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!

Teen Read Week, Day Four – ALTERED BOOKS WORKSHOP! October 10, 2008

Friday, October 17th

3-4:30pm

Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library

ALTERED BOOK WORKSHOP: Make your own “Monster Book of Monsters”, complete with teeth! Create a piece of art that says something about your personality! Share your creativity with the Library staff as we provide all the materials necessary to transform old, unwanted books into something new, unique and amazing.

*Please register in advance by contacting Liz at 978-921.6062 or emanning@noblenet.org.

All teens aged 10-18 are welcome. This program is FREE.

Interested in what else is going on during Teen Read Week? Check out the Teen Read Week flyer.

Teen Read Week, Day Three – MOVIE & Pizza! October 9, 2008

Thursday, October 16th

3:30-6pm

Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library

THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE [rated PG]:

Sink your teeth into some pizza, courtesy of the Library, as we watch the first movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series. This thrilling fantasy epic features mythical creatures, magical weapons, a battle for control of Narnia, and of course, the giant but gentle lion, Aslan.

*Please register in advance by contacting Liz at 978.921.6062 or emanning@noblenet.org.

All teens aged 10-18 are welcome. This program is FREE.

Interested in what else is going on during Teen Read Week? Check out the Teen Read Week flyer.

Teen Read Week, Day Two – ANIMÉ AFTERNOON! October 8, 2008

Wednesday, October 15th

3:30-5:45pm

Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library

SPIRITED AWAY [rated PG]: In this Japanese animé adventure, 10 year old Chihiro and her parents wander into a town filled with gods, monsters and witches. When Chihiro’s parents are changed into animals she must fend for herself. This requires finding a job to make her way in this strange world until she can find her way back home. Join us for this strange and wonderful film, and don’t forget about the Japanese-themed snacks! Did somebody say ‘candy sushi’?

Questions? Contact Liz at 978.921.6062 or emanning@noblenet.org.

All teens aged 10-18 are welcome. This program is FREE.

Interested in what else is going on during Teen Read Week? Check out the Teen Read Week flyer.

Teen Read Week, Day One – REPTILES! October 7, 2008

Tuesday, October 14th

4:30-5:30pm

Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library

REPTILES!: Celebrate the Teen Read Week theme of “Books with Bite” by seeing some animals that can do just that! The Boston Museum of Science is making a special trip to the Library to showcase a bunch of cool and creepy creatures. Come see unusual reptiles up close and ask the experts about them!

* Please register in advance by contacting Liz at 978.921.6062 or emanning@noblenet.org.

All teens aged 10-18 are welcome. This program is FREE.

A skink surveys watchers below.

Interested in what else is going on during Teen Read Week? Check out the Teen Read Week flyer.

Teen Read Week v2.0 -> 10/14 – 10/17 October 1, 2008

If you were around at the library last October, you may remember a week long event, packed full of programs called “Teen Read Week“. Well, people, it’s October again and I’m just crazy enough that I decided to do a week of programs in honor of it this year, too. So!
 
During the week of October 14th through October 17th (yes, it starts on Tuesday because Monday is the holiday) there will be something going on at the library every single afternoon, four days in a row. For the specific info on when these programs are happening and how to sign up for them, check out the Teen Read Week flyer.
 
Everything going on will take place at the library, in the Sohier room, downstairs. We have a live animal program, two different movies, and an art/craft program using books taking place during that week. Don’t forget to sign up for a program if it asks you to register. You can register either by calling 978.921.6062 and asking for me (Liz) – you can also leave a message for me if I’m not here – or you can email me here, emanning@noblenet.org.
 
Above all, get involved! We got a ton of people here last year and they had a great time. Don’t miss out on it this year!
 
Cheers (and hope to see you there!)
 
~Liz