Children and Teen Book Awards

Don't forget!!!!!!!!

Voting for the Great Stone Face Book Award is taking place now through Saturday, April 18! Readers in grades 4 to 6 are eligible to vote (once) for their favorite from the list of 25 nominees. Votes can be submitted at the Dunbarton Elementary School library OR at the Dunbarton Public Library.

Older students can submit votes for the Isinglass Teen Read (grades 7 & 8) or the Flume Teen Readers' Choice (grades 9-12) at the Dunbarton Public Library... also due by April 18.

Pictures Wanted & Program reminder

We're still looking for YOUR pictures for our display screen!

Photos or artwork (flat) are welcome. Spaces are approximately 8 x 10 inches. Smaller items may share a space.

Poems or other short pieces of writing are also welcome!

ALSO:
Don't forget the CD Art workshop scheduled for Tuesday, December 30 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. This is for ages 10 and older. Three projects will be offered: a mini-book/journal/scrapbook, locker magnet, and coasters for your drinks. Let us know if you're planning to come... just in case we have to cancel for yet another storm.

Vacation/Holiday Games and Crafts

GAME DAY

If too much turkey has you feeling a bit bored the day after Thanksgiving, get your game on @ the library! We'll be open 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, November 28 for drop in games for ages 10 and up. The PS2 will be set up, we've got 16 games for it and enough controllers for 4 to play at a time... or you can bring your favorite game. There will be a few board games on hand as well. And some snacks!

CD Crafts

Join us on Tuesday, December 30 at 4 pm to make some cool stuff out of old CDs. Choose to make a mini-book, locker magnets, or a set of coasters. We'll supply the CDs, decorative supplies and directions... you bring wallet-sized pictures of your friends, family, or pets. For ages 10+.

If you have questions about these programs, or want to let us know you're coming, please call the Library at 774-3546 or email dunlib@gsinet.net.

Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week will be celebrated October 12-18... and we need your help!

Did you take any great pictures this summer or since school started? Would you like to show them off? Our picture display is currently empty, and we'd love to fill it with YOUR pictures! Bring them to the Library by Tuesday, October 14, and we'll display them for about a month.

The National Theme for Teen Read Week is "Books With Bite!" and I've put together a list of some books you might enjoy. Pick up you copy when you drop off your pictures, or any time through October 31. The "Books with Bite" list includes books on vampires and other monsters, food and eating, and computer bytes.

Also.... if you'll be around the day after Thanksgiving, we'll have the PS2 set up for drop in games during regular library hours.

Posted by Nancy

August Fun and GAMES!

"Teen" Events for August:

Thursday, August 7, 6:30 p.m.: Tie-Dye Night... bring a washed, 100% cotton item to dye.

Tuesday, August 12, 6:30 p.m.: Book discussion "Does My Head Look Big in This?" by Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Thursday, August 14, 6:30 p.m.: Orienteering Games with Fred Mullen.

Friday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Beach Party and Awards. Bring a picnic supper.

Wednesday, August 20 & 27, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Red Cross Babysitting Course. Must be at least 11 years old. Registration required. $50 per person.

Thursday, August 28, 6:30 p.m.: Video Game Night. We had a PlayStation3 console and a dozen or so PS2 games donated, so come help us test them out. We'll set up the projector for a big screen effect, so you can watch your friends too!