
How do bridges bring people and places together? How do stories act as bridges between people, the past and new ideas?
This year for Book Week, Mosman Library is having a video competition for Shorelink members aged between 13 and 18 years old. Entries are due on 20 August 2010 and winners will be announced on 26 August 2010 during Book Week.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write a short story that features a bridge
OR
Review a story that connected you to something or someone you would have never known otherwise.
2. Make a video of yourself telling your story/review and upload it to the web
3. Fill out an entry form and send your video to us!

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• This competition is strictly for Shorelink library members aged between 13-18 years..
• Entries must be received by 5.30pm on the 20 August 2010.
• Entries will be judged during book week.
• Winners will be announced on the Teen Blog on 26 August 2010 and contacted by telephone.
• There will be 2 prizes, one for 12-15 years and one for 16-18 years.
THEME
• Each video should relate to the Children’s Book Week theme of “Crossing the Story Bridge”.
• Videos will be judged on creative interpretation of the theme and will not be penalised for limitations in equipment or software.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Video must be posted on YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr (90 second maximum) or Animoto and the URL provided on your entry form.
• Video must comply with the Terms and Conditions of the sharing service used.
• Each video should be no longer than 2 minutes
Entries are due on 20 August 2010
This August Mosman, Warringah, Pittwater and Manly Councils are teaming up again for the 8th Annual 24/7 Youth Film Festival where young people, aged between 12 & 24 years make a 7 minute film in 24 hours over one grueling weekend.
I had the honour of being in one of the competing teams in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and it was a pretty fantastic experience. I made friends I still keep in touch with even now that I’m way too old to enter, and some of those people I made friends with have gone on to careers in film and television.
The competition will launch 12 midday on Saturday 21st August and you’ll have 24 hours to make, edit and hand in a short film of up to 7 minutes.
In the lead up to the competition there will be some special workshops
All workshops run from 6.00pm – 8.0pm and are held at the Warringah Mall Community Rooms and are free of charge.
Check out the 24/7 website, 247youthfilmfestival.tumblr.com or contact the organisers on 9978 4144
Game On!
4pm – 5.30pm
Monday 5th July
Monday 12th July
This July school holidays we’re having games on the Wii as well as board games and activities in the Teen Zone of the Library. We’re providing snacks and drinks so all you need to do is rock up with your friends!
Twilight Night
from 4pm
Wednesday 14th July
To celebrate the release of Eclipse Mosman Library will be hosting a small screening of New Moon in the Teen Zone. Come hang out on the love sacks. The screening is free and snacks and drinks will be provided. You might want to book though, so just click the nifty link to the right of this article or give us a call on 9978 4091!
World Environment Day is coming up this Saturday, 5th June. So before you go to the Mosman Village Art and Craft Market and pick up some great reads at the Library Winter Book Sale, why not head to Mosman Art Gallery for a fantastic workshop on recycling and art.

Warren Thomas, modelmaker and environmentalist, will be presenting his work Box World at Mosman Art Gallery at 10:30am on 5th June.
For more information, visit the Mosman Art Gallery event website.
Youth Centre, Friday 24 September 2010, 18:00 - 00:00.
Ride street style with lessons on the vert, the pipe, the box and rails. Exclusive to ages 11-14.
Collaroy United Cinema, Sunday 5 September 2010, 19:00 - 21:00.
Come along and support your local young film makers while enjoying a cheap night at the movies.
Greater Union Mosman, Sunday 12 September 2010, 19:00 - 21:00.
Come along and support your local young film makers while enjoying a cheap night at the movies.
leave-return from Youth Centre, Friday 10 September 2010, 17:00 - 22:00.
All you can eat pizza feast then a game or two of bowling.
Mosman Library, Tuesday 19 October 2010, 18:00.
A monthly meet-up for manga enthusiasts (12-18) here at Mosman Library!
Mosman Library, Wednesday 29 September 2010, 15:30.
Bring your friends for games, snacks and drinks in the Library!
Mosman Library, Wednesday 6 October 2010, 15:30.
Bring your friends for games, snacks and drinks in the Library!
Mosman Library, Thursday 30 September 2010, 15:00.
Get your message on paper creatively!
Mosman Library, Thursday 7 October 2010, 17:00.
Learn the basics with CircuSoc. For ages 12-18.
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