Upcoming Events at the Newport News Public Library System
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Games Galore Plus Yu Gi Oh
Pearl Bailey Library
Tuesdays Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Youth ages 8-18 can play Yu Gi Oh and other games on the 1st Tuesday of every month, from January to June.

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Learning on Laptops Math Blast: Strategies for Algebra I, II and Geometry
Pearl Bailey Library
Tuesday Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Teens in grades 9-12 can get extra help with their math. Teen Advisory Committee member Brandon Ashlock with share his personal math strategies for Algebra I, II, and Geometry with other high school students. Classes are held the second Thursday of each month.

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Teen Advisory Committee
Pearl Bailey Library
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept. 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 5:00pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Teens meet monthly to conduct their business meeting and to help advise library staff on ways to improve library  programs and services. Teen Advisory Committee application is required and visitors are welcome. For teens ages 12-18. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month.

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Chess Masters for Kids and Teens
Pearl Bailey Library
Tuesday Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar 23, April 27 and May 25 4:30 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Attention youth in grades 2-12!  If you would play or would like to learn how to play chess, the Chess Master Club is just right for you.   Pearl Bailey Library’s Teen Advisory members Chris Smith and Trent Sims will teach beginners "how to"  play chess.  

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Teen Urban Lit Book Club
Pearl Bailey Library
Wednesday Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 28, May 26 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Teens ages 12-18 - come to the Pearl Bailey Library on the 4th Wednesday of each month for the Teen Urban Lit Book Club. Teens will discuss "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers. No registration is required.

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Whaddya Know: Black History Trivia Contest for Teens
Main Street Library
Feb. 1-28

For the month of February, teens may participate in a Black History Trivia Contest. The participants try to answer trivia questions about Black History using suggested library research resources available at Main Street or online. The trivia questions are available at the Youth Services desk beginning February 1st and are due by February 28th. The teen who answers the most questions correctly by the deadline will receive a gift certificate worth $25.00 from a local vendor (To be determined). 

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Using The Internet-Computer Class
Pearl Bailey Library
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Four-session course designed to teach students how to use the Internet. Students will learn searching techniques, how to use browsers/search engines, how to send and receive e-mail, and much more.

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Learning on Laptops: Guide to Online Databases
Pearl Bailey Library
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.
Youth ages 8-18 can learn basic skills for using Newport News Public Library System's Online Databases, such as Find It Virginia, Mango Languages and other research sources. All participants must present their Library card and have a laptop registration form signed by a parent/guardian on file.
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African-American History Jeopardy Trivia Contest
Pearl Bailey Library
Monday, Feb. 22, 4:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Youth ages 6-18 are invited to test their knowledge in African American History.  Kids ages 6-11, or teens, ages 12-18  must partner with  each other to form a team. Four teams of two will compete for a special prize and for the covenant  title of Pearl Bailey Library’s African American History Jeopardy Trivia Champion.  Registration is required. copies of the contest trivia questions will be available  on Monday, February 1.

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Learning on Laptops Program: PowerPoint 2007
Grissom Library
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 16.
A one-session course for teens ages 13-17 learning how to use PowerPoint 2007. Students will learn how to create computerized presentations.
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