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.