Teen Zine
Teen Tech Week Event: Wii Free Play on Friday, March 12, 1-3:00
Large Meeting Room @ the Library. 5th-12th. Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, Etc.
LOL @ MHS (Lit/Learn Over Lunch) Book Discussion Club, Room 106, A or B lunch. Tuesday, March 23: Discuss Printz-award winning novel, White Darkness. Pre-register with Mrs. Fritzell or Mrs. Inhelder,
or call Joa at MPL-
754-5738 - for more info. Pitch in for a pizza lunch or bring your own.
Talk with other fans of manga, anime, and Japanese culture at oTALKu! Questions? stacey@marshalltown.lib.ia.us
Tues. March 16, 6-7pm: chat about manga and anime (& maybe a quiz?)
Joa Reads: blog about recommended books, book news, and more...
Marshalltown Public Library
For Teen Writers and Artists
Merlyn's Pen - magazine showcase of teen writers
Letters about Literature Contest - annual contest for middle and high school students
Resources
for Teen Writers - Tailored to science fiction/fantasy writers
Includes
workshop, writing advice, contests, and more.
Fiction
Press - Writers post their stories on this free-to-use website.
Critique Circle - an international online critique group
with special
section for teen writers
N2Arts.com - site for teen artists of all kinds, including writers
teenink.com
- Scholastic's website for teen writers and artists
VOYA Teen Poetry Contest (deadline Dec. 31, 2010), Photography Contest
Contests/Scholarship Opportunities for Teen Writers & Artists
River of Words contest (deadline Dec. 1, 2010)
Trading Card Leagues
The Marshalltown Public Library hosts two trading card leagues for all ages:
Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The leagues have designated times when people can play
these trading card games and earn points toward free cards. During the school year, the leagues will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Games like D & D, Magic, etc. may be played as well.
VolunTeen Program
The library has a volunteer program for teens, 7th-12th grades. Call or stop by for info.
Recommended Sites -
Teen Reads - recommended books, plus post your own reviews, etc.
MHS Media Center
Build vocabulary - and help fight world hunger
Iowa High School Book Awards or print current year flyer
Iowa Teen Choice Book Awards or print current year flyer
Citing sources in reports
Do Something - a site for youth interested in getting involved/making a difference
Variety of info about all kinds of teen reads
Library Loft: All kinds of info, reading recommendations, and more for teen
Award-winning teen and adult books teens would like
Information and reviews for teens on all kinds of graphic novels and manga:
www.noflyingnotights.com
Uncover the truth about urban legends, internet scams at www.snopes.com
Find your favorite bands, singers, and other recommended music
Find info about all kinds of movies, t.v. shows, and actors
 ********* Drug Abuse Info * 
Historical photos to use in reports/presentations from Library of Congress
Request a Book
To request a book, please use the Contact Us page.
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