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Article: BACK TO SCHOOL: SPECIAL ISSUE; A dance, dance revolution? If they get, get education; A new after-school program at the library will use video games to attract teens, teach them a bit about technology and, if all goes well, get them reading.(NORTH)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- August 22, 2007
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Byline: Lora Pabst; Staff Writer
Teenagers playing video games like Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution might not fit the image of a quiet library, but library officials have an ulterior motive.
They are hoping a new after-school program that brings together video games, computers, tutors and books will attract teens who often socialize at the library and expose them to technology - including how to e-mail and use a digital camera - that they might not have at home. And while they're at the library, the hope is that maybe they'll pick up a book or two.
"They're coming to our library because they don't have access to this ...
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... ... with your children. ttyl@HCLAugsburg Park Library and Brookdale Library, 3-7 p.m.For teens in grades 6-12, drop in after ... Library. When homework is completed, enjoy the newest in video games, including Wii and DDR. For kids K-5, homework help ...
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