Win $250 and showcase your graphic design skills by creating a logo to represent the Escondido R.O.C.K.s (Recreational Opportunities for City Kids) - a community-wide initiative to encourage youth ages 8 to 18 to participate in meaningful community activities.

• Contest is open to all high school students
• Entries must be emailed to dmlopez@escondido.org by January 23, 2013 with your name, school, grade, and contact info
• Submit your entry as a scalable vector graphic in EPS format or as a JPEG

Get more information.

• Bored and looking for something fun to do?
• Want to learn some new craft techniques?
• Need a gift for a friend or family member and just a little short on cash?

Then come check out Teen Crafternoon the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the teen area from 4 - 5 PM. There's no need to sign up, just show up ready to have fun! Here are the projects we'll be making...

• February - Friendship Bracelets
• March - Teen Tech Week computer parts craft
• April - Recycled, reusable shopping bag
• May - Scented Closet Bags (great for Mother's Day gifts)
• June - Duct Tape Wallets (perfect for Father's Day presents)

To celebrate the release of the movie, The Hobbit, we have goodies to give away!

• Posters
• Bookmarks
• Buttons
• Activity books
• Temporary tattoos

Stop by the media desk near the teen area anytime before Monday, December 31, 2012 to choose an item.

Whether you're sad that the Twilight series movies are about to be over or happy to no longer have to hear about Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, you probably have a strong feeling one way or another about Twilight. We have FREEBIES to give away to celebrate the final movie, Breaking Dawn Part 2, premiering Friday, November 16, 2012.

Come make a Thanksgiving craft and pick up a Twilight poster, pen, bracelet, temporary tattoo, or keychain while they last at

Teen Crafternoon
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 
4-5 PM
Teen Area

If you have questions contact Teen Librarian, Joanna Axelrod, at 760-839-4283 or jaxelrod@escondido.org

Celebrate Teen Read Week 2012 with us by playing our Book BINGO game! Pick up your game card in the library at the Media desk (near the teen area) starting October 15, 2012.

• Read any of the books and attend the events on the BINGO card. If you’ve already read a book, that counts too! X them off as you finish them
• When you get 5 ACROSS, DOWN, or DIAGONAL (this can include the free Teen Read Week center square) bring this paper back to the Media Desk by Monday, November 12, 2012 to claim your prize!
• If you have questions, contact Teen Librarian Joanna Axelrod  760-839-4283 or jaxelrod@escondido.org

 Win a fabulous prize when you turn in your completed BINGO card to the Media desk.

Is your library on the top of your back-to-school supplies list?!? School is right around the corner and you're probably shopping for a backpack, pens, and notebooks, but as you make your list and check it twice, don't forget to add ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY to the top!

Your library has so many things that will help you be successful this school year.

• Online resources for finding magazine articles
• Practices tests
• Online tutoring available 7 days a week
• Staff who can help you locate (and use) research materials

 We also have un-timed computers for homework use with printing capabilities.

School doesn't have to be all work and no play! 

Don't forget to feed your brain with pleasure reading. We have over 11,000 teen books, magazines, graphic novels, manga, and video games not to mention the rest of the library which is filled with other books, magazines, and movies for your entertainment pleasure!

When you need a break from the daily grind of school, come check out our monthy events.

• Crafty C.A.T.S. - the funnest way to earn community service
• Make & Take Crafts - create something awesome to keep or give away as a gift
• Review Crew - earn community service from home by writing book reviews
• In BeT(w)een Book Club - Read something that's not assigned!

Are you part of The Club? If you haven't signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Club yet it's not too late! Just click here for all the info!

Keep those "Creatures of the Night" away from your bed with this adorable night light! Stop by and make one while supplies last.

TODAY, June 11, 2012
4 - 5 PM
Turrentine Room

Come learn what's up with the universe from a NASA consultant! All ages are welcome so bring your whole family!

Astronomy for Everyone

with Kevin Manning
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Turrentine Room

To earn an additional entry in the Summer Reading Club Grand Prize Raffle, comment on this post with an answer to this question:

If you discovered a constellation, what would you name it?

Come and get 'em! Free copies of Rot & Ruin are now available for pick-up at the Media desk for those of you who are planning to come to the book club event.

In BeT(w)een Book Club
Wednesday, July 25
4 - 5 PM

We will have snacks, do an activity, talk about this crazy zombie book, and brainstorm questions to ASK THE AUTHOR when we MEET HIM LIVE at the Creatures of the Night Lock-In!! Don't miss this!