So, another salient quote for my Wyckoff Teens. Think about this one as you crack open those books to study. . .
"It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life."
Julius Caesar
Of course, learning has its own reward, and I highly endorse it! Just make sure you take a little time to Create!!
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Many thanks to those who came to the book discussion on Tuesday!! We talked about The Body of Christopher Creed and played some games. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next one, which will probably be held in a few months when you're out of school and looking for things to keep you busy!
*SHUSH*
Did you read The House of the Scorpion? If so, log in to www.bccls.org/teens/shush to discuss it with other teens!
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm.
More events will be advertised when the new Young Adult Librarian starts so be sure to check in every once in a while. Take care! :)
*SHUSH*
Did you read The House of the Scorpion? If so, log in to www.bccls.org/teens/shush to discuss it with other teens!
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm.
More events will be advertised when the new Young Adult Librarian starts so be sure to check in every once in a while. Take care! :)
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Did you know:
You can get what you want just by asking?!
If you want something that isn't on the shelf, just ask for help at the Reference Desk!
The librarian will be happy to:
-order the item from a different library
-consider buying the book/movie/cd
-put you on the reserve list so you get our copy when it's returned
You can get what you want just by asking?!
If you want something that isn't on the shelf, just ask for help at the Reference Desk!
The librarian will be happy to:
-order the item from a different library
-consider buying the book/movie/cd
-put you on the reserve list so you get our copy when it's returned
Friday, March 12, 2004
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
A little poem...
In honor of the One Hundredth Birthday
Of Theodore Seuss Geisel
March 2, 2004
On the second of March
Way back in aught-four,
(Not this one, but that one -
A century before)
In a family called Geisel
A boy was born - Ted -
A boy with amazing ideas in his head.
And as that boy grew,
Those ideas all got loose,
And he put them in books
And he called himself Seuss.
He took us to places that truly were neat.
Why - the things that he saw there on Mulberry Street!
He imagined us running the circus and zoo.
But he made us think hard
'Bout important things, too -
Like wars and pollution and justice for all,
("A person's a person, no matter how small")
Like being a grown-up, like following through,
He touched us all, somehow, from me on to you.
One hundred years after
That Geisel boy's birth
We still read his books
And we still share his mirth.
And we know that his legions of friends, far and near,
Will make enough noise for the whole world to hear.
(We'll blow "on bazookas and [blast] some great toots
On clarinets, oom-pahs and boom-pahs, and flutes.")
We'll blow out the candles,
We'll sing - celebrate -
A life so creative, amazing, and great.
So tune up your singing voice
Let your brain loose
And help us remember
Our friend, Dr. Seuss.
(c)2004 E. S. Stroomer
*Check out the blog archives to see information about the contest in honor of Dr. Suess*
In honor of the One Hundredth Birthday
Of Theodore Seuss Geisel
March 2, 2004
On the second of March
Way back in aught-four,
(Not this one, but that one -
A century before)
In a family called Geisel
A boy was born - Ted -
A boy with amazing ideas in his head.
And as that boy grew,
Those ideas all got loose,
And he put them in books
And he called himself Seuss.
He took us to places that truly were neat.
Why - the things that he saw there on Mulberry Street!
He imagined us running the circus and zoo.
But he made us think hard
'Bout important things, too -
Like wars and pollution and justice for all,
("A person's a person, no matter how small")
Like being a grown-up, like following through,
He touched us all, somehow, from me on to you.
One hundred years after
That Geisel boy's birth
We still read his books
And we still share his mirth.
And we know that his legions of friends, far and near,
Will make enough noise for the whole world to hear.
(We'll blow "on bazookas and [blast] some great toots
On clarinets, oom-pahs and boom-pahs, and flutes.")
We'll blow out the candles,
We'll sing - celebrate -
A life so creative, amazing, and great.
So tune up your singing voice
Let your brain loose
And help us remember
Our friend, Dr. Seuss.
(c)2004 E. S. Stroomer
*Check out the blog archives to see information about the contest in honor of Dr. Suess*
Monday, March 01, 2004
March's Book Discussion
Copies of The Body of Christopher Creed are now available for pick-up at Wyckoff Library.
Drop by the reference desk and to sign up for March 23's book discussion group...only 15 people will be able to participate so come in before it's all booked up!
If you have any questions, email wyckya@bccls.org or call 201-891-4866. Hope to see you there!
Copies of The Body of Christopher Creed are now available for pick-up at Wyckoff Library.
Drop by the reference desk and to sign up for March 23's book discussion group...only 15 people will be able to participate so come in before it's all booked up!
If you have any questions, email wyckya@bccls.org or call 201-891-4866. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Teen Book Discussion - March
The Teen Book Discussion group will be reading The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci. This is the One Book New Jersey teen title and we're lucky enough to have a guest leading the discussion.
Come and join us!
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Monroe Room of library
*If you're in gr. 7-12, please visit the Reference Desk to sign up.*
About the book: Torey Adams, a high school junior with a seemingly perfect life, struggles with doubts and questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the class outcast. His search for answers opens his eyes to the lies, pain, and need to blame when tragedy strikes, and his once-safe world comes crashing down around him.
The Teen Book Discussion group will be reading The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci. This is the One Book New Jersey teen title and we're lucky enough to have a guest leading the discussion.
Come and join us!
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Monroe Room of library
*If you're in gr. 7-12, please visit the Reference Desk to sign up.*
About the book: Torey Adams, a high school junior with a seemingly perfect life, struggles with doubts and questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the class outcast. His search for answers opens his eyes to the lies, pain, and need to blame when tragedy strikes, and his once-safe world comes crashing down around him.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Exciting news for Teens!
BCCLS has updated its teen webpage. Check it out at http://www.bccls.org/teens/.
From this page you can participate in shush, the new online book club. It's held on the last Tuesday of each month. This month, read The House of the Scorpion and then log in at 8:00 pm on March 30. There are several other features....be sure to take a look!
BCCLS has updated its teen webpage. Check it out at http://www.bccls.org/teens/.
From this page you can participate in shush, the new online book club. It's held on the last Tuesday of each month. This month, read The House of the Scorpion and then log in at 8:00 pm on March 30. There are several other features....be sure to take a look!
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Saturday, February 07, 2004
Get on Board & Read @ your library!
MEET TONY HAWK!
Sound good? All you have to do is read a book and submit an entry about how the book is meaningful to you.
You can work alone or in teams of up to four. Be creative - there are two categories: a written essay or a creative entry including a poem, painting or video. Go to http://www.hersheysmilk.com/getonboard/getonboard/ for more details and to print a contestant form. After you fill it out, take it to the librarian for a signature. Good luck!
Grand prize: Meet Tony Hawk
First place: Win a Tony Hawk skateboard
Second place: Win Tony Hawk's book
Third place: Win free Hershey's MilkShakes for one month, up to 5 cases
Deadline: April 23, 2004
(You must be 12-18 years old as of 11/10/03)
MEET TONY HAWK!
Sound good? All you have to do is read a book and submit an entry about how the book is meaningful to you.
You can work alone or in teams of up to four. Be creative - there are two categories: a written essay or a creative entry including a poem, painting or video. Go to http://www.hersheysmilk.com/getonboard/getonboard/ for more details and to print a contestant form. After you fill it out, take it to the librarian for a signature. Good luck!
Grand prize: Meet Tony Hawk
First place: Win a Tony Hawk skateboard
Second place: Win Tony Hawk's book
Third place: Win free Hershey's MilkShakes for one month, up to 5 cases
Deadline: April 23, 2004
(You must be 12-18 years old as of 11/10/03)
Thursday, February 05, 2004
What is the Teen Library Council (TLC)??
The TLC was designed to help the Young Adult Librarian improve library services to teens. So far the group has helped design YA programs and select books for book discussion. Members also have a say in what books, magazines, CDs, and movies the library buys. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month--feel free to join us downstairs from 4:15-5:00 pm.
Recap of TLC meetings:
December 2003 - We got to know eachother a little, picked a name, and talked about possible teen programs.
January 2004 - TLC members looked over Teen Mystery Party scenarios, talked about hosting a Poetry Coffeehouse, and brainstormed about the upcoming book discussion.
February 2004 - The Teen Mystery Party was our main focus; we would like to do this program in May so we chose a scenario. We also briefly discussed the book discussion, this blog, and book review forms.
The TLC was designed to help the Young Adult Librarian improve library services to teens. So far the group has helped design YA programs and select books for book discussion. Members also have a say in what books, magazines, CDs, and movies the library buys. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month--feel free to join us downstairs from 4:15-5:00 pm.
Recap of TLC meetings:
December 2003 - We got to know eachother a little, picked a name, and talked about possible teen programs.
January 2004 - TLC members looked over Teen Mystery Party scenarios, talked about hosting a Poetry Coffeehouse, and brainstormed about the upcoming book discussion.
February 2004 - The Teen Mystery Party was our main focus; we would like to do this program in May so we chose a scenario. We also briefly discussed the book discussion, this blog, and book review forms.
The Teen Book Discussion group will have its first meeting this month. We'll be reading Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli.
Come and join us!
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Time: 4:15-5:00 pm
Place: Monroe Room of library
*Please visit the Reference Desk to sign up.*
(This book is appropriate for teens age 12 and up.)
About the book: In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
Come and join us!
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Time: 4:15-5:00 pm
Place: Monroe Room of library
*Please visit the Reference Desk to sign up.*
(This book is appropriate for teens age 12 and up.)
About the book: In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Welcome to Wyckoff Public Library's blog for Young Adults! We recently starting offering more services for teens and this page is our way of keeping all of you up-to-date on what the library has to offer.
Teen programming will begin soon and we recently created two new groups for young adults: the Teen Library Council (TLC) and the Teen Book Discussion group. The TLC meets on the first Wednesday of every month and the Teen Book Discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming events!
Teen programming will begin soon and we recently created two new groups for young adults: the Teen Library Council (TLC) and the Teen Book Discussion group. The TLC meets on the first Wednesday of every month and the Teen Book Discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming events!
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