Teen Book Club

Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Bread and Roses, Too by Katherine Patterson (rescheduled from April) Paterson, author of Bridge to Terabithia, draws upon the facts of the famous 1912 Bread and Roses strike in the mills of Lawrence, MA to tell the story of two children in this moving portrait of friendship and justice. Well-researched and important, this book paints a full picture of the settings, conditions, and events of a turbulent time in the history of the United States. The book club will meet the second Tuesday of each month and is open to all teens (ages 13 and up). New members are always welcome!

Teen Drum Workshop

Saturday May 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 4:00 p.m.

Local musician and teacher Steve Collins leads a series of drumming workshops for teens which will meet on Saturday May 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 4:00 p.m. The focus of these workshops will be on Africa hand drumming. Interested teens can register for this workshop at the library or by calling 758-6192 (space is limited). Participants are asked to bring a drum if they have one, as a limited number of drums will be provided at the workshops. Come make some noise! On Saturday, May 24 at 4:00 pm participants will perform for the community; everyone is welcome to attend! A reception will follow the performance to mark the conclusion of the program. Collins's drum workshops are part of our Musical Journeys festival that has been made possible with public funds from the Decentralized Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund in Columbia County by the Columbia County Council on the Arts. The library would also like to thank the Friends of Kinderhook Memorial Library for their additional support.

Teen Stand Up Comedy Night

Friday, May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Do you have what it takes to be the last comic standing? If so, the mic is on and waiting for you at Kinderhook Memorial Library's Teen Stand Up Comedy Night. Bring a friend or two and claim your fifteen minutes of fame on Friday, May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a evening of fun as you get a chance to perform in front of your peers! Interested in helping to plan future teen nights? Come to the T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) @ 6:00 p.m., right before the start of Teen Stand Up Comedy Night. Come with ideas to share!

Teen Movie Night

Friday, April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Now Showing: Transformers (Rated PG-13) 143 minutes

The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two warring bands of shape-shifting alien robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. The movie, based on the Hasbro toy line that initially captivated kids in the 1980s, was a hit summer movie in 2007. Come see why movie critic Roger Ebert wrote "It's goofy fun with a lot of stuff that blows up real good." Soda and popcorn will be served.

Interested in helping to plan future teen nights?
Come to the T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) @ 6:00 p.m., right before the start of Teen Movie Night. Come with ideas to share!

Anime Club

Mondays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Now Showing: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most popular anime series in recent history. Join the club to see why the combination of innovative designs, a compelling story, and heart-pumping action has enthralled so many anime fans. The club will meet at the Kinderhook Library on most Mondays to watch and discuss Japanese animation (The club does not meet when school is not in session). New members are always welcome!