The Virtual Loft

Evanston Public Library’s Online Teen Space

Last Chance to see Death Note May 21, 2008

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Death NoteDeath Note, based on the popular Manga series by Tsugumi Oba (that we have in the Loft), is playing in select theatres nationwide for just one more night (tonight, May 21).

If you’ve seen it, what did you think?

 

Loft Events this Weekend January 26, 2008

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The Loft events this weekend:

Manga/Anime Inking & Toning Workshop with Addie Afable on Saturday, Jan 26, 2pm.

On Sunday, Jan 27, join us for a screening of Hairspray at 2 pm.

For Teens Only!

 

Manga Workshop Saturday January 23, 2008

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Saturday, January 26, at 2:00 pm

Addie Afable returns for Part 3 of his Manga drawing series: Inking & Toning.

Call (847) 448-8625 or (847) 448-8610 to register.

Check out these pics of past workshops with Addie.  

 

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!!

 

Manga workshop pix October 15, 2007

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On Saturday, October 13, manga artist Addie Afable held a workshop in the Loft. Here are some pictures!

 

What to do this weekend? October 12, 2007

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Arts Week Evanston…It’s AWEsome! 

October 12, 13, Friday & Saturday Evenings, 7:30: Fast Times at YAMO High.
ETHS presents its student-written and student-produced comedy revue in the upstairs theatre. 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10.

October 13, Saturday, 2 pm, in the Loft: Inking & Toning Manga Workshop.
Manga artist Addie Afable returns for Part II of his series of workshops in the Loft. Stay and watch an episode of Anime after the workshop. Free.

October 13, Saturday, 3 pm, at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center: Readings from The James Baldwin Story from Fleetwood Jourdain Theatre Group. Free. Check out a collection of Baldwin’s stories at the library.

October 13, Saturday, 1-5 pm, Davis Plaza (Maple & Church): Draw Architecture! Draw Evanston! Express your inner architect and draw! Presented by archKIDecture. Free.

October 14, Sunday, 3 pm: Dance Showcase.
Performances by Evanston Dance Companies at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge. Free.

 

Manga Workshop for Arts Week Evanston October 8, 2007

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This week is Arts Week Evanston!

In celebration, on Saturday, October 13, at 2pm, we are having another Manga Workshop for teens:

“Manga artist Addie Afable returns on Saturday, October 13, at 2 pm, for Part 2 of a Manga drawing series: Inking & Toning, which will take place in the Loft. Stay and watch an episode of Anime following the workshop.”

Call the Loft at 847-448-8625 to register.