Library Events

The Central 2^nd Saturday SLAM!

Come down to the Central Library to enjoy a Spoken Word Extravaganza for the youth of Calgary!

Poets storm the stage to share their words and beats to packed-out, cheering crowds. Judges from the audience score their performances in three intense rounds of poetic excellence, until a winner is crowned.

For those who do not wish to SLAM!, there will also be an Open Mic—this is a chance for you to strut your stuff and showcase your work. All styles are welcome. If you don’t want to strut your stuff—come, listen and judge.

Bring three poems, each of them no longer than three minutes. You may not get to perform them all, but bring them just in case.

UPCOMING YOUTH SLAM!s

February 12, 2011 – 1:00pm

March 12, 2011 – 1:00pm

Presented by The Calgary Public Library and The Calgary Spoken Word Festival

p.s. It’s FREE.

Teen Toastmasters

If you are looking to boost your resume with great leadership skills, think about Toastmasters International. They are offering a great course for FREE at the Calgary Public Library just for teens ages 13-17. This course will help you with presentation skills, public speaking and self-confidence. If you are interested, call 403-260-2600 or go to www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx

Times and places it’s offered:

Louise Riley: Wednesdays January 19^th—March 9^th, 4:30-6pm

Fish Creek: Tuesdays February 1^st—March 22^nd, 6:30-8pm

Village Square: Saturdays January 8^th—Febuary 26^th, 10:30am-12pm

Country Hills: Mondays February 7^th—April 4^th, 4-5:30pm

Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx

Ladies…

Are you worrying about what to wear to your grad?

Worry no more! Come to our Prom Dress Extravaganza! Skilled seamstresses will share ideas about re-making, updating, and tailoring dresses to suit your image. Try on our dress donations or bring your own dress and ask our seamstress to add a bit of ‘shazam!’ to your outfit.

Bonus: Demo dresses will be given away to participants!

Ages 15-18. Saturday, March 12^th from 1:30-3:00pm at the Village Square Library OR Saturday March 19^th from 1-3pm at the Crowfoot Library. Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx

Enjoy Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and more at Game On! at the Calgary Public Library.

Game On! is at these locations and times:

Shaganappi: Wednesday April 27^th 7-8:30pm

Louise Riley: Tuesday March 29^th 7-8:30pm

Crowfoot: Thursday February 17^th 2-4pm, Monday March 28^th 2-4pm, Wednesday March 30^th 2-4pm, and Thursday March 31^st 2-4pm

Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx

Book clubs for teens at the library:

It’s a chance for you to talk about books, meet other people who like to read and get ideas for new reading material.

• Nose Hill Library—Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm AND Mondays 7-8pm
• Fish Creek Library—Thursdays 7-8pm
• Forest Lawn Library—Tuesdays 4-5pm
• Shawnessy Library—Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
• Southwood Library—Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Call 403-260-2620 for exact dates.

Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx

ESL Teen Talk

If you are a new Canadian and need to practice your English skills, join the Calgary Public Library for ESL Teen Talk. It’s a chance for to get together with other teens, play games, hang out and practice English.

• Nose Hill Library—Mondays Feb 28^th – March 28^th 4:30-6pm
• Crowfoot Library—Tuesdays Feb 22^nd—March 22^nd 4:30-6pm
• Shawnessy Library—Tuesdays Feb 22^nd – March 22^nd 4:30-6pm

Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx