Teen Tuesday: Perler Party (June 2017) Gallery
Teens had fun creating things out of Perler/fusable beads this past June.
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Teen Tuesday: Henna (July 2017) Gallery
Our popular henna event/artist is back! Rebecca Huston from Heathen Ink Tattoo returned to decorate area teens with temporary, henna tattoos. Participants also learned how to use the henna applicators to create their own designs. Photos are from our second session (we also offered a session in June of 2017).
Skeleton Creek – Read It and Rate It
Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I always enjoy Patrick Carman’s books. I have read most of them, but this is by far one of his best books. I love the suspense in the story, how it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The videos that go along with it make the story a lot more creepy and exciting. Thx, Patrick Carman!
Marika – Read It and Rate It
Marika by Andrea Cheng Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I love how this book informs us of all the struggles and all the horrific things Jews had to go through during the Holocaust. This book tells of a young girl who writes in a journal of all her experiences as a Jew. The book reminds us that the world is a horrible place.
Teen Tuesday: Henna (June 2017) Gallery
Our popular henna event/artist is back! Rebecca Huston from Heathen Ink Tattoo returned to decorate area teens with temporary, henna tattoos. Participants also learned how to use the henna applicators to create their own designs.
Leyla: The Black Tulip – Read It and Rate It
Leyla: The Black Tulip Girls of Many Lands series by Alev Lytle Craitier Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I love how it portrays a young girl who tries to do right but instead puts herself in a place of slavery. As she goes through this, though, things start to get better. The suspense in this story was awesome! I love this book. I just wish the author made a … Read more
Arty Valentines February 2017 Gallery
Teens spent an afternoon making arty Valentines this February.
Wish – Read It and Rate It
The Wish by Gail Carson Levine Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I liked this book because it shows what life can be like. It points out that not everyone is liked by others. There are some people who get secluded just because they are different. The world can be a mean place, but sometimes you just have to force yourself to think positive and deal with it. Be the best … Read more
Chocolate Olympics February 2017 Gallery
Teens competed in the library’s first Chocolate Olympics for fabulous (and chocolate-y) prizes!
Guardians of the Galaxy Interactive Movie June 2017 Gallery
Just before the release of the new Guardians of the Galaxy film, the library offered a showing of the first movie (for teens) along with some fun activities and food.