Family Fun Day & Movies

There are still a few programs left before you start school. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and we thank you so much for spending part of it with the library.

Next Tuesday (8/16) from 4 to 6 at Patterson Library is Family Fun Day. There will be hot dogs, prize drawings, and more.

Also if anyone would like to come to the Cinema Celebration at Mahon Library on Thursday (8/18) RSVP to the blog. We are going to see Gnomeo & Juliet, Rio, & Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. There will be refreshments and pizza. We just need a head count for the pizza and let us know if you would like cheese or peperoni.

Grand prize

On Thursday two lucky teens are going to win a Barnes & Noble Nook ereader. Be sure to turn in your fourth game card by noon on Wednesday to be eligible for the drawing. We are also going to be drawing for gift cards. Winners will be notified at the movies. Good Luck!

Movie Extravaganza

Next wednesday at noon is the deadline to turn in your fourth game card. Bring your pass to the lobby at Movies 16 on August 4 and exchange your pass for a ticket. You must RSVP via the blog or by leaving a message at 775-2839 by noon on Wednesday, August 3 to ensure your movie ticket. Please get there at least 15 minutes before your movie starts.

Staff will be available at these selected showings:

11:30 a.m. Smurfs 3D (only option for a 3D movie) -- PG -- 100 mins
2:00 p.m. Captain America -- PG13 -- 124 mins
4:50 p.m. Winnie the Pooh -- G -- 63 mins
6:15 p.m. Smurfs (2D)
6:15 p.m. Cowboys vs. Aliens -- PG-13 -- 112 mins
6:45 p.m. Zookeeper -- PG -- 104 mins

Here are other options that staff will not be available at but you can get tickets for. Please RSVP to ensure that tickets will be purchased for you:

11:00 a.m. -- Cowboys vs. Aliens, Captain America, or Zookeeper (11:05)
1:45 p.m. -- Zookeeper or Cowboys vs. Aliens
4:20 p.m. -- Zookeeper
5:00 p.m. -- Captain America (must pick up your ticket before 4:40)

If these do not work around your schedule (band & sports starting) call and leave a message by noon on Wednesday and we will try to work with your schedule.

There will be lots of prize drawings. Anyone who has turned in 4 cards will be eligible for the grand prize that will be announced next week. There will also be drawings for a variety of gift cards including movie money!!! Good luck to everyone.

Dance Party Thursday

Come to Patterson Library today at 2 p.m. to dance like Michael Jackson, sing karaoke, or Just Dance. There will be a variety of other wii games available.

Cake Wars

Here are some pictures from the program at Godeke today. It was very Smurftastic. Everyone did an amazing job creating their smurf village app inspired creations. Congrats to Team Fondant for winning.

Winning Cake: Team Fondant

Cake Wars

There are a few spots available if you have not already called Godeke and registered for Cake Wars. On Thursday teens are going to play in teams and decorate a cake for prizes. There is a mystery theme that will be revealed on Thursday. We are going to be set up in what used to be the coffee shop area.

Tuesday Game Day

Come out to Groves today (7/19) at 2 p.m. to play a variety of wii and board games.

Project Bookbag

Here are some of the bags created yesterday at Mahon during Project Bookbag.

Duct tape back pack

Main Event Extravaganza

Our 3rd Extravaganza at Main Event is less than a week away. Be sure to turn in your 3rd game card by noon on Wednesday (7/13) to get a pass to come join us. We are going to bowl, play laser tag, eat pizza, and play games in two groups. When you arrive on Thursday, you will be assigned to either group Fruit Ninja or Angry Birds (to go with our Going Global...Staying Connected theme). Group Fruit Ninja will bowl first. Group Angry Birds will play laser tag (15 at a time) and get their game cards to play games. We will eat, have PRIZE DRAWINGS and then the groups will change place....or at least that is the tentative plan. See you on Thursday!

Magical Movie

Come to Groves on Tuesday, July 12 starting at 2 p.m. to watch part 1 of the last Harry Potter Movie before the 2nd part comes out at the movies on Friday.

Happy Fourth of July

All library locations will be closed on Monday, July 4.

Movie Extravaganza Update

There are only a few spaces left for the 5:20 Transformers. Thanks to everyone who have let us know which movie and time they will be coming too. It is not to late to RSVP. Here are the options again:

Cars:

11:55 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

3:00 p.m.
5:40 p.m.

Green Lantern
3:00 p.m.

See you tomorrow!

Movie Times!!!!!

Finally have the movie times. Here are some times and titles to pick from. You will need to RSVP on the blog or call 775-2839 (leave your name and number and someone will get back to you). Shows may sell out so times/titles may change.

Transformers -- 5:20 p.m. (space is limited)

Cars 2 -- 11:55 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Poppers Penguins -- 3:00 p.m. & 5:40 p.m.

Green Lantern -- 3:00 p.m. & 6:05 p.m.

There are other times available (call to ask for other times). A library staff member may not be in the movies with you but will be in the theater (probably in the lobby).

These movies are not in 3D but you may be able to exchange your ticket and purchase the additional cost to see a 3D movie.

Transylvania Clue

Space is quickly filling up for Mahon's Transylvania Clue program (July 7) where you will be the game piece in this spooky version of the popular board game. Be sure to call and register before it is too late (call 775-2838 to register). Refreshments will be served.

Movie Extravaganza Update

Movies 16 told us that they hope to have the showtimes by tonight or tomorrow, so keep checking the blog for titles & times. If mornings (looks like some of their other shows are at 11 or 12) work for anyone post to this blog or call 775-2838 and leave a number that you can be reached at. We may not be able to have a library staff member present but can meet you at the movies to get you your tickets. It looks like Mr. Poppers Penguins will be one of our afternoon choices.

Lights, Camera, Read!

For those who came and participated, "Thank you!". We had some awesome book trailers made which will be posted as soon as they are finished.

Movie Extravaganza

The titles that most likely will be options for next week are:

Transformers rate PG-13
Mr. Poppers Penguins rated PG
Cars 2 rated G
Green Lantern rated PG-13
Super 8 rated PG-13

They will not know the show times until next Tuesday and there may be a few more options but they are waiting on their corporate office to find out since Transformers comes out on Wednesday night. There is a big chance some of these movies will sale out quickly so we may not be able to go to some of them. Let us know which movie you would want to go to and if you would want to go to an afternoon or night show.

Iron Pastry

The Iron Pastry program is full. See those of you who registered on Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mahon.

New app for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad

Check out the free app for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad called BookMyne. It can be found at the iTunes store. Once installed on your device, you will be able to search our catalog.

In honor of our theme: Going Global...Staying Connected here is a bonus for anyone who is in our Teen Reading Program. If you download this app or like our teen facebook page (link is on the side menu), you can mark off any 4 spaces on your teen game card.

50th Street Caboose Extravaganza

If you have not turned in your first game card, be sure to do that by today. You will get a pass for tomorrow's extravaganza. Be sure to bring that and your food pass when we meet at 50th Street on Thursday. You will give one of the library staff members your extravaganza pass and you will give the wait staff your food pass.

Be sure to bring your report card with you. 50th Street Caboose will give you an extra $10 game card if you made all A's or $5 if you made A's & B's.

We are going to eat, have prize drawings, and you will get a game card to play (if you love games....you can bring extra money for more game play).

See you then!

Lights, Camera, READ!

Trying to figure out what create a book trailer is on your teen game card? Come to Patterson on Wednesday, June 15 and Groves on Tuesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. to learn how to make a book trailer. You will make a book trailer (short youtube like clip) about your favorite book so feel free to bring props. There will be a few cameras and laptops for you to use but you can also bring your own if you would like.

Ten to Win

Congrats to the Orange team. Here are some pictures of our crazy fun from yesterday:

Lubbock Teens Have Talent

Want to give a big congrats to all of the participants yesterday! Everyone did a fantastic job.

1st Place -- Jennifer -- Violin
2nd Place -- Shelbi -- Flute
3rd Place -- Lauren -- Singer

We also want to thank our MC -- Jenny and our special guest judges & Music Masters for providing the equipment for the program.

Ten to Win

Join us at Mahon on Monday, June 13 at 2 p.m. for crazy games and challenges. Team sign up will start at 1:50 in the community room and games will start at 2 p.m. In teams, teens will compete at games using household items. The team who scores 10 points first or has the most points at the end of the competition will win. There will be refreshments and prizes will be awarded.

You decide

Which of these (can choose more than one or suggest others not listed) would you like us to get for the teen extravaganza drawings. The ones with the most votes will be drawn at one of our four extravaganzas.

Here are some choices:

Target
Walmart
Sonic
Starbucks
Game Stop
iTunes cards
Rosas
Taco Villa
Pizza Hut
Chick Fil A
Candy Wrapper

Lubbock Teens Have Talent Update

It's not too late if you want to come out and show off your talent. There will be a karaoke machine available for anyone who wants to sing. Christy Moreland had an unexpected trip and will not be able to come but she has gotten us a talent scout to take her place as judge. If you know anyone who is not in the program but is a great singer, dancer, or musician please let them know about today's program. It starts at 2 p.m. at Godeke.

Tuesday Game Day

Working hard on your teen game cards (sign up for the teen reading program to enter our reading game)? Come to Groves Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. to play Wii video games and a variety of board games. On top of getting to spend the afternoon playing games, you will be able to check off two activities on the card just by coming to one event!

Lubbock Teens Have Talent

In a band or play an instrument? Like to sing or dance? Are you a budding magician or great at Karaoke? Show off your talent at Godeke Branch Library on Thursday, June 9 starting at 2 p.m. Do you think you have what it takes to win this talent contest? Call 792-6566 or send an email to mahonps@gmail.com to schedule your audition by June 6.

Special Guest Judges: Christy Moreland (KCBD Anchor/Reporter); Irving Quant (Illusionist); Scott Faris (Local Artist & Musician)

Sponsored by: Friends of the Library, FarisWheel Productions, KCBD, and Texas Music Supply.

Tie-Dye Beach Towels

Planning on going to the beach or pool. Join us at Patterson Branch Library on Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m. to make a work of art worthy for the pool. We will supply towels and dye. You bring your creativity! Call 767-3300 for more details.

Got Chess?

We Sure Do! Join the 2nd Annual Summer Mahon Library Chess Club, Meeting Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. starting on May 31st.

Once Again SPICE, The Nationaly recognized Texas Tech University Chess Club, will sponsor the program. A SPICE member will be on hand during the meetings to help you improve your game!

Middle School through High School students...Beginners, Intermediate and Expert players are welcome to join.

Ice Cream and A Movie

Start your summer vacation at Mahon Library on Thursday, May 26. Come make an ice cream sundae or float and watch a movie starting at 3 p.m. We are going to watch Gulliver's Travels with the cRaZY Jack Black.

Teen Summer Reading 2011

The 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program starts on Thursday, May 26 and ends on August 3. Come into any library location beginning on May 26 to sign up for the reading game. Complete game cards to be entered into prize drawings for gift cards and get passes to our Extravaganzas to be held at 50th Street Caboose, Movies 16, and Main Event. A listing of all the library events can be found on the side menu or come into the library to pick up a flyer.