Here are some of the things that have been seen on the board recently:
"Poetry could say fear answers love."
"First find escape, then wander."
"Take & discover poetry
write
dream
desire
inspire
do"
Keep up with all things Teen @ Bossier Parish Libraries! Have any question, give us a call, 318-746-1693.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Magnetic Poetry - Be Creative!
You might have noticed that one of the bulletin boards in the teen area has magnetic poetry on it now. Please feel free to spend some time back there using your imagination!
Here are some of the things that have been seen on the board recently:
Here are some of the things that have been seen on the board recently:
Friends of the Library Logo Contest Winner
The winner for this year's Friends of the Bossier Parish Library Logo Contest is Brandy Doyle, from Greenacres Middle School! She received a $20 gift certificate to the local malls, and a Fine Exemption card that will let her be fine free at the library for one year!
Left to right: Tonya Oswalt (YA Services), Carolyn Grimsley (Friends of the Library Board), Brandy Doyle Contest Winner) and Vickie Hardin (Outreach Specialist)
Runner ups in the contest were Kishnan Patel, Janie Horn, and Kyle Schuldt. These three also received a fine exemption card for one year.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Teen Advisory Board to be created
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!
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!
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
Monday, October 13, 2008
Books with Bite
Teen Read Week
October 12th - October 18th is Teen Read Week! This year's theme is "Books with Bite @ your library!"
In honor of the theme, we are sponsoring a contest where young adults can win two tickets to see the Twilight movie which will be in theaters on November 21, 2008.
October 12th - October 18th is Teen Read Week! This year's theme is "Books with Bite @ your library!"
In honor of the theme, we are sponsoring a contest where young adults can win two tickets to see the Twilight movie which will be in theaters on November 21, 2008.
Twilight Contest Rules:
1. Entrants must be between the ages of 12 - 18.
2. Entrants must read at least one book during Teen Read Week and submit a short book review of the book to the Bossier Central Library. This form must be turned in with your book review.
3. Forms must include entrant's name, age, phone number, parent signature, and parent's phone number.
4. All entries must be submitted at the Bossier Central Library front desk by 4:30 PM on October 18, 2008.
5. One winner will be selected in a random drawing on October 21, 2008. Winner will be notified by phone by November 1, 2008, and will receive the tickets no later than November 19, 2008.
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Vote for YALSA's 2008 Teens' Top Ten!
Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list that teens from 15 different public and school libraries across the country have nominated their favorite books. Each year during Teen Read Week, readers between the ages of 12-18 can visit the site and vote for their favorites!
1. Entrants must be between the ages of 12 - 18.
2. Entrants must read at least one book during Teen Read Week and submit a short book review of the book to the Bossier Central Library. This form must be turned in with your book review.
3. Forms must include entrant's name, age, phone number, parent signature, and parent's phone number.
4. All entries must be submitted at the Bossier Central Library front desk by 4:30 PM on October 18, 2008.
5. One winner will be selected in a random drawing on October 21, 2008. Winner will be notified by phone by November 1, 2008, and will receive the tickets no later than November 19, 2008.
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Vote for YALSA's 2008 Teens' Top Ten!
Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list that teens from 15 different public and school libraries across the country have nominated their favorite books. Each year during Teen Read Week, readers between the ages of 12-18 can visit the site and vote for their favorites!
Click below to vote now!
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Halloween Carinval
The Bossier Central Library is having a small Halloween Carnival on October 31, 2008! There will be games for smaller children, face painting, treats, story-telling, a photo booth, and a decorated pumpkin contest!
If you would like to come in after school and help with the face-painting, we would love to have your help!
We also encourage our young adult community to take part in the pumpkin decorating contest!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Rules
1. All children and teenagers in grades K-12 may enter the contest.
2. Real or craft pumpkins may be decorated. Pumpkins are NOT to be carved or hollowed out.
3. Participants may draw or paint on their entries. Objects, paper, and materials of any kind may also be pinned or glued to the pumpkins.
4. Each entry must be submitted with a registration form.
5. Each entry must have a "title", which should be included on the registration form.
6. Pumpkins may be brought in to the library starting on Monday, October 27, 2008.
7. The library reserves the right to dispose of any pumpkin that deteriorates before the end fo the contest. All pumpkins will be photographed when submitted, so that pumpkin may still be considered for the contest even if it should be disposed of due to deterioration.
8. Judging will be at 4:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2008. Participants are not required to be present to win. If a winning participant is not present at the time of the judging, they will be contacted on Monday, November 3, 2008 to make arrangements to pick up their prize.
9. Prizes will be awarded for Scariest, Funniest, and Most Creative pumpkins in four categories: grades K-2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
2. Real or craft pumpkins may be decorated. Pumpkins are NOT to be carved or hollowed out.
3. Participants may draw or paint on their entries. Objects, paper, and materials of any kind may also be pinned or glued to the pumpkins.
4. Each entry must be submitted with a registration form.
5. Each entry must have a "title", which should be included on the registration form.
6. Pumpkins may be brought in to the library starting on Monday, October 27, 2008.
7. The library reserves the right to dispose of any pumpkin that deteriorates before the end fo the contest. All pumpkins will be photographed when submitted, so that pumpkin may still be considered for the contest even if it should be disposed of due to deterioration.
8. Judging will be at 4:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2008. Participants are not required to be present to win. If a winning participant is not present at the time of the judging, they will be contacted on Monday, November 3, 2008 to make arrangements to pick up their prize.
9. Prizes will be awarded for Scariest, Funniest, and Most Creative pumpkins in four categories: grades K-2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Upcoming YA Books and Movies
If you're a fan of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle series, then you'll be excited to know that the third book of the series, Brisingr, is due out this month! The book is set to be released on September 20th, but you are welcome and encouraged to come into the library and place it on hold now. While the Inheritance series was originally set to be a trilogy, the author announced early this year that there will be one more book after Brisingr. Details on the final book will be posted when they are released!
The final book in the Inkheart Trilogy by Cornelia Funke will be released on October 7th. In other Inkheart news, the movie adaptation is set to hit theaters on January 9, 2009.
J. K. Rowlings' The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which is a book that proved important to Harry in the final Harry Potter book, will be released on December 4, 2008. Come in and ask to be placed on hold for this now to ensure that you'll be one of the first to read it!
Speaking of Harry Potter - the release date of the next movie, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, has been moved from this fall to next year. The movie is now set to be released on July 17, 2009. The last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is going to be broken down into two films. The current plans are to have the first part released in November 2010 with the second part out in May 2011. Many critics wonder if the movies will still be popular now that the book series is finished. What do you think? Are you still looking forward to seeing how your favorite scenes are played out in the movies?
Stephenie Meyer, author of the popular Twilight Saga, had planned to write another book in the series called Midnight Sun. This book was to be another version of the first book from Edward's point of view. Fans of the series will be disappointed to know that the book has been put on hold indefinitely. On her website, a heartbroken Stephenie Meyer explains that an unedited draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted online. Visit her website for more information!
If you know of any other popular books that will be out soon, please comment and let us know!
The final book in the Inkheart Trilogy by Cornelia Funke will be released on October 7th. In other Inkheart news, the movie adaptation is set to hit theaters on January 9, 2009.
J. K. Rowlings' The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which is a book that proved important to Harry in the final Harry Potter book, will be released on December 4, 2008. Come in and ask to be placed on hold for this now to ensure that you'll be one of the first to read it!
Speaking of Harry Potter - the release date of the next movie, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, has been moved from this fall to next year. The movie is now set to be released on July 17, 2009. The last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is going to be broken down into two films. The current plans are to have the first part released in November 2010 with the second part out in May 2011. Many critics wonder if the movies will still be popular now that the book series is finished. What do you think? Are you still looking forward to seeing how your favorite scenes are played out in the movies?
Stephenie Meyer, author of the popular Twilight Saga, had planned to write another book in the series called Midnight Sun. This book was to be another version of the first book from Edward's point of view. Fans of the series will be disappointed to know that the book has been put on hold indefinitely. On her website, a heartbroken Stephenie Meyer explains that an unedited draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted online. Visit her website for more information!
If you know of any other popular books that will be out soon, please comment and let us know!
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