After School Improv!

TAKE TWO

TUESDAY DECEMBER 18 AT 3:00 PM

PLAY IMPROV GAMES, WRITE YOUR OWN SKITS, AND FINALLY GET TO PLAY OUT THE SCENES FROM A HAT...

Back for more laughs, it's After-School Improv! (Pause for Applause) We'll be playing more games, finally getting to those scenes, and hopefully coming up with some funny skits. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register or for more information. Email suggestions to me at strausel@oplin.org.

YA Crew December

Tuesday December 11 at 3:00 PM
In the High School Library

Join the YA Crew to get your voice heard! This meeting, we'll talk about what we're all reading, and what we all plan to do over the winter break. This is the last YA Crew meeting of the season! Congratulations to everyone on a great Fall, and hope to see you all back again in the Spring! There's lots more fun to come!

Gingerbread Challenge

 

Tuesday December 4 at 3:00 PM

The Gingerbread Returns...

Create a Gingerbread Masterpiece at this returning event. This time, with a peppermint twist! Decorate your house according to our secret theme! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to Register. Registration is limited to 15 this year. BUT, participants are asked (encouraged, nay, BEGGED) to bring a bag of candy decorations to share and a can of white icing. 

This was a lot of fun last year (and a lot of work, but we can overlook that). This year, we hope to improve upon it. The Challenge part was an idea from one of you, after all! (You can thank her at the event...) Light refreshments will be provided. Don't plan on eating your house... at least not at the library. At least let me get a picture of it finished and get it to your house first...

BRING A CAN OF WHITE ICING AND A BAG OF CANDY TO DECORATE WITH! 

Holiday Mail for Heroes Raffle!

Holiday Mail for Heroes ends in just ONE WEEK, so get to the library to make your card for a service member! Supplies are located in the Teen Zone. Turn your signed card in at the Circulation Desk for a chance to win the Teens' Top Ten novel by Divergent by Veronica Roth. 

A Few Reminders to Our Participants:

1. All Cards MUST be SIGNED! 
Not only is this a rule from the American Red Cross, but how am I supposed to know who to give this great book to if the card has no name on it?
2. Use Generic Salutations such as "Dear Hero" or "Dear Service Member"
3. Do not include personal contact information, just your name. 
4. I also ask that you be Kind to our YA Lounge Table and try to keep it tidy. 

I want to thank everyone who has already made a card. As always, you guys are awesome and creative beyond belief! I know our service men and women will greatly appreciate your thoughts and well-wishes.

Game Day!

Tuesday November 27 at 3:00

Join us for XBox, Board, and Group games in the community room! Snacks will be provided! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to Register!

PS: Time limits may be implemented on the XBox. All games are rated T and under.

Might be the shortest blog post ever, of all time. But, what more can I say? Come to library. We'll have XBox. And pizza.

Craft Club!

Learn How to Knit!

Tuesday November 20th at 3:00 PM

A JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts Stores instructor will be here to teach us the basic knit stitch and how to make a knitted headband. (You can also call this teacher "Liz's Mom.")  Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register. 

YOU NEED:

1. A Pair of Size 8 Knitting Needles

2. A Skein (aka package) of Yarn (Mom recommends Caron Simply Soft because it's "snuggly")

I think maybe you might not have heard that. I do not have knitting needles and yarn for you guys. You MUST bring your own. One more time: this time the library is not providing the materials. You need knitting needles and yarn to learn how to knit.

If you forget your stuff, you may stay and have a snack, but you must be quiet and allow the others to learn. If you are disruptive, you will be asked to leave. I give you fair warning.  

PS: If you give us your phone number when you register, I will try to call everyone on Monday afternoon to remind you about the supplies. 

(Can you tell I learned something from the Kool Aid Play Dough?)

YA Crew November

Tuesday November 13th at 3:00 PM

Join us at the Dover High School Library and share your ideas for the Spring! We'll also be discussing some last-minute details for the Craft Club and for the Gingerbread Challenge. Snacks will be provided. So, if you have an idea, suggestion, or a way we can improve on our Teen Tuesdays, come to the YA Crew meeting! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register.


As a reminder, to be considered a Full Member of the YA Crew, you : 

1. Must be in grades 7-12
2.  Come to at least 5 meetings a year
3.  Participate at meetings
4.   Volunteer 3 hours a year (Carnival, Haunted Library, and other projects will count.     Helping at teen events will also count.)
5.  Submit 1 blog post a year (Artwork, short story, poem, video, game review, movie review, book review, etc. Ask Liz if you have an idea! Let's get some teen  content on here!) Submit this post to Liz & she'll post it on the blog.

What do full members get? Something awesome. And, yes, that's code for "Liz hasn't figured that part out yet" and also "Well, it won't matter unless you put something on the blog."

See you all there!

Chopped

Tuesday November 6 @ 3:00 PM

Back and more delicious than ever! Join us for this competition that will challenge your culinary skills, quick thinking, and creativity! Judging will be based on taste, presentation, and creative use of the secret ingredients. Call 330-343-6123 to register.

Teens will work in teams to create 3 dishes using 3 secret ingredients. (No, I can't tell you what they are. First of all, I haven't picked them yet. Secondly, then they wouldn't be secret.) The dishes have to be an appetizer, a main dish, and a desert. While none of the ingredients will absolutely require cooking, a microwave will be provided. A "pantry" will also be available to provide teens with extra ingredients.

Event is inspired by the hit Food Network television show and is open to teens grades 7-12.

After School Improv!

Tuesday October 30 at 3:00 PM

Join us in the Community Room to learn how to think on your feet, create skits, and play fun games. This new event is open to teens in grades 7-12. Bring all your friends and have some laughs. Refreshments provided. Call 330-343-6123 to Register!

What is improv?
Improv (AKA Improvisational Theater, but, really, that's way too long to say) is a form of performance art (AKA acting) where actors have no script (or simply go off script) to create something new. Often, improvised lines are pretty realistic, and improvisation is a great skill for actors to have.  

But, wait, is this an acting class?
Oh, yeah, me teaching you to act... yeah, no. No, we're not going there. We're taking improv to an extreme. The comedy club, Whose Line is it Anyway, kind of extreme. There are many games and activities designed to create an improv comedy show. It's these that we'll be focusing on. You don't have to know how to act. You just have to let go and have some fun. Say whatever comes to mind, and go with it.

And if all else fails...
We'll always have popcorn...

Haunted Library

Saturday October 27 

6-8 PM

(5-9 PM for Volunteers)

Attention, Teen Volunteers! Our Haunted Library event is coming up! We need your help to create a haunted walk, run games, and supervise crafts for kids ages 8-12. If you haven't signed up yet to volunteer, contact Liz Strauss at 330-343-6123 for more information. 

A rundown of events at the Haunted Library:
1. A Haunted Walk - through the upstairs of the library, spookily decorated and with mild frights. 

2. A Party - in the Community Room with games, prizes, food, and crafts! (Games include a pin the hat on the cat, pumpkin toss, a monster hunt target game. Crafts/Sit-down activities include mazes, coloring pages, decorating masks, and Create a Monster.)

3. Costume Contest! - Please note you may dress up for the Haunted Library, but you do not have to. Same goes for the kids. But for those who do wish to participate, we will have ribbons for a costume contest and small prizes. 

A special thanks goes out to the YA Crew for their ideas and support of this project. While we can't always make your suggestions a reality (sorry, no laser tag this time), your comments and help are always appreciated. 

Craft Club

Tuesday October 23rd at 3:00 PM

in the Community Room

Like crafts? Join our Teen Craft Club as we learn to make Kool-Aid Play Dough! Bring your own package of unsweetened Kool-Aid (or generic drink mix) to make colorful and fruity play dough. Take your finished product home to have even more creative fun, or donate it to the Children's Department for upcoming programs! 

Call 330-343-6123 to Register for this Free Event! 
Direct any questions to Liz Strauss. 

Teen Read Week

IT CAME FROM THE LIBRARY

Teen Read Week, October 14-20, is a national event that encourages teens to read for the fun of it. In addition to Brain Freeze, Dover Public Library is having a Teen Read Week Raffle. Throughout the week, teens who check out materials from the library can enter to win a tote bag filled with prizes! 

So don't forget to come to the library to enter the raffle!

Also this week, the Teens' Top Ten will be announced! Across the country, teens voted for their favorite books of the past year, and Teen Read Week, we'll find out who won! 

DARE TO READ FOR THE FUN OF IT!

Brain Freeze

Tuesday October 16 at 3:00 PM

Join us for fun trivia and frozen treats in celebration of Teen Read Week!  Enjoy a delicious treat and compete to win some great prizes! Trivia categories may include movies, library history, books, and music. All trivia will be multiple choice, so at least you'll have a chance of just being a lucky guesser. 

Dare to read for the fun of it! Event is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. Call 330-343-6123 to register and for more information. 

YA Crew October

October 9 at 3:00 PM

in the Dover High School Library

Join us for snacks, book discussion, and event planning. Now recruiting volunteers and ideas for our Haunted Library Event. Decorating and more detailed planning will happen at the meeting. Call 330-343-6123 to register.

We'll also be making some fun, crafty decorations to put up for the Haunted Library! Bring your ideas, your creativity, and your friends!

We're the Banned

Tuesday October 2 at 3:00 PM 

 

Join us for an afternoon of discussion, snacks, and activities celebrating Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and Banned Books Week! Participants will have an opportunity to make their own READ poster and discuss their favorite banned books. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register or for more information.

Banned Books Week is a national celebration in libraries and bookstores that draws attention to censorship. It began in 1982 and continues now as a celebration of everyone's right to read and think for themselves. To read more about Banned Books Week, please visit http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/about and http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek.

This year's "We're the Banned" event is also part of the Tuscarwas County One Book, One Community line-up. This year's One Book, One Community is focusing on Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and also raises questions about censorship and the right to read. For more information on One Book, One Community, please visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/tclcoboc.

Banned Books Week!

FREADOM

September 30 - October 6, 2012

Banned Books Week is a national movement that raises awareness about issues of censorship, book challenges, bans, and your freedom to read. Celebrated in libraries and bookstores, this is the week to enjoy your freedom to read "dangerous" books. 

When we say "Banned" we mean a book that has been Removed from a library (somewhere), for any number of reasons. "Challenged" on the other hand, means the book has been questioned, but not necessarily removed, in a library. Most banned or challenged books are books for teens and children, questioned by parents for their content. 

Here are the Top Banned Books of 2011:

1. ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r (series), by Lauren Myracle 
   Reasons: offensive language; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group
2. The Color of Earth (series), by Kim Dong Hwa
   Reasons: nudity; sex education; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group
3. The Hunger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins
   Reasons: anti-ethnic; anti-family; insensitivity; offensive language; occult/satanic; violence
4. My Mom's Having A Baby! A Kid's Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy, by Dori Hillestad Butler
   Reasons: nudity; sex education; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group
5. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie
   Reasons: offensive language; racism; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group
6. Alice (series), by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
   Reasons: nudity; offensive language; religious viewpoint
7. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
   Reasons: insensitivity; nudity; racism; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit
8. What My Mother Doesn't Know, by Sonya Sones
   Reasons: nudity; offensive language; sexually explicit
9. Gossip Girl (series), by Cecily Von Ziegesar
   Reasons: drugs; offensive language; sexually explicit
10. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
    Reasons: offensive language; racism 

Other banned books you might know include: Harry Potter by JK Rowling, Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, Forever by Judy Blume, And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, and Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer. 

They're not banned everywhere. They're not gone. You can choose to read them (or stay far away from them) for yourself. That's what Banned Books Week makes you aware of: your choice and freedom to read whatever you want and to decide for yourself what books are appropriate. 

So, have a Happy Banned Books Week and celebrate your freedom to read! 

Links: 

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/21stcenturychallenged
http://www.bannedbooksweek.org

Game Day!

 September 25 at 3:00 PM

Gamers, come to the Community Room and play group, board, and XBox games. Games will include: Clue, Apples to Apples, Life, and more! Refreshments will be provided. Please register by calling the library at 330-343-6123.

Video games are rated T and under. Time limits on the XBox will be implemented. Please contact Teen Librarian Liz Strauss with any questions. Event is open to teens in grades 7-12.


We have an Original XBox (donated) and these games:

1. Call of Duty: Finest Hour
2. FORZA Motorsport
3. Ghost Recon 2
4. Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike
5. NASCAR Chase for the Cup 2005
6. Outlaw Golf
7. Professional Drag Racing 2005
8. Project Gotham Racing
9. Project Gotham Racing 2
10. Ralli Sport Challenge
11. Ralli Sport Challenge 2
12. Splinter Cell

If you have Original XBox games that are rated T or Under, you may bring them to the Game Day. We'll decide time limits the day of (depends on if any staff are on vacation/if I need to be anywhere). Two teens may play at a time (and I actually prefer it if you play as teams, so that more people can play in our limited time). You'll sign up for times when you arrive, and you will only be allowed one sign-up time, unless there is nobody else who wants to play. 

If you have any board games you would like to bring, please feel free! If you have any suggestions for games, email me at strausel@oplin.org. I'm always looking for good board games! (But I seem to have struck out with Cranium Cadoo... Come on, guys, it's awesome!)

See you at Game Day!

Coming Soon

Look for these titles on the new shelf this fall:

Dodger by Terry Pratchett

"A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage, in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he's ...Dodger."

Go to Goodreads Page. A new look at an old character. This should fit in really well with Scarlet and Bewitching. 

The Diviners by Libba Bray

"Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City--and she is pos-i-toot-ly thrilled. New York is the city of speakeasies, shopping, and movie palaces! Soon enough, Evie is running with glamorous Ziegfield girls and rakish pickpockets. ...
When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the investigation. And through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer--if he doesn't catch her first."

See more at Goodreads. And be prepared to fight me for this one. Libba Bray is always quite awesome, unique, and witty.

The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater

"For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore."

Read a lot more on Goodreads. Maggie Steifvater is the author of The Wolves of Mercy Falls series (Shiver, Linger, Forever.) Her book The Scorpio Races has also been nominated for the Teens' Top Ten list. (You can still vote for 2 whole days here.)

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

"Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . . "

Goodreads again. Actually bouncing for this one. Annabeth and Percy are finally going to be reunited! Oh, and, yeah, that war should be interesting too.

Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

"Juliet Capulet didn't take her own life. She was murdered by the person she trusted most, her new husband, Romeo Montague, a sacrifice made to ensure his own immortality. But what Romeo didn't anticipate was that Juliet would be granted eternity, as well..."

Final Goodreads link. I have to admit, this one has me intrigued. I would love to know what you think of it, because there is a sequel that I haven't ordered yet. Not sure if we were ready for such an odd retelling...

Look for these new titles in the Teen Zone soon! 

Talk Like a Pirate Party

Tuesday September 18 at 3:00 PM

in the Community Room

 

 Join us for a swashbucklin' good time, including crafts, games, and free food! Learn to talk like a pirate and celebrate one of the most random holidays ever created. Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register. As always, event is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. Contact Liz Strauss with any questions!


Arr! Get to practicin' yer pirate speak!

• Ahoy, me Hearties! (Hello, my friends)
• Heave Ho (give it some strength and muscle)
• Buccaneer (a Pirate)
• Swab the deck (to clean the deck)
• Savvy? (did you understand me? and do you agree?)
• Blow me down! (expression of shock, disbelief, strong emotion, surprise)
• Shiver me timbers! (expression of shock, disbelief, strong emotion, surprise)
• Dead men tell no tales (expression indicating to leave no survivors)
• Avast! (Hey!)
• Aye (another way to say - "Yes!")
• Shark bait (foes)
• Yo-ho-ho (something Pirate's tend to say, whether it actually means anything or not)
• Fair winds! (goodbye, good luck!)

And don't forget to like us on Facebook for more updates and random-ness. 

YA Crew September

Tuesday September 11 at 3:00 

in the Dover High School Library

Join us for the first meeting of the year and be one of the first to hear details about the whole list of upcoming teen programs! We'll also be gathering ideas for our Haunted Library project. Call 330-343-6123 to register.

There are only 11 days left until our first YA Crew Meeting! Register now! 

Never been to the HS Library? No worries! Meet me at the Dover Public Library and we'll walk over together. You can help me carry stuff. ^^ 

Join the YA Crew. We have cookies.

Vote for your Top Ten!

Now Through September 15

Vote for your favorite books in YALSA's annual TEENS' Top Ten list! This is your chance to make your votes count. Nominated titles this year include Meg Cabot's Abandon, Sarah Dessen's What Happened to Goodbye, Gayle Forman's Where She Went, John Green's The Fault in Our Stars, Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, and many, many more! So VOTE and let the world know what books TEENS love!

Vote HERE.

See Nominated Titles HERE.

PS: Don't forget our first YA Crew meeting of the season is in just 2 weeks! We'll be meeting at 3:00 PM in the high school library to talk about Fall programs and begin planning our Haunted Library Event! New Members Welcome! Call the library at 330-343-6123 for more information and to register. 

A Very Late Update & Lock-In Photos

Teens at this summer's last event, the Own the Night Lock In, had a blast! We played games, we ran around like lunatics (or you all did and I watched and hoped you wouldn't break the other lamp...) we did random crafts and watched Mirror Mirror! Our scavenger hunt winners were actually the last to get finished (but the only ones to answer all the questions correctly.) Three people slept. Most everybody got addicted to a new game on Facebook during quiet hours, and I hope some new friends were made. All in all, I'd say it was a great way to finish the summer!

Next up, a really ambitious Fall. We're having a Teen Tuesday event EVERY WEEK from September 11 to December 18! EVERY TUESDAY at 3:00 PM, you can join us at the library for great events. And, hey, guess what? YOU helped plan them!

You love games? Yeah, I think you do, since that's where I see most of you. And, we do have an XBox... So, we've got Game Days! September 25 and November 27.

Who doesn't like to make things? The brand new TEEN Craft Club will meet October 23 and November 20. October 23, we'll make Kool-aid Play Dough. (You can bring your favorite kind of Kool-Aid, the unsweetened little packages) November 20, we'll be learning how to knit. (Size 8 knitting needles and small skein of Caron Simply Soft yarn.)

Also, the YA Crew is back the second Tuesday of every month. We'll be planning our first "Haunted Library" event. This event will be run by teen volunteers and library staff and will be for children ages 8-12. Volunteer and community service opportunities await those who join the YA Crew. These opportunities are great experience for job and college applications.

Have you been counting? That takes care of most of the events this fall. But also coming up are these great events:

• Talk Like A Pirate Party
• We're the Banned (Banned Books Week Event)
• Brain Freeze
• Chopped
• Gingerbread Challenge

For the full calendar, see the above link. For more information, please call the library at 330-343-6123 and ask for Liz. For even more awesome updates, like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/doverpubliclibraryteens 


EDIT: After-School Movies have been cancelled. Fear not! We will be having After-School Improv instead! October 30th and December 18th! Hang out with friends, enjoy

popcorn, and create unique, hilarious skits! 

Happy Birthday Harry!

July 24 at 2:00 pm
Special Tween and Teen Event!


Come celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with games, cake, ice cream, and punch! Just one week until the big birthday bash! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register!

Be A Star!

Tuesday July 17 at 2:00 pm
Call 330-343-6123 to register!


Come get your picture taken and take some great photos of your own at this fun, new program! 


Guest and professional photographer Bryan Hadley will be here to help take some great summer pictures. Weather permitting, we'll be outside. Bring your own props, costumes, and cameras and come have a ball! We'll also supply some props and costume pieces to make these photos special and awesome! 


So, if you have an interest in photography, want some great pictures for the summer, or just want to hang out with friends, come and Be a Star! 

Frankentoys

Special Thanks to Everyone who came to our Frankentoys event! It was a lot of fun for me too, and once again you all surprised me with your creativity! I'm so glad you all had fun (and that I don't have any pieces/parts left over)

Hope to see you all next week at Silent Library!!

Silent Library

TUESDAY JULY 10 AT 2 PM


ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
330-343-6123 TO REGISTER




Just one week until the return of our Silent Library event. Two teams will compete to accomplish tasks and pranks without talking and definitely without laughing. Prizes will be rewarded to the winning team. Pizza will be provided for everyone! Make sure to sign up today!


PS: No tasks or challenges will involve eating food or anything gross. If those are your favorite parts of the show, sorry. Take it from the group last year, our Silent Library was still a blast!

Teen Lock-In

FRIDAY AUGUST 3 @ 6:00 PM THROUGH SATURDAY AUGUST 4 @ 7:00 AM

Registration for the Own the Night Teen Lock-In starts today! Pick up your permission forms, packing lists, and agendas at the Circulation Desk today! Bring them back as soon as possible to guarantee your spot at this fun event! 

Important things to remember:

• Event is open to youth entering grades 7-12
• Registration is limited to 12 teens
• Registration is on a first come, first serve basis
• You are NOT guaranteed a spot until we have your permission form

What Happens at a Lock-In:

• Teens Arrive - Rules are Explained
• Ice-Breaker Games
• Pizza 
• Scavenger Hunt
• Crafts, Games, and Hangout
• Flashlight Tag, Infected, Sardines, and other group games
• Movie & Snacks (Nothing over PG-13. And we vote. Majority rules.)
• Quiet Hours (In case there are those who actually do need to sleep)
• Breakfast

What you Bring to a Lock-In:

• Flashlight!
• Any medications or toiletries
• Snacks to share
• XBox Games (Original only, rated T or below)
• Board Games
• Sleeping Bag, Pillows, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, etc.
• Camera
• Reading Material

If there are any questions, please contact Liz at 330-343-6123 or at strausel@oplin.org. 

Glow Tees Tutorial

Thanks to everyone who came to our Glow Tees event! I think everyone had a lot of fun creating their t-shirts. For those of you who missed it, here are some pictures from the event:

Now that you've seen all the fun we had on Tuesday, here's how you can make your own Glow Tee at home!


Supplies Needed (or highly recommended):
Glow-in-the-Dark Puffy Paint (we used 12 pks purchased from Walmart)
Dark T-Shirt
Magazine/Cardboard
Paper Towels
Q-Tips
Chalk/White Marking Pencil


Directions:
1. Spread your T-shirt out on a flat surface, insert the magazine or piece of cardboard into the shirt and position it where your design will be. (This will keep the paint from soaking through the fabric and ruining your shirt.)
2. If desired, with the chalk or marking pencil, draw your design on the T-Shirt. (There is no undo button, kids.)
3. Carefully draw your design with the puffy paint. (Warning: this kind of paint likes to explode sometimes. I suggest doing a practice line on a paper towel or scrap of paper.) Squeeze gently and evenly. Use the Q-Tips to spread the paint thinner, if needed.
4. Make sure you wipe off the tip of the paint bottle when you are finished. This will help to prevent clogs later. (If you do get a clog, a pin or needle can be used to unclog it.)
5. Leave your shirt to dry overnight. When you wash it, turn the shirt inside out. Be careful when taking the shirt from the dryer, as this paint sometimes likes to melt and stick together. Gently pull it back apart, and it should be fine.


Design Ideas:
A Constellation
Zodiac Sybols
Night Scene
Fireworks
A Favorite Quote
Fan-Art


One More Tip:
We had to move our tees, but at home, don't move them until they're done drying! If you do have to move the shirt, and you know you have to move the shirt, maybe try to keep the design small and in the center. That might help. (I didn't realize at the time of the event... Hindsight is 20/20. Remember that, teens.)

Frankentoys

They're Alive...

And They're Toys! Join us Tuesday July 3 at 2 for this fun and creative event! That's just a week away! Call the library at 330-343-6123 to register!

We'll be taking apart old stuffed animals and giving them new life by putting them back together! We're going to sew, glue, and decorate these little monsters up so they're something new and different! 

Be a crafty, mad scientist with us! Join us for Frankentoys, part of the Own the Night Teen Summer Reading Program!

Glow Tees

Tuesday June 26 @ 2:00 PM

Don't forget the first event in our Summer line-up "Glow Tees" is happening in just one week! Sign up now by calling the library at 330-343-6123! 


We'll be decorating dark t-shirts with glow-in-the-dark puffy paint! Make sure to bring your own T-shirt! Black would be best, but any dark color will work. I'll also have snacks for you guys and some music!


Event will be held in the Community Room.

Hope to see you all there!

Coming Soon

Here are some more books you'll see soon in the YA Area!

The Peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerry

"This dark and thrilling adventure, with an unforgettable heroine, will captivate fans of steampunk, fantasy, and romance." (Amazon) Me, I just like the title, and the fact that one of the main characters is a librarian! 
(I've also ordered Supernaturally by Kiersten White, Soulbound by Heather Brewer, and Rapture by Lauren Kate)

Papercutz Slices 4: The Hunger Pains by Stefan Petrucha, Illustrated by Rick Parker
They've taken on Harry Potter and Twilight. Now they're attacking The Hunger Games. Get a laugh with this graphic novel adaptation of the Harvard Lampoon Spoof (also available in regular fiction)! 
(For another laugh, check out F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers by Richard Benson)

Marathon by Boaz Yakin, Illustrated by Joe Infurnari
The story of the original Marathon runner! "In 490BC, an Athenian messenger named Eucles ran 153 miles from Sparta to Athens, and in so doing preserved ancient Greek civilization from subjugation to the Persian Empire. This is his story." (Amazon) Just in time for the Olympic Games!

Pandora Hearts 1 and 2 by Jun Mochizuki

Yay! Go me! I finally remembered to order these! Get started on this great Manga series suggested to us by a local teen (a couple of times, but I forget things.) If YOU have any ideas for books that we should have, just let me know!

(PS - We're also getting some Death Note, The Earl and the Fairy, and Black Butler)


DC Comics: The Ultimate Character Guide by Brandon T. Snider
Finally, some DC stuff for you guys! Marvel has been winning so far this summer, but soon, The Dark Knight Rises will hit theaters and then DC will get the spotlight. Who do you think would win: The Justice League or The Avengers? Get ready for the battle of the comics with this guide.
(Hmm, we're also getting X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga. Marvel may still be winning this one.)


Legend by Marie Lu
Another in a long line of YA Dystopian novels (See The Hunger Games, Matched, Gone, and many others)! This is one that I actually *gasp* missed the first time around! Don't worry, someone told me about it, and now I even have the sequel on my list. Did I miss another one? Tell me and I'll see if I can't remedy that!
(We also have the Gone series because this same person recommended them. See, I listen!)