The Virtual Loft

Evanston Public Library's Online Teen Space

2 Days Left In The Loft’s Summer Reading Game! August 3, 2009

coraline-bookThis summer in the Loft has been seriously buzzing with activity. Hundreds of teens have visited the library to check out books, participate in our many programs (like creative writing workshops, booktalks, and theatre rehearsals), and give an impromptu chat with one of the staff about a fantastic recent read (or write an online review).

But maybe you haven’t made it out yet? Maybe you’ve wanted to participate, but the summer has slipped right past yo u?  There’s still time!  The last day to participate and be eligible for one of our weekly prizes (and to be entered in our end-of-summer grand prize drawing) is this Saturday, August 8th. Attend one of our last three summer programs and/or submit an online review and/or tell us in person about a book you recently read and/or…you get the picture. Click the Summer Reading! tab at the top right of this page for information about submitting last-minute book reviews or read below for more information on our remaining summer programs in the Loft.

The remaining programs (you can still sign up!):

CHAINMAILLE EARRINGS

Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm, in the Loft. From metal rings to fancy bling, earrings are the latest addition to the Loft’s chainmaille oeuvre.  We’ll also learn a new pattern for a key chain or bracelet. Grades 6-12.  Register here.

NEIL GAIMAN BOOKTALK

Tuesday, August 11, 4pm. Have a favorite Neil Gaiman book? The Graveyard Book, Coraline, Stardust, Anansi Boys, or another? Join us for an all-things-Neil-Gaiman afternoon, with a movie to follow. Grades 6-12.  Register here.

 

Chainmaille in the Loft today! May 9, 2008

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ChainmailleMay 9, Friday, 4-5:30 pm. Chainmaille workshop returns! From metal rings to fancy bling, come join us in the Loft to find out what all the rage is.

Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have supplies; just bring yourself. For middle and high school teens only.

 

Chainmaille is back! March 30, 2008

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ChainmailleSpring Break in the Loft! 

April 1, Tuesday, 2 pm.

 

Chainmaille returns!  Learn the art of European 4-in-1 chainmaille, or try Queen’s Links or Byzantine! Make a bracelet or a key chain in the Loft. 

Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have new colors! Teens only. Supplies provided; just bring yourself.

 

Chainmaille! February 14, 2008

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ChainmailleFebruary 15, Friday, 4-5:30, in the Loft!


Learn the art of European 4-in-1 chainmaille, or try Queen’s Links or Byzantine! Make a bracelet or a key chain. Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have new colors! Teens only.

 

Chainmaille Workshop Returns! January 3, 2008

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Today, Thursday, January 3,  in the Loft: 
Chainmaille Workshop at 12:30!
High School Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets at 4 pm.
 

New Year Extravaganza December 30, 2007

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Kick off the new year with these events in the Loft!

Wednesday, January 2 @ 4:30pm: Knitting Workshop
Start the new year by learning a new craft and helping others! We’ll show you how to knit and we will make a baby blanket to donate to Evanston Hospital. There will be a follow-up workshop Wed. January 9 at 4:30.

Thursday, January 3 @ 12:30pm: Chainmaille Workshop
Back by popular demand! Spend some time making cool chainmaille creations.

Friday, January 4 @ 3:00pm: Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero
Drop-in between 3:00 and 5:00 to play our Wii and PS2!!

 

Teens Display their ARMor! December 9, 2007

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Chainmaille Arms

Evanston teens display their fabulous chainmaille creations at the workshop in the Loft on Saturday, December 8. Thanks to Emma and Ruth for helping to plan and lead this fun and successful event!

chain-mail-jewelry.jpgFor more ideas and patterns, check out this book on Chain Mail Jewelry, by Terry Taylor and David Whyte (Lark, 2006).

Also, check out our programs page for other cool programs, like the Manga: Inking and Toning Workshop and the Knitting Workshop, both on January 2nd!

 

Chainmaille December 4, 2007

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   What do Beowulf and The Loft have in common?

Chainmaille! (also spelled chainmail, chain mail, and chain maille)

Don’t miss the chainmaille workshop in the Loft this Saturday, December 8, at 2 pm, led by Emma (see her cool creations below). There are limited spaces, so hurry and register at (847) 448-8625! Make holiday gifts for your friends or indulge yourself. Grades 6-12 only!

Leave the workshop with a stretchy chainmaille bracelet or a key chain! Supplies provided.

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