Middle School Week

Come to the libray for a fun week of activities after early dismissal from school. There will be scavenger hunts, games, movies, and prizes.

Pirate's Treasure Hunt- Monday, November 23rd @ 11 AM

Think and talk like a pirates in order to complete this scavenger hunt for prizes.

Survivor Game- Tuesday, November 24th @ 11 AM

Join a team and complete a series of challenges in order to become the ruling tribe.

These programs are open to all middle school aged teens and are free to the public. Just bring your lunch and we'll provide the rest.

Teen Workshops in November

Teens, grades 6 and up, are welcomed to participate in our free After-School workshops in the Community Room.

Healthy Relationships and Domestic Violence Workshop for Teens & Tweens

Thursday, November 12th at 2:45-3:45pm

Do you know what a healthy relationship is? Learn how to spot an unhealthy relationship and where to get help.

Online Research 101

Thursday, November 19th at 2:45-3:00pm

Learn all about HTFL's Online Research Databases and never get stuck on a school project again.

For more information about our programs contact Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Haunted House Success!

Last Friday, Teen and Adult Programming, joined forces to provide the community with a fun way to celebrate Halloween. We had our first Haunted House and it was a success! Thank you Advisory Board, volunteers and staff. Without your cooperation this event would not have been a success.

We were also interviewed by Delaware County Newspaper, so please keep an eye out for the article this Wednesday.


Picture: Francis Ames, Zach Difonzo and Samantha Shepherd (From left to right)

For more Halloween pictures join us at Facebook or for more information contact us at htflteen@gmail.com.

Haunted House

Haunted House

Date: Friday, October 30, 2009

Time: 12-6 PM

Location: Community Room

Entrance Fee: $1.00


Come to our Haunted House after early dismissal from school. See frightening scenes of Haverford past. This is not for the faint of heart and may not be appropriate for small children. Enter at your own risk!

Tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the Service Desk.

For more information, call 610-446-3082 at ext. 206, Samantha Shepherd or ext. 207, Francis Ames.

Teen Read Week

October 18-25, 2009

Stop by the Teen Area during Teen Read Week to Read Beyond Reality! Check out materials to change your world, take you somewhere unlike your world, or learn about other cultures. Stop by today and pick up a page turner just for the fun of it!

We also invite you to participate in the week's activities and earn daily prizes. Register during teen programs in the Community Room, Monday through Thursday, from 2:30-4pm. Prizes are on display in the Teen Area and can be redeemed at the Front Desk from Oct. 18-25, 2009 by completing a registration from.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Submit a book review to the Front Desk. Forms can be found in the Teen Area. There's a limit to 5 books.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Write and submit an original short story, less than 500 words, on our wiki page at htflteen.wikispaces.com. Be sure to title your work. To redeem prize complete a registration form.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Vote for your favorite teen book and submit to the front desk. Forms can be found in the Teen Area. Also you may attend a Scrapbooking Class and learn about photo journaling. The class will be held in the Community Room at 6:30pm. Register by calling 610-446-3082 ext. 206 or 207.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Recommend a teen book by submitting the registration form at the Front Desk.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Post a favorite poem on the teen blog by responding to this post. Turn in a registration form at the Front Desk in order to redeem your prize.

For more information, call Francis Ames, at 610-446-3082 extension 207.

NEW MOON BOOK CLUB

Calling all Twilight fans – join the New Moon Book Club on Wednesdays at 3pm in the Community Room. This is your opportunity to examine the story of Bella and Edward’s complex relationship, issues between vampires and werewolves, Bella’s heartbreak, and more.

Please bring a copy of your book or borrow one from the library. We’ll move through each book in the series as the book club progress. This book club is open to Teens grades 6-12.

For more information contact Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 extension 207.

Scrabble Tournament for all Ages

HTFL will be hosting a Scrabble Tournament open to players of all ages. Come show off your skill. The game will be played according to the National Scrabble Association rules and all game boards will be provided.

Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 1-4 PM
Location: Rotary Room

This program is being sponsored by the Delaware Literacy Council and the Delaware County Library System.

For more information, contact Samantha Shepherd at 610-446-3082 x 206.

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia- Oct.15th

Haverford Township Free Library will host a multiple choice Hispanic Trivia game for prizes for teens, grade 6 and up, on October 15th from 2:30-4pm in the Community Room.

Can you name the above famous Hispanic Americans? Can you answer these sample questions?

• What famous actress was the first to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony for her role in West Side Story?


• What is the largest Latino ethnic group in the US?

For more information contact Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 at extension 207.

Scrapbooking for Teens-Oct. 14th & 21st

Teens (grades 6 and up) and adults are encouraged to scrapbook in the community room at 6:30 pm. Do you have many photos and don’t know how to begin? These workshops are great for beginners! Begin a project or complete an existing one.

Dates: October 14th & October 21st

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Community Room

In session one, we will explore how to coordinate different colors and paper patterns. During our second session, we will cover titling and journaling, important features in any scrapbook page.

Please bring 4-6 pictures, alphabet stickers, and embellishments in order to begin a new project. Don’t forget to bring a folder or album to store your completed projects.

We will provide paper, scissors, glue, and stickers, paper cutters, and Cricut and Sizzex machines to use for free.

For more information and to register, call 610-446-3082, Francis Ames at ext. 207 or Samantha Shepherd at ext. 206.

Rock Band Tournament

Teen Underground is hosting the Rock Band Tournament. Come and show off your musical skills, try it for the first time or learn by watching others. This event if free and open to teens (grade 6 and up).

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Time: 2:30-4pm

Location: Community Room

For more information, call Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Scrapbooking for Teens

Teens, grades 6 and up, are encouraged
to Scrapbook in the Community Room on Wednesdays, October 14th & 28th from
6:30-8:30pm.



Do you have many photos and don't know how to begin? These workshops are great for beginners! Begin project or complete an existing one.

In session one, we will explore how to coordinate different colors and paper patterns. During our second session, we will cover titling and journaling, important features in any scrapbook page.

Please bring 4-6 pictures, alphabet stickers, and embellishments in order to begin a new project. Don't forget to bring a folder or album to store your completed projects.

We will provide paper, scissors, glue, stickers, paper cutters, and Cricut and Sizzex machines to use for free.

To register and for more information, call 610-446-3082 ext. 206 or 207.

DDR Tournament Today

Teens, come and testing your dancing skills in Dance Dance Revolution competition from 2:30-4pm. Don't know how to play? Don't worry, the game will guide you. A prize will be given to the top performer.

See you in the Rotary Room (Yellow room) on the second floor.

Teen Advisory

Teens, grades 6 and up, are invited to share their ideas for teen programs. Do you want to start a new club or enjoy planning events? Then the Teen Advisory Committee is for you! Teen Advisors meet once a month for an hour in the Community Room. If you are interested please come our initial meeting.

Date: Sept. 17, 2009
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Place: Community Room

For more information, please feel free to call Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Welcome Back!

I hope you had a great summer. I look forward to the fall schedule and I hope to see you at the Underground. Remember the Teen Underground is from 2:30-4pm in the Community Room. Starting in October there will be new programs so you will want to start registering for them this month!

Regular Underground Program

Monday

3-4pm, Anime Club (in the Annex)

Tuesday

2:30-4pm, Video Gaming

3-4pm, Behind the Scene TV (beginning in October)

Wednesday

3-4pm, Anime Club (in the Annex)

3-4pm, New Moon Book Club (beginning in October)

Thursday

3-4pm, Teen Advisory (beginning in October)

What's new this month?

Banned Book Week is Sept. 26 to Oct. 3rd. Please stop by the Teen Area and check out our display during that week.

Should you have any questions about Teen Programs, please call 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Thank you!

Thank you for a great summer! The end of summer drawing will be made next week and winners will be called.

I hope to see you in the Fall when school resumes. Don't forget that the Teen Underground is open to teens, grades 6 and up, in the Community Room from 2:30-4:00pm from Monday through Thursday.

Last Week for Summer Reading!!!

This is the last week of our Summer Reading Program: Express Yourself! Don't forget to redeem your reading coupons and participate in our summer programs this week. All reading and activity coupons will be used as a drawing ticket for the summer end prizes. To register, please see a front desk staff member.

The Never Ending Story

Teens, grades 5 and up, are invited to watch this great adventure story this Thursday in the Board Room from 6-7:35pm. Enter a fantastic world where the strongest power is the power of the imagination. A young boy comes across a book that can project the reader into its story. You'll see a land of flying dragons, evil tigers, racing snails, and a warrior-child who must save it from destruction. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. This movie is rated PG.

For more information, please feel free to call Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 at extension 207.

Pirate's Treasure Hunt!

Teens, grades 6 and up, are invited to search the library for the pirate’s lost treasure by following a map and completing a series of challenges. This is a fun and interactive game!

Date: August 11, 2009
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Rotary Room (second floor)

For more information call Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Movie Night Tonight

This week's movie is William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet at 6pm in the Board Room. This two-hour movie is rated PG-13. It's free and open to the public. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

Thursday Night Movie-The Mummy

Come and enjoy the movie premier of Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, this Thursday from 6-8pm in the Board Room. This movie is rated:PG-13. This program is free. We will provide popcorn and refreshments. See you there!

MOVIE NIGHT-THURSDAY

Did you know that we have Teen Movie Nights on Thursdays? This week we will feature the PG film, The Pacifier, with Vin Diesel. Join us at 6pm in the Board Room on the Second Floor.

The NEXT Library Show!

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed the last library show. The next WHHS Library Show will have acoustic music!

When: August 1st

Time: 4pm

Where: Community Room

Come and enjoy the music! There is a $5 entrance fee.

LIVE ROCK MUSIC!

Do you enjoy live rock music? Then come to the library after hours this Friday, July 10th at 6:30-10:30pm. There's a $5 Entrance Fee.

Library Show

GAME NIGHT-THIS WEDNESDAY!

It's Family Game Night at the Library this Wednesday, July 8th from 6:30-8:30 at the Library's Parking Lot. Come to the Teen's Crafter circle from 3-5pm, and return for a fun night. Free Pretzels and Cake will be available.

JULY IS HOT!

This week is hot! We have lots of things going on at the library so I hope you can join us.

MONDAY
1-3PM Anime Club, Board Room. Come and watch your favorite Anime movie.
3-5PM Japanese Language Class, Board Room. It's open to teens and adults, but registration is required. To register call 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

TUESDAY
2-4PM Video Game Club, Rotary Room. We will have Play Station Games available. Rock Band or Guitar Hero, you decide?

5-6PM Shakespeare Book Club, Board Room. This week we will explore the book Othello. We will have copies available for discussion. The next book discussion will be on 7/21, we will review Hamlet.

WEDNESDAY
3-5PM Crafter's Corner, Board Room. This week will create funky hardware jewelry. Show off your earrings and necklace.


THURSDAY
6-9PM TEEN MOVIE NIGHT, Board Room. We will premiere Transformer Movie, a PG-13 film. Popcorn and refreshments will be made available.


FRIDAY
6:30-10:30PM WHHS LIBRARY SHOW, Community Room. Come and enjoy live rock music. Party after hours at the Library! There's a $5 enterance fee.

Get your Game On!

Calling all video gamers! It's time to show off your video game skills or learn new ones. Join the Super Smash Brother's Melee Tournament on Tuesday, June 30th, from 1-3pm in the Rotary Room (second floor). There will be prizes for the winners. We will have both the Wii and Game Cube. Please bring controllers. This program is for teens (grades 6 and up).

For more information call Francis at 610-446-83082 ext 207.

Pink Panther 2 Movie Tonight!

Teens (grades 6 and up) join us tonight at 6-7:45pm in the Board Room (second floor) as we premier this movie that will surely make you laugh.

Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thepinkpanther2/

Summer Programs are HOT!

Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join in Express Yourself: Summer Reading and Events. Programs for participants are scheduled throughout the summer. We'll be video gaming, crafting and watching movies all summer, so don't miss out on the fun! Register at the front desk or at http://www.haverfordlibrary.org/ before June 22nd and be automatically entered into a special drawing.

Check out our fun programs!!

Mondays

Anime Club, 1-3pm, Board Room.

Japanese Language Class, 3-5pm, Board Room, Registration is required.

Tuesdays

Video Gaming, 2-4PM, Rotary Room.

Shakespeare Book Club (Biweekly), 5-6pm, Board Room

Wednesdays

Crafter's Corner, 3-5pm, Board Room, Registration is Required.

Thursday
Movie Night, 6-9pm Board Room

We will host WHHS Library Show in collaboration with

to premier live rock music

on

Fridays, July 10th & 31st.

$5.00 Enterance Fee.

ICE CREAM!!!!

Teens (grades 6 and up) come to the Underground and enjoy free ice cream with toppings on Thursday, June 11th (2:30-4pm). Learn about and register for our summer programs. See you there!

For more information, please call Francis at 610-446-3082 extension 207.

Father's Day Crafts!

Teens, come and make a wonderful gift for your father. There's still availability so please stop by the Community Room after-school on Wednesday, June 10th. This program is free and open to the public

Express Yourself!

Teens, EXPRESS YOURSELF this summer at the library. Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join in Summer Reading.

Participants are challenged to read at least 100 minutes a week throughout the 8-week program. Readers will earn prizes for their efforts.

Programs for participants are scheduled throughout the summer. We'll be video gaming, crafting and watching movies all summer, so don't miss out on the fun!

Register today with Ms. Francis in the Teen Underground on Monday-Thursday from 2:30-4pm or at the front desk.

Anime's Masquerade was Great!

What a great way to kick off this summer's Express Yourself program! Teens from the Anime Club dressed up as popular Anime characters and performed skits. The winners are....

Most Creative: SOS Brigade
Best Costume: Michaela C.
Most Hilarious: Sara A.
Most Original: Over 9000!
Judge's Award: Sarah F.

Thank you Sarah F., participants and library staff for making this event a success!

Anime Masquerade

Anime and Non-Anime fans come dress up as your favorite character and create a short skit for prizes. Registration forms are available in the Teen Area. Registration Deadlines is May 20th.

Anime's Masquerade will be held on Wednesday, May 27th at 3:30pm. Doors open at 3pm. This event is free and open to the general public of all ages.

Monthly Mayhem!

May is here! There's something going on a weekly basis in the Underground (Community Room) from 2:30-4pm.

Thursday, May 7th-Mother's Day Crafts. Registration was required for the craft. However, you may come and create a card.

Friday, May 8th- Undead Library movie premier at 6:30pm. Live bands performing: Ugh, God, Mike Armine, Poingly. $5 entrance fee.

Tuesday, May 12th- Digital Scavenger Hunt. Join a team and complete the hunt for prizes.

Wednesday, May 20th-Anime Masquerade registration deadline.

Wednesday, May 27th- Anime Masquerade from 3:30-6:30pm. Anime and non-Anime fans dress up as their favorite character and perform a skit for prizes.

Undead Library Show Movie!

Haverford High School Film Club presents Undead Library Show on Friday, May 8th. This event will showcase a zombie film created by students and there will be live music bands performing (Ugh God, Mike Armine, and Poingly). Doors open at 6:30pm. There's a $5 entrance fee.

Cinco de Mayo was fun!

We celebrated the Cinco de Mayo by learning about its history and with the smashing of the pinata. Thanks to Sara A. she was able to break it so that everyone could have a treat. There was refreshments and cup cakes.

Night at the Library

The movie premier of the Night at the Library was a success! Thank you, Zach DiFonzo and all the teen actors for your participation. Zach was instrumental in creating the script, filming and editing this film. If you missed the film, we will put a copy of the movie in circulation within two weeks. That way you can view it at your leisure. It's a movie sure to make you laugh!

I can't wait to hear your thoughts about the movie.

Movie Premier

Come to the world premier of the HTFLteens Video/Photography Club's original film Night in the Library tomorrow, April 30th at 3 pm in the Community Room.

Night in the Libraryis a spoof of Hollywood hits with your favorite characters from books coming to life! A teen is invited to attend a meeting of the Secret Society of the Underground, meeting in the "dungeon" at the Haverford Township Free Library. There he learns the library's secret, the characters of their books come out to play at night. But everything is about to change...can this young man help battle the library's nemesis? --Anny Laepple

Twilight Movie Premier

Hi everyone! The Twilight Movie Premier was a success! If you haven't seen the movie, you may borrow it from the library. Our next movie premier is this week! Thursday, April 30th-Night in the Library at 3pm. I hope to see you there!

Chat & Chew- April 2nd

Calling all teens! It's time to be heard. We want to hear from middle and high school students about the types of activities or clubs that should be offered this summer. Join us for free pizza and refreshments on Thursday, April 2nd from 2:30-4pm in the community room.

Zombie Attack Survival Course!

Come join WHHS & HHS Movie Club as they present the Zombie Attack Survival Course on March 31st at 7pm. The presenter will be Jay Purdy. $2 fee at door.

Sneak Preview

Want a sneak preview of April's calendar? Wait no more!

April is Poetry Awareness Month. April 30th is Poem in Your Pocket Day, people are asked to carry around and pass along a poem to family, friends or coworkers. Check out the display in the teen area and share your own poem or favorite poem.

April 2nd-Chat & Chew! @ 2:30pm. Come and share summer program ideas over pizza.

April 10th-WHHS Library show. Doors open @ 6:30pm and Music begins @ 7pm. $5 fee. Come and enjoy live rock music.

April 21st- Holocaust Rememberance @ 3 pm. Remember the Holocaust by listening to short-stories from Holocaust victims and discussing its relevance today. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

April 22nd- Twilight Movie Premier @ 3pm. Twilight book club members will showcase their Twilight power point slide, games and You-Tube video. We will premier the Twilight Movie.

April 30th-Night in the Library movie premier @ 3pm.
Night in the Library is a spoof of Hollywood hits with your favorite characters from books coming to life! A teen is invited to attend a meeting of the Secret Society of the Underground, meeting in the "dungeon" at the Haverford Township Free Library. There he learns the library's secret, the characters of their books come out to play at night. But everything is about to change...can this young man help battle the library's nemesis?

And the winner is .....

Congratulations Joseph for being the winner of the St. Pat's Dance Dance Revolution competition. Joseph received a gift certificate to Game Stop. Not bad for a 6th grader!

We made the news!

The word is out about the partnership between WHHS 99.9 FM and HTFL. An online article appeared in the School Library Journal. Check it out! http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6640778.html&

Mark your March Calender!

March is packed with teen events, in the Community Room, that you don't want to miss!
Wed., March 4th- Twilight Book Club begins @ 3pm
Thurs., March 5th- WHHS Library Show, 6:30pm Doors open and @ 7 pm Music Begins. $5 fee
March 9-10th- Teen Tech Week-Learn how to run your own radio show. Monday @ 3-4:30 pm, 4:30-6pm. Tuesday @4:30-6pm. Sign up with Francis.
Wed., March 11th- Fit For Life-Introduction to Soul Line Dancing. Learn how to dance hip hop free of charge. However, registration and parental approval is required! Sign up with Francis. This one time class will be held from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Thurs., March 12th- White Day begins @ 3pm. This is the Japanese Holiday version of our St. Valentine's Day. Learn how to write Japanese caligraphya nd much more.
Friday, March 13th- WHHS Library Show. Doors open @ 6:30pm and Music @ 7pm, $5 fee.
Tues., March 17th-Dance Dance Revolution Tournament @ 3pm. Happy St.Patrick's Day!
Sun., March 22th- HTFL Video/Photography Club will meet for after hours filiming 4-6:30pm. Meeting is Cancelled!
Tues., March 31st- WHHS & HHS Movie Club will have a "Zombie Attack Survival Course" a lecture by Jay Purdy @ 7pm, $2 fee.

Successful Teen Week!

We had a successful tween week! Thank you for participating. Teens were able to have fun playing wacky challenges for both the Survivor theme and Willy Wonka Events.

In the Survivor themed event, teens were in groups of four, their challenges were to find plastic eggs in order to obtain items for the next challenges. They had to get newspapers, a mask, tape and table cloths. They had to build a tent with table cloths and hats with newspapers. For the Tribal wars, team members directed a blind folded team member to find a water bottle so that they can squirt an opposing tribe member. Teens also had the challenge of the swamp crossing in order to have refreshments. Lastly, they were fishing blind folded. Winners got to eat pizza first.

For the Willy Wonka day event, teens were in groups of two. The first game was a chocolate trivia where teens won chocolate bars. The second challenge was a egg relay. Teens had to race with a plastic spoon in their mouth while balancing a plastic egg. Their partner had to run they identical distance but with a plastic egg on their neck. The last challenge was to unravel Hershey kisses with oven mitts. First one to complete the challenges won. Teens ate pizza and participated in a chocolate bingo.

I hope to see you at our next events.

WHHS Library Show-2/20

WHHS Library Show is back again! The next show will be on Friday, February 20th.

Doors open at 6:30pm and the music begins at 7:00pm.

Enterance is $5 at the door.

Who's performing?

* Screaming Females

* Cities

* Cougar Justice

* Thomas Francis Takes His Chances

Tween Week

Tween Week-Feb. 18 & 19th. Come to the library for a fun week of activities after early dismissal from middle school.
Wed., Feb. 18th-Library Survivor
Thurs., Feb. 19th- Willy Wonka Day
This event is free and open to all middle school students. Feel free call Francis Ames at 610-446-3082 ext. 207.

Black History Month Trivia

Teens' stretch your mind muscles and participate in a multiple choice Black History Trivia game for prizes on Thursday, Februrary 26th at 3pm in the Community Room. Can you answer these sample questions?

Who was the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
In what year were slaves set free by law?

Also come to enjoy free ice cream with toppings.

WHHS Coffee House a Success!

Haverford High School's Radio Program, WHHS 99.9 fm held their first "Coffee House" last Friday at our Library. It was a huge success! Over a 100 teens attended, and listened to the three live bands. Thank you Haverford High School WHHS for collaborating with us. We hope to see more teens for the next "Library Show" on Feb. 20th.

WHHS Coffee House @ HTFL

HTFL and WHHS 99.9 FM are joining forces to present The Library Show on Friday, January 23rd!

$5 admission at the door

Doors @ 6:30pm, Music @ 7pm

Featuring: Ardmore Assault, Dangerous Ponies, Brown Musroom