Teens
March meeting of TAB is this Thursday
Come to the teen room this Thursday at 7 p.m. for this month's TAB meeting. On the agenda:
-Some volunteering opportunities you might be interested in
-April vacation fun stuff--what do you want to do?
Darien Library's Oral History Project
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
Review of The Coffeehouse Angel by Emma Morgan
This was one of those books you simply could not put down. It’s a story of a small town American-Norwegian teenager who doesn’t know what she’s good at. Her two best friends cast a big shadow for her to stand in. While working an early morning shift in her grandmother’s coffee shop she encounters someone sleeping in the alley behind her shop. She gives the stranger pastries and a coffee. He keeps coming back and claims he must reward her. You will fall in love with the down to earth thoughts of the main character, Katrina. It’s a book that leaves you fulfilled but curious, the perfect mix.
The Dark Knight Screening
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!
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!
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