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.
BPL - YA Department
Welcome to the official online spot for the Bristol Public Library's YA department. This is the place to find out about upcoming programs and contests, read reviews of books, movies, and CDs, and just get your general YA info!
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!
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.
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.
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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