Poetry Award Ceremony
Wednesday, April 28
6:30 PM
Phoenix Coffee
Keep submitting those poems! The deadline for the Teen Poetry Contest is Friday, April 16 at 5:00 PM. You could win $50, $40, or $30 for your original poem. Winners will be notified on Monday, April 26 with the Poetry Award Ceremony on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM at Phoenix Coffee in Canandaigua. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Game Night

Thursday, April 29

6:00-8:30 PM

Challenge your mind and other teens to strategy board games during Game Night on Thursday, April 29 from 6:00-8:30 PM at Wood Library. Play games like Blokus, Munchkin Quest, Last Night on Earth, and Pueblo with other teens and Mr. Michalko! For teens in grades 8-12. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 15

6:00-8:00 PM

Stop by Anime Club on Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 PM and check out Ponyo, a touching new film by Hayao Miyazaki, director of movies like Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away. A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature s balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Snacks provided. Win cool prizes too! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 8

6:30-8:00 PM

Get ready for a night of fun at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday April 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Enjoy snacks and drinks, play video games like Rock Band and Super Smash Bros. or old school board games like Jenga and Twister, surf the web, and just hang out with friends. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 8

6:30-8:00 PM

Looking for something to do? Come check out Teen Nite at Wood Library on Thursday, April 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM and play video games, like Rock Band and Mario Kart, and board games, surf on wifi laptop computers, enjoy snacks, and just hang out. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

The Teen Poetry Contest has officially begun!

Deadline: April 16, 5:00 PM

Students in grades 6 – 12 should submit their typed poems with contact information (name, address, phone number, grade, and school) to Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY or email them to jgoodemote@pls-net.org. Home schooled children are welcome to submit. Rules and guidelines are as follows:

• 1st place $50, 2nd Place $40, 3rd Place $30

• Middle School Category: Grades 6 – 8.

• High School Category: Grades 9 - 12.

• The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Five copies of the poem must be submitted. • Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a separate piece of paper than the poem. This information must not appear on your poem.

• Wood Library employees & contest judges are not eligible to participate.

• One entry per person.

The Poetry Contest Award Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 6:30 PM at Phoenix Coffee located at 325 North Main Street in Canandaigua. For more information, contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or email jgoodemote@pls-net.org.