements 4 chilldren undrr age 8. Regestratioun iz not re-choir-ed.

It dont matter wat level ur @ wit ur path of Nall-ledge 2 gettin ur GED, tutors can HOOK U UP, no matter the "grayed-level".

word.

Gaming Night!

2010-02-24T15:57:00.000-08:00

Join other teens for Gaming Night!
Come and play Wii, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and board games!

Thursday, February 25th from 5:30 to 7:00pm
No sign up needed.

Park Opening!

2010-02-23T13:39:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

Our library will be celebrating the opening of our new community park!

CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:00am, beside the Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library

There will be a lot of library and park events so come out and enjoy the fun!
Here are some of the events happening:

Library Events
-LIVE Local Music The Camino Royales & Kevin Pakulis will be playing at the library.
-Gaming at 12-4pm -All ages -No Sign up
-Celebrate the kick off of the Abbett Chess Club
Play on a GIANT chess board, SUPER SIZED chess and checkers sets.
-2:00pm Make your own chess or checkers travel set for free!

Park Events
-Double Elimination Adult Softball Tournament
-Pet Adopt-a-Thon In the Dog Park
-Live Music
-3-on-3 Basketball
-AYSO Soccer Games
-Continental Ranch Little League Games
-Food and Beverage Concessions

Close out the day with Maranas Movie in the Park at 6:30pm, "Field of Dreams"

So come and enjoy a fun filled day with the Mayor and Town Council, staff, your friends, and neighbors!

CHESS CLUB!

2010-02-21T12:19:00.000-08:00

Interested in Chess?

Our library welcomes teens and kids that enjoy playing chess to join our Chess Club. We welcome chess players of all skill levels, from beginners to masters.
Bring your friends and make new ones!

March 2nd, 5:30-7pm
1st Tuesday of the Month

Come and enjoy the social and intellectual atmosphere it offers!

Teen Happenings in April!

2009-04-11T14:00:00.000-07:00

Mind Blowing Magic Spells & Fortune
Wednesday, April 29
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 13-18
Come join us for Psychic cold readings, spells/potions, and magic!
For entertainment purposes only.

Homework Help is Here!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:45pm - 7:45pm
Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor!
We meet in the Children's Meeting Room.

Teen Movie Night
Tuesday, April 14
5:30pm
Ages 12 and up
Join us for a movie! You're are welcome to bring
snacks and beverages.

Teen Gaming Night
Thursday, April 23
5:30pm - 7:00pm
For Ages 12-18
Wii Sports & Fit ;; Join us for Games!

Teen Tiki & Book Club
Wednesday, April 8
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 13-18
Join us for some discussion and then help choose
our next book!
We also have "parties", play games and do other activities.
New members are welcome!

The Teen Events in April! :)

2009-03-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

Mind Blowing Magic Spells & Fortune Telling!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
5:30pm - 6:30pm
For Teens Ages 13-18
Come join us for Psychic cold reading, spells/potions, and magic.
for Entertainment purposes only

Homework Help!
Thursdays and Tuesdays
4:45pm - 745 pm
If you're absolutely stumped on your homework subject,
there will be amazing tutors there to help you!

Teen Tiki & Book Club
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
We will meet in the Teen Area // Community Mtg. Room
Bring your ideas and a friend to our newest book club. We'll reconvene afterwards for snacks and vote on our next books. We also have "parties," play games and do other activities.
New members always welcome!

Family Craft Night
Thursday, April 9, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
We will meet in the Community Meeting Room
Drop in and join us for a fun family festival of craft fairs. Instructions and materials are provided while supplies last.
Our activity this month will be bunny masks.

Teen Movie Night
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a free, action-packed adventure on Movie Night! You are invited to bring snacks and beverages. This program is intended for teens ages 12 and older.

Teen Gaming @ Abbett
Thursday, April 23, 2009
5:30pm - 7:00pm
We will meet in the Community Meeting Room
Come play! Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii, board games.
No sign up needed; show up and have some fun.
This program is intended for teens ages 12 and older.

Tucson Mystery Dinner Theatre
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting in the Community Meeting Room
Psychic cold readings, potions, cartooning and more with magic.

Great Things Happening in March for Teens!

2009-02-28T12:13:00.000-08:00

Teen Movie Night
Tuesday, March 17th 5:30 pm
Ages 12 and up
Join us for a movie, you are welcome to bring snacks and beverages!
Free!!

Teen Tiki & Book Club
Wednesday, March 11th 6-7pm
Ages 13-18
Join us for some discussion and then help choose our next book!
We also have "parties", play games and do other activities.
New members welcome!

Teen Gaming Night
March 26, 2009 Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
Wii Sports & Fit
Join us for Games For Ages 12-18

Family Craft Night
Thursday, March 12th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Come make Hanging Birds
Instructions and materials are provided while supplies last.

Homework Help is here!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45-7:45pm
Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor!
We meet in the Children’s Meeting Room.

Wii Saturdays in Teens Area
You're welcome to bring your own games as well! :D

Upcoming events

2009-01-26T14:55:00.000-08:00

Teen Movie Night
Tuesday, February 10th 5:30 pm
Ages 12 and up
Join us for lots of fun
movie and snacks
Free!!

Teen Tiki & Book Club
Wednesday, February 11th
6-7pm
Ages 13-18
Join us for some discussion and then help choose our next book!
We also have "parties", play games and do other activities.
New members welcome!

Teen Gaming Night
February 26, 2009
Thursday
5:30-7:00 pm
Dance Dance Revolution
Join us for Games
For Ages 12-18

Family Craft Night
Thursday, February 12th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Come make valentine cards.
Instructions and materials are provided while supplies last.

Homework Help is here!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30-7:30pm
Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! We meet in the Children’s Meeting Room.

Moon Mission
February 5th, Thursday
6:30pm-9:00pm
Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.
Use binoculars and telescopes to learn about the earth's nearest neighbor, the moon! Work as a family to complete hands-on activities, then head outdoors to gaze at the man in the moon.

Aikido Demonstration
January 27th, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
at Wheeler Taft Abbett
Teens and company are invited to learn more about this martial art from the master teachers at Aikido at the Center

WII
Saturdays
in teens Area
Subject to Staff Availability

Upcoming events!!!

2008-12-23T15:32:00.000-08:00

Hey, teens!

Teen Movie Night: January 13 at 5:30 pm. join us for a movie! you are welcome to bring snacks and beverages.

Teen Gaming Night: 5:30-7 on December 18th for ages 12 and up! it's FREE! Join us for a Rockband practice session!!

Teen Tiki and Book Club: Wednesday, January 14th from 6-7 pm for ages 13-18. Grab a copy of "Flags of Our Fathers" from the teen area, join us for some discussion and then help us pick out our next book! We have "parties", play games and do other activities! New members welcome!!

Family Craft Night: Thursday, January 8th from 6-7 pm. Come make memory boxes! Please bring a SHOE BOX. Instructions and materials available while supplies last.

Rockband practice session on December 18 from 5:30-7 for the BATTLE OF THE BANDS on DECEMBER 30th from 2-5 pm

Homework help: Homework help is here TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 5:30-7:30 pm. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! We meet in the Children's Meeting Room!!

Libraries close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and closed all day on Christmas day. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Upcoming events!

2008-12-09T15:25:00.001-08:00

Hey, Teens!

Teen Tiki and Book club: Wednesday, December 10 from 6-7 pm. Grab a copy of Flags of our Fathers from the Teen Area, join us for some discussion and then help us choose our next book! We also have "parties", play games and do other activities. New members welcome.

Teen Gaming Night: December 18 from 5:30-7:00 pm. for ages 12 and up. IT'S FREE! Join us for a Rockband practice session!

Family Craft Night: Thursday, December 11 from 6-7 pm. Come make ornaments! Instructions and materials available while supplies last.

Rockband Practice on December 18 from 5:30-7 pm. For BATTLE OF THE BANDS on December 30th from 2-5 pm.

Homework help is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! We meet in the Children's Meeting Room.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming events!!

2008-12-02T14:55:00.000-08:00

Hey, teens!
Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, December 9th at 5:30 pm. ages 12 and up. Join us for a movie! you are welcome to bring snacks and beverages.

Teen Gaming Night: from 5:30-7 PM on December 18. Ages 12 and up. IT'S FREE!!! Join us for a Rockband practice session!

Teen Tiki and book club: Wednesday, December 10 from 6-7 pm. ages 13-18. Grab a copy of Flags of our Fathers from the Teen Area, join us for some discussion and then help us choose our next book! We have parties, play games and do other activities. New members welcome!!

Family craft night: Thursday, December 11 from 6-7 pm. Come and make some ornaments for you Christmas Tree!! Instructions and materials available while supplies last.

Rockband: Practice on December 18 from 5:30-7 pm. For BATTLE OF THE BANDS on DECEMBER 30 from 2-5 pm.

Homework help is HERE on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 5:30-7:30 pm. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! we meet in the children's meeting room.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming events

2008-11-25T15:15:00.000-08:00

Hey teens!

Teen movie night is Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 5:30 PM. it's for ages 12 and up. Come join us for a movie! you're welcome to bring snacks and beverages.

Teen Gaming Night: December 18 from 5:30-7 pm. ages 12 and up. It's FREE!!! Join us for Rock Band practice session.

Teen Tiki and Book Club: Wednesday, December 10 from 6-7 pm. ages 13-18. Grab a copy of "Flags of our Fathers" from the Teen Area. Join us for some discussion and then help choose our next book! we also have "parties" , play games and do other activities. new members welcome!

Family Craft Night: Thursday, December 11 from 6-7 pm. come make ornaments! instructions and materials are supplied while supplies last.

Rockband: Practice on December 18 from 5:30-7 pm. for Battle of the Bands on December 30 from 2-5 pm.

Homework Help is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! We meet in the Children's meeting room.

Hope to see you there and have a happy Thanksgiving! All libraries will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Upcoming events!!

2008-11-18T15:16:00.000-08:00

Hey teens!

Teen Tiki: Wednesday, November 26 from 6-7 pm. for ages 13-18. come to the teen non-book club where we have "parties" once a month, play games and do other activities. New members welcome!

Teen Gaming Night: from 6-7 PM on November 20. for ages 12 and up. IT'S FREE!!!! Join us for Guitar Hero!

Homework help is here on Tuesdays and Thrusdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! we meet in the Children's meeting room.

Join TACAL (Teens Assisting the Community and the Library) on Friday, November 28th from 3-4 pm. for ages 13-18. Pick up an application to join our new Teen Advisory Group. At this meeting, we will get started on planning our first major project. Come with ideas for how to tackle problems facing our youth and how to improve library services.

Rockband practice on December 18 from 6-7 pm for Battle of the Bands on December 30th from 2-5 pm.

Hope to see you all there!

Upcoming events

2008-11-04T14:56:00.000-08:00

National Gaming day @ Abbett! Saturday, November 15 from 2:00-3:30 PM. Come celebrate National gaming day @ your library! we will have DDR set up as well as some other fun games to choose from. Video gamers and board gamers both welcome.

Join TACAL (Teens Assisting the Community and the Library) on Friday, November 28 from 3:00-4:00 PM. for ages 13-18. Pick up an application to join our new Teen Advisory Group. At this meeting we will get started on planning our first major project. Come with your ideas for how to tackle problems facing youth and how to improve library services.

Teen Tiki: Wednesday, November 26th from 6-7 pm. For ages 13-18. Come to the Teen non-book club where we have "parties" once a month, play games and do other activites. New members welcome!

Family Craft Night on Thursday, November 13 from 6-7 pm. Come make some hanging leaves for fall. Instructions and materials available while supplies last.

Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 PM. for ages 12 and up. come join us for a movie, snacks and drinks.

Homework Help is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor. We meet in the Children's Meeting Room.

Teen Book Club (TBC): Wednesday, November 12 from 6-7 pm. for ages 13-18. Grab a nominated talking book or a quick pick. We will continue our discussion of the Teens' Top Ten nominees as well as the Shadow Children Series and then choose our new books.

Teen Gaming Night: November 20 from 6-7 pm. for ages 12 and up. It's FREE. Join us for Guitar Hero.

Upcoming events!!

2008-10-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

Family craft night: drop in and join us for a fun festival of crafts every second Thursday. Intructions and materials provided (while supplies last.). the craft is going to be hanging leaves. the date and time is November 13, 2008 from 6-7 PM.

Teen movie night is on November 18, 2008 starting at 5:30 PM for ages 12 and up. Join us for a movie, snacks and beverages.

Teen Book Club (The TBC) meets Wendesday, November 12 from 6-7. this is for teens aged 13-18. Grab a nominated talking book or quick pick. we will continue our discussion of the Teens' Top 10 nominees as well as the Shadow Children Series, and then choose our new books.

Homework help is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM. Drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor! We meet in the children's meeting room.

Teen Gaming Night: November 20, 2008 from 6-7 PM. for ages 12 and up. It's FREE!!! Join us for Guitar Hero.

Don't forget to VOTE!!!! we have a booth set up in the Teen Section.

Join TACAL (Teens Assisting the Community and the Library) on Friday, November 28th from 3:00-4:00 PM. for ages 13-18. Pick up an application to join our new Teen Advisory Group. at this meeting, we will get started on planning our first major project. Come with ideas for how to tackle problems facing youth, and how to improve library services!

National Gaming Day at Abbett!! Saturday, November 15 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Come celebrate National Gaming Day at your library! We will have DDR set up as well as some other fun games to choose from. Video games and board gamers both welcome.

Teen Tiki: Wedensday, November 26th from 6-7 pm. for ages 13-18. come to the teen non-book club where we have "parties" once a month, play games and do other activities. New members welcome!

Upcoming events!!

2008-10-21T17:31:00.001-07:00

Hey, teens!
Join TACAL (Teens Assisting the Community and the Library). they will meet every 4th Friday from 3-4 PM. share your ideas, meet other teens and make a difference. this is for teens aged 13-18. this group is just starting, so we will be electing leadership and finalize our mission statement at this meeting. Call Sara at 594-5200.

Teen Tiki: Wednesday, October 22 from 6-7 PM. Come to the teen non-book club where we have "parties" once a month, play games and do other activities. Bring something you like to collect . New members welcome. this group is for teens aged 13-18.

Homework Help is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM. drop in and get help with your homework from a friendly tutor. we meet in the children's meeting room.

Teen gaming night: November 20 from 6-7 PM. We will be playing Guitar Hero. For ages 12 and up. Best of all...it's FREE!!!!!