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Thursday, December 3 from 4-6
Library Auditorium
First Thursday Movie:
Star Trek (PG-13)
On the day of James Kirk's birth, his father dies on his ship in a last stand against a mysterious alien vessel. Twenty years later, Kirk has grown into a young troublemaker. Suddenly, there is an emergency at Vulcan and the newly commissioned USS Enterprise is crewed with promising cadets like Nyota Uhura, Hikaru Sulu, Pavel Chekov and even Kirk himself. Together, this crew will have an adventure in the final frontier where the old legend is altered forever even as the new version of it is just beginning
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Wednesday, December 16 from 3-5
Library Auditorium
The Hunger Games Book Discussion and Party!
Think you know The Hunger Games? Prove it in our trivia challenge? Come discuss the book that is becoming a phenomenon! We’ll have a Hunger Games themed party complete with a book discussion and trivia contest |
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Thursday, December 17 from 4-6
Library Auditorium
Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
Think you know ALL the lyrics to the hottest songs out there? Come have fun trying to remember the lyrics to your favorite songs. Bring your friends and enter the competition! Prizes awarded.
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***Free and open to teens 12-19. Snacks Provided***
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Creative Commons- Teen Writing GroupFriday, November 13, Friday, December 11, and Friday, January 8 from 4:30-6 pm
Creative Commons- A collaborative creative writing group
for teens aged 14-19. Please bring in something creative you've written for discussion in a friendly atmosphere.
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Tuesday Game Days!
Every Tuesday from 4-5:30 all school year long! Library Auditorium.
Rock out to Rock Band, Wii Mario Kart and more! All new games in October include Guitar Hero 5, Mario Kart and Super Mario Galaxy, just to name a few!
***Free and open to teens 12-19. Snacks Provided***
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Free help from experts in math, science, social studies and English for students in K through 12th grades, college introductory students, adult GED students, and other adult learners!
Seven days a week 4-11pm, in English,
Sundays through Thursday 4-9pm, in Spanish.
HOMEWORKKANSAS allows students to write to a live expert tutor, either from a computer in the Library, or from a home computer. You no longer need to use a Lawrence Public Library card number (if you are in Kansas). If you are traveling outside Kansas, sign up for a temporary Kansas Library Card at the Kansas State Library site.
For more help or information about HomeworkKansas, please call 785-843-3833 ext. 121
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General Information 785-843-3833 | Reference Questions 785-843-1178
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2-6pm Holiday Closings
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Teen Zone News
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Teen Action
TAB
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Vote on new music, games and books to purchase, help plan and assist with activities, bring a friend!
Good Reads
Online Teen Book Club
Offers a great teen selection. Check the Teen box and sign-up to receive a 5-minute read each day, Monday-Friday.
Teen Zone: BookLetters
Read in-depth reviews of recommended teen books.
Staff Favorites
Read in-depth reviews of recommended teen books.
Book Lists
Looking for a good book to read and don't know where to start? Try some of these.
Homework Help
Homework Help Links
Go to our extensive list of homework help resources.
HomeworkKansas
Got homework? Read about HomeworkKansas, and online resource with live experts!
Fun Stuff
Free Online Games Database
Large collection of free online games.
Book a Minute Classics
Read the condensed classics of Dickens, Shakespeare, Austen, and many more in one minute!
How Stuff Works
The name says it all. Learn how stuff works!
Fact or Fiction?
Do you wonder if it's true that bubble gum contains spider eggs? Are you afraid to drink a Coke and eat Pop Rocks at the same time? Find out the answers at Snopes!
Magnetic Poetry
Now you can create magnetic poetry online without cluttering up your refrigerator!
Which Book?
Having trouble deciding what to read next? Help is a few clicks away. It's a fun way of choosing a book to read based on your mood.
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