December 2013 Newsletter

Annual Santa's Workshop!

Hey everyone! Every year we have our Annual Santa's Workshop where youth ages 0-18 years old can come, wrap, and sign presents for their family and friends and this year is no exception! There will be crafts and treats for presents, a wrapping station to make everything pretty, and a card station to make sure that your loved ones know who the awesome presents are from! Santa's Workshop will run from December 16-December 20 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. This event is free, open to the public, and sure to be a great time!

P.S. Don't forget about Santa's Storytime Visit! The big man himself is coming for some holiday cheer on December 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to read some stories, take some pictures, and spend some Christmas love!

Dragon Thanksgiving Feast!

A Dragon Thanksgiving?? That’s right! This year the Tifton-Tift County Public Library is showing our gratitude to a great book, The Dragon Thanksgiving Feast by Loreen Leedy. Join us on November 25th from 4:00-5:30 p.m.! There will be crafts, food, family and friends! This event is for ages 0-18 years old, family-friendly, free, and will be a whole lot of fun! So dress up the family and we hope to see everyone there!

The Finished Product!

Hey Teen Zoners! May I be the first to introduce you to the new and improved Teen Room!!!! Scroll down for pictures and info.

Above the doorway of the New Teen Room is our very own Teens sign made of a rope light by Danielle O'Day. Let's walk into the Teen Room and see what's up.....

Here is a picture of the left wall where all of the Young Adult (YA) books are. The awesome cityscape was done by our very own Jesse Carpenter and is a mixture of real skylines from popular cities.

Here is the view from the left corner. You can see the books to the left and the beginning of the computer station on the right. Also, if you hadn't noticed, the furniture in the YA room has gotten a revamp. We used electricity cable spools coated in marine varnish for tables and swiped some chairs from the old room and some from storage to create this alley/grunge/city look. (Keep scrolling for info on the amazing mural!)

Here is the right side of the room (the side with the doors). We currently have only the two old computers from the old YA room but we are going to have four computers available to the teens at the end of this revamp. For right now, the empty space and extra chairs at the teen computers encourage laptop users to sit down and relax. Again, the cityscape was done by Jesse Carpenter.

Last but definitely not least is the mural. For those of you that can't read graffiti it says "READ More Books." This pretty much encompasses our goal at the library. This mural was drawn by Jesse Carpenter (I know, the guy's got talent, huh?)

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone involved in the Teen Room Makeover. Tina O'Day, Jesse Carpenter, and Edward Torres for the painting, Jesse Carpenter for the designs of the skylines and drawings, Paul Horst for varnishing the tables, Danielle O'Day for the rope light sign, and everyone else who contributed so much as a paint swipe on the walls. 

We appreciate the support and the volunteering! Love you guys!

Scooby Doo Halloween Party

Looking forward to October? So are we!! And this year our Halloween Party is all about Scooby and the Gang! So here's the deets, peeps!

Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library

When: Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

There will be games, food, crafts, a photo booth, and fun! This event, as always, is FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! Come in your favorite character's costume! Hope to see you there!

Aaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhh Mateys!

Tonight is our annual International Talk Like A Pirate Day Party!! Here's the deets:

When: Thursday, September 19th
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and is for ages 0-18 years old. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND EVERYTHING IS FREE!! There will be costumed pirates galore, crafts, games, food, and best of all....PIRATES! So join us tonight for a great time :)

A NEW New Club??

The GIRLZ Club is all about you ladies out there that need a place to chat, vent, and learn to empower yourselves! The world isn’t only about fashion, makeup, and shallow feelings and you shouldn’t be either. Check us out if you want a drama-free zone with girls that are just like you. :) Led by our very own Tift County Police Officer Torrie Adams and reigning President, Sabrina W., we’re all about self-confidence, respect for ourselves and others, and just loving life. The blog for the GIRLZ Club will be up and running soon so don’t forget to sneak over there and see what it’s ALL about!

A New Club??

Hey everyone! Know anybody who loves Barbie? If so, tell them to check out our new Barbie Club. It's every Monday night from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and there are snacks, movies, and different girly activities. It's a lot of fun so bring your Barbie and come join!

We Love Minions!

Oh yeah! We came, we partied, we shared our love of Minions! The Despicable Me Back-to-School Party had a great turn out and everyone had a lot of fun. We had an Agnus, Dr. Nefario, and a Gru and they were fantastic! If you missed out on the Despicable Me party, don't worry! We will definitely be having another one in the future, because let's face it, who DOESN'T like minions?? :)

P.S. Keep checking out our blog for the newest info on our next party. I'll give you a hint....bring your hook and eye patch and practice sinking some ships!

Who's Despicable

For anyone who's seen the epicness that is Despicable Me, there's sure to be excitement for Despicable Me 2. And we, at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library (TTCPL), are here to cater to your Despicable needs. On August 20, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 p.m., we are hosting a Back to School Despicable Me Party!!! I know, I'm totally stoked for it too. :) 

Here's the deets peeps:
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library

There will be food. There will be fun. There will be despicable characters in attendance. So show your love, dress up like your favorite character, and join us at the TTCPL!!

Attention All Witches and Wizards!!

It's time for our 2nd Annual Harry Potter's Birthday Party at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library (TTCPL)! There will be food, crafts, activities, and awesome fun. Check out the details and be there!

When: July 30th, 2013
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

As always, this event is completely free and open to the public. We also invite everyone to dress like their favorite character in the Harry Potter series. Come and meet Professors Dumbledore, Sprout, Trelawney, and Snape. Tonks will also be making an appearance if she can get away from official Ministry of Magic duties. Hope to see you there Second Years!

Another Summer is Over....

Which means the Annual Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up party can begin!! We had an awesome year, as always, and everyone is looking forward to the ICE CREAM PARTY that will happen on July 25th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library. Here's a quick overview of the details:

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Who's Invited: EVERYONE!! Anyone that participated in the Summer Reading Program or just really what ice cream, come on by!
Ages: All ages are welcome!
Cost: FREE! Like all events at the TTCPL, this event is free and open to the public.

Have a great day and we hope to see you there!

Today It Is.....

GUITAR HERO!!!!

Today from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library we're playing Guitar Hero on the Wii. Everyone ages 8-18 years old is invited to participate and this event is totally free! Hope to see you there!

Henna Tattoos Tonight!

Hello everyone! Tonight is one of my favorite activities...henna tattoos! These are great because they only last 2-4 weeks (depending on the design, thickness, and upkeep of the tattoo) and they are super fun to switch up. Everyone ages 8-18 is welcome to come and get tatted up but you HAVE TO HAVE A PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP! Henna can cause allergic reactions in some people and it can get super serious so get your permission slips people!

Ages: 8-18 years old (with a permission slip)
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!

Hope to see you all there!

What's Coming Up?

Hey guys! Just wanted to fill all of you in on what's going on the rest of this month. As always there are the Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Anime/Manga, and GameNation meetings going on on their specific days (for more info about those click on the links on the left side of this page) but this blog is all about the Teen Zone. Check it out!

July 11 5:00-6:00 p.m. Henna Tattoos
July 16 2:00-3:00 p.m. Guitar Hero
July 18 5:00-6:00 p.m. Game Night
July 25 5:00-6:00 p.m. SRP Wrap-Up Party (bring your tickets people! Saturday the 27th is  the last day to redeem them!!
July 30th will be our annual Harry Potter Birthday Party! More info on that later. 

Thanks guys!!

How to Post a Comment

Hey everyone! So of you have asked how exactly to post a comment on one of our blogs. So here's how:

1. Find a post that you want to comment on. (For example, A Carnival This Saturday??!!)
2. At the end of the post there is a link that says how many comments are on that post. (Currently it says 1 comment)
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If anyone has any other questions, just come by the library and ask Danielle :) Thanks!

A Carnival This Saturday??!!

Yes! A carnival this Saturday! This Saturday, June 1st, is our annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) Kick-Off Carnival. Keep reading for the details.

What: SRP Kick-Off Carnival
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library (downtown Tifton near First Baptist Church)
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Other Details: This is an awesome event with free food, crafts, games, bouncy house, dunking booth, and fun. All ages are welcome and it is open to everyone. Come and have a great time and sign up for the summer reading program while you're at it! All of the necessary info for the SRP will be available on Saturday!!!

Be there!

Let The Money Keep Coming!!

Time for another shout-out to Walmart for their donation of $40 to the TTCPL Youth Summer Reading Program!! Thanks Walmart!

Time for a Shout-Out!!!

The TTCPL Teen program would like to throw out a serious shout out to Publix for their generous donation of $250 to the Summer Reading Program this year! Thanks so much Publix and we'll totally be shopping there soon!!

April Events

Hello to all! Just wanted to get the word out about our April events that are going on so check them out and see what's good for you!

• Pokemon Club: Tuesdays @ 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
• b.Tween Club (tweens ages 8-12 years old): March 19 @ 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Crew: Thursdays @ 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Anime Club: Thursdays @ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• This is one of our new clubs that we're trying out this year and so far it has been successful. Our first meeting was a little while ago and there were 28 teens that attended.
• DyVrse: Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• This is our general teen program group for ages 12-18 years old.
• There's been a slight change to the schedule for DyVrse. It is now only on Tuesday nights due to all of the clubs that we've incorporated into our programming.

For more info on any of the clubs we have, check out our handy-dandy links on the left side of this Home page.

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