It was a “bloody” good time at two Twilight-themed costume parties celebrating the upcoming November release of the “New Moon” movie. Teens joined other vampire fans for movie clips, trivia, food, and more. Winner sof “Best Costume” took home 4 tickets for the upcoming release of “New Moon,” and the “Twilight Trivia Stars” received a full set of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books!
Funding for Twilight costume parties was provided by the Friends of the Meadowridge Branch Library and the Friends of the Pinney Branch Library.
Tonight, Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m., young writers are invited to bring their poetry to the Alicia Ashman Library for an evening of reading, writing, and fun at a “Bad Poetry Nite.” Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a spot onstage.
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Teen Read Week will be celebrated at thousands of public and school libraries, classrooms, and bookstores across the country. Although teens realize the importance of reading, they have a huge menu of activities to choose from when deciding how to spend their free time, and reading often gets lost in the shuffle. Teen Read Week serves as a weeklong reminder to teens that reading for pleasure is fun, free, and can be done anywhere.
This year, teens are encouraged to experience something out of this world, expand their horizons, and Read Beyond Reality for Teen Read Week 2009, occurring October 18 - 24 at the Madison Public Library. The Library has scheduled a number of programs for teens in grades 6 through 12 to help celebrate teen literacy, including costume parties, a poetry slam, and more. The festivities start early with a screening of the popular film “Twilight” on Friday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Library. Pizza will be served. Space is limited; register online or by calling 246-4547. A permission form signed by a parent or guardian is required for entry to this PG-13 film.
It will be a “bloody” good time at two Twilight-themed costume parties celebrating the upcoming November release of the “New Moon” movie. Join other vampire fans for movie clips, trivia, food, and more. Dress as your favorite characters and be sure to brush up on Twilight facts: the winner of “Best Costume” will take home 4 tickets for the upcoming release of “New Moon,” and the “Twilight Trivia Star” will receive a full set of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books! Register in advance to save your spot at one of these parties:
Funding for these events is provided by the Friends of the Meadowridge Branch Library and the Friends of the Pinney Branch Library.
Bring your friends to the Hawthorne Library on Tuesday, October 20 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. for a Guitar Hero free-play. We’ll provide pizza and soda to keep you energized for playing, singing, and rocking to your favorite songs.
On Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m., young writers are invited to bring their poetry to the Alicia Ashman Library for an evening of reading, writing, and fun at a “Bad Poetry Nite.” Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a spot onstage.
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Teen Read Week will be celebrated at thousands of public and school libraries, classrooms, and bookstores across the country. Although teens realize the importance of reading, they have a huge menu of activities to choose from when deciding how to spend their free time, and reading often gets lost in the shuffle. Teen Read Week serves as a weeklong reminder to teens that reading for pleasure is fun, free, and can be done anywhere.
You can find these books at your public library. Madison Public Library copies will be proudly wearing their Favoreads and Teen Choice medals. Congratulations and thanks for voting!! See past Favoreads and Teen’s Choice winners.
Wednesday, September 30 was Higher Education Day in Wisconsin, highlighting the importance of young people planning for their educational futures, and providing access to resources about educational options and financial aid. Middle schoolers and teens have the chance to add to their college savings with an essay contest, open to 4th, 5th and 6th graders in Wisconsin, and a video contest, open to 7th through 10th graders in Wisconsin. Both offer the opportunity to win College Savings Accounts from EdVest.
Author Libba Bray (A Great and Terrible Beauty and The Sweet Far Thing) has a new book coming out this month. Going Bovine is coming to your neighborhood library soon. Have a look at Libba’s You Tube interview about this book.
All the votes are in and here are this year’s winners.
1st Place: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal, by Jeff Kinney
2nd Place: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, by James Patterson
3rd Place: Notes from the Midnight Driver, by Jordan Sonnenblick
You can find these books at your public library. Madison Public Library copies will be proudly wearing their Teen Choice medals. Congratulations and thanks for voting!! If you have suggestions for future Teen’s Choice Review books please comment on this blog or on the Teen’s Choice blog.
Suggestions so far are
Naruto by Nasashi Kishimoto; The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer; The Teashop Girls by Laura Schaefer; The Rocket Boys by Homer Hickham; Twilight by Stephenie Meyer; Bloodsong by Melvin Burgess; Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan; Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling; Brsinger by Christopher Paolini; The Book Theif by Markus Zusak; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong; The Last Olympians by Rick Riordan. Suggested books which have already won the Teen’s Choice medal are: The Lightning Thief; House of the Scorpion; Eragon. See all of the past Teen’s Choice Award winners.
Get ready for digital downloads! On Thursday, July 2, the Madison Public Library will be hosting the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech trailer, at the Lakeview Branch Library. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., readers of all ages are invited to engage in digital downloading through interactive demonstrations and to experience Madison Public Library’s audiobook and video download service at this free event. We’ll also be serving free beverages, having a special preschool storytime at 1:30 p.m., and participants will have the chance to win one of two Creative MuVo MP3 players!
The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the library’s download service and sample audiobooks, music, and video.
Take advantage of the download service 24/7 from the library’s website. From there, you can browse the growing collection of bestselling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card. Once downladed, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to iPods, MP3 players and other mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD.
Check out photos from the Digital Bookmobile’s stops across the country on Flickr. The Digital Bookmobile is operated by OverDrive, Inc., a subscription database of audiobooks and videos. Love audiobooks? Sign up for our Audiobook e-newsletter and get updates on all the newest and hottest titles available from Madison Public Library!
Beat the heat, enjoy something good to eat, and have some fun this summer at lunchtime activities at community centers around the city! On the East side, the Goodman Community Center, located at 149 Waubesa Street, offers free meals and events for kids five days a week. Kids under 18 are invited to attend a free lunch and recreation period, held Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 21. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with open supervised recreation in the gymnasium from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or sibling aged 10 or older). Teens 12 - 18 years old can stop by the Lussier Teen Center between 3:30 and 6:30 for a free supper, and are invited to stay for recreation and activities until 9 p.m. (No meals will be offered on July 2 or 3.)
The Meadowood Neighborhood Center, located on Raymond Road right next door to the Meadowridge Branch Library, is also offering a summer drop-in lunch bunch for kids 3 to 17 years old, Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 14. (No lunch on July 3.) In addition to lunchtime fun, Meadowood offers many fun and free community activities for kids and adults of all ages - check out their summertime program schedule.
KnowHow2GoWisconsin, a statewide public service campaign that aims to educate middle and high school students primarily low-income and those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education, is looking for college students to become precollege Ambassadors.
Ambassadors are expected to give KnowHow2GO presentations in a variety of venues, post messages about their college journeys and experiences on the campaign’s website, and be available to represent the campaign as needed. In return, students make a difference in the lives of students and families throughout the state, develop valuable communication and leadership skill, and earn professional documents for their portfolios.
If you’re interested in becoming an Ambassador, visit the KnowHow2Go website for more information and to apply. The application deadline is July 31.
Ever wanted to know more about the Internet, social networks, or cell phones? The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce free classes on Internet Safety, Text Messaging, MySpace, and Facebook.
Classes will be held at various locations in Madison. Dates, times and locations will be announced soon. Registration is required so sign up today by contacting Sgt. June Groehler at (608) 266-4950, or by emailing jgroehler@cityofmadison.com. Though the classes are geared towards parents, the workshop can be tailored to teens - please indicate your interest in a teen workshop when registering.
It was a “bloody” good time at two Twilight-themed costume parties celebrating the upcoming November release of the “New Moon” movie. Teens joined other vampire fans for movie clips, trivia, food, and more. Winner sof “Best Costume” took home 4 tickets for the upcoming release of “New Moon,” and the “Twilight Trivia Stars” received a full set of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books! 
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Ever wanted to know more about the Internet, social networks, or cell phones? The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce free classes on Internet Safety, Text Messaging, MySpace, and Facebook.