Teen Tech Week: Photography Contest
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by participating in this unique photography contest. Teens will create their own motivational posters using free online software and their personal or the library's digital cameras.
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Teen Tech Week: Virtual Vacation- Steampunk Edition
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by "Steampunking" your photos to look like you stepped back in time, in a world where fantasy and technology have combined. It's going to be awesome, so be sure to show up!
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Slam Dunk Fun Flick Friday's
Transformers Movie: Join us the Loft to watch this exciting action flick!
*** This program has multiple listings ***
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"The Queen In Me" Teen Seminar
A four hour seminar hosted by Make Me A Queen Foundation and Girl Talk Foundation Inc. that teaches teen girls the importance of self respect, self pride, and self worth. Event will consist of guest speaker Miss NC USA 2010 and a series of workshops.
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Tech Central Presents: Live Action with the Green Screen!
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by using the video switch to create cool effects around an infinite number of backgrounds.
*** This program has multiple listings ***
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Pirate Pics
Celebrate the debut of Children’s Theatre’s “Treasure Island” by attended awesome pirate themed programs.
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Blackbeard Game
Celebrate the debut of Children’s Theatre’s “Treasure Island” by attended awesome pirate themed programs.
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Muppet Treasure Island
Celebrate the debut of Children’s Theatre’s “Treasure Island” by attended awesome pirate themed programs.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Celebrate the debut of Children’s Theatre’s “Treasure Island” by attended awesome pirate themed programs.
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Study Zone Sunday
Join us for our newest Loft offering: Study Zone Sunday. Spread out and get some school work done, study for tests, work on group projects, get homework help or free online tutoring. Basic school supplies and snacks are provided. Teens 12-18 only.
*** This program has multiple listings ***
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Wordplay Monday: Voice Yourself
Join other teens as we use the Web site, Voicethread to express our opinions and thoughts.
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Wordplay Monday: Off the Page!
Take a scavenger hunt in the loft through the pages of our collection.
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Giant Chess
Check mate! Join us for an exciting afternoon of chess with extra-large pieces. For teens 12-18 only.
*** This program has multiple listings ***
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Stump the Staff: March Madness Basketball Shoot-Out
Score and win big at our Basketball Shoot-Out. Compete in the March Madness Bracket Contest; winners will be notified after the NCAA tournament ends.
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Workshop Wednesday: Press Your Luck
Rely on luck (and basic trivia knowledge) to either win or loose in this video game!
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Workshop Wednesday: Delicious Dish: Lean & Green
Come to the Loft and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along with National Nutrition Month as we make healthy green dishes.
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Wordplay Monday: Twisted Fairy Tales - MadLibs and a Movie
Enjoy creating funny MadLibs from folk tales and fairy tales while enjoying the movie Happily N’ever After.
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Wordplay Monday: Ebonics - The Urban Language
Is Ebonics becoming more excepted in mainstream society? When is it appropriate to use the language? Discuss these questions and more during this week’s program.
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Stump the Staff: Trivial Pursuit
Challenge ImaginOn Staff by answering old and new trivia questions.
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Wednesday Workshop: Crazy Card Tricks
In celebration of Harry Houdini’s Birthday, come and learn new innovative card tricks to share with friends.
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Wednesday Workshop: Make Cents with Seth
Join Seth in his financial series this month as we will be discussing how to apply for loans.
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It's a Small World After All
Meet three Sudanese peace activists in Small Worlds and find out what youth around the world are doing to help those in Sudan.
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Robotics
Explore robotics - LEGO style! Try to build a hand-powered car, and see what a remote Cam Bot can do. No registration is required. This is a drop-in event.
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All Day Gamers Unite: Super Mario Bros
The Brothers are back on Wii and need your help to save the Princess. Here We Go!
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Tech Central Presents: Rock Band Online Tournament
Join other teens as we compete against a library in Detroit, Michigan and become true rocking champs!
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Wordplay Monday: The Basics of Sports Reporting
Interested in journalism? Come and examine sports articles and even write your own!
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Wordplay Monday: Word Search Tournament
Be the first to find all of the words to win!
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Stump the Staff: Jeopardy
Celebrate the 46th anniversary of the premiere of the hit TV show Jeopardy.
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Wednesday Workshop: It Takes a Team
Who has made it to the Final Four? Come and discuss the different teams that are still in the final four and how their leadership and
teamwork has brought them to their current rank.
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Workshop Wednesday: First Impressions: Identifying and Addressing Sterotypes
Stereotypes: Come and learn how what you see may be more than what actually meets the eye.
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Online Gaming with Other Libraries
Join your friends in playing the Detroit Public Library with Rock Band 2.
*** This program has multiple listings ***
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Prom Project
Get ready for Girl Talk’s 8th Annual Prom Project! Teen girls are invited to attend a one-day event where they select a prom dress, shoes and accessories free of charge. Prior to shopping, participants are required to attend an etiquette class that includes tips on fashion, hair and make-up. The class is designed to provide the resources needed to achieve an elegant prom experience.
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Texting While Driving - Know the Facts
Learn about and discuss the issue of texting while driving. Presented by the the University of North Carolina's Distracted Driving Task Force.
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