From the Bettendorf Library…

The Annual Scribe Anthology Submissions

Wednesday, February 1st through Saturday, March 10th

 The Annual Scribe Anthology Author Reception Tuesday, March 27th, 6:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room

 Do you love to write? Do you journal? Then you may be interested in submitting your work for our Scribe Anthology. Young adults between grades 6th – 12th can submit their poems, short stories, and short essays for the Scribe Anthology starting February 1st. All entries are due by March 10th.

 Full information can be found at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/teen-services/bpl-scribe or on a handout in the Quad.

 If your work is chosen to appear in the anthology you will be invited to read your work at a short Author’s Reception which will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27th.

 Copies of the anthology will be added to the library collection and will be available for pick up in the Quad.

Teen Writers Group

Anime Club

Teen and Young Adult fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to the Moline Public Library the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 for Anime Club. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 17 at 3:30. This program is free and no registration is necessary. Enjoy snacks while you watch and discuss!

Teen reading Challenge

Stop by the library to pick up your Challenge Log or download it here. Start recording how long you read between January 8 and January 28 for your chance to win prizes and attend a party in your honor!

Teen Writers Group

Monday, January 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moline Public Library – Platinum Room

Bring a few short pieces to share with the group. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, develop your skills, and get feedback on your writing.

Anime Club

Teen and Young Adult fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to the Moline Public Library on Tuesday, December 20 at 3:30. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call Jan at 309-524-2478.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on Monday, December 12 at 7:00. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call Jan at 309-524-2478.

Teen Advisory Group

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Teen Advisory Group at the Moline Public Library. Help plan programs, give input about what books and materials to add to the collection, make friends, and have fun. The next meeting is Thursday, December 1 at 3:30 in the Platinum Room. There will be an optional gift exchange. If you would like to participate bring a wrapped gift ($5 maximum, no gift cards). Do not include your name on the gift. Feel free to bring treats if you’d like.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on Monday, November 28 at 7:00. We will be putting the finishing touches on our Holiday Murder Mystery script. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks.  This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information contact Jan at 309-524-2478.

Anime Club

Teen and Young Adult fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to the Moline Public Library on Tuesday, November 15at 3:30. Watch some anime, have some snacks, and enjoy good company. This program is free and no registration is necessary.