Teens
Meet Rachel Cohn!
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
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 will be awesome
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 TAB
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 physics of Darien Library
Zac Calahan, Katie Orem (in red), and Paige Gasparino (in green) prepared for their physics test tomorrow, Beautiful Mind-style.
Good luck on midterms!
Teen Book Club
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!
Study night!
The Darien Library teen room is holding its first-ever study night this Tuesday night (the 13th) at 6:30 pm. Want a study break? Come on down to the teen room to have a cup of coffee and a snack! Our librarians will be happy to help you with your homework.
Refreshments will be available until 9:00 pm.
See you then!
Warming Trend
A little icy rain on Sunday morning made us remember to be wary on the roads but the colder temps also reminded us that we've got 99 hats and scarves on their way to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Our shout-out for helping hands for our 3rd annual knit-a-thon, brought the community together -- teens, adults, and children -- and their needles together, resulting in 52 hats and 47 scarves, which will be delivered to the shelters run by the Crisis Center. We put our hands together for you! Thank you so much! We look forward to offerering more opportunites to serve the community. Read about the enthusiasm that's already building for our new teen space!
What's your favorite gaming platform?
News from Nashville, part 2
One of my favorite things from my time at the Young Adult Literature Symposium was getting to see Gene Yang draw for us! He drew a picture of the Monkey King, a character you'll be very familiar with if you've read American Born Chinese. Here's a picture!
And here's a picture of Gene Yang and Terry Trueman talking about their books.Terry Trueman is hilarious and really open about his life. If you haven't read Stuck in Neutral, I highly recommend it.
I also learned a lot about hosting events for those of who are fans--of books, movies, TV shows, comics, and more! Are you a huge fan of Twilight? Harry Potter? Batman? The Sims? Tell me what you love--I want to give you the chance to have an event here at the library. Email me or comment here!
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