Throughout October, Defiance Public Library System is hosting a TeenTober Drawing Contest for grades 6-12.
For complete rules, download the entry form below, or pick up a copy at any DPLS library.
Entries must be submitted by November 5.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Best in Show (grades 6-12)
- 1st Place (grades 6-8 and grades 9-12)
- Honorable Mention (grades 6-8 and grades 9-12)
- Fan Favorite (grades 6-12)
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A fall reading challenge for grades 6-12: Read or listen to at least three books from a large list of categories (link below) for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card and more.
Lists also will be available at all DPLS libraries. Logs must be returned by November 5 in order to be entered into the prize drawings.
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Anime Club
Sherwood Branch Library
Every second Monday of the Month @ 4:00
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Anime lovers in grades 6-12 are invited to join Anime Club at Sherwood Branch Library.
The club meets on the second Monday of each month in the community room for anime viewing, discussion, games, and crafts.
New members are always welcome!
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Anime Club
Johnson Memorial Library
Every first Tuesday of the Month @ 4:00
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Anime lovers in grades 6-12 are invited to join Anime Club at Johnson Memorial Library.
The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the community room for anime viewing, discussion, games, and crafts.
New members are always welcome!
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Teen Night Thursday
Defiance Public Library
Every Thursday @ 4:30
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library!
From 4:30 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12).
Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
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Gaming League
Defiance Public Library
Every Monday @ 4:30
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Grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and play video games, tabletop games, or card games.
Gaming League will be held in the Teen Space.
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Minecraft League
Johnson Memorial Library
Every other Friday @ 3:00
until November 19
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No registration is required, and all Minecraft players are welcome! |
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Pride & [No] Prejudice
St. John UCC, Defiance
Every third Thursday of the month @ 5:30
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly book club, meeting on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lounge at St. John United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St., Defiance.
Anyone 16+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Alexander at ealexander@defiancelibrary.org.
*Please park and enter on the north side of the church.
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Get ready for all the November events...
- YA book subscription box (LitKit)
- Anime Club (DJM)
- Gaming League (DPL)
- Teen Night Thursday (DPL)
- Pride & No Prejudice (DPL)
- Anime Club (DSB)
- Ohio's Historic Haunts (Stroede Center for the Arts)
Watch the calendar for these future events, dates, and information.
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LITKIT
(YA BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)
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They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books (for checkout) and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25.
They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library BUT here's the catch: We have a limited amount, only 10 to give out!
The November theme is "Back in Time".
Pictured are the contents of October's LitKit "The Horror".
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It's a book discussion (#thegreatteenread) solely on Instagram! We post a picture or a video of the month's teen title and you leave your comments. This month we will be reading the novel "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas.
Reasons why you should read this book:
- Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
- Murder
- Magic
- Ghosts
- Romance
- LGTBQ Rep
- Atmosphere
- Fantastic Characters
- Great Storyline
- Debut Author
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Just a small list of some new YA books.
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Snapshots of my ghost hunting adventures. James Willis, the founder of ghostsofohio.org was here to investigate the hauntings of the library and Fort Grounds.
On a side note, it was one scary night, but thankfully, Sarah was here to hold my hand.
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Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us. |
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