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A/C Repairs - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

Ghostly Movie Marathon: Beetlejuice (1988)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Movie
Open
Registration
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Educational
Open
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.

Ghostly Movie Marathon: Hocus Pocus (1993)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
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 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 and Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Open
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Open
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 Book Contest

All Day
Children, Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
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

11:00am - 3:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Other
Open
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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Open
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
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

Middle School Advisory Board: College Readiness with USF PATHe

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Open
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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
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
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
East Lake Community Library

After School Games: Roblox Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Closed
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, High School (Grades 9-12)
Technology Class, Other
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Open
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!