Free to all Teens Aged 12 – 19

LOVE to read? Why not join our teen reading contest this summer and read to WIN prizes? It's absolutely FREE! Just look for us on Facebook – under MPLTeens – and add us as a friend. Once you do, just post your reviews to the 2009 Teen Summer Reading Contest group for chances to win. All for just reading...

Ages 13 – 18

This workshop will focus on the full process of writing effective essays, developing critical thinking skills, while converting analysis into words. You will become familiar with common essay styles and approaches to writing them.

Fee: $60.00 per person

Ages 12 - 18

Got nothing better to do on a hot Saturday afternoon? Why not drop by the air-conditioned library and get your Wii fix? Bring friends or family members for some gaming fun at Angus Glen!

Fee: $2.00 per person

Grades 8 and 9

Get a heard start on the new semester by learning the concepts of Grade 9 French in one week. This course is also useful for grade eight students who want an early introduction to high school French and for grade nine students who want a refresher course.

Fee: $60.00

Ages 12 - 16

Looking to make a fashionable appearance at school this year? Come create and sew your own backpack using your own unique sense of style. Sewing machines provided – no experience necessary.

Fee: $50.00

Ages 14 - 18

Do you have an interest in working with kids? A passion for children's books? As a Summer Reading Program volunteer your primary responsibility is to listen to club members discuss what they've been reading, log information and award incentives. Volunteers may be given additional assignments including assisting with Branch programs and Creative Writing, Musical Theatre and Ready for Reading Camps. Training will be provided. Visit our teen webpage for information on how to volunteer.

Bring your friends to the library and watch some movies in our super comfy Teen section. We'll be raffling off prizes too!

Fee: $2.00

Love to read? The Teen Summer Reading Club is back and improved! Just look for us on Facebook – under MPL Teens – and add us as a friend. Post your book reviews and check back often to win prizes.

Ages 12 – 14

Come join us for books, conversation, light refreshments and fun as we discuss your favourite tween reads – genre by genre – in the Angus Glen Teen Area. Light refreshments will be served.

Fee: FREE

Ages 12 and up

This award-winning course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. This course is the creation of St. John Ambulance instructors, veteran 16-year-old babysitters, 12-year-old rookie babysitters, and moms and dads. Deadline for registration is Thursday, June 11.

Fee: $55.00