Branchin Out Highlights of News & Events for Sep. to Nov. 2014

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Your Teen Librarians

Main LibraryPlacedia Nance919-560-0122pnance@dconc.gov

BragtownDeLois Cue919-560-0210dcue@dconc.gov

East RegionalArchie Burke919-560-0213 pburke@dconc.gov

North RegionalChristine Grant919-560-0238cgrant@dconc.gov

South RegionalJen Brannen919-560-7444jbrannen@dconc.gov

Southwest RegionalCaroline Peterson919-560-8598cbpeterson@dconc.gov

Stanford L. Warren Heather Cunningham919-560-7336hcunningham@dconc.gov

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The 2014 selection is March: Book One by Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell.

A vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, medi-tating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segrega-tion, March is a graphic memoir that is rooted in Lewis’ personal story, but also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.Read the book with other teens at a DCL Teen Book Club!

South Regional Library, Teen Book ClubSaturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.East Regional Library, Teen Book ClubMonday Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.North Regional Library, Chapter Chat Teen Book ClubSaturday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m.

featuringdurham marches togetherSaturday, Oct. 4 • 9 - 11 a.m.Main Library/Durham Civil Rights MuralJoin us as we march from the Main Library to the new Civil Rights Mural to celebrate the kickoff of Durham Reads Together. Congressman Lewis, Congressman Butterfield and local officials will make remarks.

march: book oneSaturday, Oct. 4 • 2:30 p.m.B.N. Duke Auditorium, North Carolina Central UniversityJoin Congressman John Lewis and his co-writer Andrew Aydin for a reading and discussion of his graphic memoir, the Durham Reads Together 2014 selection, March: Book One. Free and open to the public.

dinner with congressman lewisSaturday, Oct. 4 • 6:30 p.m.Hill House, 900 S. Duke St.A fundraising event benefiting Durham Library Foundation Meet Congressman Lewis and support the library. Tickets are $50 per person. Visit durhamlibraryfoundation.org to reserve your space.

durham remembers togetherSunday, Oct. 5 • 3 p.m.Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.Join Congressman Lewis and Frank Stasio, host of WUNC’s The State of Things, for a discussion on the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Movement. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

the comic that changed the worldSunday, Oct. 26 • 3 p.m.Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd.March co-author Andrew Aydin will discuss the 1958 civil rights comic book, Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story, which inspired Congressman Lewis to write his graphic memoir. (This is a co-presentation with Durham County Library Comics Fest; more information at durhamcomicsfest.org.)

Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper’s farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president. Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents:

A vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation, March is a graphic novel that is rooted in Lewis’ personal story, but also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. March is a collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award and La Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me Whole).

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MakerDay @ DCLMain LibrarySaturday, Sept. 279:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about 3D printing, and watch our MakerBot 3D printer in action. Computers will be available for you to design an object and have it printed. Printing price is based on the weight of the object: 25 cents per gram.

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STEEL PAN MANIATuesdays, Sep. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 114:45 - 5:30 p.m.Learn how to make and play a steel drum.

POSITIVE LINK TEEN WORKSHOPSThursdays, Sep. 4, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 16, 30; Nov. 66:30 - 7:30 p.m.Get information and guidance from highly trained and certified representatives on relevant topics including self-esteem, career choices, bullying, gang violence and nutrition. The goal of Positive Link is to help you make healthy, conscientious decisions at crucial moments.

BOOK CLUB & PIZZAMondays, Sep. 8; Oct. 6; Nov. 104:30 - 5:30 p.m.Join us for our next book club adventure: more titles to read and discuss with pizza!

GAME DAYS @ EAST!Wednesdays, Sep. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 193:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us to play Wii or Kinect games.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: SCAVENGER HUNT & CROSSWORD PUZZLEMonday - Saturday, Sep. 22-27Come to the Information Desk for Banned Books Scavenger Hunt clues and Crossword Puzzle. Winners earn prizes!

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH: WHAT DO YOU NEED IN A KIT?Monday, Sep. 294:30 - 5:30 p.m.Do you know what to pack for a natural disaster emergency? Learn from our Durham County Department of Health representative what you should have ready.

TEEN READ WEEK BOOKMARK CONTESTMonday - Saturday, Oct. 13 - 18Celebrate Teen Read Week! Design a bookmark based on this year’s theme “Turn Dreams into Reality @ Your Library” to win a prize. Pick up an entry form at the Information Desk to participate. Contest starts on Oct. 13 and ends Oct. 18. All bookmarks will be displayed in the Teen Room. Three selected bookmarks will earn prizes.

SECOND ANNUAL: MAKING BOOK HEDGEHOGSMonday, Oct. 204:30 - 5:30 p.m.Books turned into hedgehogs at the library; we are making it happen again at East Regional!

SCARY MUMMY HOTDOGS!Monday, Oct. 274:30 - 5:30 p.m.Be prepared for Halloween by making (and sampling) frightening hotdogs!

CUPCAKE CHALLENGEMonday, Nov. 174:30 - 5:30 p.m.Here’s the challenge: choose a book, any book, and create a cupcake somehow inspired by, or related to, that book.

FALL FILM & POPCORNMonday, Nov. 244:30 p.m.Relax with a movie and popcorn at East! Call for title.

TECHIE TEENSWednesdays, Sep. 3, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 22; Nov. 193:30 - 5 p.m.Use a laptop, 3Doodler or iPad. Play games, and hang out with friends.

THE SCIENCE OF COOKINGThursdays, Sep. 4, 186:30 - 7:30 p.m.Join us in the teen area to learn how to create simple, delicious recipes.

TEEN INKTuesdays, Sep. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 184 - 5 p.m.Do you enjoy writing, photography or graphic design? Learn how to be a part of a magazine production team as we write, photograph and design images for publication in the Corner Magazine.

*Registration is required.

*COMPUTER COACHING FOR TEENSWednesdays, Sep. 10; Oct. 8; Nov. 54:30 - 5:30 p.m.Expand your creativity for school presentations. Each month learn a unique way to design a presentation using Prezi, Slideful and Glogster. Classes held in the Computer Lab.

iPHOTOThursdays, Sep. 11, 25; Oct. 9; Nov. 134 - 5 p.m.Take photos with an iPad in this interactive program. Then learn how to convert the photos into a short video.

*SOCIAL MEDIA 101Tuesdays, Sep. 16; Oct. 214 - 5 p.m.Parents, teens and caregivers, join us in the Computer Lab as we discuss Internet safety using social media.

*CHEF TEENS: JUST DESSERTSThursday, Oct. 2, 16, 23; Nov. 6, 204 - 5 p.m.Showcase your culinary skills by creating a dessert. Creativity and imagination are welcomed. All supplies are provided.

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NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Are you a high school student or the parent of a high school student?  The college admissions process can be very stressful and time consuming for the entire family.  This workshop will provide tips on academic performance, extracurricular activity participation and college preparation. 

East RegionalThursday, Sep. 11 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Southwest RegionalThursday, Sep. 256:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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MOVIE MONDAYMondays (No movie Sep. 1)2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Come relax with a “teen-approved” movie after school each Monday.

TECH TUESDAYTuesdays2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Come join us for some activities involving the latest technology!

GAME ON!Wednesdays2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Connect with your friends, and show off your skills with board games, card games, Xbox 360 and Wii.

DIYThursdays (No DIY Nov. 27)2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us after school for a variety of fun activities especially for teens. Activities include arts and crafts, fashion design, book discussions and anime club.

TEEN CHALLENGEFridays (No challenge Sep. 19; Oct. 31; Nov. 28)2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Challenge yourself with engineering activities, cooking competitions, science experiments and more.

*Registration is required.

HOMESCHOOL LEARNING LAB FOR TEENSThursdays10:30 a.m. - 12 noonThe Homeschool Learning Lab for Teens provides homeschoolers with enriching and unique educational programming in a library setting with an emphasis on teen interest. We have fun learning, building relationships and becoming familiar with library resources. Parents are invited to facilitate sessions.

BANNED BOOKS WEEKMonday-Friday, Sep. 21-272:30 - 4:30 p.m.Come exercise your right to read with theme-inspired movies, activities and events.

TEEN READ WEEK: TURN DREAMS INTO REALITY @ YOUR LIBRARYMonday-Friday, Oct. 12-172:30 - 4:30 p.m.Get inspired by great resources and fun activities at the library this week. We will explore inspirational stories and career resources, and promote the importance of pleasure reading in all its forms through various activities, challenges and games.

*TEEN HALLOWEEN BOO BASH!Friday, Oct. 312:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us for haunted games, food and general SPOOKtacular fun! Don’t forget to wear your costume.

HUNGER GAMES WEEKMonday-Friday, Nov. 17-212:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us for a fun-filled week of Hunger Games inspired movies, crafts and activities.

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TEEN BOOK CLUBTalk books and nosh pizza at the teen book club. Some copies of each month’s book are available at the South Regional Information desk.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK EDITIONSaturday, Sep. 62 - 3 p.m.We’ll be talking about Banned Books Week and reading To Kill a Mockingbird, both a classic YA novel and a regularly banned and challenged title.

DURHAM READS TOGETHER EDITIONSaturday, Oct. 42 - 3 p.m.We’ll be participating in Durham Reads Together and talking about and reading Congressman John Lewis’ graphic memoir, March: Book One.

HISTORICAL EDITIONSaturday, Nov. 152 - 3 p.m.We’ll be going back in time and reading some thrilling historical fiction with the award-winning title Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.

SATURDAY SPECIALSCOLLEGE? HELP! FIND COLLEGE RESOURCES AT YOUR LIBRARYSaturday, Sep. 202 - 3:30 p.m.Interested in college? (Or have a teen who is?) Come see what the library has for you, from studying for the SATs and AP tests to choosing a college and finding scholarships.

TURN DREAMS INTO REALITY: FIND COLLEGE RESOURCES AT YOUR LIBRARY!Saturday, Oct. 182 - 3:30 p.m.Celebrate teen Read Week and learn about college resources at your library, so you can start turning your dreams into reality!

PAINT YOUR OWN DAY OF THE DEAD POTSaturday, Nov. 12 - 3 p.m.The Day of the Dead is a Latino holiday that honors the dead through acts of remembrance, including offering marigolds. Learn about the Day, and paint your own colorful designs on flower pots that you can use for marigolds or other flowers.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT Wednesday, Sep. 33 - 4 p.m.New to the South Regional Library? Learn about all of the cool things you can do and find at the library. Solve the clues, get some knowledge and even win some prizes.

3-DOODLE! Wednesday, Sep. 103 - 4 p.m.Ever heard of 3-D printing? Learn about 3-D design, and play with this fun 3-D pen to make cool objects from your imagination.

MAKE WRAPPED FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS!Wednesday, Sep. 173 - 4 p.m.Learn how to make cool and colorful wrapped friendship bracelets with charms. (Or you can go monochromatic, if Goth’s more your style.)

MARSHMALLOW WARS!Wednesday, Sep. 243 - 4 p.m.Create your own marshmallow shooters, and let the games begin.

MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME AND RUBBER BALLS!Wednesday, Oct. 13 - 4 p.m.Ever wanted to have a ready supply of slime? Or maybe just need to have a few extra rubber balls? Learn how to make both so you can be prepared! (For what, who can say?)

BOOK TRAILER FESTIVALWednesday, Oct. 153 - 4 p.m.Celebrate Teen Read Week with a Book Trailer Festival! Screen trailers for all of the coolest teen books! Light snacks will be provided.

ZOMBIE SURVIVOR!Wednesday, Oct. 223 - 4:30 p.m.Think you can survive the zombie apocalypse? Test your skills, acumen and knowledge of the undead. Do you have what it takes to survive?

JOIN THE SPY SOCIETY!Wednesday, Nov. 193 - 4:30 p.m.Think you have what it takes to be a spy? Test your skills with memory games, code cracking and more!

GAME DAYS

GAME DAY/COMPUTER LABThursdays, (No Game Day Nov. 27)3 - 4:30 p.m.Wii, Xbox Kinect, iPads, Chromebooks. Whether your gaming speed is Mario Kart, Mario vs. Capcom, Fruit Ninja, Jaws Revenge or something else entirely, check out our Teen Scene Game days. Specific game schedules will be listed on our monthly calendar.

*Registration is required.

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WRITE ON!Tuesdays1 - 3:30 p.m.Join us at the library for writing support in a casual atmosphere, where teens can explore ideas and create fantastic stories or lyrical poetry.

SNACKS + STORIESTuesdays6 - 7 p.m.Join us for the monthly teen book club meeting. We will discuss different genres, favorite authors and fandoms. Tasty treats will be provided.

ANIME CLUBWednesdays, (No Anime Club on Nov. 12)3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Do you like Anime or manga? Join us to watch some shows, practice drawing and talk about favorite manga series. Snacks will be provided!

STUDY BREAKThursdays (No Study Break on Nov. 27)3:30 - 5:30 p.m.Come hang out in the teen area of the library during Study Break. The teen area and computers will be reserved for people under the age of 18! There will also be a librarian present if you have any questions about new books or homework, or if you just want to chat.

TEEN LGBT BOOK CLUBMondays, Sep. 8; Oct. 13; Nov. 104 - 8 p.m.This book club is a safe place where LGBT teens and their supporters can read novels that feature LGBT characters, and meet other teens with the same interests. The club meets on the second Monday of every month. Snacks will be provided.

GAME DAYSaturdays, Sep. 13; Oct. 11; Nov. 222 - 3:30 p.m.Get your game face on – at the library! Join us for multiplayer Xbox or Wii games, or play classic board games. Snacks will be provided!

*DOUGHNUTS FOR DATABASESMondays, Sep. 15; Oct. 20; Nov. 174 - 5 p.m.Come for the doughnut; stay for the knowledge. Learn about the many databases the library has to offer and how finding the right information can make homework easier!

MOVIE MADNESSThursdays, Sep. 25; Oct. 23; Nov. 204 - 6 p.m.Come relax with a movie after school. Movies will be based on popular young adult books or literary characters. Popcorn will be provided.

HAUNTED HOUSEThursday, Oct. 304 - 8 p.m.If you’re looking for a good scream, come explore the library’s haunted house. There will be ghouls, ghosts and creepy crawlies. Get ready for a frightfully fun time!

TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTYFriday, Oct. 313:30 - 4:30 p.m.Get spooky at the library! Play games, make crafts, eat snacks and show off your scary costumes. There will be a costume contest and prizes!

*Registration is required.

TEEN SCENE: ANIME CLUBThursdays, Sep. 4; Oct. 2; Nov. 6 4 - 5 p.m.Do you like Anime? Manga? Graphic novels? Join us to watch some shows, practice drawing and talk about favorites.

TEEN SCENE: MAKERSPACEThursdays, Sep. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 13 4 - 5 p.m.Learn some new skills, and express yourself with a different do-it-yourself project every month.

TEEN SCENE: GAMINGThursdays, Sep. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 204 - 5 p.m.Hang out with your friends, and get your game on @ the library!

TEEN SCENE: FLOETRYThursdays, Sep. 25; Oct.23; Nov. 274 - 5 p.m.Do you have something to say? Share your thoughts with us, and let the words flow with word games, writing and poetry.

GROSSOLOGY WORKSHOPMonday, Oct. 272 - 3 p.m.Are you ready for Halloween? Celebrate all things gooey, icky and gross in this hands-on workshop.

FALL FESTIVAL PARTYMonday, Oct. 272 - 3 p.m.Children and teens, stop by after attending the Grossology Workshop next door for some good food, games and crafts.

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