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!

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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/

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

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

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

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

Teen Read Week

Greetings, Teens!

Next week, in honor of Teen Read Week, the Young Adult department will be offering a bunch of fun activities.  Check them out below and hopefully you'll be able to stop by for some (or all)!

Monday, October 15th - Stop by at 6 PM for YA book talks.  I'll be sharing some of my favorite books with you and setting you up with the perfect read.  Feel free to stop by and share some of your favorite titles.  Snacks will be served!

Tuesday, October 16th - We will be showing one of the best book to movies around.  Come to the library for 5 PM for an encore showing of The Hunger Games.  Snacks will be provided!

Wednesday, October 17th - Stop by for Teen Trivia Night at 6 PM.  Test your pop culture and other random knowledge.  Prizes for winners!

Thursday, October 18th - Jim Harriman will be here at 5:30 to do a scary telling of urban legends.  You decide if these tales or true or if he just has a really creepy imagination.

Happy reading!
Jodi