Autumn in the 'Dacks

Autumn in the 'Dacks (The noble Adirondack mountains, to you!). . .nothing more magnificent on a ceruleanishly blue-sky day, which we have had the honor to enjoy for all of this weekend, and now today as well.  Lucky us!

And we have enjoyed great jazz music for the past two days at the Lake George's "Jazz on the Lake" festival, and all for free! 

But now it is time for us to clean up the house on the lake, close up the house on the lake, pack up our belongings and return to our NJ lives, where once again I shall assume the mantle of Wyckoff Library's Teen Librarian and move forthwith into a . . .(wait for it!). . .
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POE-TASTIC FALL SEASON!

FALL TEEN PROGRAMS (Oct - Nov)

OCTOBER TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION

I was at Barnes and Noble this morning and espied a poster that some of you may find interesting.

Maggie Stiefvater ( http://maggiestiefvater.com/ )will be appearing there on September 19th.

Check it out, and if you haven't read any of her fantastic fiction, come to the Library and check it out!

Just the facts. . .

Summer is over, but don't be blue!

Great things will be happening at the Library

FOR YOU!

Check this space early and often for what's on tap at the Wyckoff Library for TEENS!

(And if someone does not comment on how totally corny this blogpost is,

there is definitely something wrong out there!)

    

I'm Ba-a-a-ck!

Okay, so I had some trouble with Blogspot/Blogger, etc., but I think I'm back !

TALK IT UP/SPEAK OUT TOMORROW!

Tomorrow is the first of my summer book discussions called TALK IT UP and SPEAK OUT.

If you have already registered for this summer book experience, see you tomorrow.  If you haven't, well, it's not too late!  Four more weeks beckon!

Tawk to me!

Where I am now

Golly, it's been a while. Okay, next week I will be away cavorting (read bicycling, kayaking, golfing, hiking, canoeing, among other fun-nesses) in the gorgeous Adirondacks, known familiarly as The 'Dacks, but when I return it's summer in full for teens at the Wyckoff Library, so get ready for mayhem (with candy). Happy 4th to one and all and see you soon!

Book Expo 2012

Today Denise Marchetti (our wonderful Chuldren's Librarian) and I had the distinct pleasure to attend the 2012 Book Expo event in New York City at the cavernous Jacob Javits Conference Center. Sadly, I did not get an opportunity to see John Green, one of my most fave teen authors, but I will admit to shaking the hand of the estimable Walter Dean Myers. What a thrill! And you may see some interesting posters in your Teen Room, too. I netted some cool books you may want to read, as well. Next time you see me, ask me about this great day. I'm still giddy about it (and pretty darn tired, too). Those of you attending tomorrow's Teen Writers Group will probably hear me vent about it!

Library Redux Fait Accompli

Okay, I'm here at my desk in the Reference Office, my lovely new desk, typing on my trusty old laptop, listening to the sounds of the Library coming back to life!

Yesterday I had a passel of intrepid teens aiding me in getting my teen collection in good stead on their shelves in the new TEEN ROOM!

I also gave them a tour of our new digs.  The Library is decidedly different and, of course, the same, in that we provide the same great service to our patrons, but now our ambiance is way cooler.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on OPENING DAY on May 19th.  It's going to be fun and I will be hosting a TEEN COFFEE HOUSE from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the newly refurbished Monroe Room, so bring your music, poetry, sense of imagination and humor and we will have a great time.

See you there!

It's happening!

We are beginning the MOVE BACK!

200 Woodland Avenue Library, is what I'm talking 'bout, and this week as I lay moaning in my sick bed, books from deep storage, books from the teen collection, were being shelved on the spanking new shelves in the Teen Room in the newly reconstructed Wyckoff Library.  (Many thanks to Mary Witherell, our intrepid Director, for seeing the storaged part of my (your) collection safely to its new home.)

And what a great new home it is!  One I'm hoping you will all find much to your liking, that is, you will want to spend as many hours as possible in its fabulous confines. 

And don't forget:  Opening day is MAY 19TH, so clear your calendar and have some fun at the new Wyckoff Library. 

(Be prepared:  it might just knock your socks off!)

 

HUNGER GAMES PARTY!

The party was epic, as promised, and I've just fully recovered enough to blog about it.

Twenty-two brave Tributes battled each other in mad games of trivia, darts, charades, and musical mats, all to the music of the movie itself, and accompanied by great food as might be eaten by those in the Districts as well as the Capital.

Watch this space for photographic evidence of the controlled mayhem that was. . .

HUNGER GAMES, THE PARTY!

The Harvesting is over. The chosen tributes will approach their destinies this Thursday. Watch this space for evidence of their bravery, their matchless aptitude, and The Games themselves. The Games will be blogged!

NATIONAL PROCRASTINATION WEEK

March 4 - 10 is NATIONAL PROCRASTINATION WEEK

(Just sayin'. . .)

Furthermore, I'm wondering if anybody out there even reads this Blog. 

Respond if you do, please.  One likes to know one is noticed.

Hunger Games, the Book

     Hunger Games, the Movie

          Hunger Games, the Wyckoff Library Party!

 Tributes, you are invited to attend

this festive triumph,

the HUNGER GAMES PARTY.

On 22 March 2012 at 6:00 - 8:00, twenty lucky teens 12 - 18 years of age will be enjoying the festivities so contact your Teen Librarian, Barbara, ASAP to secure a spot.

It will be EPIC !

A stellar turnout last night for the first 2012 TEEN ADVISORY GROUP meeting, as nine Wyckoff teens (and one Lorax!) and I enjoyed each others company, as well as great snacks and maybe even a cup of Joe (through the generosity of our local Dunkin' Donuts!)

We're planning a party (among other things), so watch this space as events unfold.

Thanks to everybody who attended!  I hope you all enjoyed it as much as your Teen Librarian did.

 So back to that party:  hold the date March 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM here at the Library!  (Just sayin'. . .)

Today's birthday boy!

STEVE JOBS!

http://www.allaboutstevejobs.com/


Not ashamed to say this is posted from my iPad.. Thanks, Steve, for all your genius.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP CAFE

Ah, regarding FAULT IN OUR STARS,

did I mention tissues? 

Oh, yes! 

Tissues will be needed!

(An aside:  the book has been optioned for the cinema. . .yay!)

FAULT IN OUR STARS

A new book from the award winning (and popular favorite) John Green!

We followed him as he went LOOKING FOR ALASKA,  watched him deal with AN ABUNDANCE OF CATHERINES, but now he takes on a brand new challenge.

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS is a tenderly constructed novel about one of life's most brutal challenges.  The book's heroine, Hazel, is battling cancer with a fierce sense of humor, as only John Green could imagine.  A fine mixture of comedic pathos, this novel touches every nerve, and serves up a deliciously improbable romance in the telling.