Celebrate Holloween @ DPL

Boo!

There will be many Holloween activities at DPL locations throughout the city at the end of October. If you or someone you know are interested in attending one of these events, please see the link below for more information on dates and places!

http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/events/Halloween.htm

DPL Book Sale Oct. 19 and 20!

The Detroit Public Library will host it's Fall booksale on Friday Oct. 19, and Saturday Oct. 20. from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Funds raised from the sale are designated for the Library's "Warm Up to Reading" program, which is a free reading incentive program offered at DPL locations to schoolchildren during their summer vacation.

Thousands of books sorted by subject - autobiography, biography, cookbooks, computer manuals, art books, science fiction, history, politics, rare and collectible books, African American titles, poetry, science, children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction, from $ .25 and up. (Most harcover books are $1)

So tell your family and friends who might be interested, and come find some hidden treasures at the Detroit Public Library!

Our Athletes

Dozens of prfessional athletes from the Metro Detroit area have sighned muti-milllon dollar contracts. Do these athletes owe anything to the schools or communities that helped them develop?

What do you think?

Hey all you bloggers help me answer this:

In recent years, some shopping centers like Fairlane Mall have established curfews for teenagers, unless accompanied by adults. Do you think it is against the civil rights of teenagers to be resricted entry into the mall unless accompanied by adults?

Help us Figure out a Prize for our Duct Tape Sculpture Contest

For Teen Read Week on Thursday, October 18 from 4:00-5:45pm, 2 teams of teens will race to build the most fantastic sculpture, using found objects i.e. a shoebox, an old hat, common household items and duct tape in a set amount of time.

We are a loss at what prizes to offer, and we are open to your suggestions.

Thank you!!!

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!

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

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!!!!!!!!!!

Actionopolis Authors

July - August 2007

Teens get ready! As we welcome Actionopolis authors, known as “the best writers and artists working in comics and animation,” according to Publishers Weekly, to the Detroit Public Library (DPL). The authors will discuss adventure animation, new Actionopolis books and offer advice to aspiring young readers and writers.

Actionopolis Authors @ Edison Branch

Actionopolis Author Visit -Rob Worley “Heir to Fire”Tuesday, July 10, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Thursday, July 12, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Actionopolis author Rob Worley visits the Edison Branch Library and will discuss his new book "Heir to Fire." Join us as we explore this high-energy, action adventure book with the comic book background. For more information, please call Edison Branch Library at (313) 852-4515.

Actionopolis Authors @ RedfordMonday, July 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Three action writers lead a workshop for young aspiring writers, artists and those interested in adventure and fantasy fiction. For more information, please call Redford Branch Library at (313) 578-8000.

Actionopolis Authors @ Elmwood ParkThursday, July 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Calling all teens! The action adventure authors of Actionopolis are coming to Elmwood Park. Join us for the meet n’ greet and learn how to write and publish books. The authors will be available to sign books purchased after the program. For more information, please call Elmwood Park Branch Library at (313) 877-8014.

Actionopolis Authors @ Conely Monday, July 23, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Meet innovative authors and comic creators Rob Worley and Gary Reed to the Conely Branch Library. For more information, please call Conely Branch Library at (313) 224-6461.

Actionopolis Authors Arrive @ Main LibraryTuesday, July 24, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Learn about adventure animation and meet Actionopolis authors at Main Library. Bookbeat Bookstore will be available to sell copies of their books. An autograph session will follow the presentation. Registration is open to teens in the 6th – 8th grades. For more information, please call Children’s Library at (313) 833-1490.Explorers Room