Accepting submissions from writers 18 and under from 10/5 to 10/27.
Terrify the DRML librarians with your unique tales of mayhem, horror and mystery! Submit your scary story for a chance to win a yummy prize pack from Snowflake Chocolates, and join us Friday the 29th at 7pm to read them to each other!
Requirements:
Stories should be 2 pages or fewer typed, or 4 pages handwritten. Please, no weapons used in the story. Illustrations aren’t required, but if you want to include them go for it!
Judging Criteria:
Your librarians will judge based on creativity and originality and hair-raisingness of entry. Illustrations, punctuation and grammar are not included in judging criteria.
How to enter:
Email your story in a Word/Google doc or PDF to [email protected] OR print your story and drop it off at the library with your contact information.
Who’s sus and who’s safe? Can you keep a straight face? Come find out when we play Among Us! We will meet in person in the library program room. Everyone must wear a mask. Call 899-4962 or email youth_librarian to sign up. If you would prefer to participate via Zoom, please email or call Abbey.
Stretch your imagination and hone your writing skills while playing games, doing silly prompts and sharing (only if you want) with other writers.
We will meet in person. Everyone must wear a mask. Call 899-4962 or email youth_librarian to sign up. If you would prefer to participate via Zoom, please email or call Abbey.
Sign up with your friends and get some time to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or Just Dance! This program will meet in person in the library program room. Everyone must wear a mask. Call 899-4962 or email youth_librarian to sign up.
Curious about animation? Join the club!
Use the library’s resources to watch, discuss and create your own animations. We will meet in person in the library program room. Everyone must wear a mask. Call 899-4962 or email youth_librarian to sign up. If you would prefer to participate via Zoom, please email or call Abbey.
From tall tales and myths to the silver screen, join us for a spooky quiz night either at the library or from home.
Registration required — Please click here to register. This program will meet both in-person and on Zoom.
In another event celebrating the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), join Ms. Abbey and your community to carve or paint pumpkins using templates supplied by NASA!
The library will have a limited supply of pumpkins or bring your own. We will also have some other NASA themed treats to give out!