Metamorphosis Ball

When it came to the Metamorphosis Ball, our Largo Library teens had no shortage of imagination. From make-up, to nail polish, and masks to all things glowing, they lit up the room. They danced for hours, and even convinced me to join in, which is no small feat. Though we were all exhausted when the lights came on, many of our teens stayed to help turn our bash back into a library. If you missed the ball, it's not too late to join us for the rest of our summer reading programs! Sign up online, or come in to the teen room for more details!

Book Talk With a Bite

Starting in September, we'll be working our way through the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer as our choice for the new book club program in the teen room. Every month we'll read the next book in her series. Check back for more details, since you know I like to end a program with a bang!

Get Published!

Mosaic is taking submissions until July 31st, so if you are sitting on the next great short story, drawing, essay, poem or even photo and you want to enter it for a chance to see it published, come in and grab a registration form.
I know I've seen a lot of talent from you, and I can't wait to see what you submit. If what you've shown us in the past is any indication, it's going to be an amazing issue.

Metamorphosis @ your Library

Registration for the Summer Reading Program has begun. If you haven't come in for your free packet, there is still time. Next week we kick off with our first Anime program on Tuesday. There will be prizes, free food, and of course, Anime. It will also get you one step closer to your ticket to the rave-esque Metamorphosis Ball.

On Thursday, we have our Eeeek Bugs! Program. Food fear factor, drawing contest, trivia, prizes, and of course we'll get Julie to eat something nauseating. Hey, I have to have my fun too, right?

Wii Weekend!

Pick between Pokemon Battles Revolution or Wii Sports and make sure you sign up in the teen room. Space is very limited and filling up fast! Taking place in the Children's Program room on Saturday, December 8th from 1pm- 4pm, we're hoping to be able to offer this program more often based on popularity. Make sure to sign up if you're interested! This program is intended for young adults between the ages of 13 and 18.

Digital Scrapbook

This year, I was thinking of trying my hand at a DvD scrapbook for Tosho-Con. I'll be taking the pictures during the event, and we have artists to add the anime, but the snag was music. I noticed that when a school put together the yearbook DvD scrapbook, they could only play clips of a song or they could face problems with copyrights. It always drove me nuts that they would jump from one song to the next. I thought it was a good time to ask for a favor.

Scott Gallagher of Seattle band Key Note Speaker agreed to try his
hand at some music for us. The only catch is that he hasn't had a lot of anime influence. We'll just have to come up with a list of "must see" to change that. I'm sure you guys will have a few ideas!

The Cafe Opens It's Doors!

Don't forget to sign up for the Anime Cafe! The sign up sheet can be found in the Teen Room. On the menu for December we'll be making origami wallscrolls and watching an episode of Pumpkin Scissors. We'll also enjoy a cafe favorite. That will take place on Tuesday, December 11th, from 6pm - 8pm and is open to young adults from the ages of 13-18.

This program runs the second Tuesday of every month, so be sure to sign up early. It will take place in the Children's Program Room.