The Virtual Loft

Evanston Public Library’s Online Teen Space

Wii R here Friday Afternoon! October 3, 2008

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Drop by the Loft today between 3:30 and 5:30 (Friday, October 3) for Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, and more games!

 

Wii are back! September 18, 2008

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Wii are back with Friday afternoon gaming! Stop by the Loft for Guitar Hero and Wii open play this Friday, September 19, from 3:30-5:30 pm. For teens in middle or high school.

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Friday Afternoon Gaming! August 21, 2008

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Wii will rock you! Friday afternoon gaming, August 22, 3-5:30 in the Loft! For teens!!

Guitar Hero & Wii.

 

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Friday Afternoon Gaming! August 8, 2008

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Guitar Hero and Wii open play in the Loft today, Friday, August 8, from 3-5:30. For teens in middle and/or high school.

 

After hours gaming event tonight! June 27, 2008

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Drop in for an evening of gaming after the library closes tonight!

Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero and more!!

6:30 to 9:00pm

Evanston teens only!

Food and transportation home will be provided.

Sponsored by the Evanston Public Library Teen Services, YEI (City of Evanston Youth Engagement Initiative), Evanston Parks/Forestry and Recreation Department.

 

Friday Night Gaming! May 28, 2008

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Friday Night Gaming in the Loft! This friday, May 30, 6:30-9 pm. TEENS ONLY (13-18)!

PIZZA - Free bus ride home - PS3, PS2, Wii, Guitar Hero, Board Games

What more could you want?

 

Friday Night Gaming in the Loft! April 24, 2008

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This Friday, April 25, 6:30 - 9 pm, in the Loft!

Free bus ride home! Ages 13 - 19 only!

Super Smash Brawl, Guitar Hero, DDR, Bring your own console and game. Board Games. You must be in the doors by 8 pm. Event over at 9 pm.

This event is for Teenagers Only!

 

Teen Tech Week Rocks! March 8, 2008

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Teen Tech Week Rocks!

Evanston Teens were rocking last night in the Loft in celebration of Teen Tech Week! Congrats to the Super Smash Brothers and Guitar Hero winners, and all of the participants who made the event so successful.

Tune in @ the Loft during Teen Tech Week:

  • March 8, Saturday. B.O.O.K: Theatre with a Spine rehearsal in the Loft at 3 pm.
  • Scavenger Hunt - The deadline to turn in your scavenger hunt form is Monday, March 10. The scavenger hunt explores Evanston Public Library’s online resources. Fill it out and it will be entered into a drawing for prizes.  
  • Playaways! Check out our display of playaways, which are books in mp3 format (audio), already loaded on their very own mp3 player. They’re easy to use and there is no downloading involved.
 

Teen Tech Week! March 1, 2008

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Teen Tech Week 

March 2-8 is Teen Tech Week and the theme is Tune in @ your library.

You can look forward to:

  • March 7, 6:30-9 pm, in the Loft. Friday night Gaming Extravaganza! Guitar Hero Tournament! Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Board Games! Bring your own console. Must be between the ages of 13-18! Transportation home provided.
  • March 8, Saturday, Noon. Dance Dance Revolution!
  • March 8, Saturday, 2 pm. Evanston Teen musicians play in the Loft.
  • March 3-8. Scavenger Hunt - Get the Real Scoop! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Loft desk, fill it out, and it will be entered in a drawing for prizes. The scavenger hunt explores Evanston Public Library’s online resources.
  • March 3-8. Create a soundtrack of your favorite book and enter a chance to win an iTunes certificate.
  • March 2-8. Playaways! We will be displaying our new collection of playaways. A playaway is a book in mp3format (audio), already loaded on its very own mp3 player. 

Teen Tech Week is a national initiative to encourage the use and awareness of the library’s non-print sources. For more information, go to www.ala.org/teentechweek

 

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!!