A neat website for you to check out. Brush up on your SAT/ACT words and feed the hungry at the same time!


http://www.freerice.com/index.php

Lock-In

The lock-in forms were handed out at the YAC holiday party. It is your responsibility to pick one up if you were not there. They are due at the next YAC meeting. It is going to be super fun, so don't miss out!

http://www.aaronandzik.com/aaron_andzik_010.htm

YAC Holiday party

Hello fellow yacsters: Don't forget to sign up for the YAC holiday extravangza on Tuesday, December 9th from 6-7:15 p.m. There's going to be tasty treats and excellent games!! Hope to see you there! You can sign up at our website: www.tplibrary.org

Essay Contest

http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html

Game Night

Hello fellow yacsters: Want to have some fun on a Friday night? Come to Game Night on Friday, November 28th from 7-8:15 p.m. Feel free to bring your own board games to add to the fun. The library will provide some board games. You can register by going to our website http://tplibrary.org/ or responding to this post. See you there!

Cool website!

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/

And I hope someone nominated me for this!
http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm

Twilight Trivia

How well do you know Bella, Edward, and the rest of the Cullens? Are you willing to test your knowledge with Twilight trivia? If you can answer all of the questions correctly, you'll be entered into a drawing to win some cool Twilight prizes! But don't worry if your answers fall short. You'll get prizes just for entering. Come to the Youth Services desk for more info.

Movie Night

Looking for something to do on Friday night? Come to the library at 6:30 to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles. Enjoy the show!

YAC

Reminder! There is a YAC meeting next Tuesday, November 11. We will be talking about *very* important things, so you won't want to miss out! You can RSVP here or on our website www.tplibrary.org (I showed you how at the September meeting)

See you soon!

Duct Tape program

Hello all you duct tapers: I just wanted to let those know who signed up for the Duct Tape program that we are making duct tape frames. The Duct Tape program is on Tuesday, November 4th from 7-8:30 p.m. Make sure to bring a 4x6 picture that you would want to put in your frame.

Dia de los Muertos

Hi fellow yacsters! Just wanted to remind you about Dia de los Muertos, our fabulous Mexican holiday Day of the Dead! There's going to be games, crafts, and fantastic food! It's on Tuesday, October 27th, from 7-8:15 p.m. Be sure to respond to this post if you are attending! See you there!

Air Band stars!!!

Hello fellow yacsters: I just wanted to provide you with the link of our famous Air Band guitar stars this year! Take a look:http://www.tinleyjunction.com/Articles-c-2008-10-17-186285.112113_Airing_it_out.html

Get Crafty

Just a reminder that next Tuesday is Get Crafty! We are going to make friendship bracelets and try to finish up our cart makeover. You can sign up on our website or over the phone. We are going to have a great time!

Battle of the Air Bands

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about Battle of the Air Bands tomorrow October 7th from 7-8:30 p.m. It's going to be a rockin' good time so make sure you attend! Even if you just want to watch, you can still sign up at our website: http://host6.evanced.info/tinleypark/evanced/eventcalendar.asp or if you sign up tomorrow, just give us a call at 532-0160 ext. 2. See you there!

Craft our cart

We did not finish decorating our cart for the bookcart contest last week, but we got a good start. There is a pretty full schedule this fall, so we have decided to make Get Crafty a double program. We will still make friendship bracelets for those interested, but will also decorate the cart. Don't forget to sign up for this fun program!

Off the Wall Sports-Fishing!

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to let you know that there are still openings for Off the Wall Sports Fishing this Tuesday, September 23rd from 7-8:15 p.m. We will be decorating our own tackle boxes!!! We will also be playing some games and eating some snacks. You can sign up on the Internet under our new calendar registration. Just go to this link:http://host6.evanced.info/tinleypark/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Hope to see you there!

Volunteers Needed

YACsters,
We really need volunteers at a computer program on Monday, September 22, 3:45-5:15. The program is called Jr. Web Kidz. Volunteers would assist 1-2 children in using the computers, basically going to the websites being taught by the librarian in charge. You would, of course, receive community service hours for this. Please let me know ASAP!!

The Dance

Hey YACsters! Just wanted to let you know that, since we have only had 11 permission slips turned in at this time, we will be postponing the dance until December or January. We will make calls to everyone who has already turned in a permission slip. Right now, however, our phone system is down. Sorry about this!

YAC

YAC postcards went out in the mail today, YACsters. Keep your eye on the mailbox!

For a variety of reasons, we no longer have My Space or Facebook pages for YAC. Just keep coming to this blog for your YAC info. Thanks!

Summer Reading Party

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to remind you about the Summer Reading party this Saturday, August 9th from 2:30-4 p.m. We will be drawing prizes for those who participated in summer reading. The Wii drawing will be held at 4 p.m. There will be snacks and lots of fun so you won't want to miss out! See you there!

80's Night

Hello fellow yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about 80's night this Friday, July 25th from 7-8:15 p.m. Come dressed as an 80's guy or girl or your favorite movie actor or actress! We will be creating own own songs/videos from the 80s and playing a trivia game! Snacks will also be served! Hope to see you there!

Olympics program

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to remind you about olympics program on Monday, July 21st from 2-3:15 p.m. There will be individual events and prizes. There is still some spots open, so do not hesitate to sign up! Snacks will also be served. Hope to see you there!!

Lock-In

We are looking for help with the decorations for the lock-in. We need ideas for decorations, help making them, and help putting them up. Thanks!

Volunteers Needed

I am looking for 4 volunteers for the Outdoor Field Day on July 16, from 12:30-3:00pm. Let me know if you are interested! We really need your help!!

Lock-In

Don't forget to get your lock-in forms to us by July 22!

Also, if you have any suggestions for activities, let us know. We are in the midst of planning the lock-in right now!

Survey

The library is conducting a survey of our patrons. Please give your input at
www.tplibrary.org
The link to the survey is on the left.

Crew Meeting

Hi fello yacsters: Don't forget the crew meeting for Fairy Tale Theatre is this Saturday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be sketching and painting the sets. Don't forget to bring a main entree(sandwich.) The library will provide pop and snacks. Don't forget to wear painting clothes! See you there!

Correction!

The YAC field trip is on July 22. One of the forms you may have gotten says July 29, but that is incorrect. The field trip is on July 22. Please make sure that you mark the correct date on your calendar!

Sports off the Wall-Low Tech Fun!!!!!

Hi fellow yacsters: This Friday, May 23rd from 7-8:15 p.m. is Sports off the Wall-Low Tech game night! We will be playing all sorts of games, relays, etc. so don't forget to come! Snacks will also be served! You can r.s.v.p. by responding to this blog, email, or call the library at 532-0160. See you there!!!!

Bake-off III Super Chef Results

Congrats to Darouny and Kelsey for winning the grand prize in this year's Bake-off held last Friday. We started Round #4- Desserts- with the team standings very close- really, the grand prize was up for grabs... but, it was the combination of good taste and awesome schmoozing that gave Team PWBU the winning edge and made them this year's Super Chefs! Not to be outdone, and just as talented, were the second place winners- Team PAC-Caitlin and Spencer,and third place finishers- Team Fast Fryers- Nick and Scott. Thanks to everyone who participated this year and created some very tasty dishes... watch for next year's version of the Bake-off, Bake-off IV- Four Ingredients!

YAC party

Hey cowboys and cowgirls! Put on your western hats and get ready for the YAC Western party, which is this Tuesday, May 6th at 6 p.m. It's going to a swinging good time, with fabulous snacks and games. You can R.S.V.P. by replying to this blog or calling the library at 532-0160.

Also, I wanted to say thanks for the help I received with the painting for Fairy Tale Theatre. You all did a fabulous job! Don't forget that the next crew meeting is Saturday, May 31st. Hope to see you there!

Poster Contest

The Illinois Library Association and Illinois Reading Enrichment and Development (iRead) are sponsoring a poster contest to promote teen reading. The contest is open to all middle and high school aged artists, and should illustrate the theme "Scare up a good book". The poster will be the basis for the YA iRead Summer reading Program in 2010.
The poster should include images of books, a library, or something related to reading. All art and characters MUST be original. We cannot use existing cartoon or comic characters. Artwork should be appropriate for hanging in public libraries.
Poster size can be up to 19 by 26 inches. Final art can be either computer generated or a drawing, painting, or collage using traditional media. If submitting computer art, please be sure that it is either vector art (Adobe Illustrator), or, it is is a Photoshop file, that it is 300 pixels per inch. A completed entry form must accompany all entries. Ask for an entry form at the Youth Services Desk.
All entries are due to TPPL by July 31, 2008, and will become the property of the Illinois Library Association. The statewide winner will be announced in October, 2008, and that winner will receive $1000 in prize money. For more information to to www.ila.org/iread

FTT Crew Meeting

Hi fellow yacsters: Exciting news!!! This Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. is the first crew meeting for Fairy Tale Theatre's production, Alice in Wonderland. We will be whitewashing the sets. Make sure that you wear old clothes and gym shoes. Snacks will be provided for those who attend. The meeting should last a few hours. If you can make it, great! The help will be greatly appreciated. You can R.S.V.P. by replying to this post, email, or calling the library at 532-0160. Hope to see you there!!

This Friday- Get a Clue!

Feel free to come to Friday's program, Get a Clue! It starts at 7pm and ends around 8:15pm. There is plenty of space, so bring a friend! We'll be gathering clues and solving crimes- with snacks, of course! Hope to see you there!

Poetry Month

Hi fellow yacsters: April is National Poetry Month, so don't forget to read your favorite poetry! A cool website to check out is: http://www.poets.org/. It has a lot of fun ideas that you could do this month with poetry. On April 17th, it's National Poem in Your Pocket Day, where you carry one of your favorite poems to school and work and share it with others.

Twister games

Hi fellow yacsters! I just wanted to remind you about bringing twister games on Friday, April 25th from 7-8:15 p.m. for 60's Night. Also, don't forget to wear your hippie or mod clothes! It's going to be a blast!!!!!!!! There is still some room for the program, so don't forget to sign up by posting to this response, emailing or calling the library at 708-532-0160. See you there!!!

National Library Week

National Library Week is next week, April 13-19! Click here to check out a funny video from the American Library Association.

Help!

YACsters, we need help! Mrs. Lukich needs a volunteer for her Nascar Night program. The program is next Friday, April 18, from 3:45-5:00. If you are interested, please respond here or call the library. Thank you!

Volunteer Applications

Volunteer Applications to help with summer reading are now available. They are due back to the library by May 9. These hours will count for most community service requirements. We will have them at the YAC meeting, so pick one up them.

Check us out!

YAC now has our own My Space and Facebook pages. If you are already on one of these services, please add us toyour friends. If you are on Facebook, look for Tinley YAC. You can find us on My Space at www.myspace.com/tpplyac
The pages are still sort of in their beta stages, but we will be working on them in the days to come.

Library Facts

As National Library Week draws closer, here are some library facts for you:

Americans spend more than twice as much on salty snacks as they do on public libraries.

Americans spend almost 10 times more in home video games than they do on school library materials for their children.

In spite of this, there are more than 16,000 public libraries in the United States. We outnumber McDonalds. Woohoo!

Birthday YAC meeting

Hi fellow yacsters: The birthday YAC meeting is almost here! It's this Tuesday, April 8th from 6-7 p.m. Also, don't forget to bring in your PAWS donations. Don't forget to stay for Cafe Ole from 7-8 p.m. where we will be playing Family Feud. It's going to be awesome time! You can R.S.V.P. here on the blog, call the library 708-532-0160, or email the library. See you there!

An opportunity

Although this doesn't make it quite clear, they are looking for teen crafters. I KNOW some of you have mad crafting skills, so you should totally check it out!

English readers

Fascinating article in today's GUARDIAN in London about what British teens love to read and hate to read. From that article...

Most loved reads
1 Heat magazine [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_(magazine)]
2 Bliss magazine [http://www.blissmag.co.uk]; online song lyrics
3 Online computer game cheats
4 My own blog or fan fiction
5 The Harry Potter series
6 Anne Frank's diary
7 Film scripts
8 Books by Anthony Horowitz
9 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by CS Lewis
10 BBC Online; the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson books by Louise Rennison

Most loathed reads
1 Homework
2 Shakespeare
3 Books of over 100 pages
4 Magazine articles about skinny celebrities
5 Books assigned by school/teachers
6 Encyclopedias and dictionaries
7 The Beano
8 Music (scores); the Harry Potter series; maps/directions
9 Facebook
10 Financial Times; Anything in another language

So what do you think? Do you agree? Disagree? Are books over 100 pages really that awful?

Trivia Game Night

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to bring your favorite trivia games to trivia game night this Friday, March 28 from 7-8:15 p.m! See you there!

FTT

Be sure to check out the FTT blog. Things are going on over there.

Trivia Program

Reminder:
This week's FFN is a Trivia Program. Mrs. Lukich is in charge, so you know that it will be an awesome time! Pop and snacks will be served and there will be cheesy prizes.

Around the World

Just a reminder that Mrs. Lukich is having a completely awesome Around the World tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 25). There is still room left, so if you want to visit Australia, make sure to sign up here or to call the library.

More survey fun

If you have enjoyed taking our survey on technology, click here to take one from the American Library Association.

Team Build-It

Don't forget that Tuesday, March 18 is the first Team Build-It program! It's a lot of fun- no pressures, just you and some friends using some ingenuity-brain power! Work alone or with a team to create some awesome "things"- that's my only hint. Call to register soon!

Trivia Games

Hi fellow yacsters: Just thought I would mention that you can bring in trivia games for the March 28th program: trivia game night. So, if you have a trivial pursuit game, or other trivia game that you want to play, don't forget to bring it in!

Going Green Contest!

Attention YAC members... on March 11 at our meeting we will be introducing a new contest. For the month of March, you can comment to this post with your favorite eco-tip. That means if you have a good recycling idea or know of any other way to be Earth-friendly, blog it here with your name. At the end of the month, we will choose the best and most original and award a prize. There is no limit to the number of tips you can submit... so get green and get going!

PAWS Puppies

Hi again. Did any of you hear the news lately about the puppy mill that was shut down in Peotone, IL? Almost 50 dogs were found in horrible conditions... and why am I telling you this? Well, PAWS right here in Tinley Park is generously taking care of all these animals and finding homes for them and now more that ever, needs our help. Currently, there are over 70 dogs at their facility! Since we are still collecting donations for them, you can really make a difference on March 11 at the YAC meeting and bring in some much needed items. Here is a short version of the list we handed out at our YAC meeting: dog food (only Science Diet or Pedigree brands), cat food (Purina, Royal Canin, and SophistaCat brands), all kinds of cleaning supplies, office supplies, cage supplies (blankets, cat litter), and toys (Kong rubber chew type). I know how busy you are, but even one thing off this list will help! The puppies will thank you!

Bake-off III Salad Results

Hi everyone. Yet another tasty round in the Bake-off is complete. Last Friday, 15 of you tried your hand at making a salad- the pasta or lettuce variety. All of them looked and tasted fantastic- just ask the judges! It was difficult to pick just one winner, but the judges felt that Neal L. tossed the best salad! In second place was Kelsey B. and Darouny P. In third place, not to be left out, were last month's (appetizer) winners- Caitlin T. and Phoumany P. Congratulations to everyone! There are still two rounds left... Round #3 (main course) is coming up on April 4. Don't forget to sign up for this program and all the new programs for Spring. Can't wait to see you there!

Movie Maker Program

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to sign up for the Movie Maker program on Tuesday, March 4 from 7-8:15 p.m. This program will feature you creating your own movie. Make sure to bring digital photos and music on your flash drive! This is a great present for someone or to a good way to organize your photos. You can register starting Monday, March 3, by posting to this blog, calling the library at 532-0160, or emailing the library. There are only twelve spots, so sign up ASAP!

Registration!

Remember that registration for programs starts on March 3, which is Monday! You can call or come in to register. You can even do it by sending an email to youth_services@tplibrary.org
Brochures were handed out at the last YAC meeting and are available at the YS desk. If you can't come in, remember to check out the library's website for our upcoming programs. We have ALOT of super fun things going on!

Curling

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about Off the Wall Sports: Curling on Tuesday, February 26th from 7-8:30 p.m. There is still time to sing up for the program! We are going to be playing Curling games. For those of you who don't know what curling is, it's an ancient Scottish sport that is really popular in Canada. There is popularity in the United States also. Here are some websites related to Curling: http://www.curling.com/ http://www.curling.ca/ http://www.usacurl.org/usacurl/index.phpAlso, there are curling clubs in our area. Here is a couple websites to check out if you are interested. http://www.curlingchicago.org/ http://www.oakorthoarena.com/rock_star.htm

FTT

In case you missed it on the FTT blog or at the last YAC meeting, director applications are available! Applicants should be in high school and have experience in FTT. They are due back at the next YAC meeting. They are available at the YS desk or I can email one to you.

Attention High School Students!

We are looking for volunteers to help out with a new program being offered at the library this spring, After School Boredom Busters. The program runs Wednesdays, March 5-April 2 from 3:30-5:00 pm, plus an optional Saturday, March 8, from 10-12. At this time this program is only open to High School students. If you are interested, please let Miss Lowe know in one of the usual ways. Thank you!

YAC meeting

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to come to this month's YAC meeting: Jolly Old England this Tuesday, February 12th from 6-7 p.m. We'll be discussing some summer ideas, which is just around the corner!!
Also, don't forget to wear your favorite British band t-shirt or your YAC t-shirt!
Cafe Ole is also from 7-8 p.m., so don't forget to stay! We'll be playing games!

Bake-off Results- Round #1

Well, the first Bake-off of the year was held on January 25. Round #1 was appetizers and believe me garlic was in the air! There were 7 teams all competing to create the best original appetizer using a wide variety of ingredients. Coming out on top for this round was the PAC Girls (Phoumany, Caitlin, and Alyssa M?). The competition was tight- everyone dished up a winner! Remember, it's not too late to sign up for Round #2 (February 29) or join a team already participating. Who knows who will toss up the best salad at next month's competition? See you in the kitchen!

Get Crafty: Jeans

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to bring your jeans to decorate to tomorrow's Get Crafty on February 5th from 7-8:15 p.m. We still have some openings if you would still like to register! You can post here or call the library at 708-532-0160. See you there!

Daily Southtown

Did you all see Mrs. Kanjo's picture in the Daily Southtown today? If not, you should check it out. IT is a picture of her from the lock-in, dressed as an oompa loompa.
Reminder, that could have been you! The paper calls us frequently to ask for photo submissions. I cannot submit your photos without a permission form signed. We will be handing them out at the next YAC meeting.

Super Bowl Party

Hey all you football fans: Can you believe this weekend is the super bowl already? Don't forget to start your celebrating early with the super bowl party this Friday, February 1st from 7-8:30 p.m. It's going to be a super fun time!

Winter Reading Program and Library Money

Just a reminder that you will need to sign up and complete the Winter Reading Program in order to use your library money. We will have some really great prizes for you to bid on, so don't miss out!

YAC Reminder!

Hi all! The YAC meeting is this Tuesday, January 15-don't forget this vital information:

1. YAC starts at 6pm, ends at 7pm.
2. Bring a photo of your pet/s!
3. Lock-in forms are due-no late forms will be accepted! The lock-in is Friday, January 18!
4. Cafe-Ole follows from 7-8pm.

You won't want to miss any of the fun or the surprise guests! See you there!

Weird Al

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to come to Weird Al tomorrow night, Friday January 11th from 7-8:30 p.m. It's going to be a rockin' good time!! There are still some spots open, so don't hesitate to call the library at 708-532-0160, email, or post to this blog!!! See you there!!

Lock-In Reminder

Don't forget to turn in your lock-in sheets! They are due on Tuesday, January 15, no exceptions!!!! That is the day of the YAC meeting, which is very convenient for everyone. That night we will also do food sign-ups for the lock-in. If you aren't going to be at the meeting, you can turn your slip in ahead of time. We will assign you a food to bring and let you know what that is. Thank you!