Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Back to School Movies

We have one last program for this summer.  It will be next Tuesday, August 20 starting at 10 a.m. in the morning at Mahon.  We will be seeing: 

Adventures in Zambezia (ends around 11:30)
Epic (ends around 1:30)
Teen Beach Movie (ends around 3:00)

Hope to see you next week.

Thanks to everyone for being part of our 2013 Teen Summer Reading. 

Thursday, August 8, 2013

4th Extravaganza

We will have our final prize drawing and extravaganza next Tuesday, August 13.  Be sure to get your 4th game card turned in by next Monday.  Due to the movie times, the Lobby times are going to be very limited this time.  Staff will only be in the lobby during the following times to exchange your pass for a ticket.  If staff are not in the lobby, you will need to wait for another movie time to get a ticket. 

Lobby Times:
12:20 to 1:30
3:35 to 3:45
5:40 to 5:55

Be sure to RSVP your name, location, movie title and time to the blog, email (mahonps@gmail.com) or by calling 775-2838.

Movie Times:

Smurfs 2 - PG - 1:00 p.m. (ends around 2:55) - library staff will be at this title
Planes - PG - 12:45 p.m. (ends around 2:20ish)
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - PG - 1:40 p.m. (ends around 3:35) - library staff will be at this title
The Wolverine - PG-13- 1:10 p.m. (ends around 3:20ish)
Turbo - PG - 12:40 p.m. (ends around 2:25ish)

Smurfs 2 - 3:45 (ends around 5:40) - library staff will be at this title
Percy Jackson - 4:25 (ends around 6:20)
     *** will need to pick up tickets before 1:30 or between 3:35 to 3:45 ***

Turbo - 6:00 (ends around 7:50ish) - library staff will be at this title
Planes - 5:45 (ends around 7:20ish)
Smurfs 2 - 6:30 - (ends around 8:25)
     ***will need to pick up tickets between 5:40 to 5:55 or at earlier lobby time ***
Percy Jackson - 7:20 (ends around 9:15)
    ***will need to pick up tickets between 5:40 to 5:55 or at earlier lobby time ***
The Wolverine - 7:30 (ends around 9:40ish)
    ***will need to pick up tickets between 5:40 to 5:55 or at earlier lobby time ***

Thanks for all of those who have participated in our reading program and at library events!

Confectionery Collage

Inspired by the game Candy Crush Saga.  Teams worked to meet challenges using candy and art to level up.  Here are some of the creations from today.  Congratulations to the turquoise team:

Welcome to Candy Town:







Easter Bunny Hills says hi!:

  Phantom of the Opera




Sugar Rush:

 



 
Savory Shores (art work with food colors):
 




Monday, August 5, 2013

Movie Poll

Tell us which movie you would like to see at the next extravaganza (if titles are still at Tinseltown):

Smurfs 2
Percy Jackson - Sea of Monsters
Planes
Wolverine
Turbo
R.I.P.D.
Pacific Rim

Don't forget to turn in your fourth game card by next Monday, August 12 at noon.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

3rd Extravaganza

Our next extravaganza is going to be next Tuesday.  Be sure to turn in your 3rd game card by 6 p.m. before Monday, July 29.  Don't forget that Godeke, Groves, & Patterson do not open until noon on Monday and Tuesday. 

For those who receive a pass to the 3rd extravaganza, we will start collecting passes at 4 p.m. (the doors will not open until 4 p.m.) and we have to be out of the building by 6:45 p.m.  We are not allowed to stay past 6:45 so make sure to tell the person who will pick you up that they will need to be there no later than 6:45.

We will have the drawing for prizes after 5 p.m. 

You can bring your own skates, inline skates, things with wheels (scooters...).  If you do not have anything like that just bring yourself (don't forget socks :) and they will have something for you.

There may be space for friends and family members to be able to skate too.  Each friend/family member who wants to skate will need to bring $3 and pay at the door after all library teens who have a pass get skates.  It may be after 4:15 before guests will be able to get their skates.

There is a small room in the back that people who do not want to skate can hang out in.  Only those who skate are allowed in the skating area (per management).

We will be providing refreshments for the teens and they can only be in the small room in the back.  So if you can RSVP to this blog or email mahonps@gmail.com with your first name that would be great to make sure to have enough refreshments. 

See you next Tuesday.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Iron Pastry

Congrats to Phoebe G. the winner of this years Iron Pastry.  Here are some pictures of the competition with the overall theme of Beneath the Surface.  There were creations inspired from movies, books, and more:
















Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Upcoming programs

Join us for chess play every Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Iron Pastry is this Thursday.  The program is full and registration is closed.  If you registered for Iron Pastry, join us for decorating challenges on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Next Monday (July 15) at Groves at 2 p.m. there will be Crafts from the Abyss.  There will be duct tape and more.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Second Extravaganza

Our second extravaganza is next Tuesday, July 9 at Tinseltown.  Be sure to turn in your second game card before next Monday at the library that you signed up.  The branches do not open until noon on Monday.  You can turn in your cards as soon as you get them completed, you do not need to wait until the date to turn them in.

For those who get a movie pass, you need to RSVP for your movie title by Monday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. to the blog, via email at mahonps@gmail.com, by calling 775-2838 or at one of the library locations.  Include your name, title and time of the movie, and library location.  Because some of these titles have just been released and may sell out, RSVP early to guarantee a ticket to the title and time you would like. 

Library staff will be in the lobby of Tinseltown at these times only to exchange your pass for a ticket.  If you miss a lobby time, you will need to wait for another lobby time to get a ticket:

9:50 to 10:30
1:10 to 1:30
3:30 to 4:00
6:15 to 6:30

Here are times and titles you can choose from:

10:25 a.m. - Lone Ranger - PG13  (ends at 1:09 p.m.) -- Library staff will be at this title
10:30 a.m. - Now You See Me - PG 13 (ends around 12:45 p.m.)
10:40 a.m. - Despicable Me 2 - PG (ends 12:33 p.m.) -- Library staff will be at this title
10:45 a.m. - Monsters University - G (ends around 12:45 p.m.)

1:25 p.m. - Despicable Me 2 (ends around 3:20) - Library staff will be at this title
1:30 p.m. - Monsters University (ends around 3:30)

4:00 p.m. - White House Down - PG13 (ends around 6:30)
4:05 p.m. - Despicable Me 2 (ends around 6:00)
4:15 p.m. - Monsters University (ends around 6:15)

6:15 p.m. - Lone Ranger (ends around 9 p.m.)
6:45 p.m. - Despicable Me 2 (ends around 8:45 p.m.)

Your pass is only good for Tuesday, July 9 and for one of these times.  If you cannot make it, you are still entered into the drawing held that week.  You will be contacted if your name is drawn for one of the prizes to local business.  Good luck!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

This week

For those of you who completed your first game  card, see you today at the movies.  Staff will be in the lobby during these lobby times only: 

11:20 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00  to 2:25 p.m.
4:30 to 4:55

Just come in the lobby to exchange your pass for a ticket. 

Also do not forget about T Factor at Godeke this Thursday afternoon.

Friday, June 21, 2013

First Extravaganza

Be sure to turn in your first completed game card by next Monday at noon.  If you have not RSVP for your movie, be sure to do that.  You can do that via blog, email at mahonps@gmail.com or by calling 775-2838.  Titles and times are listed in a previous blog post.

T Factor

Have a talent that you want to share.  Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, act in a short skit with some friends....   Be sure to sign up at Godeke Branch Library by next Monday for the talent show that will take place on Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m.  Prizes will be given to the top three.  The Jenni Dale Lord Band will be on hand to judge our program. 

Boogie Fever

Whodunnit at Groves Branch Library.  The Murder Mystery took place at this 70's Disco with dancing and great costumes:

Thursday, June 20, 2013

The great and powerful movie

We are showing Oz the movie at Mahon in the community room today at 2 p.m.  See you there.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

First Extravaganza

Next Tuesday is our first extravaganza.  It will be at Tinseltown on 82nd and University.  Be sure to get your first game card turned in by next Monday to receive a pass to go.  You will need to RSVP for your first name, library, movie title and time to the blog, at mahonps@gmail.com or by calling 775-2838.  You can also let your library know too.  Shows may sell out so RSVP as early as possible to make sure you have a seat to the show you want.  Here are the titles of the shows where Library Staff will be in the shows:

11:55 - Epic rated PG  (103 minutes)
12:10 - Monsters University rated G (102 minutes)
2:15 - Monsters University
2:35 - Epic
5:00 - Man of Steel rated PG-13 (143 minutes)

You can also RSVP for additional shows but library staff will not be in those shows and you will need to pick up your tickets during the following Lobby Times.  Library Staff will only be in the lobby to exchange your pass for a ticket during the following times:

11:20 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00  to 2:25 p.m.
4:30 to 4:55

Email mahonps@gmail.com for a list of times for Monsters University, World War Z, Man of Steel, After Earth, or Epic.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Cake Wars goes to Team Torte

Everyone did an amazing job today.  The teams had to design a cake that best represented our theme Beneath the Surface.  Here are some pictures from the event and a picture of the winning team -- Team Torte. 








 

Friday, June 7, 2013

Additional Teen Programs

Come see:

OZ - A Great & Powerful Movie at Mahon on Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m.
Jack - A Giant Slaying Movie at Mahon on Monday, July 1 at 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be served at both events.

Cake Wars & other teen programs

Registration is now closed for both Cake Wars & Iron Pastry.  There is still limited space for Clockwork Mayhem (Steampunk game of Clue) and for Confectionery Collage.  Be sure to call 775-2838 to reserve your space for these events.

Also participation roles for Murder Mystery have been assigned.  There are still some spots left to observe the event and try to guess who dune it.  Be sure to call 767-3733 to register for this.  Space is limited.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Crazy Viral Video Madness

We had fun making viral videos today.  Check out our Silent in the Library video:


Monday, June 3, 2013

Chess Club

Starting June 5, come for chess play at Mahon at 2 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon this summer.  Representatives of the Texas Tech Chess Club will join us at a few of the programs to give you some pointers.

Tie-Dye Beach Towels

Bring a towel or shirt and we will provide the dye.  Decorate a towel or shirt to take to the pool or beach.  Register by calling 767-3300.

Project Bookbag

Here are some of today's creations.  We had fun with paint and duct tape: