A blog for Frankfort Library Teens
It’s getting cold outside! Come check out some new books to curl up with this winter. We have many new titles that would be great for your upcoming break.
Next week come have some fun at the Teen Holiday Party. December 17th 4:30-6:00pm @ the Frankfort Library. Come play games, nibble on new books, eat fun food and just hang out with friends. Grades 6-12. Pre-register at fcpl.accs.net/teen.htm Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Anne @ 654-8746 or email ahatke@accs.net
Happy Reading!
November 14 is National Gaming Day! Libraries across the country will be hosting gaming programs. Come to the Frankfort Public Library from 10:00am to 12:00pm to be a part of this fun event. We’ll play games, laugh, talk, hang out with friends and eat snacks! Say Anything, Wits & Wagers, Bananagrams, Pictureka and Sorry are just a few of the games that we’ll be playing. Bring your friends and don’t miss the fun!
Sugar Skulls
On November 2nd we had fun decorating sugar skulls (calaveras) for the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos. This is a celebration to honor loved ones who have died. People create alters with favorite foods, flowers and candles. Many visit cemetaries to decorate graves with beautiful orange flowers. To learn more check out some of these great books at the Frankfort Public Library: Days of the Dead by Kathryn Lasky and Teens in Mexico by Brian Baumgart.
October 18-24 is Teen Read Week! Read a book for fun! This year’s theme is “Read Beyond Reality” Try something that you don’t usually read–pick up an Adventure, Sci-Fi or Fantasy novel. John Green’s novel Papertowns was voted #1 by teens. If you haven’t read it yet come check out our copy and see what your peers are talking about.
October 22 from 4-5:30 is a Book Swap at the Frankfort Public Library. Teens ages 12-18 can come browse for new books–free!! You can also design a fun bookmark with scratch art and have some yummy snacks. Bring your friends!
Have you read Marley & Me by John Grogan? Have you seen the movie? Be part of the Clinton County Read! Get your friends and family to read the Marley books then watch the movie. Do you like the book or the movie better? Why? What is the same or different? The Frankfort Community Public Library wants as many people as possible to read Marley & Me. Join in the fun! We also have great events going on in October. On October 10th come to the Clinton County Fairgrounds to see frisbee and agility demos.
Do you owe the library money for late movies? FIDO FOR FINES is the answer! Bring in a bag of dog food, cat food, bleach or paper towels until Oct. 10th to reduce those fees! (charges for damaged or lost books are not a part of the promotion)
Visit http://fcpl.accs.net/ccreads.htm for more information.
See you soon! Happy Reading!
September 26-October 3, 2009 is National Banned Book Week. Check out the teen display at the Frankfort Public Library. Learn why books are challened and see if you can guess what their titles. Banned Book Week recognizes the freedom we have to read. Find out what you can do to ensure your right to information.
We had a great Altered Book class last night. Everyone chose a book to change into a new personal work of art. Some chose to make a book about an interest, hobby, favorite color or school mascot. When you make an altered book it is not done all at once. You continue to add to it over time until one day you step back and say “It’s finished!” Each person got a great start on an altered book and learned fun techniques, including, hoto make pockets, embossing, envelopes and decorations. Stay tuned for more fun activities at the library! We will be displaying some altered books and pictures of others so come to the Frankfort Library and see what you could do with an old book that needs a new purpose.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Get a card or tell a friend! There are a lot of fun teen events at the library in September. On the 16th come make an altered book. That’s right–you get to cut, glue or paint in a library book! We will also be watching a movie at 4pm on the 29th. Come talk to Anne for more details!
Starting today, August 24th, you can vote for the American Library Association’s top teen book choices. Come check out the list of nominated books at the Frankfort Library. You have probably already read some and can browse to find others you may be interested in reading. Once you have read some (or all!) of the books go the fcpl.acc.net, click on the Vote Now icon and cast your choice. You have until September 18th to read and vote! The top 10 winners will be announced in October. This is your chance to be a part of giving an award to books you love! Come talk to your teen librarian, Anne, if you have any questions.
School has started once again and puts an end to summer fun. We had a great Lock-In at the Library on August 14th. There was as scavenger hunt around the library, lots of food, games, a movie, crafts and prizes! If you missed out this time, look forward to next year.
More fun is still to come this fall. Every Tuesday come to Harry’s to use computers, hang out with friends and play games.
On September 16th we’ll have an Altered Book Program. Come learn how to use an old book to make your own work of art!
Stay posted for more, stop by after school and tell you friends!
