Minute to Win It!

Submitted by TG on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 12:55

image of minute to win it logo.Do you watch the show Minute to Win It ? and think I could do that! or that's easy! Well here is your chance to prove yourself.

Teens ages 11+ are invited to join us for a fun program where we try out some of the different Minute to WIn It games.

 

When: July 29, 2010 @ 2:30

Where: Whitby Central Library

Call 905 668-6531 x 2010 to register or stop by the main floor information desk.

Retro Gaming!

Submitted by TG on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 11:21

image of apples to apples board game.We're taking it back to the old school with an "old fashioned" Board Game Extravaganza!!

We will have a variety of different games including Apples to Apples, Cranium, Blurt, Scattergories and Pictionary!

When: Monday July 19th, 2010 @ 2:30 pm.

Register at the Main Floor Information Desk or by calling 905 668-6531 X 2010

Paranormal Party @ Brooklin Branch

Submitted by TG on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 10:35

 Put on your best costume. Will you be a Witch? A werewolf? A vampire? Or will you toss on a sheet from your mom’s linen closet and come as a ghost? No matter what you wear, come and have fun with trivia, activities and a craft while you’re here!

 Wed. July 21, 2010 @ 7 pm.
 
Ages 12+

POETRY AND BOOKMARKS @ Brooklin Branch

Submitted by TG on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:50

image of yarn and beads.WHEN: Wednesday, July 14 @7:00 p.m.

Ages 12+
Come have some fun re-arranging the books at Brooklin Branch as we create Spine Label Poems out of Book Titles. Take home a picture of your favourite poem! While you’re here...create a Beaded Bookmark for yourself or a friend before the night is through!
 

Game Night Series: Heroclix

Submitted by TG on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:45

Have you ever wanted to know how to play Heroclix?? Well, here is your chance! C'mon out to the Whitby Central Library on July 15th @ 6:30.

Register at the Main Floor Information Desk or by calling 905 668-6531 x 2010.

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Submitted by TG on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:41

super smash brothers cover.We will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament on July 13th @ 2:30 for anyone ages 11+. If you are a member of the Teen Summer Reading Club, this is a great way for you to get another stamp for your card.

Register at the Main Floor Information Desk or by calling 905 668-6531 X 2010.

We hope to see you soon!!

Teen Summer Reading Club

Submitted by TG on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 13:27

We are now officially registering for the Teen Summer Reading Club. Be sure to stop by any branch of the Whitby Public Library to register and get your card. You have a chance at winning a $50 gift card to Best Buy!!

Pretty Little Liars

Submitted by TG on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 16:48

Book cover of Pretty Little Liars.Pretty Little Liars, is a new entertaining series that will be telecast on ABC. The series has been taken from the book Pretty Little Liars, composed by Sara Shepard. The series will begin on 8 July 2010 at 8 pm on ABC. It is basically a comedy-drama based on four girls. The running time of the drama is forty four minutes. The novel was published in 2006 and it consists of 304 pages.

MTV Movie Awards

Submitted by TG on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 16:39

Image of MTV Movie Awards Logo.In case you missed them last night, here is a breakdown of the awards and winners.

 

Best Movie: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Best Comedic Performance: Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover

Best Male Performance: Robert Pattinson, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Global Superstar: Robert Pattinson, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Best Villain: Tom Felton, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Generation Award: Sandra Bullock

Best Kiss: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Best Breakout Star: Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air

Best Female Performance: Kristen Stewart, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Best Fight: Beyonce vs. Ali Larter, Obsessed

 

Twilight Party

Submitted by TG on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:15

Image of Eclipse Movie Poster.Are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob?? Come celebrate the release of the movie Eclipse with the Whitby Central Library on July 8th@ 2:30 pm! We have a variety of activities including games, quizzes and yummy snacks! For ages 11+. Registration begins June 1st at the Main Floor Information Desk or by calling 905 668-6531.