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January 30, 2006
Alex Awards Announced
The Alex Awards for 2006 were announced recently at the ALA Midwinter Conference in San Antonio, TX. What are they, and why should you be interested? If you are a teen who reads a lot and prefers books written for adults, this is the list of the very best from 2005. Check them out!
Posted by MelissaY at 05:30 PM
January 23, 2006
Printz Winners Announced
The Printz Award, which is the national award for teen literature, was announced this morning. The winner was Looking for Alaska by John Green. Honor winners were: Black Juice, I Am the Messenger, John Lennon, and A Wreath for Emmett Till. Visit the website for more information sometime today.
Posted by Caitlin at 10:56 AM
January 19, 2006
Good Luck
I noticed yesterday that the Library seemed busier than usual, and not just because of power outages! Realization: it's midterms for many of our patrons. So good luck and study hard. Here are a few tips I found on studying effectively.
1. Study hard subjects first. The rationale being, you'll need to be most awake and energetic for the most challenging material.
2. Make flash cards or study aids. Sometimes when a fact or process is unmemorable, creating a game, song, or trick will help keep it in your brain. It also turns you into an active, rather than passive learner, which will further help.
3. This website has a few good tips, including some on 'group studying' which I notice many teens doing in the Library.
4. Drink lots of water and eat (somewhat) sensibly. Studies show improper eating can actually decrease your intelligence.
5. Don't procrastinate! Stop reading blogs and go study! (Grins).
Happy studying!
Posted by Caitlin at 10:48 AM
January 11, 2006
Teen Volunteers Needed
Nutmeg @ Nite Volunteers
January 24 or 25; choose one night from 4 to 8 p.m.
Grades 7 and up
Assist librarians with the Nutmeg @ Nite trivia contest. Dinner provided. Call 655-1234 x117 to sign up.
Find out more at teens.
Posted by Caitlin at 05:25 PM