Silverstone Teen Blog

Teen Tech Week!

2011-03-01T10:56:00.002-07:00

March 6-12th at Silverstone. Come in to find out what's new and how we're connecting YOU! Watch book trailers made by and for you. Come munch and play wii with your friends, Tuesday night 4:15-5:30 pm.

$3000 for the library of your choice!

2011-02-24T15:12:00.002-07:00

There have been some hot issues in legislature lately, and many of them have to do with public service workers and budget cut backs. The good news is you can participate and express yourself, plus earn a $ prize for your local library. Check out this link for more info.

Book=Movie

2011-02-19T10:12:00.002-07:00

Check this site out for books you've read that are going to hit the big screen! Brought to you by another public library serving Teens.

Book Trailer: Slice Cinco!

2011-01-25T18:59:00.004-07:00

So I'm going to be involved in making a book trailer for Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I'd like your input and your talents, such as acting, costume development, filming and editing, sound and musical composition. Or just your comments. All of it. Any of it. Its all welcome. Please share with me here or in person your ideas and visions for this project. Also if you've read the book, you're one up on me.

Slice Quatro!

2011-01-25T18:49:00.002-07:00

Now I need something from YOU! When you get a chance, it will take minutes at the most, answer these questions in a comment here.

How has technology affected your reading? "Well, in a sense. When I see movies or their trailers that I like, I usually research and find out if it is based off a book. If it is, I will read it...

o Do you view book trailers?

o Has viewing a book trailer ever encouraged you to read the book?

o What do you like about book trailers? Or not like? What makes them effective in your opinion?

o Have you ever created your own book trailer? What software did you use to create it?

o Are you interested in learning how to make your own book trailers?

Slice Tres!

2011-01-25T18:44:00.004-07:00

The next teen lit lounge pick is... Troll's Eye View: A Book of Villainous Tales by Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling. Request a copy asap!

Slice Dos!

2011-01-25T18:44:00.001-07:00

There won't be any T.A.C on February 1st.

Slice Uno!

2011-01-25T18:41:00.003-07:00

In February we're going to switch back to all teens, ages 12-18 will meet up on Tuesdays. We will still alternate between T.A.C. and Lit Lounge but the age groups won't be split. So I repeat, no more Thursday programs for teens. Aight.

So I've got a lot to update.

2011-01-25T18:30:00.002-07:00

Yo teens. You've been avoiding little ol' librarian Dani? I see the guilt in your eyes. I've got a lot to say yo. I'm going to break it down for you in five slices.

Upcoming!!!

2011-01-12T12:19:00.001-07:00

So Tuesday's teens chose something new for their Lit Lounge pick; Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan, a graphic novel! There are plenty of copies in the treasure valley but be sure to secure a copy as soon as you can.

We also reviewed some book trailers online yesterday. In the month of February, you will film your own book trailer which we will show on our digital screen at the library. You'll have the chance to share a book and entice others to read it by putting your ideas into motion. If you're looking for some examples I suggest you visit digitalbooktalk.com. Its a good idea to watch book trailers of books you have read and ones you haven't. Assess the ones that make you want to read the book and the ones that don't. Try and figure out what each has or doesn't that makes it effective.

Also, this Thursday the older group will be making their Lit Lounge pick, so be sure to stop by and put in your two cents.

Programs resume soon!

2010-12-22T15:17:00.007-07:00

Come check us out on Tuesday, the 4th of January. For ages 11-13, its flower power time. Find out what you can do with felt and more.

Thursday, January 6th is for ages 14-18 and we'll be reusing all those ancient compact disc cases you haven't found a use for yet.

Lots of New Books!

2010-12-16T12:48:00.003-07:00

Come in before the new year and the holiday rush. Get a copy of sci fi Monsters of Men or fantasy novel Enchanted Ivy.
See you soon.

The Teen section has migrated!

2010-11-18T11:39:00.006-07:00

Come check out the changes at Silverstone! Also get ready for the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, December 14th, 4:15 pm. Dress up and bring a white elephant gift for the exchange! Its going to be mad fun!

Next Tuesday!

2010-11-15T16:43:00.003-07:00

Next week's Lit Lounge group on Tuesday, 4:15 pm, will be discussing Beastly by Alex Flinn. Request a copy today! This will be the last Lit Lounge before our break for the month of December, so be sure to show.

This week's T.A.C

2010-11-15T16:40:00.000-07:00

Tuesday and Thursday groups will be all about crochet. Yarn fun for all; whether you're a beginner or totally pro. If you've got yarn or crochet hooks, bring 'em. See you then.

Anticipate and Participate

2010-11-06T15:40:00.003-06:00

Teenreads.com is sponsoring a contest. Enter to win a copy of the new book Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly . Check out excerpts and reviews here! Go you!

T.A.C.

2010-10-28T17:25:00.003-06:00

Tuesday or Thursday you'll be making duct tape accessories. There will be books with instructions and inspiration! If you've got a roll to spare, bring it in. The more the wear-ier.

Lit Lounge Pick!

2010-10-27T11:31:00.002-06:00

Tuesdays group has chosen to read next, Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz. The book club copies are in and available. Ask at the circulation desk for your copy!

They Have Been Chosen...

2010-10-21T17:39:00.001-06:00

YALSA's Teens' Top Ten

The votes have been counted, and the winner is in! See who won the 2010 Teens' Top Ten in a video announcement featuring World Wrestling Entertainment Diva Eve Torres. You can watch the embedded video on this page, at WWE.com, or at TeacherTube. You can also download a video version to use in your library: MP4 or Windows Media.

The Teens' Top Ten 2010 is:

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Heist Society by Ally Carter
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Roctober festivities!!!

2010-10-21T11:39:00.002-06:00

Next week you will all have a chance to costume-ize your visit to Silverstone. Come dressed up and ready to have a chilling good time. On "Terror Tuesday", ages 11-13, will be talking about Savvy by Ingrid Law. There will be munchies, games and prizes! Thursday's "Which Hunt" is for ages 14-18. Be there or be scared!

Teen Read Week!

2010-10-13T10:27:00.002-06:00

Next week is Teen Read Week. This year's theme is "Books With Beat." Silverstone will be celebrating by featuring audio books, cds, poetry, and more. Come and check out our Teen Read Week video on our new 15" digital photo frame!

What I'm reading right now

2010-10-06T08:40:00.003-06:00

So all of you who may follow this blog, may or may not be interested in finding out what the Teen Specialist is up to at Silverstone. I'm devouring books left and right. Oh all right. Slowly chomping. I have started listening to Shiver, temporarily postponed listening to Wicked and begun The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest I have picked up the books Fire, Eating Animals, and Ash. Oh and also borrowed Good Omens, but haven't cracked a page of it yet. I'd love to hear from all or any of you about what reading escapades you've been up to. Stop by in person or leave me note on the blog.

Silverstone Teens on YouTube!

2010-09-25T13:13:00.003-06:00

Hey, check out a sweet video made by your friendly neighborhood library and local teens. Teen Read Week is coming! Woo! Tell all your friends!

Please Vote Today!!!

2010-09-20T12:03:00.002-06:00

Teen Read Week is coming soon. I've made a storyboard for a Public Service Announcement. Please go and vote for Meridian Public Library Silverstone Branch. The 50 storyboards that receive the most votes will be awarded a 15 inch digital photo frame for use in their library!!! We want it! Thanks.
Dani

Coming to a Library near You!!!

2010-09-18T15:11:00.000-06:00

Thursday Lit Lounge

2010-09-16T17:23:00.003-06:00

For those of you in the Thursday Lit Lounge group, we'll be reading Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Check out a copy today. We'll be discussing it on September 30th at 4 pm. Also, don't forget that next week on Tuesday, we're making button jewelry/hair accessories and on Thursday, decorating light switch plates. Its going to be awesome. See you then. Stay tuned.

Tween Lit Lounge Pick!

2010-09-15T11:41:00.004-06:00

Hi guys and gals. Our next Tween Lit Lounge will be Tuesday, September 28th at 4 pm. We'll be discussing Fire by Kirsten Cashore. It is the prequel to Graceling. I'm really looking forward to staring this book. You can check out a copy from any library or you can pick up a Teen Book Club copy this week.

Hey, All You Word Lovers!

2010-09-15T08:38:00.002-06:00

I wanted to pass on a favorite website of mine. FreeRice.com Its great for challenging your vocabulary or just a quick time suck that utilizes some, but not all of your brain power. Also, for every right answer you donate 10 grains of rice. That adds up if you do it everyday. Make a goal and meet it. Not only will you be helping yourself but also hungry people across the world. Check it out.

It's That Time of Year Again...

2010-09-08T12:33:00.002-06:00

School has begun and so have Silverstones' Teen and Tween weekly programs. Lit Lounge and T.A.C (Teen Arts & Crafts) for ages 11-13 will take place Tuesdays at 4:15 pm. Same programs different day, Thursday's at 4:15 pm for ages 14-18. Come check out our library goodies!

Teens' Top Ten Picks!!

2010-08-25T10:43:00.007-06:00

It's your turn to vote!!! Do it now! Ole'!
The Teens' Top Ten is a reading list chosen entirely by and for teens. The twenty-six nominations were chosen by fifteen teen book groups from across the U.S. Last year, more than 11,000 teens voted for the Teens' Top Ten, Paper Towns by John Green.
Voting is open now through September 17. We'll announce the winners at www.ala.org/teenstopten during Teen Read Week, Oct. 17-23.

Plus, If you let me know during the month of September that you voted, I'll buy you the candy of your choice.

Teen Top

2010-08-25T10:43:00.001-06:00

Coming soon...

2010-08-23T14:30:00.003-06:00

Join your friends at Silverstone for a school kick off! September 7th, 4-5:15 pm we'll be playing games, winning prizes, munchin' on some goodies and talking up future programs. Be sure to bring a friend.

Thanks to All!!

2010-07-28T15:16:00.005-06:00

Thanks for bringing in the goodies guys and thank you for participating in Summer Reading 2010. I'm really looking forward to the Roaring Springs party. As a reminder, programs will drop for August and resume in September. Yay for a new school year.

2010-07-28T15:16:00.001-06:00

Hot Summer Reads!

2010-07-14T11:51:00.000-06:00

Ugly Sweater Contest!!!

2010-07-10T13:01:00.000-06:00

Come to our Christmas in July Teen party, July 13th, 4-5:30 pm. We'll exchange white elephant gifts, compete in an Ugly Sweater contest for a prize and decorate sugar cookies!!! Super duper sic, yo.

Manga Magnifico!

2010-06-30T12:37:00.002-06:00

For all you waiting fans, today we just got three new series of manga in. Books 1-6 of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," 1-5 of "Flame of Recca," and 1-8 of "Black Cat." Get 'em while they last!

New Books!!!

2010-06-29T17:35:00.002-06:00

We just got a new shipment of about 40 books for the teen section. Most have been checked out but we are due to get another shipment in a couple weeks. Stop by to see what we have or to get yourself on a hold list.

Next Lit Lounge, July 6th @ 4 pm, we'll be discussing "Hush, Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick. If you haven't read it or would like to refresh your memory, get your copy here at Silverstone asap.

Also, coming up soon in honor of our Christmas in July themed week, is the Ugly Sweater/White Elephant gif t exchange party on July 13th. We'll be giving out a prize for ugliest sweater and decorating sugar cookies in fun winter shapes!!! Anything to cool off in this hot summer heat!

Juicy juicy juicy!!!

2010-06-19T12:27:00.002-06:00

Did you know that drinking fresh juice can improve the look of your hair, nails and skin? Invest into your health and explore the deliciousness that fruits and vegetables have to offer as fresh juice on Wednesday at 1 pm. Bring your favorite fruit and or vegetable and try it out. Don't be afraid of green ones! Spinach, celery, cucumber and avocado can all be mixed with sweet fruits to make a delightful drink.

Teen Volunteer Meeting

2010-06-19T12:17:00.003-06:00

Following an abbreviated Lit Lounge @ 4 on Tuesday, we will be mingling and reviewing with all you teen Silverstone volunteers, new and old. Goodies will be available.

Also this Friday there is an opportunity for any of you artistic types to face paint at the library. Ask a librarian for details.

Finally our second raffle prize winner has been picked! Congratulations, Hannah!

Water Tag WEDNESDAY!!!

2010-06-08T18:48:00.010-06:00

JUNE 16th

Imagine the best three things in the world all in the same place. If you thought of cool aid, pizza and water tag, you're in luck. Silverstone Library is inviting all teens to bring a water gun and have some fun! We'll be tagging with cool aid so be sure to wear clothes you can get wet and stained!!! Afterward we'll have pizza and drinks!

Lit Lounge and more

2010-06-08T17:44:00.004-06:00

We're reading Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar for the next Lit Lounge. The chat for that will take place June 22, 4-5:30 pm, as usual. We'll also be doing sign ups for the Teen Food and Fiction night taking place on Monday, June 28th at 6:30 pm. How it works is everyone can sign up to bring a main dish, dessert, salad or beverage and we'll discuss the book Truth or Dairy by Catherine Clark. Get your copies ahead of time. Don't forget to check out the calendar for all the upcoming special programs and events!

New Books!!!

2010-06-05T11:37:00.006-06:00

It's almost summer vacation for most of you. There is nothing better than getting wrapped up in a great story. Come check them out!!!Also don't forget to read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaimen and talk about it with our Lit Lounge Group on Tuesday, 4 pm.

New Book!!!

2010-05-27T15:28:00.003-06:00

June 1st!!! Make Waves at your Library

2010-05-27T13:12:00.002-06:00

Join us next Tuesday to decorate Silverstone's TEEN ZONE for Summer Reading! And don't forget to drop off your poster for the Summer Reading contest deadline the same day.

The Lit Lounge Pick is...

2010-05-27T12:56:00.002-06:00

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaimen is an excellent choice. We have TEEN BOOK CLUB copies available for you, so stop by this week and get one. We will meet on June 8th to talk about it.
Also for your audio/video pleasure you can listen to Neil read his own book, chapter by chapter at this website.

Final Tally MAY 25th!

2010-05-22T15:37:00.005-06:00

It has been decided by you, our Lit Lounge attenders, that you'd like to read a book together and then discuss it. Here are five selections you have chosen. Come into Silverstone and place your vote.

Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

More Bones: Scary stories from around the world

Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Taria Stolarz

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

2010-05-21T12:21:00.002-06:00

Need something to do now that school has wound down? Can you feel your creative juices flowing? Why don't you enter Silverstone's Summer Reading Poster contest!!

1st Prize: $10 Gap gift card
2nd Prize: $5 Coldstone gift Card

Now that you know what's in it for you, here's what to do.

Guidelines:
1. Ages 12-18 may participate
2. Must depict 2010 Summer Reading's theme of "Make Waves"
3. Must be participant's original art work

The deadline for turning in your poster is June 1st, which also happens to be the first official day of the Summer Reading program. Remember you can pick up a reading log at your library or visit the website to print it off at home.

New Book Jack Pot!!!

2010-05-05T12:42:00.002-06:00

So I have 13...let me repeat 13 new books for you to come check out @ Silverstone. Rather than post a picture of each I'm going entice you in with the mention of just a few.

We now have Love is Hell by Melissa Marr and other hot authors, The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong, and Sucks to Be Me; the ALL TRUE confessions of Mina Hamilton Teen Vampire Maybe by Kimberly Pauley.

As a tasty side note, its also Be Caught Reading Month.

Teen Craft Tuesday 4-5:30 pm

2010-05-04T12:54:00.002-06:00

Today we're making accordion books. Super easy with awesome results. Come get crafty with us.

MAY Books of Interest

2010-05-04T12:41:00.005-06:00

The Dragons of Ordinary Farm by Tad Williams and Deborah Beale

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Cathrine Jinks

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

All of these are available on our Teen New Book cart.

Come check it out!!

2010-05-01T11:34:00.005-06:00

The newest addition to Silverstone's TEEN collection is... Borderline by Allen Stratton.

Tim Wynne-Jones, author of the The Uninvited, comments, "Smart, meticulously plotted, and thrilling. The scariest thing about BORDERLINE is how utterly believable it is."

Hot Pick!!

2010-04-28T15:36:00.002-06:00

Melissa Marr's "Radiant Shadows" just came in today. So far there are 26 requests, so get your butbkiss in line online or at our branch. Don't forget to tell me what you think.

April NEW Books

2010-04-23T12:47:00.005-06:00

The New books on the shelf for the month of April are...
(drum da da drum da da drum pa-ching!)

The Owl Keeper by Christine Rodien-Jones

Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken

Come check them out or read more cool teen reads and reviews online at teenreads.com !!!

Introducing...LIT LOUNGE!!

2010-04-23T12:33:00.006-06:00

For those of you teens who love books and love hanging out and talking about books this is your time and your place at Silverstone. LIT lounge happens every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 starting April 27th.

2010-04-20T22:30:00.000-06:00

This afternoon at Silverstone we made 3D collages. They turned out pretty cool but even better was chatting it up with the gals, listening to music, and munching on snacks.

Next week we're going to meet up (same time 4-5:30, same place) to hang out and talk about the books we're reading. I'm thinking of names so if you have some let me know. Here is what I have so far.

1. The Lit Lounge
2. Teen Reader's Circle
3. ???

Tune in soon to find out what new books are coming to our shelves.

It was a rousing success!

2010-04-13T18:49:00.003-06:00

Thanks to all you teens who showed up for the kick off! I had a lot of fun playing "face the cookie" and watching your faces light up when you got to pick a prize from the magical prize bag!!! Don't forget, next week, same time, same place we'll be doing some serious, (ok not totally serious) collage-ing.

Oh and I'm super excited to look up all the authors you guys suggested.

TODAY!!!

2010-04-13T15:24:00.000-06:00

COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW TEEN STUFF!!!

TEEN KICK OFF!!!!!!!!!

2010-04-05T13:04:00.000-06:00

WHERE: Silverstone Library, Meridian

WHEN: Tuesday April 13th , 4-5:30 pm

WHAT FOR: Snacks, games, prizes

Come by to meet with other teens, learn about our programs and our library.