OCTOBER EVENTS

The Library Co. of Burlington’s Teen Advisors Guild (TAG) presents two special events this October. Gather round an indoor campfire and join in a writing session, share spooky tales and meet new friends on October 21st, Friday from 7-8:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. To register, please call 609-386-1273 or e-mail tag_burlington[at]yahoo.com, or drop by the library at 23 W. Union St. Burlington City, NJ.

On Halloween, October 31st, "Sweet Reads" is underway with the TAG officers handing out books and candy to trick or treaters from 6pm-8pm. They will also be on hand to talk to teens who are interested in joining the group.

The Library is also accepting entries to its 1st Annual Photo Contest that runs till November 23rd. Teen photographers are asked to submit photos (using any camera format) interpreting the theme “Urban Daydreams.” At stake are $50 for first prize, $30 for second prize and $20 for third prize.

For more information on Teen Events at the Library Company of Burlington, visit http://teenadvisorsguild.blogspot.com or e-mail tag_burlington[at]yahoo.com

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LIBRARY COMPANY PRESENTS PHOTO CONTEST FOR TEENS


Burlington City-- “Where the past is our present to you.” While our city’s history is definitely rich and interesting, it’s time to look towards our future. With this in mind, we invite all teens attending Burlington City and Township schools (13 -19 years old) to participate in the 1st Annual Library Company of Burlington Photo Contest for Teens organized by the library’s very own Teen Advisory Guild (TAG). Cash prizes at stake!!!

CONTEST RULES:
WHO: The competition is open to all Burlington City and Township school students, ages 13-19 years old. Your entry to the contest constitutes your agreement to allow your photographs to be published or used on Web sites owned by the Library Company of Burlington and used in connection with limited promotional use. Entrants retain all other rights to future use of their photographs.
WHAT: We are looking for striking images interpreting the theme “Urban Daydreams.” Use your imagination, look around you, and shoot! Digital or darkroom altered photographs must be labeled as such. Criteria for judging includes originality, technical excellence, composition, and overall impact.
WHEN: Entrants may submit photographs/prints at the Library Co. of Burlington or through regular mail from Sept.23-Nov.23, 2005
HOW: A total of as many as five photos may be submitted; send together in one package. Entries must be either color prints, black and white prints,or digital prints. Prints may be mounted, but print and/or mount size must be no larger than 11x14 inches.
Each photograph must bear the photographer's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, school and grade, and entry number (1 through 5). Repeat this information one time on a separate, single sheet of paper; add the focal length of lens used for each photo; type of film; special equipment, if any; and a brief description of where, when and how the photograph was taken.
WHERE: Send entries to TAG Photo Contest, 23 West Union Street, Burlington City, NJ 08016 Tel. no. 6093861273 or drop by the library.
Finalists’ photos will be on display at the library. Prizes will be awarded to the top three photographers. For more information, visit the Library Company of Burlington, 23 W. Union Street, Burlington City, NJ 08016, tel. no. 6093861273. The Library Company of Burlington is the oldest library in continuous operation since 1757. It serves all Burlington City and Township residents.

TAG -- you're it!

This is the official blog of Teen Central and the Library Company of Burlington's Teen Advisors Guild. On this space I shall post our bi-monthly newsletter, so creatively (!) called -- The Review as well as photos of our events.

Last September we had a Digital Photography Workshop conducted by photographer Jim Sutton. We also launched our first annual Photo Contest. More on that later.

Meanwhile, enjoy these pix from our most recent event.



> Here's the class from Sept.23rd, from left, TAG president Sara, Eliza, Amy, Jarmaz, teacher Jim and TJ. The other TAG officers were away at a field hockey game.






> >Cool Equipment.

>"According to Jim..."