OMG Saturday is the day we’ve been waiting for!  The DVD! 

We’ll be watching it here in the community room (aka theatre, HUGE screen) at 2:00 on Saturday (21st).  There’s going to be snacks, drinks and did I mention the big screen with surround sound?

One thing though:  This movie is rated PG-13, so the event is for Teens 13+ only.

To get your Twilight fix before the big day, check this stuff out:

Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz

Twilight by S. Meyer

New Moon by S. Meyer (or the Audiobook)

Eclipse by S. Meyer (or the Audiobook)

Breaking Dawn by S. Meyer (or the Audiobook)

Stephenie Meyer's non-Twilight book The Host (or the Audiobook)

Lords of Dogtown directed by Catherine Hardwicke (PG-13)

 Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire & Order of the Phoenix for some Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory

Image courtesy of flickr user i_heart_him

On Wednesday, March 18, at 7 PM
Check out our altered book program, where we’ll be taking discarded books and customizing them using stamps, decoupage, paint, writing, ribbons, and more – the sky’s the limit! The books can become journals, scrapbooks, photo albums, or simply works of art to display. Registration is not required.

Here are some examples of altered books:

For more information on altered books, read the Wikipedia article or visit this website.

(From left to right, photos credited to flickr users minttint, Girla Obscura, and zephyrbunny)

Come to the teen room this Thursday at 7 p.m. for this month's TAB meeting. On the agenda:

Throughout the course of Darien Library's One Book, One Community program, teens will be interviewing members of our community about their memories of and experiences in Darien. These video interviews will be hosted on our website and will become a rich, collective history of Darien. If you would like to participate, either as an interviewer or an interviewee, please contact Sarah Ludwig at sludwig@darienlibrary.org or (203) 669-5225.

Photo courtesy flickr user Brendan_Canty

We're screening The Dark Knight for teens on Saturday, February 21 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room.

This event is for teens 13 and up. Free popcorn and soda will be provided!

On Wednesday, February 25 at 7 p.m., Rachel Cohn will be visiting Darien Library. Rachel is the author of You Know Where to Find Me, Pop Princess, Shrimp, and co-author of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. 

You Know Where to Find Me is an Oprah’s Book Club pick for teens and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, which she co-authored with David Levithan, was made into a feature film starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings.

A book signing will follow the presentation, which will be held in the Community Room.

The first 30 teens to arrive will get a free copy of You Know Where to Find Me, which comes out in paperback on February 24.
 

Juniors helping Seniors is a new volunteer opportunity for teens!

Can you:
Use a mouse? Search the internet? Check your email?

Then you can volunteer for Darien Library’s new Juniors helping Seniors program. Help teach computer skills while bolstering your college applications.
Juniors helping Seniors brings together tech savvy high school students and adults learning how to use a computer.
 

 Photo courtesy flickr user alexandre.heturiva

DL_Tech is a new group for teens who are interested in all aspects of technology, including web design, gadgets, and gaming. The group will meet monthly, and members will be involved in:

•    Testing out new technology
•    Advising library staff on new and innovative technology
•    Planning technology events
•    Videoconferencing with students around the world
 

Email me at sludwig@darienlibrary.org if you're interested in joining or have questions!

Photo courtesy of flickr user maxw

The first meeting of Darien Library's TAB (Teen Advisory Board) is Thursday, February 5 at 7 pm in the teen room. If you would like to join TAB, email me! We already have lots of people signed up, and it's going to be a lot of fun. One of the major privileges of TAB is deciding what will be written on the teen room walls! You will also be planning events and helping me decide what books to buy.

What does the TAB do?

When and where does the TAB met?

Who can join?

If you would like to join the Teen Advisory Board, either leave a comment on this post or email me (the teen librarian) at sludwig@darienlibrary.org.

Photo courtesy of flickr user godalwayshungry

The first-ever meeting of the Darien Library Teen Book Club will take place on Wednesday, January 14 at 7 pm. We will be talking about what book we'd like to discuss, how often we want to meet, and what kind of book club we want to have! Join us in the teen room--see you there!