Printmaking for Pop Art

Learn about printmaking and the Pop Art style of the 1950's with programmer Erin Wynn. You will design and ink your own Pop Art print, taking inspiration from iconic artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Thursday, March 25, 2010.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Optimist Room

$6.00 (includes all supplies) 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.

Sacred Circles Mixed Media Workshop

Join local artist Philippa Hajdu to design and create your own
Sacred Circles. Using CDs, canvas, paints and a variety of supplies and materials, you will explore the use of different media and express your own creativity in the form of beautiful and unique mixed media art.

Saturday, April 17, 2010.
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Optimist Room

$15.00 (includes all supplies) 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.

Advanced Board Game Design

Game designers requires a wide variety of skills, including a sense of design, the ability to problem solve, logical foresight, good computer programming, and a sense of adventure and fun. Game design has spawned a multi-million dollar industry that creates and markets traditional board games, computer games, role playing games (RPGs), and card games, with new and exciting games always on the horizon.
If you enjoy playing games or have ever thought of designing your own game, here is an opportunity to learn from a professional—join game designer Bill Lewochko and build on your ideas from session 1.

Saturday, April 24, 2010.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Optimist Room

$10.00 (includes all supplies) Ages 10-14

* 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.

Spring to Life 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, April 15 - May 6, 2010.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Optimist Room

$30.00 (materials not included in price) Grades 5 - 11

* 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.

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.

* * * * *
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 will be available from our website our in the Young Adult department in June.

Volunteers must be in Grades 9 - 12

* * 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

Meet the last Tuesday of each month to write chapter by chapter, month by month, the first draft of a novel, a book of poems, or a memoir.

February 23 / March 30 / April 27 / May 25
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Marjorie Andrews Room

Free - For ages 12-17

* Mentored by author Marnie Maguire
* A prize will be awarded to the winner of The Next Great Canadian Writer challenge

January 26: storylining - get a vision of what you want to create
February 23: characters & setting - the who and where
March 30: plot & plan a book in 3 parts
April 27: a look at your book's beginning and end
May 25: fine tune your creation
** June 15, 2010: deadline for submission**

Warm Up with Winter 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

$30.00 (Materials not included in price) Grade 5-11

* Session 2: February 18, 25, March 4, 11

** A list of required supplied will be provided upon registration.


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 Book Club

For students in Grades 8 and 9, who love to read and share opinions, ideas, and suggestions for great reading!
We will be reading books from different genres, having great discussions, and blogging about it all!

Check out our blog at:
http://aplyabookclub.blogspot.com

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

* 2010 Dates: March 11 / April 8 / May 13
Please register in advance at the Children's and Young Adult Information Desk. Registrants must have a valid Aurora Public Library card.