Get in the holiday spirit and paint a pumpkin at the Centennial Park library. Yes, it’s not carving, but at least these won’t rot and you know you can draw a lot better than you can swing a knife! Pumpkins and art supplies will be provided free of charge, along with snacks and drinks. Show up early, as space is going to be limited.
Test your road and combat skills against your peers in our fast-paced Wii Mario Kart tournament at Centennial Park. This will be an elimination event, so come prepared to win if you want to stay in. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Those who get knocked out early can enjoy watching the remaining contenders or partake of some of the other non-competition game offerings. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration for the tournament is recommended to ensure a space. You are welcome to bring and sync your own Wii controller, so long as it has not been modified from the purchased condition.
Learn to make a bracelet or choker out of a renewable plant resource, hemp. Lessons and materials will be provided free of charge at the Land O'Lakes Library. For those of you guys out there than don’t think hemp bracelets are manly, there will be a limited number of spots to learn to make chainmail bracelets. Come on, you know armored jewelry is cool, admit it!
Think you’ve got a unique and/or amazing talent? Want to show it off in the hopes of winning cash prizes? The Land O Lakes Library’s annual Teen Talent Show is the place to be. Any talent is welcome, from singing to dancing, contortion to art. Just keep it clean. Individual or group entries (up to 5 members) are welcome. Register early, as participation is limited to 15 acts with a 5-minute maximum performance time. Even if you don’t want to perform, you can still come and enjoy the show, along with free snacks and drinks.
Join us for a scaled down version of our annual Masquerade Dance in the Dark. Come dressed up and enter our costume/cosplay contest for cash prizes. Dance to your favorite tunes in our darkened dance room. Enjoy Monster-spiked bunch, candy, pizza, and more. Where else are you going to find an excuse to dress up and dance on a Saturday afternoon? Wait, don’t answer that… just show up at our event!
Do you remember the 60s and 70s? If you do, then you’re too old for this event. If not, then you can experience these vibrant decades and make your own tie dye clothing with a choice of multiple colors. Bring your own white t-shirt, socks, hats, or other items to color. A limited number of free shirts will be available for those who cannot bring something to color, so arrive early if you need a shirt.
Who doesn’t like chocolate? Come taste varieties from all over the world, share your thoughts, and indulge your sweet tooth. We will have a chocolate fountain with items to dip to test your culinary creativity. Video gaming will be set up following the event so you can use up the sugar rush on Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero, and Wii Sports Resort.
Ever seen the world of Salvador Dali? Some say he was a genius… some say he was mad. Decide for yourself while you create art based on his unique style. Your work will be displayed in the library following the event for all to admire (if you want, anyway). Supplies and lessons will be provided free of charge, along with snacks and drinks.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) helps the library determine all the great programs it should put on for the 11-18 crowd. TAB members earn community service hours just by attending meetings and offering their thoughts and opinions. Plus, members get to be the first to know about all the other volunteer opportunities available in the library. Free snacks and drinks are always served at meetings, so come hungry and ready to have your voice heard!
Fans of anime, manga, and Japanese culture… this club is for you! The Hudson Anime & Manga Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month. In the meetings, we discuss all aspects of Japanese culture and life, taste foods from Japan, and watch the latest and greatest offerings from the anime world. New members and discussion topic ideas are always welcome. Parental permission slips are required for members under 18.
One meeting a month not enough for you? Feel free to join us at some other Anime Club meetings:
Centennial Park Library:
Saturday, 09/19/09@2:00 PM
Saturday, 10/17/09@2:00 PM
Saturday, 11/21/09@2:00 PM
Hudson Regional Library:
Tuesday, 09/01/09@5:00 PM
Tuesday, 10/06/09@5:00 PM
Tuesday, 11/19/09@5:00 PM
Hugh Embry:
Thursday, 09/17/09@4:00 PM
Thursday, 10/15/09@4:00 PM
Thursday, 11/19/09@4:00 PM
Land O'Lakes:
Tuesday, 09/01/09@6:00 PM
Tuesday, 10/06/09@6:00 PM
Tuesday, 11/03/09@6:00 PM
New River:
Thursday, 09/03/09@6:30 PM
Thursday, 10/01/09@6:30 PM
Thursday, 11/05/09@6:30 PM
Regency Park
Wednesday, 09/09/09@4:00 PM
Wednesday, 10/14/09@4:00 PM
Wednesday, 11/18/09@4:00 PM
South Holiday
Saturday, 09/05/09@4:00 PM
Saturday, 10/03/09@4:00 PM
Saturday, 11/17/09@4:00 PM
It’s Fall, you’ve been in school for a couple of months, and you need an excuse to party, right? Well, the Hudson library has you covered. We’ll have music, dancing, costume contests, food, and more… all for free! It’s not like you have a whole lot else more exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon in October…It’s Fall, you’ve been in school for a couple of months, and you need an excuse to party, right? Well, the Hudson library has you covered. We’ll have music, dancing, costume contests, food, and more… all for free! It’s not like you have a whole lot else more exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon in October…It’s Fall, you’ve been in school for a couple of months, and you need an excuse to party, right? Well, the Hudson library has you covered. We’ll have music, dancing, costume contests, food, and more… all for free! It’s not like you have a whole lot else more exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon in October…
Like vampires? Join us at the Hudson Library from 3-5pm on Friday, 11/20, for a journey into the world of real vampires as we explore Transylvania through digital pictures and food. Find out about the real Vlad Dracula and how he inspired so many of the modern vampire stories, from Bram Stoker's Dracula to Twilight.
If you are a fan of Stephenie Meyers, you will have a chance to win tickets to see the movie New Moon on its opening weekend... just for attending the event and staying until the end!
Why buy a wallet when you can make your own custom creation for free at the library... out of duct tape. Our instructors will show you how it's done and you can choose from among several designs and multiple tape colors. These things actually work, as weird as it might seem to some of you. Some schools even have contests to make prom outfits from tape, so a wallet is simple in comparison. If the free wallet isn't enough, we will also have snacks and soda for your culinary enjoyment.
Join us at the Regency Park Library for a free horror movie screening to celebrate the Halloween season. We'll be using our giant projector screen and speaker system, plus there will be free popcorn, soda, and candy (considering the holiday). You can't beat a free movie on free food on a Thursday night, right?
Join us at the South Holiday Library for a free horror movie screening just in time for Halloween. We'll be using our giant projector screen and speaker system, plus there will be free popcorn, soda, and candy (considering the season). Mmmmm, free movie.
The South Holiday Library is presenting a workshop on how to make your own rain stick. Ever seen one? They are hollow wooden tubes filled with tiny beads that make a sound like rain when you turn them over. It's a pretty simple musical instrument that you can construct on your own and they make pretty spiffy decorations when you paint them. In other words, just show up... we promise it will be fun. We'll have free snacks and drinks.
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