DC comics is making big changes to the DC Universe in September 2011 by restarting 52 of their titles. Popular comic books like Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Justice League will be going back to issue number 1. The new versions are supposed to introduce readers to a more modern and diverse DC Universe and [...]
Do you listen to Young Adult audiobooks? If not, this summer is a perfect time to start! You can check out audiobooks from the library and check out the SYNC program.
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts and dance. Watch this exciting sport in action with the Capoeiristas of Grupo Axe Capoeira Kansas City on Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 pm in Marvin Auditorium. This program is for age 10 to adults.
Start your summer off with a laugh by watching a performance by Laughing Matters Jr. on Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 pm. The performance will be on the stage in the Edge teen activity room and is open to all ages.
The Mystery Writers of America organization has announced the winners of the Edgar Awards for outstanding mystery books. You can see the winners and nominees in all catagories here.
Long before the “It Gets Better” video campaign, the library had resources on the shelf for teens and parents to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens.
Life has not gone smoothly for Otto, Lucia, and Max Hardscrabble. Their mother mysteriously disappeared five years ago and the gossipy people in their small town viciously blame the kids and their father.
April is national poetry month, and we are celebrating by having a poetry themed Open Mic Night! Bring your favorite poems to read onstage or pick from the library’s poetry collection. Poets will take the stage in the Edge teen activity room on Wednesday, April 27 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Get inspired by reading [...]
Teen Tech Week is all about celebrating the ways that teens use technology at the public library. You can play video games and use laptops in the Edge teen room, download audiobooks and free music with your library card, and a lot more. Leave a comment saying your favorite way to use technology at the [...]
Teen Tech Week 2011 is March 6-12. This week is a celebration of teens using technology and the library. The theme for Teen Tech Week 2011 is “Mix and Mash @ your Library,” which refers to the way that teens can customize technology and make it their own. There is a lot of fun and [...]
Are you into writing, photography, drawing? Do you want to be published?
We are taking submissions for our new teen zine The Hidden Edge. Teens 12-18 can submit their poems, photography, drawings, and experts from short stories and essays.
