16th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

March 15-April 16

The Annual Teen Poetry Contest has returned. Beginning March 15, teens are encouraged to showcase their writing talents by submitting poems to Wood Library. The deadline for the 16^th Annual Teen Poetry Contest is April 16 at 5 PM. No exceptions. 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 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.
• 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.
• Five copies of poem must be submitted.

The Poetry Contest Award Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 7 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.

Watership Down Events

March & April at Wood Library

Watership Down—The Film

Thursday, March 18. 6:00-8:00 PM

During Anime Club in March, watch a classic animated film based on the beloved book by Richard Adams. Follow a warren of Berkshire rabbits as they flee their destructed home in search of a new, safe haven, skirting danger at every turn. The movie is rated PG, but is recommended for ages 13 and older. Snacks and drinks provided. Prizes given away! Families welcome.

Watership Down—The Book

Thursday, April 1. 6:00-7:00 PM

Start at the beginning by reading the book! Families, teens, and older children are encouraged to attend this program to discuss the ideas mentioned in Richard Adams’ Watership Down, like freedom, ethics, and human nature. Hot drinks and snacks based on the book will be provided.

Watership Down—The Music

Saturday April 3. 12:00-1:00 PM

Discover one man’s interpretation of Watership Down through music. Bernie Talty, music teacher at Rossi Music in Canandaigua and the star of a one-man-band called Skull, will perform music from his latest CD, Efrafan, a concept album completely dedicated to the story of Watership Down. All ages welcome.

Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, March 11

6:30-8:00 PM

The cold is still dragging on, but you can warm up at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Heat things up by playing AC/DC Rock Band or Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii, challenge your friends to board games like Last Night on Earth or Uno, surf the web on the wifi laptops, or just hang out eating snacks. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, February 18

6-8 PM

Turn off the lights and turn on the Anime! On Thursday, February 18 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wood Library, watch Sword of the Stranger, a great samurai action film, with other Anime fanatics. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Snacks and drinks provided. Win prizes too! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, February 11

6:30-8:00 PM

Need a break? Take a time-out and come to Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, February 11 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Play board games and video games, surf the web, and enjoy drinks and snacks all night. Form a band with your friends and play Beatles Rock Band or battle it out on Super Smash Bros. Come early if you want to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 for more info.

Book Bistro

Thursday, February 4

6-7 PM

Put down that textbook and pick up The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman. Then take a break from homework and chat about it with other teens at Book Bistro on Thursday, February 4 from 6-7 PM at Wood Library. Share your thoughts and have a voice! Hot drinks provided and enjoy a treat based on the book. Contact Jenny Goodemote at jgoodemote@pls-net.org or call 585-394-1381 for more info.

Game Night

Thursday, January 28

6:00-8:30 PM

The monthly Game Nights that you thirsted for since Halloween Game Night are back at Wood Library! On Thursday, January 28 from 6:00-8:30 PM, challenge other teens to strategy board games like Last Night on Earth, Blockus, or Pueblo. Game Nights are held on the last Thursday of every month and led by Canandaigua Middle School Teacher John Michalko. For grades 8 and up. Who ever thought that going old school could be so much fun? Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Book Bistro

Thursday, January 7

6-7 PM

The Books & Bites teen book discussion group has officially transformed into Book Bistro! Join other teens right in the comfort of your local library as we discuss great young adult titles that really make you think! Hot drinks and treats based on the book guaranteed at every meeting. Share your two cents or just listen to what other teens have to say. Be there for the very first meeting on Thursday, January 7 at 6 PM at Wood Library. The first book up for discussion is Judy Blundell's What I Saw and How I Lied. All books recommended for Grades 8 and up. Don't be shy! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, January 21

6-8 PM

Kick off the new year with some awesome Anime! Join other teens who love it just as much as you on Thursday, January 21 from 6-8 PM at Wood Library and watch One Piece: Volume 1, Voyage 1. Find out if Monkey D. Luffy can make himself King of the Pirates by finding the fabulous treasure of the legendary pirate Gold Roger. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Snacks and drinks provided. Win prizes too! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, January 14

6:30-8:00 PM

It's the first Teen Nite of the New Year and it's been extended by a half hour! Enjoy it by playing awesome video games like Beatles Rock Band or Super Smash Bros., grab some friends and play old school board games like Jenga or Risk, sip on hot drinks, snack on food, and surf the web on wifi laptops. All this on Thursday, January 14 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Wood Library! A completely free program! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information. Come early to help set-up!

Lovin' Your Oven

Saturday, January 16

11:45AM - 1:30PM

It’s the 4^th Annual Lovin’ Your Oven! Your mission: To bake the best darn cookies that Canandaigua has ever tasted. Your goal: To be named Canandaigua’s Best Teen Baker for 2010 and win a $50 gift card to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, a $25 Wegmans gift card, or a $10 gift certificate to Phoenix Coffee. Three local tasters will decide your fate as they vote on their favorite cookie based on flavor, texture, taste, and presentation. What You Need to Do: Register at Wood Library, bake your famous cookies and bring them and the recipe* to Wood Library on Saturday, January 16 from 11:45AM – 1:30PM (Judging begins at noon). *Recipes will be available for purchase to help raise money for Wood Library. Ready, set, start baking! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org. Thank you to Wegmans for their kind donation.

Books & Bites

Sunday, December 20

3 PM

Starbucks

Read and discuss the exciting sequel to Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games - Catching Fire. Meet with other teens from Wood Library's teen book discussion group, Books & Bites, at Starbucks on Sunday, December 20 at 3 PM. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, December 17

6-8 PM

View an Anime film that was selected as one of the best 5 Anime movies by Time Magazine - Barefoot Gen. Gen is a cheerful elementary school student living in Japan during World War II. After years of living with difficult wartime rationing and impoverished conditions, Gen and his family have managed to maintain a relatively normal and happy life. All that is about to change when an atomic bomb destroys their city in an instant. While Gen and his mother manage to survive the attack, the rest of their family is not so lucky. Find out what happens. Watch this very powerful film as a group on Thursday, December 17 from 6-8 PM at Wood Library. Snacks will be provided. All movies and tv shows are recommended for ages 13 and older. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, December 10

7-8 PM

It's the last Teen Nite of the year at Wood Library! Make it a good one by playing Beatles Rock Band, Super Smash Bros., or fun board games like Last Night on Earth! Waiting for your turn to play? Enjoy some time on a wifi laptop or grab some snacks. On Thursday, December 10, how you spend your hour hanging out is up to you! Teen Nite starts at 7 PM and ends at 8 PM. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information. Come an hour early if you want to help set-up!

Teen Nite

Thursday, November 12

7-8 PM

It's time for a rock n'roll history lesson! Come witness the premiere of Beatles Rock Band at Wood Library during Teen Nite on Thursday, November 12 from 7-8 PM! Not a Beatles fan? Try playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Wii or playing some fun board games like Jenga or Twister. And don't forget about the wifi laptops! Food and drinks provided. It's completely free! Come early to help set up! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.