Applications are now available at your local public library for a Teen Advisory Board, and will soon be available at the local middle and high schools!
The Bossier Parish Libraries believe that our young adult patrons are an important part of our community. Therefore we feel that it's important to get a young adult perspective on our libraries. Do you want to share your opinions and concerns about the library with us? Do you want to help us improve our young adult areas, collections, and programming?
Now's your chance! By being a member of the Teen Advisory Board, you can ensure that your voice will be heard.
Teen Advisory Board Membership Requirements:
- Be a student in grades 6-12 between the ages of 12-18
- Have parental permission
- Have a Bossier Parish Library card (if you're interested in being a member but don't have a library card, it's easy to come in and get one!)
- Attend and participate in advisory board meetings
- Submit at least one book review every other month
If you're interesting in joining, come in to the library and get an application! Applications are available in the young adult area of the library! Or, if you would like more information, you can contact me, Tonya Oswalt, at the Bossier Central Library. Ask for me at the library, or email me at yaservices@bossierlibrary.org!
Keep up with all things Teen @ Bossier Parish Libraries! Have any question, give us a call, 318-746-1693.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Teen Central
Have you seen the new additions to the young adult section at the Bossier Central Library?
When you come in the front door, you may notice the new bright green lettering on the back wall that says "TEEN CENTRAL". Once you the enter the teen area, you'll see three bulletin boards on the back wall, as well as two new display shelves. One of these bulletin boards has Magnetic Poetry - Book Lover's Edition for teens to move around to express their own creativity! The middle bulletin board is designated as a memo board - check back there often for new information on teen programming! The third bulletin board will soon be a place to showcase your art and poetry. If you're interested in displaying your art or poetry on the bulletin board, contact me, Tonya Oswalt, at the Bossier Central Library or at yaservices@bossierlibrary.org. Please do not put your art or poetry on the board without speaking with me first!
There are now bookmarks available in the teen area, as well as applications to join the Teen Advisory Board. There is also a sample issue of the magazine Teen Ink - this is a magazine where teens can submit stories, poetry, nonfiction, and artwork. Look through it when you have a chance and let me know if you like it! If there is an interest in the magazine, we may subscribe to it next year.
Soon, we'll have more display space in the teen area, as well as decorative posters and other fun things to spice up the area! Feel free to comment with your ideas for making the teen area more appealing!
When you come in the front door, you may notice the new bright green lettering on the back wall that says "TEEN CENTRAL". Once you the enter the teen area, you'll see three bulletin boards on the back wall, as well as two new display shelves. One of these bulletin boards has Magnetic Poetry - Book Lover's Edition for teens to move around to express their own creativity! The middle bulletin board is designated as a memo board - check back there often for new information on teen programming! The third bulletin board will soon be a place to showcase your art and poetry. If you're interested in displaying your art or poetry on the bulletin board, contact me, Tonya Oswalt, at the Bossier Central Library or at yaservices@bossierlibrary.org. Please do not put your art or poetry on the board without speaking with me first!
There are now bookmarks available in the teen area, as well as applications to join the Teen Advisory Board. There is also a sample issue of the magazine Teen Ink - this is a magazine where teens can submit stories, poetry, nonfiction, and artwork. Look through it when you have a chance and let me know if you like it! If there is an interest in the magazine, we may subscribe to it next year.
Soon, we'll have more display space in the teen area, as well as decorative posters and other fun things to spice up the area! Feel free to comment with your ideas for making the teen area more appealing!
Teens Top Ten books of 2008
Teens around the country voted for the "YALSA Teens Top Ten" during Teen Read Week - Oct 12-18, 2008. The winners are below!
YALSA's Teens' Top Ten
Where Teens Choose the Winners!
The 2008 Teens' Top Ten
The vote is in! More than 8,000 teens voted on this year's winners. The 2008 Teens' Top Ten is:
1. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
5. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
7. The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
8. Extras by Scott Westerfeld
9. Before I Die by Jenny Downham
10. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
YALSA's Teens' Top Ten
Where Teens Choose the Winners!
The 2008 Teens' Top Ten
The vote is in! More than 8,000 teens voted on this year's winners. The 2008 Teens' Top Ten is:
1. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
5. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
7. The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
8. Extras by Scott Westerfeld
9. Before I Die by Jenny Downham
10. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
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