Saturday, October 19, 2013

Teen Pumpkin Carving

It's time for the Annual Teen Pumpkin Carving Contest!  Register to show off your on-the-spot jack-o-lantern making skills and you could be this year's Carving Master!  There will also be a Halloween-themed movie and delicious snacks.  You just have to BYO pumpkin!
To register, stop by the Teen desk or call 860.584.7787 ext 2020.  You can also register by email - send your RSVP to bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.


Trick or Treat Food Challenge

There's still plenty of time to register for the Teen Trick or Treat Food Challenge.
Try disgusting or delicious food combinations and see who can stomach what.

Register at the Teen desk or by calling 860.584.7787 ext 2020.  You can also RSVP by emailing bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

September Stuff

Greetings, Teens!
Happy back to school - hopefully you are all off to a great start!

The Teen Department will begin fall programs this week.  Here's the list of all the stuff happening in the Teen department all month long.  If you have any questions, or want to sign up for anything, email me at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.

See you soon,
Jodi

Wednesday, September 4th @ 6 PM - Drop in for Teen Game Night.  We will be playing Monopoly.

Saturday, September 7th @ 12:30 PM- Register for Lunch & Lit.  This month's book is The Accidental Genius of Weasel High.  (If you haven't read it yet, it is a super-quick read - there's still time!).  You bring your lunch and I will bake a delicious dessert.  (This is for grades 6-8 only)

Monday, September 9th @ 5:30 PM - Teen Movie Night.  While I can't tell you the title of the movie online, I can tell you that it is about a guy named Jack who slays dragons.

Wednesday, September 11th @ 6 PM - Tricked Out School Supplies.  Give your school supplies a stylish makeover and create some fabulous things for your locker.  Please register for this event.  (This is for grades 6-8 only).

Monday, September 16th @ 5 PM - Drop in for a night of Just Dance gaming.

Wednesday, September 18th @ 5 PM - Drop in for a night of Wii gaming.  BYO Wii games.

Saturday, September 21st @ 11 AM - Smash Book Saturday.  Register for this new monthly program.  We will be creating smash books and each month will feature a different journaling activity.

Monday, September 23rd @ 6 PM - Teen Tech Night.  Register for a night of technology.  This month we will be exploring the awesomeness that is Pinterest.

Wednesday, September 25th @ 6 PM - Teen Craft Night.  Craft TBA.  Please register for this event.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Week 7 Photo Challenge

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 7, take a picture of you with your favorite book.  Be creative!  This challenge will earn you one raffle ticket.  

Looking for inspiration:

Week 7 Craft Challenge

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is Sharpie tie-dye.  Use and old t-shirt, sharpies, and rubbing alcohol and make a fabulous new tee!  This week's challenge will earn you 2 raffle tickets.

Here's a link on Sharpie tie-dye ...

http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2011/09/tutorial-how-to-tie-dye-with-sharpie.html

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge - Week 6

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 6, our theme is "bloom."  Take a picture of something in bloom, about to bloom or even post-bloom.  

Looking for inspiration:

Weekly Craft Challenge - Week 6

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is to make a name sculpture.  Simply cut the letters of your name out of a sturdy paper, decorate, and make vertical!  This project will earn you 2 raffle tickets.

Looking for inspiration:

Name sculpture

Monday, July 15, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge - Week 5

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 5 take a picture of an animal/insect/pet.

Looking for inspiration ...



Weekly Craft Challenge - Week 5

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is to make a pipe cleaner ninja.  This requires a few special supplies but feel free to improvise with what you have. This will earn you 1 raffle ticket for each ninja you do.

Looking for inspiration and directions ...
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2013/04/01/pipe-cleaner-ninjas/

Pipe Cleaner Ninjas

Monday, July 8, 2013

Weekly Craft Challenge - Week 4

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is Sharpie Cup Art and it's super easy.  Just take a Sharpie and a paper or styrofoam cup and make some cool designs.  This will earn you 1 raffle ticket for each cup you do.

Looking for inspiration ... 

Weekly Photo Challenge - Week 4

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 4, take a picture of your favorite summer activity.



Looking for inspiration ...

Monday, July 1, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge (July1st-6th)

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 3, take a picture of some delicious summer fruits and vegetables.

Looking for inspiration ...

Weekly Craft Challenge (July 1st-6th)

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is to make a tissue paper star.  Super decorative!  This is a pretty advanced craft - lots of folding - so, I'm going to give you 2 raffle tickets for completing it.  

Here's a handy website with directions.  They even have different style starts you can create.  Have fun!

http://arwenart.com/tutorials/windowstars/basic.html


Monday, June 24, 2013

Weekly Craft Challenge (June 23rd-29th)

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

This week's Craft Challenge is to make a duct tape wallet!  Crafty and handy!  Because this craft is a little more difficult, you will earn TWO complete raffle tickets this week!

Here's a great site for instructions http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Wallet



Week 2 Photo Challenge (June 23rd-29th)

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

For Week 2, take a picture of a sunset - or a sunrise if you are a (very early) morning person!


Looking for inspiration ...


Monday, June 17, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge - June 17th-21st

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a photo challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket. 

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload your photo to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

So, for our first Weekly Photo Challenge, I would like you take a picture of a delicious summer food.  Think about your favorite thing to eat in the summer and be creative!  Have fun!

Looking for inspiration ...


Weekly Craft Challenge - June 17th-21st

Greetings, Teens!

Looking for another way to earn raffle tickets - try the Teen Department's Weekly Challenges.  Each week there will be a craft challenge that you may do to earn a raffle ticket.

To get your raffle ticket - simply upload a photo of you with your finished craft project to our Facebook page.  You may find us on Facebook at Bristol Library - YA Department.  (FYI - you also get a raffle ticket for liking us on Facebook).  If you don't have a Facebook page, you may also send your picture to me via email at bristolyalibrary@gmail.com.  If you aren't a fan of technology, just bring your finished product down to the Library and show me.

So, here is our first Weekly Craft Challenge.  Keep in mind, you can do this project on anything you want - an old t-shirt, a pillowcase, or even just a random scrap of fabric.  Have fun!

http://www.craftbyphoto.com/fabric-bleach-art/


Sunday, June 16, 2013

Beneath the Surface

Greetings, All!

     Well, it's official - Summer Reading is here!  Starting tomorrow, you can come down to the Teen department to register, get your candy, and sign up for programs.  Also, on Monday, I will have bonus refreshments for all of you who register on the first day of the program.
     This is another busy week and I look forward to seeing more of you to talk about Summer Reading. I'll be at West Bristol, Hubbell, and South Side this week.
     The last thing I want to mention is that the Weekly Photo and Weekly Craft challenge will be posted by the end of the day.  These are extra ways to earn raffle tickets.  There will also be directions in the post for how to participate.
     That's it for now - I hope to see you all at the Library!

- Jodi

Monday, June 10, 2013

Summer Reading 2013

Hey Gang,
I've begun my annual school visits to talk about Summer Reading.  Today I visited Greene-Hills and this week will also find me at St. Anthony's, West Bristol, and Edgewood.  I can't wait to visit with all of you to talk about the programs I have for you this summer.
You can actually start registering for Summer Reading next Monday (6/17).  I won't have seen all of you by then at your school, but you should have gotten a flyer at school and you can definitely come down and register at that point.  On Monday, I'll kick off the start of SR with some refreshments in the Teen department.
For those of you looking to get your Summer Reading book, you can also find those in the Teen department.  Look for the books with the blue sticker on the spine.
I hope to see you all next week!

- Jodi

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Musings from the Teen Department

Greetings, Teens!
Long time, no blog.  It's difficult to believe but the Teen department is getting ready to kick off its 2013 Summer Reading Program!  This year's theme is Beneath the Surface and there are some amazing activities planned.

We officially kick off Summer Reading on June 17th so make sure to come down and register and get your fill of candy from the Basket o' Deliciousness.

In the meantime, stop by the Teen department to check out the newest batch of Nutmeg Nominees.  May as well get an early start on that summer reading!

See you soon,
Jodi


Thursday, January 3, 2013

Upcoming Teen "Stuff"

Greetings, Teens - and Happy New Year!

We are only a few days into 2013 and I can already tell it's going to be a great year in the Teen department. Make sure to stop by next week for lots of fabulous things that will be happening.

1. I am getting a bunch of new books in - who doesn't love finding new things to read?
2. Monday (1/7) is Teen Movie Night.  This is a drop-in event that begins at 5:30.  Popcorn and delicious baked goods will be served.  We'll be showing a newly released animation flick about a kid who sees ghosts - it's very Paranormal.  (I just dropped a huge hint in there).  If you still aren't sure and want to check on the title, call the YA desk at 860.584.7787 ext 2020.
3. Wednesday (1/9) is Teen Game Night.  We are playing my most favorite game in the world - Apples to Apples.  This program is drop-in and begins at 6 PM.

Lastly, I just want to let all of you know that there is an amazing program that you can sign up for.  It's called Click! and it's a teen photography program.  The Friends of the Library are funding this program that allows me, and some professional photographers, to teach you how to take and edit amazing photos.  We'll be editing in Photoshop and taking on some crazy picture-taking scavenger hunts.  However, space is limited for this event - which will run on Thursdays beginning 1/24 at 3:45 PM.  If you want more info, you can pick up a flyer at the YA desk.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Participants must be able to come to all 8 sessions and have their own camera to use.

Hope to see you all soon!

- Jodi