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July 03

Only Two Computers?

Whats Up? Why Only Two Computers for Kids Under 18?

Well, we have had kids driving us crazy...loud, not listening to staff, rude, abusive, destructive...

If you have a better idea on how to keep things under control we are all ears!

Too bad a few kids ruin it for all the rest!

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May 27

GreatStories Club

Summer Program for Teens Ages 13-17

Includes Lunch!

You Get to Keep the Books!

Get Free Swimming Passes to Riverside Beach!

Ending with a Pizza Party!

Fun Activites withMelinda Jones and LaKisha Myrie!

Friday, June 27th

Noon-2:00PM

Book Discussion: Tyrell by Coe Booth

Tyrell can't get a break. He is living in a shelter with his mom and little brother, his father is serving time in jail. He is desperate to find a way out of this mess.

Friday, July 11th

Noon-2:00PM

Movie: Step Up

Rated PG-13

Friday, July 25th

Noon-2:00 PM

Book Discussion: Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos

The author tells how he was able to rise above an arrest for smuggling drugs and doing time in jail and became an acclaimed writer for teens and children.

Friday, August 8th

Noon-2:00PM

West Side Story

Rated PG-13

Friday, August 22nd

Noon-2:00PM

Book Discussion: Sold by Patricia McCormick

Thirteen-year-old Lakshimi is sold into prostitutuin in Calcutta when her Nepal village is hit by a monsoon. Drugged, raped, and beaten, she must find a way to escape.

Sponsored by IPL, ALA, YALSA, Four County, Crisis Resource Center of SEK. Ash Youth Center, Oprah's Angel Network

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April 11

OPEN MIC NIGHT

OPEN MIC NIGHT

mONdAY aPRil 28th

6-8 Pm

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Learn the Art of Journaling @ the Library

We will create beautiful journal pages with words and art...

Monday February 25th 6:30-7:30

Monday March 10th 6:30 - 7:30

Everyone is welcome to come, just bring a journal or spiral notebook and whatever art supplies you would like to use or share....

February 06

Register to Vote ! ! !

If you will be turning 18 Years Old before the November 4, 2008 Election

You Can Register to Vote

Print a Registration form from this link:

http://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/voterregistration.pdf

Then mail form to:

MONTGOMERY CO.

217 E Myrtle, Box 446 Independence KS 67301

February 04

TIDAL WAVE

TIDAL WAVE

Wednesday, February 13th

3:14 - 4:15

"How Drugs and Alcohol Can Affect Your Ability to Make Good Decisions"

Teens Only Ages 12-17

FUN & FOOD

Teens discuss issues they are interested in...No Adults Allowed

Sponsored by the Montgomery Crisis Center

If parents have any questions call the library and ask for Julie: 331-3030

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February 01

Thank Goodness It's Saturdays @ the Library

The Friends of the Library have given a gift to our community by offering a matching grant that gives us the money to open on Saturdays for six months! So from February through July we will open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm!

Thank you Friends!

http://www.iplks.org

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January 10

Wii @ the LIbrary

Get ready for the Wii @ the Library!

We have

starting Wednesday, Jan. 30th

Future games include Guitar Heros, Dance Dance Revolution, Various Mario Brothers games, and more!

For more info ask on the second floor at the information desk...

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December 14

Musicovery...Check this Out!

Do you like music?

Do you like to listen to FREE music?

Pick your mood...

Pick the type of music you feel like listening to...

Pick the decades you want to include...

Musicovery is an interactive radio website that allows you to choose music according to your mood. You can then narrow your search by music decade or music type. Your search results show up as a kind of funky selection web, then you can choose what song you want to listen to from there. It also provides additional suggestions according to the artist being played. Have Fun : )

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Starting January 30th Wii will be @ the Library!

Wii @ the Library

January 30th

3:00-6:00

Sign up at the second floor Information Desk

Don't miss the fun!

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December 10

TIDAL WAVE is coming!

TIDAL WAVE is a program for TEENS ONLY ages 12-17

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th at 3:00 - 4:00 PM

"If my girlfriend looks at my cell phone to see who I have been calling, is that dating abuse?"

"If my boyfriend tells me what to wear, is that dating abuse?"

Come to the next TIDAL WAVE and find out!

SNACKS PROVIDED... ALONG WITH LOTS OF FUN!

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November 23

Read Read Read for Presents Presents Presents

Read Read Read for Christmas Library Bucks!

You can use the Christmas Library Bucks on Saturday, December 8th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM to buy presents for your friends and family! There are so many great items to choose from! Some are on display at the library, come check them out.

To qualify, read any book (from school, from home, or from the library), Nov. 1st to Dec. 8th, fill out a bookmark from the library, and bring it in for your Christmas Library Buck. Collect them to buy great presents during our Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Dec. 8th at the Independence Public Library.

There will be lots of fun things going on that night...The Indy Ensemble will perform, Santa ans Mrs. Claus will be there, lot of homemade Christmas cookies to eat, the lighting of our new SIXTEEN FOOT Christmas Tree, Christmas stories, Christmas carols, Book Signing by local authors, and much more! Don't miss this chance to earn gifts for your friends and family!

If you have any questions please call the library at 620-331-3030... See you at the library!