Teens and Technology @ The Independence Public Library

Independence Public Library's Tech Blog for video games, the internet and library events.

The Oregon Trail and other Classics

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

When I was in school we would all gather around the computer in the back of the classroom and play Oregon Trail and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? 

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Now everyone can relive my childhood at virtualapple.org. You can enjoy classic educational games like the above or if you just want to play games and steer clear of the “book learnin’s” there are plenty of games like that too!

Upcoming Wii Tournament

Thursday, December 1, 2011

On December 27th at 3:30 come to the 2nd floor meeting room and see if you are the best of the best at Brawl, Tennis, or mario kart! Test yourself against other kids and maybe even see if you can beat me!

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National Gaming Day

Saturday, November 5, 2011

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National Gaming Day is November 12th. Come to the library and join us as we compete with library users across the United States in a Brawl tournament of epic proportions!

The fun starts at noon, there will be food, board games, wii, and computer games! You won’t want to miss this!

Wii Returning to the Library

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

 

Starting in June every Tuesday at 1:00 we will be playing wii in the teen area on the third floor. Stop by and play some of your favorite games! images (5)

Teen Summer Reading Program

Saturday, April 30, 2011

This is going to be the first year for a summer reading program for TEENS like you. Be sure and talk to Haley Dunn about signing up at the Summer Reading kick off event on May 27th! Keep an eye out for fun events and read some good books!

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Alborada: South American Folk Music

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Do you want to see some people rocking out with authentic handmade South American Instruments?  Then you don’t want to miss Alborada at 7pm on May 9th!

 

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Wii Wednesdays are Wii Tuesdays now!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

wiiWe will no longer be having Wii on Wednesdays and will instead have them on the 1st and 4th Tuesday of each month. Keep an eye out on the teen calendar for more fun programs you can participate in!