The Library and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council invite you to presentations featuring world class presenters speaking on global issues. This month, Stephen Kinzer will discuss “Rwanda Genocide and the Aftermath.” These presentations are offered free to young people ages 14-18 in the East Teen Center at East Library. They include breakfast and a chance for teens to interact with superb speakers brought to the area by the World Affairs Council. The programs will also be simulcast on The Library Channel, Comcast 17, and instant messaging with a teen librarian and the speaker will be available at ppld.org/teens. Space is limited to 25 attendees. To RSVP, email dvazquez@ppld.org.

• When: Thursday, January 22 at 8 a.m.
• Where: East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.

Born too late? Want to hear what you missed? You’ll find a treasure trove of live performances at Wolfgang’s Vault! There are literally hundreds of digitally remastered, commercial-free, live concerts - all streaming for free! From AC/DC to ZZ Top, if you love classic rock, you’ll find shows here that you can’t find anywhere else!

Pikes Peak Library District and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council are teaming up to present Morning Missions with the World Affairs Council. These programs, targeted at teens ages 14 - 18, will feature world class presenters on topical global issues.

On Thursday, December 11 at 8 a.m., the first offering in this series will bring Fred Burton to the East Teen Center. (Attendance is invitation-only.) Burton is Vice President for Counterterrorism and Corporate Security at Stratfor, the world’s largest global intelligence company. He will talk about how he got into the counterterrorism field and his life as a counter-terror agent. The presentation will be simulcast on The Library Channel, Comcast 17. Burton will answer questions sent in via instant messaging through the widget at ppld.org/teens.

If your school has a World Affairs Club that is interested in attending these programs in the future, please call 531-6333, x1212.

Now you can be Gene Frenkle with your very own, custom made, do-it-yourself cowbell website (complete with Christopher Walken!)

You want more cowbell? You got it!

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On Saturday, November 15, 2008, hundreds of libraries throughout the country will showcase gaming programs and services in support of National Gaming Day @ your library.

Stop by the ETC on National Gaming Day and check out all of our different games and game systems!

• When: Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Where: East Teen Center, East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd

The Youth Zone at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center will offer the following workshops for youth, 14 through 21, in November.  There is no charge to attend. Register online at http://www.ppwfc.org, click on the Youth Zone icon or call 719.667.3790.

November 5 - Motivation: Choosing Success. 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Everyone wants and deserves to succeed.  Youth do too!  This workshop focuses on the importance of setting long-term, short-term, and immediate goals.  Overcoming obstacles and worry will be discussed.  Information on different types of colleges and the importance of choosing a school that fits an individual’s needs will be discussed.  Attendees you will complete a personality assessment and will receive a personal notes page for later reference.

November 12 - Career Preparation: Building Your Professional Self. 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This interactive presentation focuses on the importance of beginning a career sooner rather than later. It stresses the benefits of any job and the experience that is gained through a job. And, the importance of writing a resume will be covered. Attendees will complete a personality assessment and review proper interview etiquette through role playing.

November 19 – Building Your Self Confidence. 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This workshop teaches youth ways to overcome negative thoughts and how to grow their strengths. Discipline will be defined and the benefits of a disciplined life style will be discussed.

About the Youth Work Zone
The Youth Work Zone supports education and promotes employment for youth in El Paso and Teller counties. More information about the Youth Work Zone can be found online at http://www.ppwfc.org.

Teen Read Week kicks off at the ETC on Monday, October 27th with Movie Night! In keeping with this year’s theme, “Books With Bite,” we’ll be showing VanHelsing at 6:30 in the ETC.
* Tuesday, October 28, it’s an all-day Chocolate Movie Marathon, featuring Chocolat from 10am-12pm, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory from 1pm-3pm, and Blood and Chocolate from 6pm-8pm.
* Wednesday, October 29, try your hand at turning food into art at the ETC, plus we have another Movie Night (this time at the Penrose Library downtown), and we’ll be showing 1408.
* Thursday, October 30, it’s Food Fear Factor! Put your palate to the test with an assortment of unusual delicacies!
* Friday, October 31 (Halloween!), be sure to attend our annual Masquerade Ball at the ETC from 6:30 to 8:30! (More details below.)

Make plans now to hang out at the ETC on Halloween night at our annual ETC Masquerade Ball! Deck yourself out in your best / scariest / weirdest costume for our costume contest (yes, we’ll have prizes), and dance the evening away from 6:30 - 8:30 with a live DJ!
It’s an easy date to remember - Friday, October 31 - Halloween Night!

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