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Teen Short Story Contest
Attention teen writers! Troy Public Library will be hosting a Short Story Contest for teens ages 13-18.
Before submitting your story, please read the following guidelines:
1. Entries will be accepted until Sunday, June 17.
2. Stories should be no longer than 10 pages double-spaced in 12 point font.
3. Each writer may submit up to three stories.
4. Please include your name, age, phone number, and email (if applicable) somewhere in your submission.
5. We will accept your stories by email to O.Olson@troymi.gov or you can drop off paper copies at the Adult Information desk.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. All winning submissions (and possibly more) will be published on the Troy Library website (troylibrary.info).
Questions? Contact Olivia at O.Olson@troymi.gov or 248.524.3534.
Happy writing!
Teen Art Club Begins May 26
If you are looking for a laid-back place to create art with other teens, the Troy Library Teen Art Club is for you. On Saturday, May 26, at 3 pm, we will be meeting in the Library's Meeting Room to hang out, listen to music, and make art.
This meeting’s theme is pen and ink drawing. We will provide pens, paper, and drawing books, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you would like. Teens of ALL skill levels are invited to join, but you must be between 13-18 years old.
Registration happens here. Hope to see you there!
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
If you thought the new Avengers movie was awesome, you will love the Troy Library's ultimate Avengers comics collection! From the classic Essential Avengers by Stan Lee to the more recent Korvac Saga, we have everything you need to be an expert on the Marvel universe. Or, at least, to know more than all your friends.
Stop by the Teen area in the Adult Information Department to check out the display, or browse the online catalog here.
Join the Teen Advisory Board
The Troy Public Library Teen Department seeks young people aged 13-18 to join the Teen Advisory Board. Board members will have exclusive opportunity to plan parties and programs, suggest improvements to the Teen Department, gain volunteer experience, and promote the Library throughout the community. Also, TAB members will have the chance to talk about books, movies, and video games with other teens. Snacks are provided to all participants.
Our first meeting will be on Thursday, March 22, from 7-8 pm, in the Library's Conference Room. Register here to make your Library a better place for Troy teens!
Celebrate Hunger Games at the Library
Are you excited about the long-awaited Hunger Games movie? So are we! Do you use the social media site FourSquare to connect with family and friends? So do we! To celebrate the movie's opening on March 23, the Troy Library is giving away free Hunger Games prizes.
To claim your prize, check in at the Troy Public Library using FourSquare on your mobile device. Then, stop by the Adult Information Desk and pick out a prize. Drop in soon before all the gifts are gone.
And, as always, may the odds be ever in your favor.
Teen Logo Contest Winners
We are excited to announce the winners of the Troy Public Library Teen Logo Contest:
Congratulations to First Place Winner Youjin Nam (left) and Runner Up Nick Ronzi (below) for their amazing designs! Keep a lookout for these logos on the Teen Facebook page, in the Teen room of the library, and on all official Troy Library Teen
publications.
Many thanks and congratulations go to all participants for their across-the-board fantastic submissions. We cannot wait to see what you come up with next year!