Edmonton Teen Writing Group

WGA(Writers Guild of Alberta) EDMONTON TEEN WRITING GROUP NEXT MEETING
Sunday, November 20, 2009, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, Stanley A. Milner Library, Room 6 – 27 (6th Floor), 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square (That's the main branch of the Edmonton Public Library in downtown Edmonton)

The WGA Edmonton Teen Writing Group (for ages 15-18) meets monthly, facilitated by WGA Youth Mentor Alexis Kienlen. The purpose of this group is to unite teens interested in pursuing the craft of writing; to provide a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment for participants to receive constructive feedback on their writing; to involve themselves in literary discussion; and to engage with like-minded young writers. If you'd like to attend this meeting or would like further information about the group, please contact Alexis at alexiskienlen@hotmail.com.

Coming in November

The Teen Corner is all spooked out so stop by for your annual Halloween horror fix.

Coming up in November we have a Twilight movie night on Friday, November 13. With New Moon coming out the next week, we thought you might need a refresher. The Library closes at 6:00 so you need to be at the Library by 5:50 to get your seat. As usual, we'll bring the popcorn, you bring a friend.

Murder Mystery!
We had so much fun at last year's murder mystery day that we're doing it again. The first session filled up quickly so we will be running another session on Saturday, November 28. There isn't a lot of room left in that one either, so call soon to reserve a spot (780-459-1682).

We will have a Teen Advisory Board Meeting on Thursday, November 26. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Kathleen

Spook it Up! Thursday, October 15

It's that time of year again, time to decorate the teen corner for Halloween! We provide all the decorations (and snacks of course) and you bring the imagination. I'll even read you a spooky story as you work.

This is a TAB event but of course everyone is invited (well if you're in grades 7-12).
If you have any questions, give us a call at the Library 780-459-1751.

The Monstrumologist

I love book trailers! It's like getting the blurb from the back of the book, but with sound (usually creepy sound). Check out this one for The Monstrumologist. 

Amazing Altered Books!!

I just had to post a few pictures of the amazing altered books that were created in a mere three hours last Saturday. We have had the books on display at the Library along with some how too books if you want to give it a try.

Kathleen

Free Creative Writing Worshop for Teens

Do you like to write? Is it at the kitchen table where you make everyone within earshot listen to your latest ode? Or is it in your room with the door locked in a secret book you keep locked in your drawer? Maybe it's online and you're writing for a zine or your own blog! Whatever your flavour you won't want to miss this opportunity to expand your skills with writer/author Don Trembath. The session is called The Escape Artists: Writing to Get Away because writing is the perfect way to recreate your world. Sound interesting? Pick a time and give us a call to book your space.

(The important bits)
Saturday, October 3
9:00 am to Noon OR 1:00 - 4:00 pm (Your choice)
The Escape Artists: Writing to Get Away
For teens in grades 7-12
NO you don't have to have a Library card (but I think you should anyway because they bring joy)
call 780-459-1682 to register or get more information

September Programs for Teens

Looking for something new to try? How about creating art from worn out books?

Saturday, September 19, 1-4 pm
Teen Altered Book Event

What's an altered book you say? Take an old book, rip or cut out some pages, stick the others together, add some paint, ribbon, pictures, charms or what ever you like and voila! altered book.

You don't need to know any more than that, just come with a willingness to get crafty (and probably dirty). Sound good? Call the Library at 780-459-1682 to register because we only have room for 10 people.

Thursday, September 24, 7-8 pm
Teen Advisory Board Meeting

This is our first meeting of the year. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is always open to new members and you don't have to come to every meeting. We get together about once a month (we'll set the dates for the rest of the year at this meeting) and you give me ideas for programs, new movies, books or cds, and any other ideas you have for improving the Library. For example, most of the following list of programs were suggested by the TAB:

Murder Mystery in the Library
Movie nights
Games night
Book discussions
craft programs
Breaking Dawn book launch party
Harry Potter movie party

and these are already planned for this fall:

Creative writing workshops (October 3 and 17)
Halloween decorating (October 15)
Murder mystery (November 21 and 22 *November 21 is already full)
Cheap Christmas Gift Crafts (December 12)

So bring a friend and your ideas, I'll bring the snacks. If you have any questions, give me a call at the Library at 780-459-1751 (really, I don't bite).

Kathleen

Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to Kate, the winner of our grand prize digital camera! Kate is happy that she will have her own camera now and won't have to borrow her brother's :)

Summer reading went much too fast, school is already back an now we're busy planning for fall. I'm already looking forward to next year's pile of summer reads!