Programs and Events for Adults: Briargate Library

Briargate Teen Anime/Manga Club

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

An entertaining club for teens ages 13-19 where we'll watch anime, talk about manga, make some fun crafts, eat tons of snacks, and possibly plan fun cosplay events. No registration required!

PPWF Teen Employment Workshop

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Resume Writing and Filling Out Applications: How to stand out from the rest!
Have you struggled to put together a solid résumé when your work history is spotty or even nonexistent? As a young person, at the beginning of your career, we can help you develop an impressive résumé that highlights your strengths by incorporating your current activities into marketable job skills. Learn the words to use on your résumé that give it POWER, while being aware of what you should and shouldn't include. The application is the first step in your job search. Companies are using job applications more than ever to weed out candidates. A great application is key to getting call backs for job interviews. Make sure your information reaches the decision makers!

A Writing Life

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

Bring your favorite writing tools and join your fellow writers for this writer's group. Experienced or not, you are welcome. Share your work, encourage and be encouraged. New members welcome. Registration is not required.

Autism and Asperger Connections

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

workplace skills for people 16+

Game Night!

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

Come join us for Game night at the library! A night of board games, video games, fun and snacks!

Yarnettes

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Bring a needlework project, share the joy of knitting and enjoy a cup of coffee. No registration required.

Chess and Checkers

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Casual chess and checkers at the library. Bring a friend, bring your enthusiasm, the boards will be out and ready. No registration needed. Security guard Tony, our resident expert, will be there to answer questions and provide instruction and experience.

TAB Meeting

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

Monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Board. Contact Crystal for more information.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 5:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Teens 12-17, who've received an email from Briargate confirming their volunteer time, need to come to a training. This is #1 of 3 offered this week.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 5:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Teens 12-17, who've received an email from Briargate confirming their volunteer time, need to come to a training. This is #2 of 3 offered this week.

Summer Reading Training for RETURNING TEEN VOLUNTEERS ONLY

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Teens 12-17, who've volunteered before with us for Summer Reading, have the option of coming to this training. If you've received an email from Briargate confirming your volunteer time, come to this training. This is #3 of 3 offered this week.

LEGOs in the library!

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

All ages LEGO program. Drop on by, with your creativity and a friend - we'll have the LEGOs set out and waiting. Cameras welcome to get pictures of your cool creations.

Game Night!

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

Come join us for Game night at the library! A night of board games, video games, fun and snacks!

GUYS Read

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

GUYS Read

Briargate Book Club

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

General interest book club. New members always welcome! No registration required. Upcoming titles are on ppld.org

FOTP

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Study Room I & II

Teens write! Do you have an idea for a book? Meet with fellow Awesome People, give critiques, play games and obviously...WRITE!
“If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. ~Toni Morrison”

Beneath the Surface: Tiny Terrariums

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Make your own self-sustaining garden in a bottle!

Yarnettes

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Bring a needlework project, share the joy of knitting and enjoy a cup of coffee. No registration required.

Chess and Checker

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Briargate Branch - 9475 Briar Village Point at Briargate Community Events

Casual chess and checkers at the library. Bring a friend, bring your enthusiasm, the boards will be out and ready. No registration needed. Security guard Tony, our resident expert, will be there to answer questions and provide instruction and experience.