Profile Pics
Need new photos for your MySpace or Facebook? Drop by The Loft to get some pictures taken and learn how to upload them to your profile. For teens 12-18 only.
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Wordplay Monday: Speed Chat
Chat with other teens and make new friends. But hurry, because time is of the essence! For teens 12-18 only.
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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.
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Stump the Staff: Pictureka
An eye for art, and a fast one at that, is what you need to win in Pictureka! For teens 12-18 only.
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TC Loves MadLibs
Learn to create a Valentine themed online Mad Lib Generator
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Wednesday Workshop: Talking Teens: Online Relationships
Come to The Loft and talk about the ins and outs of online relationships. For teens 12-18.
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DIY Day: Conversation Cookies
"Say what you mean and eat what you say!" with personalized conversation cookies. For teens 12-18 only.
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Drive-In Friday Flicks: 50 First Dates
Laugh out loud with this romantic comedy about a guy who's in love with a girl with short-term memory loss. Rated PG-13. For teens 13-18 only.
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Gamers Unite: Rock Band
Can you and your friends become rock stars? Prove your worth through true rocking glory! For teens 12-18 only.
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V-Day Gifts
Drop in and make something special for your someone special. For teens 12-18 only.
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Learn How to Be a DJ for beginners
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation. Practical life skills and professional etiquette taught. Register for all sessions thru 3/6.(11/7-orientation, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6
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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.
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Storytubes Filming @ ImaginOn in Studio I
The 3rd Annual Storytubes competition in which kids and teens, grades K - 12 across the United States and in Nova Scotia, talk about their favorite books is right around the corner.
This is a cool contest that’s great fun! So go to The Storytubes Website for more information at www.storytubes.info and participate!
General Contest Rules:
Videos may be up to two minutes long.
You may make the video by yourself or with a group (group limit is five people).
Entries will be accepted from January 20 through February 28, 2010.
To win a prize at least one person in the group must be school aged: Grades K – 12.
Top prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges, who will consider performance, script, creativity, and other factors.
Just-for-fun-prizes for other high-quality entries will be awarded through online voting.
You may enter the contest more than once, as long as you promote a different book in each video.
Videos may be uploaded to the Storytubes Website through either TeacherTube and/or YouTube.
Just call 704-416-4630 to register.
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Storytubes Filming @ ImaginOn
The 3rd Annual Storytubes competition in which kids and teens, grades K - 12 across the United States and in Nova Scotia, talk about their favorite books is right around the corner.
This is a cool contest that’s great fun! So go to The Storytubes Website for more information at www.storytubes.info and participate!
General Contest Rules:
Videos may be up to two minutes long.
You may make the video by yourself or with a group (group limit is five people).
Entries will be accepted from January 20 through February 28, 2010.
To win a prize at least one person in the group must be school aged: Grades K – 12.
Top prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges, who will consider performance, script, creativity, and other factors.
Just-for-fun-prizes for other high-quality entries will be awarded through online voting.
You may enter the contest more than once, as long as you promote a different book in each video.
Videos may be uploaded to the Storytubes Website through either TeacherTube and/or YouTube.
Just call 704-416-4630 to register.
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Animate with Scratch
Take photos of yourself or your friends and animate them easily using Scratch.
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Operation College Launch: SAT 10 Question Challenge
Come and prepare at your local library with an official Kaplan instructor! Students will experience realistic SAT timing and pacing as they are guided through 10 SAT Questions. Students will learn 10 Kaplan score-raising strategies.
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Techno Math Blast
Explore fun websites that help build math skills.
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Battle of the Browsers
Did you know there are many web browsers out there to use? We will look at a few and discuss why you might use one over another. Parents/Caregivers welcome.
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Stump the Staff: Wii Pool Tournament
Do you have what it takes to be the lord of the billiards? For teens 12-18 only.
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Operation College Launch: Freshman Year 101
Wondering what your freshman year will be like? Get advice on roommates, dorm life, Greek life and campus organizations from current college students. We'll even share some survival tips and recipes for cooking in your dorm.
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Rock The Mic Presents...Cotton Club
Come and celebrate Black History Month at ImaginOn with Rock the Mic Presents...The Cotton Club. There will be teen musical performances, a live jazz band, free food and so much more!
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Drive-In Friday Flicks: Love & Basketball
Love...and basketball. What could be better? Rated PG-13. For teens 13-18 only.
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As You Like It
For ages 12+, visit www.ctcharlotte.org or call 704-973-2828 for tickets.
All seats $10
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Operation College Launch: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Join us to actually complete the FAFSA form online, with the assistance from an expert. Student and parent tax forms and/or W2 forms are needed!
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Wordplay Monday: Spelling Slam
Only the best speller will take home the Spelling Slam Trophy! For teens 12-18 only.
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Stump the Staff: Apples to Apples
Compete against Loft Staff in Apples to Apples, a game of hilarious comparisons. For teens 12-18 only.
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Wednesday Workshop: Make Cents with Seth
Join Seth for his fifth financial workshop. This month we'll explore different types of loans and how to apply for them.
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DIY Day: 6R: Lollipop Wallets
Make a cool wallet out of recycled lollipop wrappers. For teens 12-18 only.
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Drive-In Friday Flicks: Rent
Sing along with this film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical about bohemian life, love, and AIDS in New York City's East Village. Rated PG-13. For teens 13-18 only.
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Gamers Unite: DJ Hero
Get your groove on as we mix it up with a new game, DJ Hero. For teens 12-18 only.
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Learn How to Be a DJ
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation. Practical life skills and professional etiquette taught. Register for all sessions thru 3/6.(11/7-orientation, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6
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Online Gaming with Other Libraries
Join your friends in playing the Detroit Public Library with Mario Kart. Rated E for Everyone.
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Teen Tech Week: One Shot Video Contest
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by entering a One-Shot Video Contest. Challenge yourself to capture an experience without any editing. Flip Cameras will be available to use. A $50 gift certificate will be awarded to one winner at the end of the week.
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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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Operation College Launch: Picking a Major
Wondering what you'll study in college? Wondering what steps to take to ensure you land your dream job? Join us as we explore different majors, as well as the benefits of being a double major or taking on a minor.
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Teen Tech Week: Kodu Game Design
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by participating in a new way to play video games. Not only do you get to play, you get to create! We are proud to introduce Kodu, a new game design product by Microsoft for the Xbox 360. Design your own original game and share it with your friends at the Teen Tech Week finale party!
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Teen Tech Week: Photo Phrolics
Celebrate Teen Tech Week! Learn basic photo editing skills, Create a masterpiece, and Share it online or enter it in the Teen Tech Week Photography Contest.
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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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