Teen Read Week Event: Books With Bite: Twilight Turnout

Wednesday October 15, 2008: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

The new Twilight book is now available and the film is about to be released. Let’s get together for some Twilight trivia (and prizes) from all four titles in the series. How about some Edward or Jacob debates, crafts and movie predictions? Join us for a festive Forks-friendly event with snacks and drinks even a vampire would eat.

AXIS Coffeehouse

Friday October 17, 2008: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

The popular coffeehouse/performance event returns for a second season! Take the stage at the AXIS Coffeehouse. Perform your own poetry or monologue, or maybe a favorite by someone else. If you prefer to watch, just sit back, sip on a hot drink and enjoy the performances.

More AXIS Coffeehouse events: Friday, October 24, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Malletts Creek Branch and a SPECIAL EDITION AXIS Coffeehouse Halloween: Fri., Oct. 31, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Malletts Creek Branch - Know any good ghost stories? Come in costume if you'd like!

Teen Read Week: Crunchfest '08

Friday October 17, 2008: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

In honor of the Teen Read Week theme - Books with Bite - get ready for an evening of crunchy food and loud eating! Can you eat seven saltines and still whistle? How many celery stalks can you bite through at once? Find out at Crunchfest! We'll make some pretzel towers, have a mic on site for crunch calling and more.

Teen Read Week: Books With Bite - Telenovela Writing Workshop

Saturday October 18, 2008: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

*Registration required: [Login to Register]

Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Do you love stories filled with greed, jealousy, and deception? Entonces, the telenovela style of entertainment is just for you. In this workshop, we will write our own telenovela and film it. Si hablas Español, fantástico. If you know a little Spanish, or even if you don't know any, that's ok, too! We'll write in both English and Spanish.

Complimentary lunch will be served midway through our workshop. Registration is required. Register online, or call 327.8301, or visit any information desk.

AADL-GT Smash Kart: Round 3

Saturday October 18, 2008: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

The hottest tournament in town continues each month at the Downtown Library! Form your own 4- to 5-person clan and battle your way to fame and glory. Prizes will be awarded for Super Smash Brothers Melee and Mario Kart Double Dash team and single player events, with the Grand Championship in December.

Visit the AXIS blog at axis.aadl.org for constant updates.

AXIS Coffeehouse

Friday October 24, 2008: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

The popular coffeehouse/performance event returns for a second season! Take the stage at the AXIS Coffeehouse. Perform your own poetry or monologue, or maybe a favorite by someone else. If you prefer to watch, just sit back, sip on a hot drink and enjoy the performances.

SPECIAL EDITION AXIS Coffeehouse Halloween: Fri., Oct. 31, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Malletts Creek Branch - Know any good ghost stories? Come in costume if you'd like!

AXIS Coffeehouse: Halloween SPECIAL EDITION

Friday October 31, 2008: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Take the stage at the AXIS Coffeehouse Halloooween Special Edition! Know any ghost stories? Perform your own poetry or monologue, or maybe a favorite by someone else. Come in costume, if you'd like! If you prefer to watch, just sit back, sip on a hot drink and enjoy the performance.