Upcoming Events @ the Library
All teen programs are for students in grades 7-12, unless otherwise noted

Second Thursday of the month - September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Fourth Thursday of the month - September 23, October 28, NO 2ND TEEN GAME NIGHT IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER DUE TO HOLIDAYS
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Experience gaming on our big screen! Show off your skills in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, fight against friends in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, race in Mario Kart Wii, or groove to DDR. Bring your friends and enjoy free food! Registration not necessary, just stop on by! While you're here, be sure to check out the Library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS. Find a full list of policies and video games here!

A Yu-gi-Oh! card tournament will be held at every first Teen Game Night of the month (the second Thursday). Tournaments are single duel, and no proxy cards are allowed during tournament play.

Wednesday, September 29
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Registration limit: 10

It’s DIY spa time! Make your own fizzy bath bombs, relaxing bath salts, and flavored lip balm. They also make great gifts! Register at the Reference Desk, online, or by phone at (630) 924-2730. Open to 7th-12th graders only.

1st Thursday of the Month
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
October 7
November 4
December 2

Watch anime on the library’s big screen! Help plan new anime and manga events, suggest new anime to watch, bring in your decks to duel, and eat some great snacks. Registration not necessary!

Looking for a list of manga in LINC, your local library network? Then check out the Manga @ the Library list!

Third Saturday of the month
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Your move! It’s time to duel! Calling all players of collectible card games, ages 9 and up! Join us for open play, a tournament, snacks, and a good time! We currently support Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering, but players of all games are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Dates TBA
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Are you a teen with great ideas for the library, but don’t know where to start? Wish the library had gaming tournaments or would purchase a popular new series? Then check out the library’s Teen Advisory Group! If you’re in 7th- 12th grade, you can earn volunteer hours through projects such as suggesting purchases or planning teen programs. To join the group, please fill out a sign-up form, available at the Reference Desk, the YA Spot, or online here. Please turn in completed forms to the Reference Desk. Snacks provided.

Saturday, November 13
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Gaming Day at the Library! At this all ages event, we’ll have open play of board games, video games, and Yu-Gi-Oh. For competitors who love intense action, defeat all challengers during our Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and Yu-Gi-Oh single elimination tournaments. Win prizes by showing you’re the ultimate gamer!

Our 2010 tournament winners:

• First Place: Denver
• Second Place: Brandon
• Third Place: Tony

Here are results for the Seventh Annual Pizza Taste-Off!
Best Cheese: Pizzeria Antica
Best Sauce: Domino's
Best Crust: Domino's
Best Overall Pizza: Domino's

Congratulations! Thank you to the following restaurants for their generous donations: Bella Luna, Domino's, Generoso Pizza, Pasta Bella, and Pizzeria Antica.

Thank you to all the participants in the library's Teen Photography Contest! We had a great selection of photo entries. Now it's time to announce our winners!

• First Place: Orange by Christin Gill
• Second Place: Urban Loneliness by Bethany Weathers
• Third Place: Curiousity by Konrad Golab

Congratulations to our winners!You can still check out the contest photo entries at the Library's Flickr page.

The Exam Cram was a success! Thank you to the high school students for stopping by and Meijer and Pronto's Pizzeria for their generous donations.

The Ouran Library Host Club event was a great success! For pics of our cosplayers, candy sushi, and other club photos, check out the Library's Flickr page.

BPLGames Blog!

Like games? Keep up with all the latest gaming programs and other fun gaming info by checking out our BPLGames blog!

Looking for information on the Library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS? Find a full list of policies and video games here!

Are you a student in grades 7-12? Are you looking for a fun way to get job experience, earn service hours, or make a difference in the community? If so, the Bloomingdale Public Library VolunTEENs program is looking for you! You’ll prepare crafts, help keep the library tidy, and help out with special events. For more information about this program, please contact Tiffany Erickson at 630.924.2745.