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Teen Holiday Cardmaking Workshop December 6, 2008
Holiday Cardmaking Workshop for Teens
Friday, December 12th
3:00pm-4:30pm
Sohier Room
Buying cards isn’t very expensive, but why not get creative and make some holiday cards instead? Whether you’re into art or just want to try something different, join us as we provide you with all the materials to make unique and fun greeting cards.
If you enjoyed our Altered Books workshop during “Teen Read Week”, this is sure to be right up your alley!
There is no charge and registration is not required. We hope to see you there!
All-Ages Program – WREATH DECORATING December 5, 2008
Hey, everybody! Guess what’s happening tomorrow?
Holiday Wreath Decorating Program
December 6, 2008
1:30pm-4:30pm
Barnet Gallery
Everybody is welcome: teens, families, seniors, adults. We’re providing all the decorating materials and some cider and cookies. All you have to do is have a wreath ready to decorate and the will to be creative.
A limited number of wreaths will be available for purchase through local Boy Scout troop #2 (main library, 1st floor) on 12/6, 1:30-4:00 PM (or until supplies run out). Wreaths will be $10 and can be purchased using cash or local checks.
Please register for this program by calling 978-921-6062. We still have a limited number of spaces available!
New on the Shelf – “A Mango-Shaped Space” by Wendy Mass November 28, 2008
A Mango-shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Meet Mia. She’s 13 years old. Compared to her newly New-Agey older sister and a little brother who obsessively keeps track of every McDonald’s hamburger he’s ever eaten, she seems pretty normal. That’s on the outside. What no one knows – and Mia isn’t about to tell anyone – is that Mia sees colors in sounds and letters and numbers. This makes it hard for her to read and especially to do algebra.
When things start getting out of control, Mia does finally tell her parents and after some tests and a trip to a few different doctors, she find out that there is a word for her condition – synesthesia* – and though it’s rare, she’s definitely not the only synesthete around. As Mia starts to explore her colors more intensely, she gets swept up in her own little world and doesn’t notice how this is affecting everyone around her until it’s almost too late.
A Mango-Shaped Space
One of the really cool things about this book – besides it being a great read – is that synesthesia is a real condition and “Mango” helps you get a taste of what it must be like to live in a world where sounds have shapes and colors and a certain word can taste of peanut butter. You can find “Mango” in the new fiction section of the YA area. If you don’t see it, ask!
Happy reading.
~Liz
* As always, Wikipedia is a great place to start, but don’t believe EVERYTHING you read there without question. If you’re really interested in the subject, you might want to check out some of the official links at the bottom of a Wiki article or ask a librarian to help find you some articles or books!
Website of the week: Young Naturalists Awards 2009 November 26, 2008
Hey there!
Here’s a quick heads up about something I got in the mail this week.
Each year, the American Museum of Natural History runs a program where teens can participate in independent scientific research projects about the natural world. Entrants submit an essay about the project they’ve completed and then are entered into a nationwide contest to win “cash awards, publication of their essays on the Museum’s website, and expense-paid trips to attend an award ceremony” at the Museum in New York. You can either enter independently, or you can ask your science teacher if s/he is participating in the program this year.
If you’re interested in science, check out their website and get more information. There is also a poster up in the Young Adult section of the library with the web address and the deadline info. Entries are due by March 2, 2009.
Seriously. Science rocks. It was always one of my favorite subjects in school. :)
ANIMÉ CLUB – November and onwards! November 14, 2008
Hi there!
Just a quick note to remind you all that we have an Animé Club meeting coming up this month on Tuesday, November 18th, at the usual time of 3:30 to 5:30. It will be in the Sohier Room downstairs, we’ll be watching the first volume of Fruits Basket, and there will be snacks to keep you well-fed while the DVD spins.
For future reference, it looks like we’ll be keeping the Club meetings on the third Tuesday of each month all the way through March at least. After that, we may have to tweak the schedule, but I’ll be sure to keep you all updated on that. Come on down and watch an episode or two or four. It should be a great time!
Man. I can’t believe it’s November already! November 13, 2008
Hi, everybody!
Wow, but this fall has just FLOWN. I hope you all had a fun Halloween – I know I did! I wore my pjs to work. The main problem with that was I was TOO comfortable and felt like curling up and going to sleep. Not very conducive to working hard, but still kind of fun.
Anyway, I’m here to say ‘hello’ to everyone and let you know that there are some cool programs coming up in the next few weeks. These include: anime club, a wreath decorating workshop and a card-making workshop. I’ll have some other posts up for those very soon with all the details. Stay tuned!
I also wanted to make sure that you all got a look at the new pics I posted at the library’s Flickr page from Teen Read Week. We got some great shots of the animals from the Reptiles! program and of people getting creative at the altered books workshop. Check them out! You can also look at pictures of the building and of other programs that have taken place at the library.
More info to come soon,
Liz
Teen Read Week Wrap-up October 20, 2008
Just a quick note to tell everybody who participated in Teen Read Week - THANK YOU!! You made it fun by coming to the programs and helping out and just having fun. It was a great week & I can’t wait until next October!
I will be announcing the winners of the Twilight READ poster raffle in the next few days. Thank you as well to everyone who voted for the Teens’ Top Ten – the final, national results of which are HERE. It’s great to get your feedback about what books you’ve been enjoying. It gives me a better idea of what you like so I can buy more of those kinds of books.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned!
~Liz
Animé Club – October October 14, 2008
We had a really nice turn out for our last Animé Club meeting in September, both from those who came to watch the DVD and those who stayed for a little while, but were mostly scamming on the food (you know who you are! :) ) In any case, it worked out well, so we are continuing on with it for the foreseeable future.
The next Animé Club meeting will be:
Tuesday, October 21st
3:30-5:30pm
Sohier Room of the Library (downstairs)
Like last time there’ll be snacks and an animé and I will be asking you to fill out a survey on the title you watch so we can get more free DVDs.
Hope to see you there!
~Liz
Teen Read Week – Voting is now CLOSED! October 11, 2008
Teen Read Week
Vote for your favorite “Books with Bite”
between Sunday, October 12th and Saturday, October 18th
There are two ways to let your voice be heard (and maybe win a prize at the same time!):
Way #1: Click on the button at the bottom of this entry between 10/12 and 10/18 and vote for your favorite books at the YALSA site. THEN comment to this entry with your complete name, your age, & your phone number. (Not to worry – your info won’t show up where anyone can see it except me!)
Way #2: Vote on paper. (Print out a list here, OR come by the library to get one) Mark down your 10 favorite books on the list and include your name and phone number on the paper. Return it to the library by 10/18.
If you vote (and give me your info!) you will be entered into a drawing for one of two full-size Twilight movie READ posters.
CLICKY!
RULES:
1) You can only vote ONCE.
2) You can only enter ONCE.
3) You must be between the ages of 10 and 18 to vote/enter.
Questions? Problems? Suggestions? Leave me a comment here!
