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We Need Teen Volunteers!
Calling all teens ages twelve to seventeen! Gain valuable community service and work experience by helping the Denton Public Library with its largest program of the year: the Summer Reading Club. We need teens to help register customers for the Summer Reading Club and hand out Summer Reading Club prizes. Please visit the reference desk at any Denton Public Library location for an application and more information. No prior experience is needed, but attendance at one of the following orientations is required:
Emily Fowler Central Library
Contact: Grace Smart
502 Oakland
Denton TX, 76201
349-8759
grace.smart@cityofdenton.com
Orientation dates:
Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
Monday, June 3 at 2 p.m.
North Branch Library
Contacts: May Beth Everett/Juli Gonzalez
3020 North Locust
Denton TX, 76209
349-8741
may.everett@cityofdenton.com
juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com
Orientation dates:
Friday, May 24 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 10at 7 p.m.
South Branch Library
Contact: Jess Turner
3228 Teasley Lane
Denton TX, 76210
349-8256
jess.turner@cityofdenton.com
Orientation dates:
Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 6 at 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Dana Tucker at 940-349-8715, or dana.tucker@cityofdenton.com, or visit .
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Photo Snapping Teens Needed
Do you enjoy taking pictures of your friends, surroundings, trips, favorite events or anything that catches your eye? Participate in iSnap My Life and document your life for a week. Interested teens should come to an info session Tuesday, February 19, from 7 – 8 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust.
The info session will explain the program, show examples & inspire you to go out and capture your world. Use any type of camera available: phone, digital, film, disposable, etc. to snap photos that represent your life. In addition, a follow-up meeting will be arranged to share with the group, edit and present the photo stories in various formats.
This program is for teens ages 12 to 18.
For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at 940-349-8741 or juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.
2013 TRASHION SHOW – Call for Artists!
TRASHION Show 2013 – Designers of all ages wanted to create fashion from trash!
Interested in fashion design and/or an eco challenge? DPL, UNT, City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling and SCRAP Denton are teaming up again to put on a fashion show featuring garments made of recycled trash & other used materials. Designs will be professionally photographed and featured in a runway show at the Denton Redbud Festival on April 20. Prizes will be given for best fashion in each age group.
Deadline to register for this event is Feb. 28, 2013.
Interested in participating, Designers contact: Juli.Gonzalez@cityofdenton.com
Mini A-Kon VI is coming! Take a look at last year.
Hey everyone – only 10 days until Mini A-Kon VI!
The schedule of the day will be posted soon so you can plan your Mini A-Kon VI adventure!
Remember to check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/dentonpubliclibrary and follow us on Twitter @dentonlibrary for updates!
Mini A-Kon Art Contest Rules
Entries will be accepted from youth, grades 4 – 12, starting Dec. 28, 2012 at your local Denton Public Library branch. All entries are due to your local DPL branch by closing Jan. 20, 2013.
Art must be of anime or related theme. Fan art of characters
& original characters are acceptable. Art must be original. Copies of other works are not acceptable.
Entries may be no smaller than 8.5” x 11” and
no larger than 18” x 24”.
Artwork on notebook paper will not be accepted.
Art work can be in any medium,
but may not be mounted or framed. Digitally
Created art is welcomed.
Artists may enter a maximum of 3 pieces, but
there will be only one winning entry per person.
Each piece requires a completed entry
form adhered to the back.
Printable Rules and Entry Forms
Artwork will be displayed at the
North Branch Library. Judging will be
done by local anime artists.
Winners will be notified by phone, &
recognized through a press release, the
library’s blog & social networking sites.
Ribbons will denote winning pieces
at Mini A-Kon VI on Jan. 26th.
All entries may be picked up from the
North Branch starting March 1, 2013. Entries
remaining past 3/12/13 will be discarded.
(DPL will not display art that does not meet specified criteria.)
Altered Ornament Program for Teens
Craft loving teens, join us for a festively fun, creative afternoon, Saturday, December 8, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust.
Create fabulous Christmas and winter themed decorations and ornaments to be used as gifts or décor. Enjoy holiday music, make yummy treats to eat and drink plenty of hot chocolate while you craft!
This program is for teens ages 12 to 18.
For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.
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Mini A-Kon VI
Anime lovers – mark your calendars – we are preparing for that time again!
The North Branch of the Denton Public Library, 3020 N. Locust, is excited to present its 6th Annual Mini A-Kon event on January 26, 2013, from 10am – 5 p.m. with support from A-Kon®.
Come experience a little slice of A-Kon® 24 right here in Denton.
This free event features, an Art Show, Cosplay Contests, voice actors from FUNimation, local artists, open gaming, anime showings, live music , food trucks and plenty of other activities and 3 chances to win a 3 Day Pass to A-Kon® in Dallas. Don’t miss out on this amazing anime afternoon.
Main Stage Schedule
- Whitney Rodgers Concert 10:30am – 11am
- Voice Actor Panel 11 am
- The Brehms Band Concert 1 pm
- Cosplay 2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm – Raffle
- Ani-Idol Concert 4 pm
2nd Panel Room
- 11am – Comic Panel
- Noon – Anime Jeopardy
- 1pm – Comic Showdown
- 2pm – Anime Midstream
- 4pm – Funimation
Autograph Times
- 1:30-2:30pm – Tindle, Rodgers, and Huber
- 2:30-3:30pm – Young and Roberts
Meet:
- Kristen McGuire - Mangaka
- Whitney Rodgers - Voice Actress – Deadman Wonderland
- Valkyrie Games
- roll2play.com
- Chad Middleton - Writer – Kobold Press/Open Design
- Don Rosencrans - Artist – Litterati Press
- Painapple Teriyaki - Artist Micah Solusod and Writer/Colorist Ayu Sakata
- ShoNuff Studios - Artists Halo Seraphim and Terry Parr
- Hector Rodriguez - Creator – El Peso Hero
- Nammi Truck
- Tutta’s Pizza Truck
- Phatso’s Cheesesteaks
- Cup Cakin – Cup Cakin Machine
- A-Kon Console Gaming
- Chuck Huber - Voice Actor – Full Metal Alchmeist Brotherhood, Soul Taker, Borderlands 2
- Aaron Roberts – Voice Actor - Toriko
- Austin Tindle – Voice Actor - Deadman Wonderland, Fariy Tale, Fractale.
- Michael Champion – Artist
- August Walker – Artist
- Brian Delaney - Silver Sparrow Comics
- Stephanie Young – Actress – Summer Wars
- Brehms Band
- FUNimation
- Sonny Strait- artist, voice actor and musician – has a new book out!
Dress Code:
This is a family friendly event and as such there are procedures regarding dress code. These apply to regular clothing as well as costumes. Denton Public Library staff will have the final say on determining whether or not your costume is appropriate. If your costume is deemed inappropriate, you will be asked to change. Failure to comply will result in you being asked to leave the property of the North Branch Library.
No costume should be larger than 6’6” tall or 2’10” wide. You must be able to fit through the doors for safety reasons.
Your costume must be at least the equivalent of shorts and a sleeveless T-Shirt (men and women). If you have a skirt or kilt you must be able to bend over without your undergarments showing. All attendees must wear shoes.
Your costume may not contain any inappropriate images.
Props and weapons:
Prop weapons may be carried during the event. These are homemade or commercially rendered costume props that support the look of a costume or character. All weapons or other props will be checked when you enter to determine if they are safe.
Any weapon/props that are determined to be unsafe will not be allowed. You can either take them home or we will hold them for you in the staff area for the remainder of the day. You will receive a ticket to pick up your item when you are ready to leave.
No real weapons are allowed. Realistic/toy guns will be allowed as long as they are clearly marked with orange on the barrel.
Due to potential damage to property, filled water guns, bubble guns, silly string and the like are prohibited.
If you have any questions about the dress code please contact the North Branch assistant manager, Wylaina Polk at 940-349-8774
Babysitter’s Workshop
Do you like children and want to babysit for your parents and others? Become a certified babysitter by attending this course presented by the Denton Fire Department, Saturday, December 1, from 2 – 5 pm at North Branch Library. Learn great babysitting strategies, emergency procedures, and life-saving knowledge guaranteed to benefit you and others!
This workshop if for teens ages 12 to 18. Registration is required and space is limited, so call (940) 349-8752 to register.
For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.
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International Games Day @ the Denton Public Library
The Denton Public Library will join hundreds of libraries throughout the country and the world on November 3, 2012, for the fifth annual celebration of gaming in libraries – International Games Day @ your library. Like so many other libraries across the country and around the world, the North Branch of the Denton Public Library, 3020 N. Locust St.will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Libraries are becoming family destinations, and are continuously offering new formats
and innovative programs and services that educate, entertain and expand interaction with
their users,” said Kimberly Wells, North Branch Library Manager. “Gaming is yet
another example of how libraries are becoming more than just educational resources for
the communities that they serve. They are also places where users of all ages are
welcome to have fun together.”
The Denton High School Chess Club and Dr. Alexey Root, author of many books on learning through chess, will be on hand to teach and facilitate game play. The video gaming events sponsored by A-Kon, will include two popular Wii game tournaments, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart. Various local game companies and Madness Comics will be on hand to demo various card and role playing games, and Reaper Miniatures will offer miniature paint and takes.
This family centered program is offered free of charge.
For more information, call 940-349-8752 or email Juli Gonzalez at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.
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Teen Talent Needed
Teens, we need your talent! Are you an aspiring musician, poet, comedian, or actor? Have you been searching for a nonthreatening venue to debut your talents? Join us for the DPL Teen Open Mic Afternoon, Saturday, October 27, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St.
Sign up to be a part of the DPL Teen Open Mic Afternoon. Perform for your peers in a coffee house atmosphere including hot drinks and pastries. Interested in performing? Fill out the entry form on our blog (http://dentonlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/dpl-teen-open-mic-afternoon/) or click the link on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dentonpubliclibrary) or website (dentonlibrary.com.) and we will add you to the list of performers.
This program is for teens (grades 6 – 12).
For more information, call 940-349-8752 or email Juli Gonzalez at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.
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