Here's what's going on for teens at RHPL-- Winter 2009!

Ages 13-18 are welcome at our teen events. For more information, call Kricket @ 248-650-5683 or use this online form to email me.

Teen Tech Week Online Scavenger Hunt
March 7 to March 13

We're scavenging the internet! How are your searching skills? Print or view the scavenger hunt  here . When you're finished, email it to the listed address or turn it in at the Adult Reference desk between March 7 and March 13 to be entered to win a giftcard.

Noise at the library: Intensiosity & Fall from Red
Saturday: March 27
3-5 pm Multipurpose Room

These local high school students will rock your socks off at the latest concert in our Noise at the library series.

Preview some of their music here:
Intensiosity
Fall from red



Teen Writing Contest winners
Many thanks to Olivia Olsen for judging the teen writing contest! We have our winners--

1st place- Danielle Linihan for "Broken Walls"
2nd place- Kelly Yu for "The Stag"
Honorable mention: Erin Flowers for "To Know, to Err, to Fall"

Click over here to read the winning stories as well as some of the other submissions!

Got a band?
I'm looking for teen bands/singers/performers from Rochester/Rochester Hills who are interested in performing free concerts here in the library. It's a great way to get yourself out there! Interested? Let me know at the above contact info.

Teen writers workshop
Saturday: February 27
2-4pm Second Floor Conference Room

Interested in writing fiction or poetry? Come to this afternoon session and meet other teen writers, share your work, learn tips and pointers, and enjoy snacks.

Video Game Days
Saturdays: March 6, April 10, & May 1.*
3-6pm Multi-Purpose Room

Drop in for excellent gaming times with Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart, Rock Band, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero, and more. No registration required. Games will be rated T or E. Ages 13 to 18 are welcome. No younger siblings or parents...sorry!

*May 1 videogame day will feature a Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Be here no later than 3:15 to sign up. 1st and 2nd place get prizes. Regular freeplay will be going on at the other game stations and after the tournament.

GNBC- Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesdays: February 24, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, and May 26*
7-9 pm Second Floor Conference Room

We're hanging out to comment on our favorite manga, anime, videogames, and ridiculous youtube clips. Often includes spontaneous games and/or dance parties. Always includes snacks. Come chill with us, we love new faces!

*GNBC Prom!
Wednesday: May 26
7-9 pm Second Floor Conference Room

Gussy up for a special edition of GNBC with a dance party, pizza, and voting for our 2010 king & queen

D&D Days
Wednesdays: March 17, April 7, May 19
7-9 pm Second Floor Conference Room

Fight bizarre monsters at the library! As always, all levels of talent welcome. We've got dice. We've got snacks. Feel free to bring a favorite character or create a new one.

Random Anime Sampler Night
Wednesdays: March 31 & May 5
7-9 pm Second Floor Conference Room

Our anime guru Phil selects delightful episodes of hilarious anime- ok, so sometimes it's Batman- to view as we eat delicious snackfoods.