Saturday, 10 January 2015

Hi, I'm Valerie!





Greetings! From the new YA Reader’s Advisor!

I am super excited to be hanging out in the Teen Scene this new year and getting to know the brilliant youth that visit the green chairs!  As I am new to the Young Adult section, I have resolved to catch myself up on the “must-reads” of the YA world!  I have started my adventures with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins which was action packed and full of intense moments.  Next on my list is of course Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, but also The Fault in our Stars by John Green.  I am told this is the book that will define the YA generation of today!  I would love to hear from you!  Leave me your best YA picks in the comments below and let the adventures begin!  Come visit me at the Reader’s Advisory desk in the YA section on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings to have a chat and recommend a book!


Cheers,


Valerie

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Teen Advisory Board November Minutes



BET Minutes
Upcoming programs: (Remember, NO BET meeting in DECEMBER)
*    Christmas Tree Decorating: (3:30pm - 5:00pm Thurs Nov 27, 2014)
  1. We will be decorating a Christmas tree in the teen department, making ornaments, etc Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies will be provided. Please send Lindsey an email if you wish to participate.
  2. Volunteers: Kassandra Neubrand, Betty Zhang, Cassandra C.
*    Makerspace: (3:30pm - 6:00pm Weds Dec 10, 2014
  1. Theme: Christmas Special Gift Making!
  2. This will be the opportunity to make multiple gifts: Christmas cards or tags, tree ornaments, porcelain pens, heat shrinking ornaments, decorate mugs, bottle-cap necklaces, decorating a jewelry box, stickers, etc
  3. Registration is required; if you wish to bring a friend, please let Lindsey know in advance.
*    Fanclub: (4:00pm - 5:00pm Weds Dec 17, 2014)
  1. Used to have a lot of people in this program but many teens have since graduated!  Lets decide together what the themes for each months program should be and each of you is encouraged to bring a friend!
  2. Ideas for theme: Christmas Themed Fandom trivia, Fandom jeopardy, youtubers.
  3. Ideas for theme (January): Videogames (Mario Smash Bros on Wii U or Wii)
*    Volunteer Appreciation Party: (Weds Jan 7, 2015)
  1. Party Time for all teen volunteers at the library, gift/goodies and treats will be provided
*    Zombie Lock-In: (5:45pm - 7:30pm Fri Dec 5, 2014)
  1. Originally there arent many people signed up for the program, many of the grade 12s are too busy to participate, at least 10 people must be registered for the program to run.
  2. Anyone coming?: Abby L, Mavis C, Cassandra C., Kassandra N, Konnor H, Ashley A (?), other possible people in a list that Kassandra N has made (please check with her for more people)
*    Anti-Valentines Day Lock-In: Run by BET! (Fri Dec 13, 2014)
  1. Ideas/themes: date your favorite fandom characters, play games, etc
  2. Will need to set up committee to brainstorm and setup Lock-in
  3. Decided to do a super cheesy Valentines Day party
*    Internal Contest, Bring a Friend: (Nov 1, 2014 - Feb 1, 2015)
  1. Contest to increase participation in teen programs. All BET members will earn points when they bring a friend to a program that hasnt been to that specific program before. Winner will get a prize pack containing a gift certificate (most likely from Manticore Books downtown), a coffee cup/mug, book bag and journal
*    Santas Elves: (Dec 4 @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm/Dec 4 @ 3:30pm - 6:00pm)
  1. TOP SECRET Volunteer project
  2. Volunteers: Abby, Konnor, Betty (?), Mavis, Cassie, Ashley (?)
*    Battle of the Books: ODCVI & PF
  1. Need to find someone to hand out/pass on flyers to ODCDI (Abby) & PF (Alex B
*    Family Craft Day: (Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm)
  1. Need volunteers to help out with family Christmas craft day, duties include helping with the ugly Christmas sweater workshop, childrens crafts, etc
  2. Volunteers: Abby (?), Mavis , Betty
*    Twin Lakes Day: (Thurs Jan 8, 2015 @ Lunch Break)
  1. Lindsey will be going to twin lakes with Dale from LGBTQA group to hand out buttons, flyers, and chocolate to promote Library Programming
  2. Volunteers: Kassandra Neubrand, Mavis Choo (?)
*    Youth Author Writing Workshop ( ? )
  1. A young author in our area (only 19 years old) would like to do a youth writing workshop with us! Does it bring interest? (Yes).
  2. Still need to decide dates and etc