Simpson Teen Events
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Teen Events at the Simpson Public Library
Teens, in addition to our ongoing monthly programs, we offer a variety of events throughout the school year, including movies, video game nights, and more! Check back often to see if there is a program you'd be interested in attending. We'll see you at the library!
Take a look at our photo gallery of past Teen Events! |
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March Events
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Book Buzz - Ice Claw
Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Register at the library or by calling (717) 766-0171
We will be discussing the book Ice Claw by David Gilman. It is the second book of the Danger Zone Series and features Max Gordon as the main character. We will be playing the game Urban Myth. Book Buzz is a unique book discussion group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September to May from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Tutoring Room on the Upper Level. |
April Events
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Teen Literature Day - Book Survivor
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Teens are invited to bring their favorite book and campaign to have it win as the Book Survivor. We will meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served. |
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Book Buzz - Beautiful Creatures
Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Register at the library or by calling (717) 766-0171
We will be discussing the book Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. We will be playing the game Sequence. Book Buzz is a unique book discussion group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September to May from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Tutoring Room on the Upper Level. |
May Events
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Manga Drawing Mania
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Teens are invited to come and try their hand at drawing Manga. How-to books will be available. We will meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served. |
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Book Buzz - Beautiful Darkness
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Register at the library or by calling (717) 766-0171
We will be discussing the book Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. It is the second book in the Beautiful Creatures Series. We will be playing the game Quelf (a fantasy version of Cranium). Book Buzz is a unique book discussion group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September to May from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Tutoring Room on the Upper Level. |
Ongoing Teen Events
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Chicks with Sticks
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Register at the library or by calling (717) 766-0171
This is a learn-to-knit group that meets on the first Thursday of the month in the Tutoring Room on the Upper Level. Knitting needles, crochet hooks, and yarn are provided for beginners. Bring your own project for help and advice, or choose from a variety of easy patterns supplied by our knitting teacher. |
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Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Have ideas for Teen Programs or materials? Then we need you at the Teen Advisory Board Meeting, affectionately called TAB. This group meets from 7:00-8:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the month, every other month from September to May. Teens help plan the special programs, Teen Summer Reading Program, and give suggestions for teen books and magazines. If you would like to be a part of this group, come to the meetings held in the Meeting Room on the Lower Level of the Library. |
The dates for meetings in 2013 are:
- January 8
- March 12
- May 7
- September 10
- November 12
Come and share your ideas to help improve the Library’s services to teens. If interested see the Teen Services Librarian, Linda Wilson, at the Library or call (717) 766-0171 Ext. 243
Volunteers
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Are you 13 or older with lots of time and nothing to do? Do you need to fill hours of community service for an organization’s requirements? The Library needs volunteers to shelve returned materials and do other odd jobs. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Natalia Chromiak at (717) 766-0171 Ext. 229, for an application and more information. |
Page updated March 26, 2013
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