Teen Underground Blog

A Universe of Stories

2019-05-20T17:22:00.003-06:00

Register today for the 2019 Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories, June 1-July 28. You can pick up your reading record at either library, or download the file and print it at home.

The Summer Reading Program begins with a Kickoff event with free Kona Ice at each location for a limited time on Saturday, June 1.

Saturday, June 1, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Irving Street Library (Free Kona Ice from noon - 1 p.m.)
Saturday, June 1, 1 - 4 p.m., College Hill Library (Free Kona Ice from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.)

Be sure to check out all of the programs going on at each library and return your completed reading logs for awesome prizes.

TAB Cancelled 3/26/19

2019-03-26T14:29:00.000-06:00

Tonight's TAB Meeting has been cancelled.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Next month's TAB meeting is scheduled for 4/30.

Retro Theater

2019-03-13T11:47:00.000-06:00

Watch retro movies from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Snacks provided. All films rated G, PG or PG-13. AGES: 12-18

Wednesday, March 20, 3-5 p.m., Irving Street

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Program

2019-03-12T17:26:00.000-06:00

Westminster Public Library is looking for enthusiastic, organized, and friendly teen volunteers for the 2019 Summer Reading Program. Complete the volunteer application on the City website by April 28 for consideration.

Application Deadline: April 28

COLLEGE HILL
Application
Interviews: May 4 and May 7
Orientations: May 25 and May 28

IRVING STREET
Application
Interviews: May 8
Orientation: May 29

SAT/ACT Strategy Session

2019-03-11T17:09:00.001-06:00

Learn everything there is to know about the SAT and ACT. Meet a Princeton Review expert who will go over test content, walk you through some sample questions and show you score-raising strategies to use on test day.

Saturday, March 16, 2-3 p.m., College Hill

Captain Marvel Review

2019-03-09T20:43:00.001-07:00

It seems like just yesterday when Avengers: Infinity War made our jaws drop at its ending, but on March 8th Captain Marvel was released world wide and it marked the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ). In this film we learn more about the overall history of the MCU and other than proving some awesome action sequences, this is no Infinity War and it doesn't have as much impact it's truly more of a filler movie in the wake of Avengers: Endgame. Regardless, the movie was fun and if you truly can't wait for more from the MCU till the next Avenger's entry, I know you won't mind watching it.

Podcast Club

2019-03-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

UPDATE:

CANCELED for March.

Discover and discuss fun new podcast episodes each month. Pizza provided. AGES: 12-18

Saturday, March 16, 2-3 p.m., College Hill

Dungeons & Dragons Club

2019-03-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

The adventure continues on Saturday, March 9 at a new location and time!

An adventure awaits! Play a heroic character in a world of monsters, magic, and destiny. Choose from a variety of characters and experience the adventurous world of Dungeons and Dragons

Here are some D&D links for beginners to get you started:

http://dnd.wizards.com/dungeons-and-dragons/what-is-dd

http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

Ages 12-18
No registration
2nd Saturday of each month from 12-4 pm
Irving Street

Ask Me Almost Anything

2019-02-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

Pick the brains of interesting adults and get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. AGES: 12-18

Thursday, March 7, 6-7:30 p.m., College Hill L107

Irving Street Arcade

2019-02-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

Hone your gaming skills at the Irving Street Arcade, where each season you'll play a new game and a tournament champion will be crowned. All Games Rated E-T.

Ages 12-18
Wednesday, March 6
2-4 p.m

Irving Street Library

Animal Farm

2019-02-26T16:53:00.002-07:00

Animal Farm written by George Orwell is a book I was recently assigned by my teacher. As soon as I was given my book I really just thought, " Great another boring book." I was quickly proven wrong, Animal Farm is much more than just a story about animal and how they over throw a farm and take over it. George Orwell quite honestly wrote not a fairy tale but rather a political commentary on what was going on at the time ( Russian Revolution). Animal Farm is a good book, you will be quite fascinated by the many applicable and still relevant themes in our society even when the book was written more than seven decades ago!!! If you ever find yourself bored and with a lot of time on your hands, you should barrow this book and read it I'm sure you won't regret it.

SAT/ACT Strategy Session

2019-02-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

February TAB Meeting

2019-02-21T09:48:00.002-07:00

Our next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is Tuesday, February 26 from 4:30-5:30pm! (New Time)

Join TAB and get volunteer credit for promoting library services to teens at the Westminster Public Libraries:

Advise, plan, and participate in teen programs.

Post reviews and teen news on the Teen Underground blog/website.

Promote teen reading and news by creating bulletin boards and displays in the Teen Underground areas.

Recommend materials for the young adult collection.

Attend one of our TAB meetings to get started!

Ages 12-18
No registration
Last Tuesday of each month
College Hill

January TAB Meeting

2019-01-28T11:58:00.003-07:00

Our next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is Tuesday, January 29 from 4:30-5:30pm! (New Time)

Join TAB and get volunteer credit for promoting library services to teens at the Westminster Public Libraries:

Advise, plan, and participate in teen programs.

Post reviews and teen news on the Teen Underground blog/website.

Promote teen reading and news by creating bulletin boards and displays in the Teen Underground areas.

Recommend materials for the young adult collection.

Attend one of our TAB meetings to get started!

Ages 12-18
No registration
Last Tuesday of each month
College Hill

ACT and SAT Practice Tests

2018-12-13T09:45:00.002-07:00

Join a classroom of your peers and take a free, full-length practice ACT or SAT test. You'll get the full testing experience with an in-person proctor. After the test, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Brought to you by the Princeton Review and Westminster Public Library.

Register online.

ACT Practice Test
Saturday, January 12
1-4:45 p.m.
College Hill Library

SAT Practice Test
Saturday, January 19
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Irving Street Library

November TAB Meeting- Rescheduled to 11/20

2018-11-19T11:45:00.005-07:00

Our next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is Tuesday, November 20 from 4:30-5:30pm! (New Time)

Join TAB and get volunteer credit for promoting library services to teens at the Westminster Public Libraries:

Advise, plan, and participate in teen programs.

Post reviews and teen news on the Teen Underground blog/website.

Promote teen reading and news by creating bulletin boards and displays in the Teen Underground areas.

Recommend materials for the young adult collection.

Attend one of our TAB meetings to get started!

Ages 12-18
No registration
College Hill

Dungeons & Dragons Club

2018-11-05T11:09:00.000-07:00

The adventure continues on Saturday, November 10 at 1 p.m.

An adventure awaits! Play a heroic character in a world of monsters, magic, and destiny. Choose from a variety of characters and experience the adventurous world of Dungeons and Dragons

Ages 12-18
No registration
2nd Saturday of each month from 1-4 pm
College Hill Room L167

Irving Street Arcade

2018-11-03T11:08:00.000-06:00

Book Review: The 100- Year- Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

2018-10-30T10:35:00.002-06:00

Jonas Jonasson's masterpiece, The 100- Year- Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, is an incredible work that follows the life of a man who has seen and done many ridiculous things in his life and has definitively made his mark on history, but is not yet ready to stop doing so. On his 100th Birthday, Alan escapes from his nursing home to have one last exciting adventure involving a comedic chase from gang members while somehow narrowly avoiding police detectives.
This book masterfully combines comic adventure, the curious reflections of a man that has seen a century of history, and the bittersweet conclusion of a long and fulfilled life, all of which culminates in fantastic storytelling with compelling and dynamic characters and no aversion to gruesome manslaughter.

October TAB Meeting

2018-10-27T11:54:00.000-06:00

Our next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is Tuesday, October 30 from 4:30-5:30pm! (New Time)

Join TAB and get volunteer credit for promoting library services to teens at the Westminster Public Libraries:

Advise, plan, and participate in teen programs.

Post reviews and teen news on the Teen Underground blog/website.

Promote teen reading and news by creating bulletin boards and displays in the Teen Underground areas.

Recommend materials for the young adult collection.

Attend one of our TAB meetings to get started!

Ages 12-18
No registration
Last Tuesday of each month
College Hill

Trivia Night at Walnut Creek Golf Preserve

2018-10-25T11:39:00.001-06:00

Are you a trivia master? Bring your own team or join a team when you arrive for your chance to prove your trivia knowledge and win fabulous prizes. All ages.

Monday, November 5

6-7:30 p.m.

Walnut Creek Golf Preserve

10555 Westmoor Drive

YALSA's Teens' Top 10

2018-10-20T14:57:00.003-06:00

YALSA just announced the Teens' Top Ten, as voted on by teens across the country. Click on each title to take you to the WPL Catalog results, which includes books, audiobooks, ebooks, and eaudiobooks.

Let us know in the comments which of these was the best book from last year or whcih book you think should have made the list.

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Warcross by Marie Lu
Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
Paper Hearts by Ali Novak
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Once and For All by Sarah Dessen

Free SAT Practice Test

2018-10-08T09:41:00.000-06:00

Take a free, full-length, diagnostic practice test and receive a detailed score report. A Princeton Review expert can help you find a way to get the score you want.

Register Online

Saturday, October 20
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Irving Street Library

Dungeons & Dragons Club

2018-10-06T09:28:00.000-06:00

The adventure continues on Saturday, October 13 at 1 p.m.

An adventure awaits! Play a heroic character in a world of monsters, magic, and destiny. Choose from a variety of characters and experience the adventurous world of Dungeons and Dragons

Ages 12-18
No registration
2nd Saturday of each month from 1-4 pm
College Hill Room L167

Irving Street Arcade

2018-09-28T16:00:00.000-06:00