Get Ready for Grade 9 Math

Start Grade 9 Math on the right foot!! Review the basics of fractions and rationals, become familiar with algebra, and solve linear equations with teacher and mathematician Danielle Rasu-Park.

Saturdays, September 11 & 18, 2010.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Optimist Room

Free! For students in Grade 9 (Academic stream)

* Please bring your own writing materials and calculator.

* PLEASE NOTE:
Only registered children/teens may attend programs. No substitutions. Programs run pending sufficient registration.
Library and community media may take pictures to help promote Library Services.

Turn Over a New Leaf with Watercolours

Embrace the beauty of watercolour painting with painter and teacher Alana Biasi. Both the beginner and the advanced painter will marvel at the delightful possibilities of watercolour painting.

Thursdays, for 4 weeks
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Optimist Room

$36.00 (materials not included in price) Grades 5-11

* Session 1: September 9 - 30, 2010.
* Session 2: October 21 - November 11, 2010.
* Session 3: November 25 - December 16, 2010.

* PLEASE NOTE:
Only registered children/teens may attend programs. No substitutions. Cancellation of registration and refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request up to 1 week prior to the start of the course. An administration fee of $5.00 will be levied for each refund. Programs run pending sufficient registration.
Library and community media may take pictures to help promote Library Services. If you do not want your child/teen’s picture taken please advise staff in writing prior to the program.

Unmask Your Creativity

For centuries, masks have been used for a variety of purposes: for ritual and theatre, for disguise, and for the simple fun of Halloween. Join local artist Philippa Hajdu to create your own mask and alter-ego.

Thursdays, October 7 & 14, 2010.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Optimist Room

$20.00 (includes all materials) Ages 9-14

* * PLEASE NOTE:
Only registered children/teens may attend programs. No substitutions. Cancellation of registration and refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request up to 1 week prior to the start of the course. An administration fee of $5.00 will be levied for each refund. Programs run pending sufficient registration.
Library and community media may take pictures to help promote Library Services. If you do not want your child/teen’s picture taken please advise staff in writing prior to the program.

Cartooning Workshop

People of all ages love cartoons! Cartoons are used to amuse children, to illustrate Manga and graphic novels, and to poke fun at celebrities and politicians. Join artist Bill Lewochko to learn about the art of cartooning, and develop your own cartoon characters and style.

Saturday, November 13, 2010.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Optimist Room

$10.00 (includes all materials) Ages 9-14

* * PLEASE NOTE:
Only registered children/teens may attend programs. No substitutions. Cancellation of registration and refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request up to 1 week prior to the start of the course. An administration fee of $5.00 will be levied for each refund. Programs run pending sufficient registration.
Library and community media may take pictures to help promote Library Services. If you do not want your child/teen’s picture taken please advise staff in writing prior to the program.

Grade 8, 9 & 10 Book Club

For students in grades 8, 9 & 10 who love to read and share opinions, ideas, and suggestions for great reading!

The second Thursday of each month
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
in the Marjorie Andrews Room

Free! For students in grades 8, 9 & 10. Please register in advance at the Children and Young Adult Information Desk.

* 2010 Dates: October 14 / November 11 / December 9

VOICE

Interested in creative writing? Why not join VOICE, a creative writing collective for teens.

VOICE meets the last Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
in the Marjorie Andrews Room

Free! For ages 12-17

* 2010 Dates: September 28 / October 26 / November 30
** VOICE does not meet in December

Reading Buddies Volunteer Program

Reading Buddies is a literacy-based program for children who have difficulty reading at their grade level. Children between the ages of seven and twelve will meet in the library with a high school volunteer once a week for a one-hour session. The sessions continue for ten weeks.

Reading Buddies is not a homework club or a child care service. Buddies will concentrate on reading for pleasure and together, enjoy activities that promote reading and writing.

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Volunteers can earn hours toward their community service while making a valuable contribution to the life of a young person.
Applications for the Fall 2010 session are now available from our website or in the Young Adult department.

Volunteers must be in Grades 9 - 12

Click here for registration information

* * To ensure appropriate supervision and to maintain the high quality of this initiative, Reading Buddies has limited registration. We regret that we may not be able to fill all requests.

The Next Great Canadian Writer

VOICE 2010 Teen Challenge: The Next Great Canadian Writer

The Next Great Canadian Writer challenge is now closed.
Deadline for submission was Tuesday, June 15, 2010.
Winners will be contacted and announced once judging has been completed.

* Please forward any questions to Jennifer Quirke, Young Adult Services Librarian
Email: jquirke@library.aurora.on.ca
Telephone: 905.727.9494 x240