Tuesday, January 29, 2013
CALLING ALL WANNABE HEROES!
The library is starting a HOMEWORK HELPERS program, and we are seeking teens in 10-12th grade to offer their services to Wyckoff's 3rd - 5th graders.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
NEW ON THE TEEN FIC SHELVES THIS WEEK!
Don't you want a peek at what's new on my TEEN FICTION SHELVES THIS WEEK?
Take a gander at this tempting list, then come to the Library and get them from my "New Teen Books" shelf. There's plenty more than just this little list, too!
GODS AND WARRIORS, Michelle Paver:
High adventure with a twelve year old in the Bronze Age. When did you last read a book set in the Bronze Age?
THE PALADIN PROPHECY, Mark Frost:
Good and evil at a prep school impacts a 15-year old boy. The book is way more than that sounds.
SERAPHINA, Rachel Hartman
Let's just say that no less than Mr. Christopher Paolini said this book is "beautifully written. . .some of the most interesting dragons I've read in fantasy." (Hello, sir, where else does one read about dragons?)
WHAT CAME FROM THE STARS, Gary D. Schmidt
Hmm, how to summarize. Let's just say a Plymouth, Massachusets 12 year old has no idea how the thing he finds in his lunch box will impact him and the world, as well as another world far, far away!
PALACE OF STONE (A Princess Academy book), Shannon Hale
It's a sequel! Be the first on your block. . .
A WORLD AWAY, Nancy Grossman
A coming-of-age novel (bildungsroman--SAT word, maybe) about an Amish teen girl becoming a nanny in Chicago. . .consider the possibilities!
SEEYA AT THE LIBRARY AND READ THE NEXT POST--IT'S IMPORTANT!!!
Take a gander at this tempting list, then come to the Library and get them from my "New Teen Books" shelf. There's plenty more than just this little list, too!
GODS AND WARRIORS, Michelle Paver:
High adventure with a twelve year old in the Bronze Age. When did you last read a book set in the Bronze Age?
THE PALADIN PROPHECY, Mark Frost:
Good and evil at a prep school impacts a 15-year old boy. The book is way more than that sounds.
SERAPHINA, Rachel Hartman
Let's just say that no less than Mr. Christopher Paolini said this book is "beautifully written. . .some of the most interesting dragons I've read in fantasy." (Hello, sir, where else does one read about dragons?)
WHAT CAME FROM THE STARS, Gary D. Schmidt
Hmm, how to summarize. Let's just say a Plymouth, Massachusets 12 year old has no idea how the thing he finds in his lunch box will impact him and the world, as well as another world far, far away!
PALACE OF STONE (A Princess Academy book), Shannon Hale
It's a sequel! Be the first on your block. . .
A WORLD AWAY, Nancy Grossman
A coming-of-age novel (bildungsroman--SAT word, maybe) about an Amish teen girl becoming a nanny in Chicago. . .consider the possibilities!
SEEYA AT THE LIBRARY AND READ THE NEXT POST--IT'S IMPORTANT!!!
CHANGELING New Date!
Mark your calendars and get thee hence to the
Wyckoff Library to get your copy of this book!
.
Barbara has changed the date for Book Discussion
from today to next month.
That said, we will be discussing CHANGELING: ORDER OF DARKNESS, Book One by Philippa Gregory on February 6th, a Wednesday evening, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in the Monroe Room.
When you come to get a book, don't forget your Library Card 'cause Babs has changed the rules a trifle.
You must not only register for the discussion,
but check the book out too! (Keeping us all honest!)
If you want to know more about this book, here's a link for you:
Friday, January 18, 2013
BOOK DISCUSSION COMING UP FAST!!
CHANGELING by Philippa Gregory, a great historical/adventure/supernatural kinda fiction that will appeal to a whole lot of you, I'm predicting,
boys and girls (trust me on this!).
The discussion is scheduled for next Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 in the Monroe Room, but at this writing I have very few (count one (1)) registered for this really good fiction.
Contact me with your interest because at this point I'm considering moving the date,
it's that good a read.
Copies are available at the Library
RIGHT NOW!
Monday, January 07, 2013
In case anyone notice my lack of presence in the Library for the past couple weeks, I was totally and annoyingly sick. Just a cold, mind you, but what a cold!
And if you were to hear my voice at this moment in time, you would hear that the wicked thing hangs on.
It ruined Christmas Week, my birthday (New Years Eve), and the week following, forcing us to return a day early from our Berkshires getaway extravaganza, and it was in general a garbage-y way to ring in a New Year.
(Lucky '13 be danged!)
And anyone who knows me will appreciate the fact that the worst of it all was that I totally lost my voice for about six days. Try to imagine me with but a whisper as a means of communication.
(First time ever for me, too!)
Anyway, I'm back, looking forward to more fun
with teens in the Library.
Don't forget: Magic Show on the 15th!
Please sign up soon!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
THE LASTEST AND GREATEST FROM ME!
Well, so okay, it's been a while, but it's not like I haven't been thinking of everyone. As a matter of fact, in the interim, I read THE MAZE RUNNER, the next book we will be discussing (on December 19th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM).
It's a good read, and will make for good discussion, too.
Additonally, next Wednesday (12/5/2012), I'll be hosting a TEEN WRITERS GROUP in the library from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Don't forget your latest epic prose/poetry/etc. to read to the Group.
If you are reading this, I hope you will be able to attend at least one of these year end teen meetings.
Let me know if you will be here for either (or both, ideally).
It's a good read, and will make for good discussion, too.
Additonally, next Wednesday (12/5/2012), I'll be hosting a TEEN WRITERS GROUP in the library from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Don't forget your latest epic prose/poetry/etc. to read to the Group.
If you are reading this, I hope you will be able to attend at least one of these year end teen meetings.
Let me know if you will be here for either (or both, ideally).
Monday, November 12, 2012
MOVIE NIGHT IS COMING!
THE PRINCESS BRIDE is coming, and you would be foolhardy to miss our very first ever teen movie/book discussion.
Due to the craziness of a natural disaster called Sandy, this event has been postponed until THIS THURSDAY, 15 NOVEMBER, at 4:30 in the Monroe Room.
Therefore, even if you haven't read the book (which is fabulous, btw), you are more than welcome to attend the film, an event I have been waiting to host in this Library for many years, and now that we have the cool equipment to show it, I CAN! (YIPPEE!)
Did I mention POPCORN? Yes, popcorn will be available at this event, along with other snacks of which you all may be aware.
Contact me with questions and please RSVP!
Due to the craziness of a natural disaster called Sandy, this event has been postponed until THIS THURSDAY, 15 NOVEMBER, at 4:30 in the Monroe Room.
Therefore, even if you haven't read the book (which is fabulous, btw), you are more than welcome to attend the film, an event I have been waiting to host in this Library for many years, and now that we have the cool equipment to show it, I CAN! (YIPPEE!)
Did I mention POPCORN? Yes, popcorn will be available at this event, along with other snacks of which you all may be aware.
Contact me with questions and please RSVP!
Friday, November 02, 2012
My Post-Sandy Post
Okay, nothing fancy this time.
I'm writing this from the WESTWOOD LIBRARY, my town and its open for bizness.
As you all know, the Wyckoff Library is closed UFN, and so are all the programs we had planned.
I am still planning on my book/movie discussion on November 8th.
The book is THE PRINCESS BRIDE, and copies are available in that library that is not open at present.
I have no electricity at home, but I do have generous neighbors who do, so we are accepting power from their houses via a weird construct of wires both outside and inside our house.
Cold does still rule, but we have a fridge (to keep things cold!).
Hope you are all doing well. Respond to this if you choose. Love to hear from you all when I get back to the Westwood Library to check my e-mail.
If you have seen any of the devastation, you know we are generally a lucky bunch of idiots.
Babs
I'm writing this from the WESTWOOD LIBRARY, my town and its open for bizness.
As you all know, the Wyckoff Library is closed UFN, and so are all the programs we had planned.
I am still planning on my book/movie discussion on November 8th.
The book is THE PRINCESS BRIDE, and copies are available in that library that is not open at present.
I have no electricity at home, but I do have generous neighbors who do, so we are accepting power from their houses via a weird construct of wires both outside and inside our house.
Cold does still rule, but we have a fridge (to keep things cold!).
Hope you are all doing well. Respond to this if you choose. Love to hear from you all when I get back to the Westwood Library to check my e-mail.
If you have seen any of the devastation, you know we are generally a lucky bunch of idiots.
Babs
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Magic Show Sandy-cancelled!
Due to circumstances waaay beyond my control, I am forced to cancel tomorrow evening's Magic Show for teens. It will be rescheduled, I'm a-hopin'.
Watch this space for more news, and everyone please stay safe!
B
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
POE-TASTIC PARTY COMMENTARY FROM ME!
Continue to watch this space as pics will be coming soon of the merriment enjoyed at the POE-TASTIC PARTY of October 18th.
It was fabulous, the costumes were amazing, and everyone lucky enough to attend had a great time (me included!).
It was fabulous, the costumes were amazing, and everyone lucky enough to attend had a great time (me included!).
TEEN WRITERS GROUP
Okay, so I had a TEEN WRITERS GROUP meeting scheduled for this Thursday, but I have to reschedule for this Wednesday instead. I hope this doesn't mess anyone's schedule up too terribly much, and I'm so looking forward to seeing you there.
Let me know whether you are able to attend. It will be held upstairs in the luxurious
HISTORY ROOM of the Library from 5:00 - 6:30.
Don't forget to bring not only something to read (a recent composition of your own),
and please bring a pen/pencil, too. I'll provide the paper if needed.
See you then, I'm hoping!
B
PS: Snacks, of course!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
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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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!). . .
.
POE-TASTIC FALL SEASON!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
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!
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