Area 51

Area 51 is the library's landing site for teens, by teens. The library is more than books; it's Wii offs, food, flicks, chilling with friends, all for the low, low price of FREE! Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

BPL Teenspace - A New Teen Hangout

BPL has just launched a new teen hangout called BPL Teenspace. It's a website just for teens - so you won't have to bother with all the rest of the junk on our website that targets kids or adults. This space is just for you.

Movies, Music & More not only links you to information on great movies and music, but there are links to comics, anime, manga and graphic novels sites, game sites and to sites that are fun or just plain silly. The Books section provides reading lists and award-winning titles just for teens.

Homework Help provides some great links - especially useful are the TexShare databases and World Book Online. Eventually you will graduate from high school (at least we hope you do!) so be sure to use the School and Beyond section to learn about college testing, financial aid, choosing a college and getting accepted.

We know it's hard being a teenager so the My Life section provides resources that focus on the challenge of being a teen in today's world. If you want to take an active part in making a difference in your community or in the world then check out the Get Involved section. And look for announcements about Area 51 events and photos from events.

Be sure to hang out in the new BPL Teenspace and invite your friends too. We hope you'll visit and hangout often.

AREA 51: Off The Hook Thursdays

Teens can gather for an “off the hook” night of gaming, flicks and fun. Area 51 is Bedford Public Library’s teen landing site, for teens by teens. The Library is more than books, it’s Wii offs, food, flicks and chilling with friends all for the low low price of FREE! So come enjoy the fun on Thursdays, June 5 through August 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Bonnie Finn room.

Teen Gaming Tournament Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather concerns, the Bedford Public Library has rescheduled the Teen Gaming Tournament to Friday, March 14th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Join on us on Friday to test your skills on Guitar Hero! You don't have to be an expert to have fun. There will be pizza and nachos for all. A big thank you to Wal-Mart for donating a Nintendo Wii system and to YALSA for the $450 dollars mini-grant to fund the tournament. We look forward to seeing you next week.

You've named your game

Guitar Hero won with 58.7% of the vote. Now you can help plan the Teen Gaming Tournament on Saturday, February 23rd at 3:00 pm. Bring your ideas so that we can plan an awesome tournament. WalMart Supercenter in Bedford has generously donated a Nintendo Wii for Area 51 gaming tournaments.

Gaming @ Bedford Public Library

AREA 51 is hosting an after-hours Teen Video Gaming Tournament at the library on Friday March 7th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

Girl, Casual or Hardcore teen gamers are invited for our first Gaming Tournament. Bring your friends, have some fun, and get ready to play. No registration is required for this free library program.

Name your Game!

AREA 51 will be hosting a free Teen Gaming Tournament on Friday, March 7 at 6:30 pm. We have a date BUT WE NEED A GAME!

Vote for your GAME at the Teen Gaming Tournament Survey. Voting ends Wednesday, February 20.

Attend the AREA 51 meeting on Saturday, February 23 at 3:00 pm in the library to see which game will be played at the Tournament.

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***Äliens Ünite!!!***

Last weekend, the question "Aliens in America?" was answered with a resounding YES. At approximately 13:00 hours on January the 19th, a slew of extraterrestrial beings came to the first meeting of the making of the newest teen hot spot, Area 51. Area 51 is designed specifically for junior high and high school students who need a place to be themselves. It will be personalized with our own creative touch, a mix of our everyday lives and alien economy. The future Area 51 may include its own computers, bulletins to express what you enjoy and to let you know what's up, polls to vote on, book preferences, renovations, and favorites, as well as crop-circled carpets and "swishy doors."(always a plus!)

But with all the homework being done (*cough*), we all need a way to relax, so Area 51 will be hosting movies, competitions, mini-concerts, and parties throughout the year as a way to show our appreciation for your support. All of our alien visitors agreed that our many ideas were inspiring, but we also know that it will take a lot of effort to get it done. That's why we need your help. If there are any teens out there with ideas on how we could make Area 51 more enjoyable, then plan to attend our next meeting on Saturday, February 23rd at 3:00 pm in the library. Hope to see some new faces soon! AU!!!

- Area 51 Teens :)