Teen Poetry ContestStarts Wednesday, February 1.
Demystifying the College Application Process
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30pm to 8pm
Laine Averback of College Concierge presents a workshop on best
practices for tackling the college application process. This
presentation is for both parents and students, no registration is
necessary.Teen Think Tank Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 6:30pm to 7:45pm
If you are interested in coming to this meeting, please contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian, by email: kclaire@mvlc.org, or by phone at 978-468-5577 x14. Free Practice SAT at the Library
RSVP by February 2 to: 978-532-4850
Saturday, February 4, 10:15am to 2:15pm
Sign up for a practice test with Sylvan College Prep to see how you might score on the SAT. After the SAT practice test, Sylvan College Prep will provide you with a personalized evaluation of your performance along with suggestions for ways to improve your score, and determine the best study approach.College Financial Aid Planning Workshop
Thursday, February 9, 6pm to 7:30pm
Beverly Hospital Babysitting Course
Learn how: Families of ALL income levels are receiving financial aid,
How to avoid costly mistakes on the FAFSA and CSS profiles, How some
students are attending private university for less than a state school,
How to position yourself to be the best candidate and receive more FREE
money and fewer loans, and more.
Presented by Jim Femia, Certified College Planning Specialist &
member of the National Institute of College Planners.
Beverly Hospital Babysitting Course
Thursday, February 23, 10am to 5pm
Students who successfully complete the final review will receive a Certificate from Beverly Hospital.The course fee is $45.00. Students must be 11 years of age to attend. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.
Pre-registration is required. To Register: Go to the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
Zentangle Demonstration Class
Thursday, February 23, 7pm to 8:30pm
Come create some art at a Zentangle class with Dr. Susan H. Smith, a
Certified Zentangle Trainer. Zentangle is an easy to learn method of
creating images from repetitive patterns, which may help increase focus
and creativity, relax and relieve stress, and improve eye/hand
coordination.
Zentangle is an art form that is fun and relaxing, easy to learn, and
easy to do. In this class you will complete a minimum of two art pieces, and you will take home tools and materials to keep on tangling. Open to Teens (ages 11 up) and Adults. Sign up at the Reference Desk in the Library, or call 978-468-5577.
For more information about Zentangle: http://zentangle.com/index.php
Puss in Boots movie
Saturday, February 25, Two showings: 10:30am to noon, and 2pm to 3:30pm (rated PG)
"Years before meeting Shrek and Donkey, the adorable but tricky Puss in
Boots must clear his name from all charges making him a wanted fugitive.
While trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and
Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female match, Kitty Softpaws, who
leads Puss to his old friend, but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of
friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees
to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three plan to steal
the beans, get to the Giant's castle, nab the golden goose, and clear
Puss' name." Written by Mr. Top Hat, from www.imdb.com.
Hugo movie
Wednesday, February 29, 3pm to 5:15pm (rated PG)
"Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton".(from www.imdb.com)
