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August 28, 2006
KLT meets September 22
KLT (Knit, Listen, Talk)
Knitting Group
*Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m.
*Sept 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1
By popular request, we present KLT, a knitting group with a twist! Bring a knitting project and listen to audio books specially chosen by librarians. No registration required. Knitters of all ages welcome.
Posted by Caitlin at 12:24 PM | Comments (2)
Teen Galley Party
*Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.
*Grades 6 and up
Bring a book you’ve recently read to share with the group, and receive free advance copies of new books (aka galleys) to take home. We'll be creating a list of teen recommended books for the website, so come with ideas and comments. Register at 655-1234 x117.
Posted by Caitlin at 12:20 PM
Teen Volunteers Needed
The Children's Room is looking for teen volunteers for our Lemony Snicket event in October and for bookgroups during the fall. Please consider signing up to be a volunteer. Teens receive community service hours and our thanks and gratitude!
So Long, Snicket Captains
*Friday, October 13 from 4:30-8 p.m.
*Grades 7 and up
Assist with our celebration of the last book of author Lemony Snicket. Responsible teens needed for set-up and assistance with games and prizes. The volunteer uniform is a black t-shirt and jeans.
Book Group Assistants
*Wednesdays:
*Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.
*Oct. 4, Nov. 1 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
*Grades 7 and up
Responsible teens needed to assist with our elementary school
bookgroups. Duties include set-up and help with games and
discussion. Pick as many or as few dates as you like.
Posted by Caitlin at 12:02 PM
August 21, 2006
Summer Reading Ends This Friday
The last day of Teen Summer Reading is Friday, August 25th. That means only four more days to log in your five books online and pick up a fantastic prize.
Posted by joan at 03:19 PM
August 15, 2006
Today's theme? Gold
Over the last week, I've watched and read things with Gold in the title. Conclusion? A blog post.
Gold #1 was Gold Rush, a video starring Alyssa Milano (of Charmed fame). Sadly, we do not own this item, but I bought it at the Library sale, so that counts! Surprisingly funny and factual, it tells the true story of a young woman who traveled to Alaska to pan for gold. And she brings her dog!
Gold #2 was Golden by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, who is actually a senior at Yale, so that makes her a local girl! We don't own Golden yet but we soon will. Basically, picture Mean Girls put together with a family who all have special magical gifts and you've got the general idea. Lissy's talent happens to be seeing people's auras, and the trouble begins when her Calculus teacher's aura (The bad guy is always the Calculus teacher!) turns out to be 100% evil). I highly recommend it.
Email me if you want to be put on an advance hold list for it.
Posted by Caitlin at 01:59 PM
August 11, 2006
Hey, Middle Schoolers: Do You Like The Clique Series?
Take a look at these similar titles! The books contain girls who are sometimes nice, sometimes not, and occasionally malicious. All the titles are on the new side; published within the last three years.
List of books similar to The Clique.
If you’d like to reserve a title, you can call the Library or place it online using your Library card.
Posted by Anna at 02:13 PM
August 07, 2006
As Promised... Live with JK Rowling
By popular request, I'm giving a brief recap of my two delightful journeys to NYC to see JK Rowling along with Stephen King and John Irving at Radio City Music Hall... on the hottest two days of the year, coincidentally!
Here are the facts everyone should know about JK's first US appearance in 6 years. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS TO FOLLOW. If you haven't read the sixth book, STOP READING, COVER YOUR EYES AND EARS, and give good, hard thought to your own inadequacies for stopping with book five!
5 things I learned from an evening with JK Rowling (and those other authors!)
1. Snape is probably a good guy. She just about admitted it.
2. Dumbledore is dead. Definitely dead. In her words, he won't be "doing a Gandalf."
3. Aunt Petunia will have a role to play in the second book. "Oddly flushed" is a significant phrase.
4. JK changed the title of the book in the shower last Wednesday. Sadly, she didn't reveal either title.
5. JK has truly awesome and amazing snake shoes. Mourn if you didn't get a chance to see them in person.
Despite it being 105 degrees, we all had a fab. time going, and I must admit, John Irving is an amazing reader. If you haven't read his books (neither have I), you might like to.
In other news, HPATHBP will be out in theatres November 21, 2008. Let the countdown begin.
Posted by Caitlin at 04:15 PM | Comments (2)