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Pascagoula Public Library hosts Teen Week "Books with Bite"

Programs scheduled are:

"I Bite!” Monday, October 13, 2:30-4:30 pm
To Bite or not to Bite? That is the question… come bite with us.

“Bite the Night” Tuesday, October 14, 3-7 pm
A night full of intrigue, suspense and answers. Discover new truths and fulfill old dares.

“Knowledge Bites” Wednesday, October 15, 3-4:30 pm
Trivia with bite…knowledge is key.

“Bite the Mic” Thursday, October 16, 3-7 pm
Karaoke fun…with Bite! Karaoke and air guitar contest. The winner is crowned…King Or Queen of BITE!

“Bite the Bullet” Friday, October 17, 3-4:30 pm
Bite the bullet while challenging the dark. Winners celebrate in style…with BITE!
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Ina Thompson Moss Point Library hosts Teen Week

Enter the Scary Essay and Poem Contest for Teens sponsored by the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library and Friends of the Moss Point Library.

One submission per teen (grade 6 thru 12) either a poem or an essay, no longer than 3 pages. Must be typed and double-spaced.

First Prize = $50.00 Gift Certificate from Byrd’s Music
2nd Prize = One collegiate dictionary, one thesaurus
3rd Prize = One collegiate dictionary

Entries judged based on originality, scariness, spelling, punctuation, and ability to describe setting and character. Use of excessive violence or profanity will disqualify an entry.

All entries due by 7:00PM on Monday, October 13th.

Three top winning entries will be read aloud at a writers’ party on Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 PM. Public is welcome. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Moss Point Library.

Entries will be judged by a three-member panel from WLOX, Mississippi Press, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Teens participate in summer reading programs at libraries...

Summer reading programs aren't just for little kids at the libraries in Jackson and George Counties. Most all libraries in the system are holding special programs just for Teens that are aimed to enhance their lives as well as motivate them to visit their library.

SEE RECENT PROGRAM PHOTOS: VANCLEAVE - PASCAGOULA

NEW: Summer Reading Photos from all around the 2 Counties

Teens from across Jackson and George Counties volunteer at summer reading programs in libraries

Coast libraries in Jackson and George Counties are where many local teen volunteers are choosing to spend their summer vacation.
Jackson-George Regional Library System is hosting annual summer programs for children in eight locations through the month of June and July. "Catch the Reading Bug" programs let children discover the fun of reading.

East Central Public Library teen volunteers, (left to right front) Dee Dee Walker, Kerriel Lawery, Katie Freeman, (back) Luke Kelly, Mick Kelly, Shayla McAdams, Nicole Tanner and Brandon Smith, help youth services assistant Micki Lofton (far right) with children's reading records.

At the Pascagoula Public Library, (left to right) Tyler Daniels, Riyana Marshall, and Katelyn Miller, help children register and record books they’ve read to earn prizes.

Also at Pascagoula, teens (front left) Maggie Criddle, MaryBeth Nunenmacher, Jaylen Leverette, Cecilia Criddle, (back left) Brandon Conder, Sydney Le, Brandi Piepgras, Elijah Schuette, and Deshawn Kinnard help out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Teens from Moss Point, Shelby Frederic (left) and Somalia Thomson, help at the registration desk - usually the busiest place in the library.

Teen volunteers also re-shelve books and other library materials during the week at each library in the system. Some also help with puppet plays and handing out refreshments and prizes..

Pascagoula Library Celebrates Teen Read Week!

Teen Read Week is a free, fun after school program filled with activities for teens that is celebrated nation-wide. Several area libraries are participating in special Teen programs during the week of October 15-20.

All during the week, teens can tell a joke to the children's librarian and get a piece of candy. And they can enter the Joke Contest. Just fill out the joke form and enter a joke to win a prize. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 19, during at the giant ice cream sundae event.
Scheduled events are:

"Karaoke" Thursday, Oct. 18 - Come sing your way to being crowned king or queen of Karaoke from 3:00 -6:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 6:30.

SEE THE PHOTOS:

See the latest videos here: VIDEO 1 | VIDEO 2 | VIDEO 3 | VIDEO 4

Ice Cream Friday, Oct. 19 - Teens can come and enjoy a part of one giant ice cream sundae at 3 p.m.

Afternoon at the movies, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. - Teens can come and watch "Employee of the Month" starring Dane Cook.

For more info, call the library at 769-3060. The library is located at 3214 Pascagoula Street in downtown Pascagoula.


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