The Central 2nd Saturday SLAM!
Come down to the Central Library to enjoy a Spoken Word Extravaganza for the youth of Calgary!
Poets storm the stage to share their words and beats to packed-out, cheering crowds. Judges from the audience score their performances in three intense rounds of poetic excellence, until a winner is crowned.
For those who do not wish to SLAM!, there will also be an Open Mic—this is a chance for you to strut your stuff and showcase your work. All styles are welcome. If you don’t want to strut your stuff—come, listen and judge.
Bring three poems, each of them no longer than three minutes. You may not get to perform them all, but bring them just in case.
UPCOMING YOUTH SLAM!s
February 12, 2011 – 1:00pm
March 12, 2011 – 1:00pm
Presented by The Calgary Public Library and The Calgary Spoken Word Festival
p.s. It’s FREE.
Teen Toastmasters
If you are looking to boost your resume with great leadership skills, think about Toastmasters International. They are offering a great course for FREE at the Calgary Public Library just for teens ages 13-17. This course will help you with presentation skills, public speaking and self-confidence. If you are interested, call 403-260-2600 or go to www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Times and places it’s offered:
Louise Riley: Wednesdays January 19th—March 9th, 4:30-6pm
Fish Creek: Tuesdays February 1st—March 22nd, 6:30-8pm
Village Square: Saturdays January 8th—Febuary 26th, 10:30am-12pm
Country Hills: Mondays February 7th—April 4th, 4-5:30pm
Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Ladies…
Are you worrying about what to wear to your grad?
Worry no more! Come to our Prom Dress Extravaganza! Skilled seamstresses will share ideas about re-making, updating, and tailoring dresses to suit your image. Try on our dress donations or bring your own dress and ask our seamstress to add a bit of ‘shazam!’ to your outfit.
Bonus: Demo dresses will be given away to participants!
Ages 15-18. Saturday, March 12th from 1:30-3:00pm at the Village Square Library OR Saturday March 19th from 1-3pm at the Crowfoot Library. Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Enjoy Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and more at Game On! at the Calgary Public Library.
Game On! is at these locations and times:
Shaganappi: Wednesday April 27th 7-8:30pm
Louise Riley: Tuesday March 29th 7-8:30pm
Crowfoot: Thursday February 17th 2-4pm, Monday March 28th 2-4pm, Wednesday March 30th 2-4pm, and Thursday March 31st 2-4pm
Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Book clubs for teens at the library:
It’s a chance for you to talk about books, meet other people who like to read and get ideas for new reading material.
- Nose Hill Library—Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm AND Mondays 7-8pm
- Fish Creek Library—Thursdays 7-8pm
- Forest Lawn Library—Tuesdays 4-5pm
- Shawnessy Library—Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
- Southwood Library—Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Call 403-260-2620 for exact dates.
Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
ESL Teen Talk
If you are a new Canadian and need to practice your English skills, join the Calgary Public Library for ESL Teen Talk. It’s a chance for to get together with other teens, play games, hang out and practice English.
- Nose Hill Library—Mondays Feb 28th – March 28th 4:30-6pm
- Crowfoot Library—Tuesdays Feb 22nd—March 22nd 4:30-6pm
- Shawnessy Library—Tuesdays Feb 22nd – March 22nd 4:30-6pm
Register online at: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx