Saturday, August 25, 2007

Video Game Events at the Library!

Hey! Did you know that the Library is looking into holding video gaming events? It's true, our goal is to let gamers come together and compete against each other. Games that have been suggested so far include Dance Dance Revolution, and Mario Cart Racing. The staff at Detroit Public Library is very excited about the possibilities of gaming, and hope to have successful events far into the future.

We could use your input for what games you would like to see included in our programs. You can do this in one of two ways. First, you can post a suggestions in the comments section of this blog posting. If you would prefer to email the Library with your suggestion, please send your email to dplteens[at]blogspot.com.

Everyone is welcome to join, from novices without any experience, to veterans with top gaming skills.

As more information about gaming at the Library becomes available, updates will be posted on this blog to keep your up to date!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO FINISH A PUZZLE!!!!!!!!!!!







If you missed the fun, I'm sorry to hear because we had our hands full of puzzle pieces trying to decide which piece went where. But in the end all was fun in the love of the puzzle. Here are a few prized memories from puzzle village.


Hope you enjoy and we'll see you later because we are captivated into a good mystery of solving a puzzle at the present time!!!!!!!!

Teen Reader's Theatre Celebrates Juneteenth with a Play




Amazing! As I sat in my seat only a few feet from the stage, I literally felt as though I was being taken on a ride on the Underground Railroad. Although reading a book about all of the many people involved in the Underground Railroad, including Harriet Tubman, is a great way to learn about history, watching a fifteen minute showcase with unbelievably talented actors is an even better way of learning African American history. The show featured a youthful cast that portrayed their characters with both grace and confidence in their own portrayals. The energy given off by the children in the show spread through out the room and excited the audience. I felt honored to have the privilege to see such an incredible performance from such young stars to be…

-Ben Ra


Thursday, August 2, 2007

Below is the painting that was shown to be our point of focus. The picture shows all the available sunlight n space that will be in our teen center.
"an additional window"
more then enough ceiling space

Well you guys the time has come. Our new teen center is under way but ordinary to get to the finish line there must be a start and that is where we are at this point in time. The pictures above are HOT!!! off the press and you all have the exclusive of featured news and upcoming pictures of OUR TEEN CENTER, so stay for the long haul!!!!!!!!!!



(Helping Young People Excel)

Detroit Public Library