In case you have been residing under a rock, HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins, the first of a great series, has been made into a movie that is soon to be released.
My suggestion (being a librarian, of course) is that if you have not read the novel yet, READ IT FIRST, the better to judge how good Hollywood has rendered what I'm sure will be a favorite book.
Enjoy enjoy!
PS: This all sounded snarkier than I had planned, but my intent still stands.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
I'm in the Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania, enjoying this great corner of the universe and, as always, learning a whole heckuva lot (life is a forever learning experience, my friends).
Did you know Henry Francis Du Pont, one of the DuPont heirs, donated his family estate, a 175 room mansion, to the public while he and his wife moved (or as we say in today's parlance downsized) to a 50 room mansion on the same property so we could enjoy the beauty he created and collected? It's worth a visit.
The grounds are spectacular and as Henry himself would say, it's all about the color, and when you walk through his gardens, color is what you see. Beautiful!
I will tell you more when I return, if you wish to know.
B
PS: Yeah, I have tons of digi-photos!
Did you know Henry Francis Du Pont, one of the DuPont heirs, donated his family estate, a 175 room mansion, to the public while he and his wife moved (or as we say in today's parlance downsized) to a 50 room mansion on the same property so we could enjoy the beauty he created and collected? It's worth a visit.
The grounds are spectacular and as Henry himself would say, it's all about the color, and when you walk through his gardens, color is what you see. Beautiful!
I will tell you more when I return, if you wish to know.
B
PS: Yeah, I have tons of digi-photos!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday's book discussion fast approaches. If any of you wish to participate in our discussion of Oppel's AIRBORN and would like a copy to speed read before Thursday, I do have a few copies still available. Alternately, if you have already read the book and wish to participate, please let me know...there is still room for interested readers who have something to say about this really good book.
As our space is tight (though some may say cozy), I do need to know how many will be attending, so either respond by e-mail (wyckteen@bccls.org) or by phone (201-891-4866).
As our space is tight (though some may say cozy), I do need to know how many will be attending, so either respond by e-mail (wyckteen@bccls.org) or by phone (201-891-4866).
Friday, April 08, 2011
Woohah! The Wyckoff Library Teen Writers Group meeting last night was beyond fabulous, and the creativity of Wyckoff teens remains par excellence, IMHO, as reflected by last night's readings. As ever, I do look forward to our next gathering which is slated to be held again here at the Library's temp location on the 5th of May, BUT as I will be away that week, I have rescheduled it for the following Thursday, May 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Please mark your calendars and be prepared to have some more fun at the Library.
Monday, April 04, 2011
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
If those words of Maya Angelou strike a resonant chord in your soul,
you should be attending the the Wyckoff Library Teen Writers Group
this Thursday, 7th of April, at 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Library.
Please let me know that you will be attending.
Whoever you are, we will miss you if you are not there.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
So, after two days the dust has settled at our new long-term temporary locale, and I consider myself settled in enough to plan my teen programs.
On Thursday, April 7th, I will be hosting again the Wyckoff Teen Writers Group, and I pray that some of you out there in blog-land will be able to attend. I am limiting the group to ten (10) only (grades 7 - 10) as we will be meeting in the new (La Petite Biblioteque) Wyckoff Library at 637 Wyckoff Avenue, right next to Three Chicas Mexican, and space is at a premium here.
Additionally, on 21st of April, also a Thursday, I will be hosting a book discussion of Oppel's AIRBORN. Okay, I know it's a bit of an oldie, but it truly is a goodie, too.
Books will shortly be available at the library, and again I am limiting to only ten (10).
Sign up for one or for both, but I hope to see you soon at our new location!
Cheerio!
On Thursday, April 7th, I will be hosting again the Wyckoff Teen Writers Group, and I pray that some of you out there in blog-land will be able to attend. I am limiting the group to ten (10) only (grades 7 - 10) as we will be meeting in the new (La Petite Biblioteque) Wyckoff Library at 637 Wyckoff Avenue, right next to Three Chicas Mexican, and space is at a premium here.
Additionally, on 21st of April, also a Thursday, I will be hosting a book discussion of Oppel's AIRBORN. Okay, I know it's a bit of an oldie, but it truly is a goodie, too.
Books will shortly be available at the library, and again I am limiting to only ten (10).
Sign up for one or for both, but I hope to see you soon at our new location!
Cheerio!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Writing this cyber-missive from the new library space, our temporary location not open to the public until 14th of March, and finding it quite the cozy spot, La Petite Biblioteque, as one of you clever teens deemed it (props to Cheyenne!).
Yes, La Petite Biblioteque will do just fine as 200 Woodland Avenue undergoes its redo, and when it's all done, Wyckoff Teens will have a very cool spot all their own in the 200 Woodland Avenue Wyckoff Library. Just keep your eyes on the prize, kids, and soon it will be so.
Hoping to see you all soon at La Petite Biblioteque!
Yes, La Petite Biblioteque will do just fine as 200 Woodland Avenue undergoes its redo, and when it's all done, Wyckoff Teens will have a very cool spot all their own in the 200 Woodland Avenue Wyckoff Library. Just keep your eyes on the prize, kids, and soon it will be so.
Hoping to see you all soon at La Petite Biblioteque!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Today is the last day the Wyckoff Library as you know it
will be open at 200 Woodland Avenue.
From the 1st of March through the 13th, we will be closed to the public as we pack up and make our move to our new, temporary (while construction happening) locale on Wyckoff Avenue, right next door to THREE CHICAS.
So come today and bid farewell to your old library and
make way for the new, 'cause it's gonna be great!
See you soon!
Friday, February 18, 2011
IT HAS BEEN DONE. . .
the final Wyckoff Library Teen Writers Group in the 200 Woodland Avenue location, that is, at least until the Grand Return when the old library is reconstructed.
(and btw it was truly terrific, plus I am honored that my attendees actually requested that we do the "7 Minute Creative Writing Burst" (patent pending) at the outset of the meeting--how cool is that!)
Watch this space for news about our next meeting, as well as the next book discussion. Both will be held in April, and you may consider that a 'pinky promise,' too!
Teen programs will be scheduled in our new locale (637 Wyckoff Avenue) on Thursdays at 6:00, so check our events calendar in the Wyckoff Library website (wyckofflibrary.org) and come back to this blog often for everything new for teens at the WYCKOFF LIBRARY!
the final Wyckoff Library Teen Writers Group in the 200 Woodland Avenue location, that is, at least until the Grand Return when the old library is reconstructed.
(and btw it was truly terrific, plus I am honored that my attendees actually requested that we do the "7 Minute Creative Writing Burst" (patent pending) at the outset of the meeting--how cool is that!)
Watch this space for news about our next meeting, as well as the next book discussion. Both will be held in April, and you may consider that a 'pinky promise,' too!
Teen programs will be scheduled in our new locale (637 Wyckoff Avenue) on Thursdays at 6:00, so check our events calendar in the Wyckoff Library website (wyckofflibrary.org) and come back to this blog often for everything new for teens at the WYCKOFF LIBRARY!
Friday, February 11, 2011
WYCKOFF LIBRARY TEEN WRITING GROUP
WILL MEET AGAIN. . .
next Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Monroe Room of the Library, so hone your quill pens once again, dear scribes,
and be prepared to share your work with your comrades.
RSVP is always polite, so please let me know you are coming
and be as polite as I know you to be.
Snackfood as ever!
FYI: The last Teen Writing Group meeting in the Monroe Room until the construction is complete, so come and make history!
Monday, February 07, 2011
The weather has been keeping me occupied and annoyed, and not necessarily in that order, so I have not been driven to remark upon anything in this blog.
Unless you are a skier or have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, or do not drive at all, which I'm presuming would be the bulk of you underage folks, this has not been a gentle winter for many of us.
Yet I have no plans to move to a warmer clime, although the south of France does hold a certain appeal, not all of which pertains to fields of lavender (ah, great appeal in that!). So I will weather the storms that come my way and be grateful I have the four seasons to enjoy.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Due to circumstances beyond all control, last week's book discussion has been RESCHEDULED!!
We will now be discussion UNWIND by the great Neal Shusterman on Wednesday, the 9th of February at 5:00 PM in the Monroe Room.
Books are still available, and I encourage everyone to read this really cool book . . .you will not regret it!
So, come to the library and sign up for this book discussion and get a copy of this strange, dystopic-reality kind of fiction that will sieze you instantly and hold you right until the end (when you will either be relieved that it's over, or disappointed, depending on your own character quirks!)
We will now be discussion UNWIND by the great Neal Shusterman on Wednesday, the 9th of February at 5:00 PM in the Monroe Room.
Books are still available, and I encourage everyone to read this really cool book . . .you will not regret it!
So, come to the library and sign up for this book discussion and get a copy of this strange, dystopic-reality kind of fiction that will sieze you instantly and hold you right until the end (when you will either be relieved that it's over, or disappointed, depending on your own character quirks!)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Okay, I know this is going to sound very librarian-ish of me, but here's your chance to. . .
I AM NUMBER FOUR by Pittacus Lore is now in the Wyckoff Library. Put in your reserve for this very hot new sci-fi pick as the movie is soon to be at your local cinema.
This book gives even more credence to the belief that there ARE aliens among us (but in this case they mean us well, if they themselves can survive!).
READ THE BOOK BEFORE YOU SEE THE MOVIE!
I AM NUMBER FOUR by Pittacus Lore is now in the Wyckoff Library. Put in your reserve for this very hot new sci-fi pick as the movie is soon to be at your local cinema.
This book gives even more credence to the belief that there ARE aliens among us (but in this case they mean us well, if they themselves can survive!).
Monday, January 10, 2011
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