On this day before Halloween, I think the following link is appropriate: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/news/topstories/hauntedsw.cfm
This will take you into a section of the "I Love Libraries" website that features haunted libraries. Scroll down for Texas libraries.
Enjoy the spookiness!
Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
TAG Meeting TOMORROW
It is time for our October TAG get together! Tomorrow at Central at 3p.m. We're having elections--so be sure to make your vote count!
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
NW Branch is showing "Ghostbusters" Sunday at 2p.m. They will have snacks and a surprise for you!!
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
NW Branch is showing "Ghostbusters" Sunday at 2p.m. They will have snacks and a surprise for you!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Masquerade at the Library!
Northwest Branch Library is hosting a Twilight Masquerade (inspired by the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer) on TUESDAY, OCT 30 from 6-8:30 pm. There will dancing and karaoke, a costume contest, and of course, refreshments!
Be the Bella of the ball! Be the Jake of all trades!
We are asking you to call 359-2035 to RSVP--let Nikki and Carmel know you are coming so we can better plan our treats!
See you there!
Be the Bella of the ball! Be the Jake of all trades!
We are asking you to call 359-2035 to RSVP--let Nikki and Carmel know you are coming so we can better plan our treats!
See you there!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Good news for gamers
I found this on the Fox News site and thought it might be of interest to some of you out there: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303220,00.html
Good news for tech types--who like a bit of intrigue on the side.
And because this is a library teen blog, I highly recommend TAMAR by Mal Peet. It is a gripping story of WWII intrigue, love, and the worst kind of betrayal. Dart and Tamar are Allied spies dropped into Nazi-occupied Holland during the Hungry Winter. There is little food, and less security. If you watched the Ken Burns documentary "The War" and found it compelling, you will enjoy TAMAR as well. You can reserve it online at www.amarillopubliclibrary.org.
Good news for tech types--who like a bit of intrigue on the side.
And because this is a library teen blog, I highly recommend TAMAR by Mal Peet. It is a gripping story of WWII intrigue, love, and the worst kind of betrayal. Dart and Tamar are Allied spies dropped into Nazi-occupied Holland during the Hungry Winter. There is little food, and less security. If you watched the Ken Burns documentary "The War" and found it compelling, you will enjoy TAMAR as well. You can reserve it online at www.amarillopubliclibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
LOL@your library: Teen Read Week activities
Next week we have much for you to do at your local libraries. Kicking off our Teen Read Week we have a Young Adult Book Smorgasbord from 6:30-8:30 at our NW Branch. For more information call 359-2035 and ask for Nikki or Carmel!
Tuesday, you have your choice between DDR at our North Branch from 6-7 or a Poetry Slam at SW from 7-8:30.
Movies at Central on Wed at 4 and Thurs at 6:30. The Wed movie is "Transformers" and the Thursday is a surprise!
If you would like to volunteer to staff any of these happenings, please call me at 378-3089. I could use some help to man the DDR equipment at North for sure!
Tuesday, you have your choice between DDR at our North Branch from 6-7 or a Poetry Slam at SW from 7-8:30.
Movies at Central on Wed at 4 and Thurs at 6:30. The Wed movie is "Transformers" and the Thursday is a surprise!
If you would like to volunteer to staff any of these happenings, please call me at 378-3089. I could use some help to man the DDR equipment at North for sure!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Officers and what they do for TAG
There are currently 3 offices in the Teen Advisory Group, president, vice-president, and treasurer. Here are the duties of each from the TAG bylaws.
The president of TAG will work closely with the TAG advisor to organize TAG meetings. The TAG advisor will assist the president in creating the meeting agenda and will preside over TAG meetings. The president will act as a contact person for other TAG members who want items added to the meeting agenda.
The vice-president will serve as the president in his or her absence. The vice-president will serve as membership coordinator, keeping track of active and inactive members and new applications. The vice-president will inform and remind all members of upcoming meetings, programs, and special events.
The secretary will keep minutes of TAG meetings and keep them on file in a notebook in the Central Library Youth Services area. The secretary will be responsible for the attendance sheets at all meetings and inform the vice-president of absent members at meetings. The secretary will see to the upkeep of the master file of minutes to be kept in the Youth Services area. The secretary will read the highlights of the previous meeting’s minutes at the beginning of each regular meeting. The secretary will see to the upkeep of the master file of minutes to be kept in the Youth Services area. The secretary will keep track of all votes taken at each meeting. The secretary will serve as the president in the absence of the presiding president and vice-president.
We have been fortunate to have great officers in the past, and I know we will continue to have strong leadership for the Teen Advisory Group.
The president of TAG will work closely with the TAG advisor to organize TAG meetings. The TAG advisor will assist the president in creating the meeting agenda and will preside over TAG meetings. The president will act as a contact person for other TAG members who want items added to the meeting agenda.
The vice-president will serve as the president in his or her absence. The vice-president will serve as membership coordinator, keeping track of active and inactive members and new applications. The vice-president will inform and remind all members of upcoming meetings, programs, and special events.
The secretary will keep minutes of TAG meetings and keep them on file in a notebook in the Central Library Youth Services area. The secretary will be responsible for the attendance sheets at all meetings and inform the vice-president of absent members at meetings. The secretary will see to the upkeep of the master file of minutes to be kept in the Youth Services area. The secretary will read the highlights of the previous meeting’s minutes at the beginning of each regular meeting. The secretary will see to the upkeep of the master file of minutes to be kept in the Youth Services area. The secretary will keep track of all votes taken at each meeting. The secretary will serve as the president in the absence of the presiding president and vice-president.
We have been fortunate to have great officers in the past, and I know we will continue to have strong leadership for the Teen Advisory Group.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
A boo!-tiful website
Check out the boo-ography portion of www.biography.com to learn more about all sorts of spookiness! Link: http://www.biography.com/boo-ography/index.jsp
Monday, October 1, 2007
Campaigning and a nifty website to check out
Time is really flying, and it will be time for our elections before you know it. If you are interested, please post a comment to this blog so I can post it! That way, your fellow TAGers will know more about you!
I have a website to share: www.readergirlz.com. Get this: there are interviews with authors EVERY DAY in October. EVERY DAY!
The week of October 14 is Teen Read Week--this year the theme is LOL@yourlibrary. We have some great programs planned--and as always, could use your help!
Talk to you soon!
I have a website to share: www.readergirlz.com. Get this: there are interviews with authors EVERY DAY in October. EVERY DAY!
The week of October 14 is Teen Read Week--this year the theme is LOL@yourlibrary. We have some great programs planned--and as always, could use your help!
Talk to you soon!
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