Programs – Algonquin Library Teen Services

Pages & Panels (03/16/2022): Ms. Marvel: No Normal

February 16, 2022 Book Clubs, Pages & Panels

Presenting the international sensation: the all-new Ms. Marvel! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City – until she’s suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! When Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she also unlocks a secret behind them. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her prove too much to bear? Kamala has no idea, either. But she’s comin’ for you, Jersey! […]

Pages & Panels (01/19/2022): Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon

November 22, 2021 Book Clubs, Pages & Panels

The breakout star of the Avengers films, Clint Barton – aka the self-made hero Hawkeye – fights for justice! With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he’s out to prove himself as one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! SHIELD recruits Clint to intercept a packet of incriminating evidence – before he becomes the most wanted man in the world. You won’t believe what is on The Tape! What is the Vagabond Code? Matt Fraction pens a Hawkeye thriller that spans the globe…and the darkest parts of Hawkeye’s mind. Barton and Bishop mean double the Hawkeye and double the trouble…and stealing from the rich never looked so good. […]

Pages & Panels (11/17/2021): Superman Red Son (DC)

October 21, 2021 Book Clubs, Pages & Panels

The ship carrying the infant who would grow up to become Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union, where he is raised on a collective. As he becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, the world changes drastically from what we know — bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and others. […]

High School Hangout: Make Your Own Temporary Tattoo + Super Smash

July 19, 2016 Uncategorized

Our last High School Hangout of the summer is this Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8:30pm. We’ve saved the best for last – come make your own temporary tattoo using the Library’s vinyl cutter! We’ll also have some Super Smash fun; if more than 10 people are interested we’ll run a tournament with a $15 Gamestop gift card as the prize. […]

Summer Reading 2016 – It’s not too late!

July 5, 2016 Uncategorized

Can you believe we’re halfway through Summer Reading already?? It’s not too late to sign up – and you can cross off a square in your passport tomorrow night, Wednesday July 6 by attending our High School Hangout from 6-8:30pm. We’ll have a Super Smash Bros competition if 10 or more people are interested; we’ll make pop tab bracelets and […]

Rock the MIC Concert – Thursday, May 5 @ 4pm

May 3, 2016 Uncategorized

This week the library will be hosting the H.D. Jacobs High School Music Industry Club for an outdoor concert on the backyard patio. The concert will be on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 from 4:00-6:00pm. The library has been hosting Rock the MIC for several years now. Throughout the years, the student performer styles have varied from blues, rock, rap, piano, or […]

2 Cool Crafts for National Poetry Month

April 18, 2016 Uncategorized

National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub for information about local poetry events during the month. National Poetry […]

Celebrate Teen Tech Week!

March 7, 2016 Uncategorized

Teen Tech Week is one whole week dedicated to the library’s digital resources and services available to teens. Here at Algonquin, we have several programs just for you! The first meeting of our High School Tech Club will be this Tuesday, so be sure to check that out. Our technology librarian, Kenny, will be there to let you play with some of the […]

What’s Happening 2/15/16

February 15, 2016 Uncategorized

Have you signed up for Winter Reading yet? It’s not too late! All you have to do is have read one book before February 29 to be entered to win a Kindle Fire! Stop by either Library location to sign up today. Tuesday, February 16 School Year Book Buddies, 4-4:45pm @ Harnish Main Library: Earn one volunteer hour for listening […]

Cool Crafts: Pop Tab Bracelets

February 15, 2016 Uncategorized

Don’t forget to sign up for the Pop Tab Bracelet Program on Wednesday, March 9th from 3:30 – 5! Show off your unique style and create your own one-of-a-kind bracelet out of recycled pop tabs and ribbon. For grades 9-12 – SIGN UP NOW!