September is almost here! What the heck happened to summer?
Enough depressing talk! Hang out with us at the Anderson Public Library Thursday, September 1st as we kick off our "After School Flicks" series at the library. At 6:00PM, we'll be showing National Treasure with Nicholas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates. This 131 minute movie is rated PG by the MPAA. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Important Fact of the Day
Did you know what the top five causes of Teenage Death are?
Accidents (39%)
Murders (26%)
Suicide (18%)
Cancer (15%)
Other (2%)
We care about our future...you should too! For more information on these and other facts, feel free to ask a librarian for help.
Information from The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra and Harry Choron
Monday, August 22, 2005
Monday, Monday
It's another week here at the Anderson Public Library and we are offering some really great opportunities for teens this week. This afternoon, August 22nd, at 3:30PM, the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) will be meeting in the Carnegie Room on the third floor to discuss some upcoming events. Feel free to join us. Bring a friend and a few good ideas!
Thursday, August 25th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Ductigami--Fun with Tape! Bring a friend and your imagination!
A special thanks goes out to everyone who made our Harry Potter Film a success this Saturday. From everyone who participated by watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to the teens who helped set up the snacks to the Friends of the Anderson Public Library--thank you!
Thursday, August 25th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Ductigami--Fun with Tape! Bring a friend and your imagination!
A special thanks goes out to everyone who made our Harry Potter Film a success this Saturday. From everyone who participated by watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to the teens who helped set up the snacks to the Friends of the Anderson Public Library--thank you!
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Back to School (again)
It's that time again...can you believe it? Where did the summer go? Now it's time for alarm clocks and new school supplies and, don't forget, HOMEWORK. But here's a list that may make it a little easier to face the back-to-school facts.
Bertrand Russell, winner of the 1950 Nobel Prize in literature
Andrei Sakharov, winner of the 1975 Nobel Prize for world peace
George Bernard Shaw, winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize in literature
Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize in literature
Sigrid Undest, winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize in literature
9 Nobel Prizewinners Who Didn't Exactly Enjoy School
Winston Churchill, winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize in literature
Albert Einstein, co-winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in physics
Richard Feynman, co-winner of the 1956 Nobel Prize in physics
Arno Penzias, co-winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in physics
Bertrand Russell, winner of the 1950 Nobel Prize in literature
Andrei Sakharov, winner of the 1975 Nobel Prize for world peace
George Bernard Shaw, winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize in literature
Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize in literature
Sigrid Undest, winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize in literature
How much do you know about the Nobel Prize? How much do you know about the winners? To find out more about them, check out the Biography section on the first mezzanine at the Library. Or better yet, read one of his or her works.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Useless Fact of the Day
Did you know...
...that rubber bands last longer when they are refrigerated?*
*Fact found in The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra and Harry Choron
...that rubber bands last longer when they are refrigerated?*
*Fact found in The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra and Harry Choron
Weekly News Bite
Just to keep you all posted on the happenings at the Anderson Public Library:
Thursday, August 18th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Get Crafty @ Your Library for teens in the Teen Room. This month's craft is candle-making with wax beads and scented oils. Join us for some creative fun!
Saturday, August 20th, we will be showing the winner of the Harry Potter film contest: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The movie starts at 2:00PM on the third floor and snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.
Monday, August 22nd, we will be having our first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the 2005-2006 academic year. Bring a friend and an idea for making the library a better place for teens. The meeting starts at 3:30PM in the Carnegie Room. For an agenda, please stop by the Information Services Desk or call Beth at 641.2456.
Okay, that's three events in a week! Hope you can make one or two (or, if you're feeling sassy, all three!)
Thursday, August 18th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Get Crafty @ Your Library for teens in the Teen Room. This month's craft is candle-making with wax beads and scented oils. Join us for some creative fun!
Saturday, August 20th, we will be showing the winner of the Harry Potter film contest: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The movie starts at 2:00PM on the third floor and snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.
Monday, August 22nd, we will be having our first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the 2005-2006 academic year. Bring a friend and an idea for making the library a better place for teens. The meeting starts at 3:30PM in the Carnegie Room. For an agenda, please stop by the Information Services Desk or call Beth at 641.2456.
Okay, that's three events in a week! Hope you can make one or two (or, if you're feeling sassy, all three!)
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Weekly News Bite
Last night, we had a rip-roaring Teen Open Mic Night! Over 25 people showed up and there were great performances from old pros and new folks alike. I hope that you all can get to the next Open Mic Night which is scheduled for Monday, September 12th at 6:00PM in the Miami Room. It's tons of fun!
Thursday, August 18th, we will be hosting our monthly Get Crafty @ Your Library at 6:00PM in the Teen Room. This month, our craft will be creative candle making with wax beads and glass pots. Bring a friend and get crafty!
School is right around the corner...don't forget, the Anderson Public Library can help you find the answers you need for homework and research. While we do not offer a tutoring service, we can find books and articles that you may need for essays and research papers.
By the way, don't forget to vote for your favorite Harry Potter film! We have ballots in the Teen Room and a cauldron in which to cast your vote. The winner will be shown Saturday, August 20th at 2:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. Snacks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.
Thursday, August 18th, we will be hosting our monthly Get Crafty @ Your Library at 6:00PM in the Teen Room. This month, our craft will be creative candle making with wax beads and glass pots. Bring a friend and get crafty!
School is right around the corner...don't forget, the Anderson Public Library can help you find the answers you need for homework and research. While we do not offer a tutoring service, we can find books and articles that you may need for essays and research papers.
By the way, don't forget to vote for your favorite Harry Potter film! We have ballots in the Teen Room and a cauldron in which to cast your vote. The winner will be shown Saturday, August 20th at 2:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. Snacks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Weekly News Bite
The time has nearly come to say farewell to the summer...and the Summer Reading Program. We are having our final "Get Reel for Teens" film on Friday, July 29th at 2:00PM. We'll be hosting the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, complete with flying monkeys! Join us for some snacks and fun as we bring Summer Reading to a close.
Thursday, July 28th, we will be having our Summer "Evening @ the Improv for Teens" at 6:00PM. Think about Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets area teens. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library; entertainment will be provided by YOU!
Thursday, July 28th, we will be having our Summer "Evening @ the Improv for Teens" at 6:00PM. Think about Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets area teens. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library; entertainment will be provided by YOU!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Weekly News Bite
Only a few more weeks of summer (and Summer Reading Program) are left in 2005! Have you turned in your entries for awesome prizes? If not, you still have 10 days to do so...time is running out!
Hang out with us this Friday, July 22nd, as we watch Ella Enchanted, based on the novel by Gail Carson Levine. This movie runs 96 minutes and is rated PG. Bring a friend to enjoy the movie and free snacks provided by the Friends of the Library.
Have you read the latest book by J.K. Rowling? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was just released July 16th and has been flying off the shelves. Reserve your copy today. Don't forget--starting August 1st, every area Muggle has a chance to cast your vote for the Harry Potter Movie Day on Saturday, August 20th.
As much as we don't like to think about it, school is right around the corner. Don't forget about all the great resources the Anderson Public Library has to offer!! Keep checking our calendar for great Teen programs.
Hang out with us this Friday, July 22nd, as we watch Ella Enchanted, based on the novel by Gail Carson Levine. This movie runs 96 minutes and is rated PG. Bring a friend to enjoy the movie and free snacks provided by the Friends of the Library.
Have you read the latest book by J.K. Rowling? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was just released July 16th and has been flying off the shelves. Reserve your copy today. Don't forget--starting August 1st, every area Muggle has a chance to cast your vote for the Harry Potter Movie Day on Saturday, August 20th.
As much as we don't like to think about it, school is right around the corner. Don't forget about all the great resources the Anderson Public Library has to offer!! Keep checking our calendar for great Teen programs.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Weekly News Bite
It's nearly the middle of July--where has the summer gone? Don't forget; we are still in the midst of Summer Reading fun. It's not too late to join! It's free! It's fun!
Thursday, July 14th, from 6:00PM-7:15PM, we are hosting a Get Crafty @ Your Library session in the Teen Room. Our craft this month will be jewelry-making. For more information, call us at 641.2456.
This Friday, July 15th, we are showing the movie Hook, one of my personal faves! This PG movie is 142 minutes long and based on the book by J.M. Barrie. It stars Dustin Hoffman in the title role and Robin Williams as his nemesis. If you haven't seen this classic, be sure to join us! Like every Friday, we are giving away summer reading program prizes as well as providing yummy snacks!
Thursday, July 14th, from 6:00PM-7:15PM, we are hosting a Get Crafty @ Your Library session in the Teen Room. Our craft this month will be jewelry-making. For more information, call us at 641.2456.
This Friday, July 15th, we are showing the movie Hook, one of my personal faves! This PG movie is 142 minutes long and based on the book by J.M. Barrie. It stars Dustin Hoffman in the title role and Robin Williams as his nemesis. If you haven't seen this classic, be sure to join us! Like every Friday, we are giving away summer reading program prizes as well as providing yummy snacks!
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Someone's in the Kitchen at APL!
Our cooking program for teens, This Ain't Your Mama's Kitchen, was a great hit! We made English Muffin Pizzas, Ranch Roll-Ups and Marshmallow Creme Dip with strawberries. Some books we highlighted included:
Teens Cook: How to Make What You Want to Eat by Megan & Judi Carle
New Cook Book from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens
Don't forget to check out great websites like:
www.kraftfoods.com and www.allrecipes.com
We're looking forward to another cooking session very soon! Keep checking our calendar of events for more fun for teens!
Teens Cook: How to Make What You Want to Eat by Megan & Judi Carle
New Cook Book from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens
Don't forget to check out great websites like:
www.kraftfoods.com and www.allrecipes.com
We're looking forward to another cooking session very soon! Keep checking our calendar of events for more fun for teens!
Weekly News Bite
It's Tuesday and I hope everyone had a glorious holiday weekend! This week, we will be having two teen programs (for the price of one!):
This Ain't Your Mama's Kitchen on Tuesday, July 5th at 1:00PM in the Delaware Room will cover basic cooking and kitchen skills as well as some helpful shopping tips.
Get Reel for Teens on Friday, July 8th at 2:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. We'll be viewing Freaky Friday which is rated PG and runs about 97 minutes long. Snacks are free and provided by the Friends of the Library. We will also be drawing names for Summer Reading Prizes, so bring your entries!
This Ain't Your Mama's Kitchen on Tuesday, July 5th at 1:00PM in the Delaware Room will cover basic cooking and kitchen skills as well as some helpful shopping tips.
Get Reel for Teens on Friday, July 8th at 2:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. We'll be viewing Freaky Friday which is rated PG and runs about 97 minutes long. Snacks are free and provided by the Friends of the Library. We will also be drawing names for Summer Reading Prizes, so bring your entries!
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Weekly News Bite
On this week's menu: we have Get Reel for Teens this Friday afternoon at 2:00PM. We'll be showing Shrek 2, which is so much better than the first one (in my honest opinion)! Join us for some soda, snacks and summer reading prizes!
Need something to read? Check out great titles by author Melissa Lion. Anderson Public Library owns Swollen; her latest, Upstream will be on the shelves soon. Click on her name to read her interview with Teenreads.com. Enjoy!
Need something to read? Check out great titles by author Melissa Lion. Anderson Public Library owns Swollen; her latest, Upstream will be on the shelves soon. Click on her name to read her interview with Teenreads.com. Enjoy!
Friday, June 17, 2005
Friday Fun
Don't forget! This afternoon at 2:00PM, we will be showing Shrek, starring Mike Myers, John Lithgow, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and many, many more! Free snacks will be provided in addition to our weekly Teen Summer Reading Prize drawings.
Next week? Shrek 2!
Next week? Shrek 2!
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Weekly News Bite
"You got me? You got me? You got me?" If you attended last night's Teen Open Mic Night, you know exactly what I'm talking about...if not, there's always next month! Last night, the theme was tropical and the mood was festive. Special thanks go out (as always) to T.A.B. and Friends of the Library for such a great spread.
News flash for all Laurie Halse Anderson fans! Her novel Speak has been made into a film that swept independent film festivals throughout 2004. It is scheduled to air Monday, September 5th on both Showtime and Lifetime. No times have been released, but keep your eyes peeled!
Don't forget this Friday at 2:00PM, we will be having a screening of Shrek as well as enjoying snacks (and air conditioning!) and giving away Summer Reading Prizes. For a more complete listing of the teen events for the summer, including the next Open Mic Night, take a peek at our event calendar. See you Friday!
News flash for all Laurie Halse Anderson fans! Her novel Speak has been made into a film that swept independent film festivals throughout 2004. It is scheduled to air Monday, September 5th on both Showtime and Lifetime. No times have been released, but keep your eyes peeled!
Don't forget this Friday at 2:00PM, we will be having a screening of Shrek as well as enjoying snacks (and air conditioning!) and giving away Summer Reading Prizes. For a more complete listing of the teen events for the summer, including the next Open Mic Night, take a peek at our event calendar. See you Friday!
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Yu-Gi-Oh! News
Today we hosted our Summer Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament for teens and had a great time! Thirty people showed up and the competition was fierce. Everyone showed that he or she could be a great sport and everyone enjoyed the door prizes and snacks. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who made the effort and participated, including my "clean-up" crew. Hope to see you September 10th for the Fall Tournament! (Registration begins in August!!) Here are the results:
Division I (ages 9-11)
Runner-up: Brandon M. from Southview
Winner: Kerry H. from South Side
Division II (ages 12-18)
Third place: Dmitri N. from Anderson High School
Runner-up: Chris M. from North Side
Winner: Shawn B. from Highland
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Tales from New York City
So I'm back from the BookExpo trip in New York City with lots of great stuff for Summer Reading Program! Now is the time to get cracking and win some of the stellar prizes I smuggled back on the plane. Just a note to the now-seventh graders from Northside: I did get to meet Neil Gaiman, the author of the novel Coraline. He was very excited when I told him about everyone liking Coraline and is not half as creepy as you might expect! I also got to see some really cool things which I'll be posting here in the near future. But enough about the Big Apple!
This week, we are having two programs. First will be Get Reel for Teens at 2:00PM on Friday afternoon. This week's film is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. If you've never seen this cult classic, be sure to bring a friend and join us for some candy (what else?) and fun! Don't forget: we draw for the weekly Summer Reading Prizes after the movie!
We are also hosting our Summer Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament this Saturday, June 11th at 1:00PM. Registration is required. Please call 641.2456 to register or for more information!
That's all for now. Check back for photos from NYC!
This week, we are having two programs. First will be Get Reel for Teens at 2:00PM on Friday afternoon. This week's film is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. If you've never seen this cult classic, be sure to bring a friend and join us for some candy (what else?) and fun! Don't forget: we draw for the weekly Summer Reading Prizes after the movie!
We are also hosting our Summer Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament this Saturday, June 11th at 1:00PM. Registration is required. Please call 641.2456 to register or for more information!
That's all for now. Check back for photos from NYC!
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Booktalks at North Side
It's booktalk time again! I got to visit a lot of almost-seventh graders today at North Side. Here are the books I talked about today:
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
The Watsons Go To Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding
I hope everyone today enjoyed the titles. I had a great time and hope to have even more fun tomorrow! Don't forget--it's time to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program!
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
The Watsons Go To Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding
I hope everyone today enjoyed the titles. I had a great time and hope to have even more fun tomorrow! Don't forget--it's time to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Weekly News Bite
So, did you know there's only four days until the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off? Everyone around here is getting geared up for it...and you should be too! Anyone from grade 6 to grade 12 can participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program. It's super easy: sign up at the Anderson Public Library anytime on or after May 21st. Just for signing up, you receive a goody bag complete with entry forms. Guess what happens next? You READ, of course! You don't need a library card, you don't need to check the book out...you just need to read and record the item you've completed. Things that count: a book, an audiobook (book on tape or CD) or three magazines. Things that don't count: a movie or your kid sister's bedtime book. You turn in the completed entry form and that gets you into the weekly drawing. We will be drawing every Friday afternoon between 1:00-4:00 at our Get Reel for Teens programs. You can find detailed information about Get Reel on the Anderson Public Library calendar. Questions? Feel free to call me at 641.2456 or stop by the Reference Desk. Good luck and hope to see you at Kick-Off!
Monday, April 25, 2005
Book advice
Need some help picking out a new read? I always have problems trying to figure out what to read next. Reading Rants! has helped me out a lot! This website provides "out of the ordinary Teen booklists" as well as a lot of good insight into each title. And the books aren't broken down into the usual suspects like "Historical Fiction" or "Romance." Instead, the clever reviewers have created different categories like "Fanging Around" (books about vampires) or "Reality Bytes" (non-fiction about teens, for teens). If you find yourself in a pinch or want to branch out, check it out! This website led me to my new favorite YA novel, Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith.
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