Teens Create FREE Tech-Junk Art & Go Clubbing at NSU’s Library in March, Lead Poetry Slam in April

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Broward County teens have found a new club hot spot: Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library (ASL).

That’s right, we said library! With FREE offerings – ranging from manga, to video games, to art, to specific book genres – the teen clubs at the ASL have something for everyone. Come meet a new friend, or just hang out and enjoy.

From March 6 to 11, teens can also use obsolete technology like old cell phones, gaming systems and computer components to create a Tech-Junk Art masterpiece and be eligible to win prizes. The tech-art mashup sessions take place each night from 5 to 6 p.m.

Then, check out a FREE club as well. Upcoming meetings include:

• · Teen Manga Club Tuesday, March 22 from 5:30-6 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
  Join fellow Otaku (fans of manga) and discuss your favorite shōnen and shōjo! Cos-play is optional and costumes must follow the library’s dress code.

  
  

• Teen Video Game Club Tuesday, March 22 from 6-6:30 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
  Come share your favorite game codes and strategies while you play PS3 and Xbox360 in the Teen Room!

• Free Sketch Teen Art Club Wednesday, March 23 from 5-6 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
  Like to draw, design, and inspire? Join fellow artists in the Teen Room to practice your skills and share techniques. Bring your own materials.

• Banned Books Teen Book Club Wednesday, March 23 from 5:30-6 p.m. (Mature readers, ages 15-18)
  This month’s book is Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. In the final months of WWII, American soldier, Captain Yossarian, is caught in a dilemma. He wants to request to be grounded from any more bomber missions, but by making this request, he’ll be considered fit for another mission. With no other options, he’ll now do whatever it takes to escape this Catch-22 and stay alive.

• Fantasy Fanatics’ Teen Book Club Thursday, March 24 from 5:30-6 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
  This month’s book is Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Katniss has endured The Hunger Games, twice. Now, she must face President Snow’s wrath for unknowingly sparking a nation-wide rebellion against The Capitol. Desperate for change, the rebels have turned to her as their symbol of hope. But does Katniss have the strength or desire to become their Mockingjay?

• Romance Readers’ Teen Book Club Friday, March 25 from 5:30-6 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
  This month’s book is Accidental Love by Gary Soto. Cool, street-smart Marissa is surprised to learn that she might actually be falling for a guy that is completely not her type, raising the question, “Do opposites attract?”

Other FREE teen activities to gear up for include:

• Teen Poetry Slam on April 16 at 6 p.m. (The slam competition is open to ages 13-18.)
  NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library is celebrating National Poetry Month by hosting a Teen Poetry Slam! The last teen poet left standing at the mic will win a prize! The slam will be hosted by local poet, Renda Writer, whose credits include opening for HBO Def Poet and performances at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Participants must prepare a minimum of four poems to perform that are each less than three minutes long. Poems must be the poet’s original work – plagiarism is not allowed. The use of props, costumes, or musical accompaniment is not allowed. The order of the performances will be chosen at random. Performers must pre-register online at http://sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/events/. For complete slam rules and more details, please visit the Teen Room Blog at http://blogs.library.nova.edu/teenroom/ or call 954-262-5477.

All teen clubs and events are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 954-262-5477 or visit www.nova.edu/library/main.

About the Library: The Alvin Sherman Library is a joint-use facility, which is the result of an innovative agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The five-story Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is Florida’s largest library building at 325,000 square feet. It serves the residents of and those who work in Broward County, as well as NSU students, faculty, and staff members. For more information visit www.nova.edu/library/main/. To sign up for a library card, visit www.nova.edu/library/card.

Media Contact:
Andra Liwag, NSU Office of Public Affairs
954-262-5309 (office), 954-873-8494 (cell), andrali@nova.edu