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A spooky Halloween scene features a large, carved pumpkin with an eerie grin, surrounded by skulls and a potion bottle. In the background, there are bare trees, crows, and a wrought-iron fence against a purple sky. The text reads "Ghostly Movie Marathon" with "Beetlejuice" highlighted in a torn paper design.

Ghostly Movie Marathon: Beetlejuice (1988)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a spooky movie screening of Beetlejuice (1988) this Halloween season! Enjoy a dark comedy about a recently deceased couple who hire a "bio-exorcist" to...

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Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a spooky movie screening of Beetlejuice (1988) this Halloween season! Enjoy a dark comedy about a recently deceased couple who hire a "bio-exorcist" to scare away the new inhabitants of their home.

Teen Advisory Board: College Prep & Admissions

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a special Teen Advisory Board meeting featuring guest speaker Christine Pterman from Prep for Admissions! Learn about college prep and admissions. Open to all students ...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a special Teen Advisory Board meeting featuring guest speaker Christine Pterman from Prep for Admissions! Learn about college prep and admissions.

A spooky Halloween scene features a large, carved pumpkin with an eerie grin, surrounded by skulls and a potion bottle. In the background, there are bare trees, crows, and a wrought-iron fence against a purple sky. The text reads "Ghostly Movie Marathon" with "Hocus Pocus" highlighted in a torn paper design.

Ghostly Movie Marathon: Hocus Pocus (1993)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a spooky movie screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) this Halloween season! Enjoy a fun and nostalgic Halloween favorite featuring a trio of witches wreaking...

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Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a spooky movie screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) this Halloween season! Enjoy a fun and nostalgic Halloween favorite featuring a trio of witches wreaking havoc on Salem.

Anime & Manga Club: Middle School and High School Students. Background features a colorful illustration of buildings at dusk with glowing orbs floating around.

Anime and Manga Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Event Details:

The Anime and Manga Club presents a horror edition! Dive into your favorite spooky series, explore new titles, and enjoy a frightfully fun time together. Don't miss out on this exc...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The Anime and Manga Club presents a horror edition! Dive into your favorite spooky series, explore new titles, and enjoy a frightfully fun time together. Don't miss out on this exciting monthly meetup!

Middle School Advisory Board

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Event Details:

The Library’s 25th Anniversary is upon us! During this meeting, MSAB will be volunteering their time to help transform the Teen Room into the Retro Room for the festivities. T...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The Library’s 25th Anniversary is upon us! During this meeting, MSAB will be volunteering their time to help transform the Teen Room into the Retro Room for the festivities.

Edible Books Logo

Edible Book Contest

All Day
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults
Event Details:

As part of ELCL's 25th Anniversary Celebration, we are bringing back the Edible Book Contest! Cook, bake, or simply arrange any types of food items that reflect a book title or cha...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

As part of ELCL's 25th Anniversary Celebration, we are bringing back the Edible Book Contest! Cook, bake, or simply arrange any types of food items that reflect a book title or character or makes a literary pun (e.g. Game of Scones).

Anime & Manga Club

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

The East Lake Community Library is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! At this meeting, the Anime and Manga Club will go retro and watch anime from the 90s. From Trigun to Cowboy Beb...

Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

The East Lake Community Library is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! At this meeting, the Anime and Manga Club will go retro and watch anime from the 90s. From Trigun to Cowboy Bebop to old-school Pokemon.

After School Games

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the world of board games, card games, and role-playing, this club is for you. Join fellow teens and tweens as we explore a variety ...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the world of board games, card games, and role-playing, this club is for you. Join fellow teens and tweens as we explore a variety of tabletop games—from classic favorites to exciting new finds.

Escape From Mr. Lemoncellos Library

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Created by a talented group of teens, this after-hours special will test your wits! Gather your friends, form a team, and use your problem-solving skills to escape Mr. Lemonce...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Created by a talented group of teens, this after-hours special will test your wits! Gather your friends, form a team, and use your problem-solving skills to escape Mr. Lemoncello’s Library before time runs out.

DIY Craft Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Staying home for the holidays? Join us for a special Craft Night in the Teen Room where we’ll make easy, fun, and affordable holiday-themed crafts perfect for gifting or decorating...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Staying home for the holidays? Join us for a special Craft Night in the Teen Room where we’ll make easy, fun, and affordable holiday-themed crafts perfect for gifting or decorating your space!

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
East Lake Community Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

Middle School Advisory Board: College Readiness with USF PATHe

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Event Details:

It’s never too early to start thinking about college. Join us at the MSAB-sponsored event for an informational session on college and all the paths you can take delivered by USF PA...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

It’s never too early to start thinking about college. Join us at the MSAB-sponsored event for an informational session on college and all the paths you can take delivered by USF PATHe!

After School Games

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us after school for this month's gaming event! Gather with friends, play, and embrace the cozy winter atmosphere at the library. Teens can rotate between games or spend time a...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us after school for this month's gaming event! Gather with friends, play, and embrace the cozy winter atmosphere at the library.

Anime & Manga Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect anime-inspired holiday gift? Join us for a DIY session, where you’ll get to craft personalized, anime-themed presents for your friends, family, or yourself!...

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Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect anime-inspired holiday gift? Join us for a DIY session, where you’ll get to craft personalized, anime-themed presents for your friends, family, or yourself!

Just Dance Showdown

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Think you've got the moves? Show them off at our Just Dance Showdown! Compete against friends and fellow teens in an epic dance battle featuring some of the best tracks from Just D...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Think you've got the moves? Show them off at our Just Dance Showdown! Compete against friends and fellow teens in an epic dance battle featuring some of the best tracks from Just Dance.

Closed for Holidays

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
East Lake Community Library
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Branches:
East Lake Community Library

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
East Lake Community Library
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East Lake Community Library

After School Games: Roblox Edition

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

More details to come soon!

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

More details to come soon!

Watercolor Wonders

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

More info soon!

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

More info soon!

Teen Power Point Night

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Want to make your PowerPoint presentations stand out? Register now to learn how to create interactive, visually appealing slides using Canva! Plus, you’ll get to create your own 5-...

Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Technology Class, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Want to make your PowerPoint presentations stand out? Register now to learn how to create interactive, visually appealing slides using Canva!

Middle School Advisory Board

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lake Room at East Lake Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Event Details:

Welcome back from Winter Break! Join us at this MSAB meeting for a fun session of painting. For Library Lover’s Month, Teen Services will be building a Little Free Library. It is u...

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Registration
Library Branch: East Lake Community Library
Room: East Lake Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome back from Winter Break! Join us at this MSAB meeting for a fun session of painting. For Library Lover’s Month, Teen Services will be building a Little Free Library. It is up to MSAB to paint and decorate it!