July @ The Loft

9/10 Learn to Knit
10 Batter Up
11 Get Crafty
12 Monopoly Tournament
13 Fabulous Friday Night
17 Mural Making
18 Acting Workshop
24 End of Summer Reading Bowling Party
25 Acting Workshop
31 Cafe Ole

Most of these programs are already full - but please call us to see if there is any more room. To attend the Bowling party, you must complete the summer reading program. Sign up for Summer Reading at the library now!

YA Program Sign-up

Just a reminder- if you want to attend any of the YA programs here at the TPPL, you need to sign up at the YS reference desk- either in person, by phone or blog. (The exception to this is Cafe Ole.) We usually have a limit of how many teens can attend because we need to order supplies, food, etc... ahead of time. Sometimes a program doesn't fill up and you can still get in- but, you should call first so that you aren't turned away at the door. Drop-ins are always welcome, just be aware that you might not get in!

Ali Baba Performance

Hi fellow yacsters: I just want to congratulate all of those who participated in this year's performance of Ali Baba. All of you did a wonderful job! Thanks for letting me be your crew director!! I really enjoyed it. Don't forget to visit us at the youth services desk!! Have an awesome summer!

Ali Baba

You won't want to miss this summer's Fairy Tale Theatre production of
Ali Baba -right here at the TPPL! Many of your fellow YACsters have been working hard the last six weeks to make this the best play yet! There are four performances- 4pm and 7pm on both Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27. Bring a friend or two for a good laugh... all our plays are hilarious. And don't forget to purchase your tickets for $3 at the Patron Services desk! Hope to see you there!

June @ The Loft

Here's what we have going on this June @ The Loft

12 Cafe Ole (It's Smoothie Night!)
13 Get Crafty
15 YAC Lock-In
18 Ice Cream Social (Make your own ice cream!)
19 SWABAF
22 All Things Alien
29 Fun with Duct Tape

For everything but the lock-in, you can sign up via the blog. For the lock-in, make sure to get your permission slip in ASAP.

Sports programs

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to know what kind of sports programs you would like to see at the library in the future. So far, we have covered football, basketball, and nascar. There is a baseball program coming up this summer. Let us know!

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers for this Saturday, May 26, to help bag prizes for the Summer Reading Club. You would need to be here from 1-4:30. If you are interested or have any questions, please call the library at (708) 532-0160. Thank you!

Around the World

Hi fellow yacsters: I was wondering what kind of ideas you have for our Around the World program, should we continue it this fall. What kinds of places would you like to travel to? What kind of activities would you like to do? This past winter, we traveled to Greece, Egypt, and Iceland. We did all types of activities such as: creating the Greece Parthenon, playing Egyptian bingo, and making duct tape viking helmets.

Cafe Ole

Just a reminder to come to Cafe Ole on Tuesday, May 22 at 7pm. We will be playing Jeopardy and having lots o' fun! No need to register, just come as you are!

Crew Meetings

Hi fellow yacsters: Hi! I just wanted to let you know about the next two crew meetings that are coming up. One is this friday, May 25, from 6-8:30 p.m. The next meeting is Saturday, June 2nd, from 10-4 p.m. The library will provide pizza for those who come to the Saturday meeting. I am hoping to get a lot done both days. Thanks for all your help so far!!

Programs in May

Oops! We forgot to do a May @ the loft. Here's what's left for the month:

15: Fairy Tale Theatre Auditions. Not to be missed!
18: FTT Crew meeting
22: Cafe Ole-Jeopardy night
25: FTT Crew meeting
29: SWABAF

And don't forget to check out our book blog! If you like horror, you'll love this month's discussion!

FTT Crew Meeting

Hello yacsters: I just wanted to remind you about the next crew meeting(s) for Fairy Tale Theatre. They will be on Friday May 18th and May 25th, from 6-8:30 p.m. I hope that we can get a lot accomplished! I would like to see us finish painting the boards white on May 18th, and also start sketching the scenes. On May 25th, I would like to see us finish the sketching and start painting. Make sure to wear old clothes!!! You can R.S.V.P. here or call the library at 708-532-0160. See you there!!!!

The Lock-In

The lock-in theme will be 1920's! So, come dressed up as your favorite gangster or moll or fashionable flapper. Letters will be sent home in the next few weeks to eligible YAC members, so keep your eyes peeled.

Nascar Night

Hi fellow yacsters: Don't forget to attend Nascar Night on Tuesday, May 8th, from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be "racing" food, crafts, and games. Even if you're not crazy about NASCAR, come out for some fun anyway!! (Don't forget that Fairy Tale Theatre Auditions are the next Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m.)

Ideas for Battle of the Bands

Hi fellow yacsters: Thinking ahead to the fall, we were wondering if you would like to see Battle of the Air Bands come back this year. We were thinking of having different caterogies for this year's fun competition. We were thinking of having a battle between comedians, were you would tell jokes. We also thought of having a battle between different kinds of music, for example, rap, rock, or country music. We are open to different ideas though. Last year we just had one competition based off of rock music. This year, I would like to see it expanded into three different programs, one on rock, country/rap, and jokes. Let us know!

Ta -Ta Team Build-It

We also had our last Team Build-It for the year. Toothpicks and marshmallows turned out to be a great building and eating material! The awesome team of Julie D. and Elly H. were tied with the ever-creative team of Brooke M. and Selena P. for first place. Those four will be dining at Culvers very soon, I'm sure. A few unusual structures were created that had the judges laughing- just ask the Queen of Schmooze- she knows how to sell it! I hope you all had fun and remember to check out this program again next year- also in a new and unusual form. See you at Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, May 1st!

Bake-off Bye Bye

Well, it's sad, but true. The last bake-off of the year was over on Friday, April 20! Even with a few of our talented teens absent, everyone, once again, pulled off some really eggstra-special creations! Round #4 had ties in 1st place- Alyssa G/Phoumany and Ashley Gregor - and also in 2nd place- Janet K. and Selena/Kelly! Coloring eggs was a lot of fun! Congratulations to the team of Alyssa G. and Phoumany P. for earning the grand prize for all 4 rounds! The talented team won Simon gift cards. Both Ashley Gregor and Caitlin Town gave them a run for their money. Watch out for them next year! Everyone who participated over the 4 months did a great job and I hope to see you next year. Who knows what form the Bake-off will assume next time- could be interesting- even scary! HA!

Cinco de Mayo

Hello fellow yacsters: The Cinco de Mayo party is fast approaching! It is Tuesday, May 1st, from 7-8:30 p.m. Do not miss this fun-filled night of food, games, and crafts! You can register here, or call the library at 708-532-0160 ext. 2 youth services. Hope to see you there!!

Last YAC Meeting of the Year

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to let you know that the last YAC meeting of the year was a lot of fun. Hopefully, you didn't miss it. Not only did we get our new YAC t-shirts, but we also ate cupcakes, presents, and ice cream. We also viewed a slideshow of this year's activities. At Cafe Ole, we had a soda can tower contest. Miss Lowe and Mrs. Lukich even competed with each other, and I have to say, Miss Lowe was the winner! We also played pin the glasses on the librarian. Check out the pics!

Last Bake-off!

You won't want to miss the season finale of the fun and fabulous Bake-off! Round #4 is this Friday- April 20 at 7pm. The grand prize (Simon gift card) is still up for grabs -many of the teams can still win! This last competition is themed "Spring" and you are required to bring 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs. BIG HINT HERE: Think about what you might be doing with hard boiled eggs...gee, could it be colored eggs... or something related to spring ... anyway, please think ahead so that you won't be scrambling your eggs at the last minute! Don't forget, you can also just come and watch these oh-so creative people at work! Hope to see you there!

Last YAC Meeting of the year!

Hi fellow yacsters: Coming up is the last YAC meeting of the year, birthday fun night on Tuesday, April 17th from 5-6:15. Also, stay for Cafe Ole, from 6:45-8 p.m., which will include birthday games, hot drinks, and cookies. You can R.S.V.P. by posting your comment here, or call the library at 708-532-0160. Hope to see you all there!

FTT Crew meeting

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to say thanks to all the crew members who helped out with the painting this past Saturday. You all were a big help! Starting in May, we will be able to let you know when the rest of the crew meetings are. See you then!

April @ The Loft

3 On the Spot Theatre - special TV version!
10 Art Class
17 YAC/Cafe Ole
20 Bake-Off (last one!)
24 Team Build-It
25 Get Crafty

Don't forget to check out the book blog! This month's book is Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett

FTT Crew Meeting

Hi fellow yacsters: Just another reminder about the Fairy Tale Theatre's first crew meeting. It will be on Saturday, April 7, from 1-4 p.m. Make sure you wear old clothes because we'll be painting. Let us know if you can come. You can R.S.V.P. here, or call the library at 708-532-0160. Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Go Team Go!

Another reminder from your friendly librarians that this Friday, March 30th (7 pm) , is Team Build-It here at the great TPPL! We'll be building fantastic creations with straws and having fun like you've never seen it before! The winners will take home prizes. Register at the YS reference desk or call - either way, we can't wait to see you!

Birthday Cake Bake-off- Results

Thanks to all who came to round #3 of the bake-off. I especially liked that everyone brought different types of cake and the judges really raved about Selena's strawberry-flavored cake. Believe me, they all tasted great! The top three finishers were #1-Phoumany/Alyssa G, #2- Kaitlin F., and #3- Emily K. There is still one round left on April 20th themed "Spring". You'll need to register at the YS reference desk and bring 1 dozen hard boiled eggs. I really hope you will come and participate or just come and watch the big finish! See you soon!

Bake -off Round #3

Hello Bakers! A reminder that round #3 is this Friday (March 23) at 7 pm and the theme is birthday. You should be bringing a 13 x 9 cake in the pan with NO FROSTING. Start thinking up your strategy now, so you can be ready to go. And if you didn't get into the program this time, feel free to come and watch - lots of good birthday cake to eat afterwards! Yummy! Hope to see you here!

Iceland: Around the World

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about Iceland: Around the World on Tuesday, March 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. We will be exploring Iceland by making our own viking hats out of duct tape! We will also be doing some other cool activities. I won't give the snack away either, but it's really good. Hope to see you there!

Crew meeting for FTT

Hi fellow yacsters: Hope you all had a good time at YAC on Tuesday! Your rock star costumes were out of this world!(Ha ha!-get it-Space is the summer reading theme.) I'm glad I got to be there. Anyway, I wanted to remind you about the crew meeting for FTT on Saturday, April 7th, from 1-4 p.m. We will be painting, so make sure that you wear old clothes. If anyone else wants to join, you can still sign up here or let me know by calling the library at 532-0160. Remember, just because you sign up for crew doesn't mean you have to be in the play. Thanks a lot! Have an awesome weekend!

Extra Super-Galactic Fun

Thanks to all who came to the Smash Hit Saturday showing of Star Wars! It was a good time for all- even making flat-Yodas was kinda fun...and, just so you all know- Kyle Petrauskas really knows his Star Wars trivia! Nice going! Also, thanks to Phoumany, Darouny, Nick , and Alyssa for a great birthday cake! I had the last piece just to myself! Hope to see all you Yacsters at the rest of our spring programs!

YAC Rock Star Night

Hi fellow yacsters: If you missed the trading cards program, you missed out on a lot of fun! We created a lot of different trading cards, anywhere from tinkerbell to wrestling. Let us know if you would want another edition of the trading card program in the summer! Also, I hope to see you Tuesday, March 13 at 5 p.m. for YAC! It's Rock Star Night, so don't forget to wear your favorite rock star clothes! Stay for Cafe Ole, were we will be hosting karaoke night! Hope to see you there!

Summer Reading

Thanks to the hard work of the Summer Reading Committee, we were able to start planning the Summer Reading Program last night. When you come to the YAC meeting next week, you will hear more details, but I can tell you now that it will be really awesome! We didn't have a chance to plan everything, though, and are looking for help with a few details. We will discuss this at the YAC meeting, so if you will be there, bring your ideas with you. If you can't make it to the meeting, you can post your ideas here on the blog!
What we need:
1. a slogan. Usually we have a catchy phrase for our summer reading program. This year's theme is space.
2. Large Prize ideas. Last year we gave away on iPod. Should we do the same thing again? What prizes would motivate you to join summer reading?
3. What programs would you like to see this summer? More of something we already have or something entirely new? Let us know!

March Bake-Off

The March Bake-Off is full! That means that if you are not already signed up for it, we will have to put you on the waiting list. If you aren't sure if you are signed up or not, please call the library and we will be happy to tell you. I cannot post the sign-ups here on the blog.

Trading Cards program

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to remind you about the Trading Cards program on Friday, March 9, at 7-8:30 p.m. We will be creating your very own trading cards(Magic, Pokemon, etc.) on the computers downstairs. Hope to see you there!

March @ The Loft

8 Internet Safety (Parents Only!)
9 Trading Cards
10 Star Wars Smash Hit Saturday
13 YAC/Cafe Ole
14 Get Crafty
20 Around the World
23 Bake Off (with a Twist)
24 Rope Warrior
27 Homework Help
30 Team Build It

If you have questions or would like to register for any of these programs, you may do so by commenting here on the blog or by calling the library at (708) 532-0160. Registration for everything starts on Monday! See you all soon!

Super-Galactic Fun

Saturday, March 10 is a very special day in history... oh, and it is also Smash Hit Saturday! Come join us here at the TPPL for a showing of Star Wars at 2 pm and hang out with other trekkies- oops, different movie... anyway, I hope to see you here!

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZdeVuEJ-s0

Sugar Rush at the Bake-Off

With a lot of talent and a ton of valentine candy, the contestants in Friday's Bake-off were all at their very best! Everyone managed to create something unique and fun and eat a bunch of candy at the same time- oh, and I am not complaining! The top three finishers were (in order)- Caitlin T. (a newcomer to YAC I hope), the team of Brooke M. and Angie R., and the team of Alyssa G. and Phoumany P!!! Congratulations to everyone! You can check out the standings on the YA bulletin board anytime. It's not too late to join the fun- round #3 is Friday, March 23. Sign up at the reference desk (don't forget because the program fills up) and remember to bring a 13 x 9 size cake (no frosting-just the cake in the pan). Please call us with any questions- see ya!

Team Build-It

Just a reminder that Team Build-It is coming up soon! On Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7pm, teams will be competing against each other to build awesome, jaw dropping structures with Legos! There is still room to join us if you haven't already signed up... we'd love to have you join us!

Trading Cards program

Hi fellow yacsters: Hope you are doing well! Sorry we didn't get to see you at the last YAC meeting because of the snow! I want to make sure that you know about our Trading Cards program. If you like trading sports, Magic, Yu-gi-oh? or other cards, I suggest you come to the trading cards program on Friday, March 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. We will create our own trading cards. Hurry and sign up (starting March 5th) because the program is only open to the first 12 who register. See you there!

Lack of YAC

Okay, YACsters. As you probably know by now, the library was closed on Tuesday and we missed our meeting. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule our meeting. So here's what you need to know:

1. Directors for Fairy Tale Theatre have been chosen. The next Fairy Tale Theatre Committee meeting will be on Friday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. We will discuss directorial duties and future meeting dates.
2. We are setting up a Summer Reading Committee. If you would like to help plan Summer Reading at the library, please come at 7pm on Tuesday, March 6. For those of you unfamiliar with Summer Reading, it is a program at the library where we give you prizes for reading books. The committee will discuss the prizes, the name of the program, and other things you want to do this summer. We would love to have help with this!
3. The Chicago Wolves are coming to the TPPL! A Wolves hockey player, to be named later, will be at the library on Wednesday, February 28 at 7pm. All are welcome at this program.
4. Remember to sign up for programs this month!

See you next month at YAC!

Give us a call!

Just a reminder that you can often join us for a program that you didn't register for! If you find yourself free on a weeknight or weekend and would like to come to one of our teen programs, just call first to see if there is room. Often programs aren't completely full or someone cancels... so keep this in mind- we'd love to have you join us!

February at the Loft

6 YA Hockey
9 Fairy Tale Theatre Committee Meeting
10 Smash Hit Saturday: Harry Potter
13 YAC/Cafe Ole
21 Get Crafty
22 Battle of the Books at Trinity Lutheran
23 YA Bake-Off
27 Team Build It
28 Chicago Wolves Player at the TPPL

You can use the comment function to sign up for any of these programs. For more information, please comment OR call the library (708) 532-0160.

Super Bowl Party Pictures

Super Bowl Party

Congratulations to our winners: Dan and Amith for attending all three sports programs: football field day, basketball night, and super bowl party. Dan won a nerf football and Amith won a Brian Urlacher football jersey.

Hockey Night

Hello fellow yacsters: Don't forget to come to Hockey Night on Tuesday Feb. 6th from 7-8:30 p.m. We are going to play some awesome games and eat great snacks. If you missed Super Bowl Party, you missed a rockin' good time! We created our own Super Bowl shuffle!!! Okay, well if I don't see you, have a great weekend, and may the Bears win!!!

Twister fun at the lock-in!

Hey who are those famous ladies?

Super Bowl Party

Hello fellow yacsters: Don't forget about the Super Bowl party tomorrow night (January 30th) at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Be there or be square!!!Just kidding! Hope to see you there!!

Bake-off Success!

Just wanted to let you know how much fun the bake-off was tonight! 15 brave souls came and really showed us their stuff. They brought their cupcakes and along with the materials provided-choc chips, coconut, marshmallows, frosting, and pretzels- they whipped up some awesome creations with the winners being the team of Alyssa G. and Phoumany! They created Snoopy on top of his dog house in the winter! They even put lights on his roof! Congratulations to all... everyone is in the running for the grand prize- even if you didn't come this time. Remember to sign up for the next one on Feb. 23!

Fun at the lock-in/Bake-off

I hope you all had as good a time at the lock-in as I did! Thanks to the lock-in committee for coming up with such a great theme and activities. I hope you all got caught up on your sleep- I know I'm still tired! Kudos to Miss Lowe, Mrs. Lukich, and Mrs. Kanjo for making this such fun. Hope to see all of you at the next group of programs- this Friday is the Bake-off with a Twist... if you are already registered, don't forget your 1 dozen cupcakes!

Hey YACstars... We can't wait to see you at the lock-in on Friday night! Remember the theme is Movies/Academy Awards so you'll want to dress glam if you can. There are exciting and funny awards to be won for your ensemble- that's your outfit- so put on some Ritz! It's okay if you don't dress up- you might want to practice a funny accent or phony smile or two to be in the running for other less glam but important awards! See you at 8:30!

Super Bowl Party!!!!!!!

Hey fellow yacsters: Don't miss out on the Super Bowl party on Tuesday, January 30th from 7-8:30 p.m. You are going to be creating your own super bowl shuffle!!! Also, we will have awesome snacks!!!! So I hope to see you there!!!

Bake-off With a Twist

There's an exciting new program coming soon to the TPPL near you! If you like to bake (or eat baked goods) and like having fun, check out the new version of the Bake-off! It's a bit like an "Iron-Chef" version of baking where you or you with a partner will create a dessert like no other. Stop by the YS reference desk to register or call us for more details- you won't want to miss this! The 1st bake-off is Friday, January 26 at 7pm.

Book Blog

Remember to check out our new book blog:

theloftsbookblog.blogspot.com

There is a lot of fun stuff going on!!

(Librarians, this means you, too!)

Lock-In

Remember, YACsters, your lock-in forms are due back to the library on Tuesday!! That means you can bring them to the YAC meeting. If you are unable to come to the YAC meeting, please have a friend bring it by. If I dont have your permission slip, you are not staying at the lock-in.

Around the World Tuesday January 23rd

Hi fellow yacsters: I just wanted to remind you about the Around the World: Egypt program on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7 p.m. We are going to play some cool Egypt games and eat some great snacks! Also, if you would like to take this survey, that would be super!

1.What other "ancient" places would you like to visit?(For example, we went to Greece last time.)
2.What kind of activities would you like to do?

3. What kind of food would you like to eat?

Thanks,,,,, and Go Bears!!!!

January @ The Loft

5 You Pick, We Play
10 Get Crafty
13 Smash Hit Saturday - Princess Diaries
16 YAC/Cafe Ole
19 YAC Lock-In (for active YAC members only!)
23 Around the World
26 Bake Off with a Twist
29 Medieval Mystery Theatre
30 Superbowl Party

To register or for more information comment on this post!

Book Blog

Make sure to check out our new book blog by clicking here.

Happy New Year!

Hey YACsters! I hope you all are having a great 2007 so far. Has anybody made an interesting New Year's resolution?

Come join us on Jan. 5!

To all Yacsters on winter break... if you're just hanging out on Friday, Jan 5 come on by the library and watch a few of your favorite TV episodes with us! We're going to be couch potatoes and watch Fresh Prince, Simpsons, and Full House shows while eating snacks- of course! We'll be starting at 7pm, so take a break from all that homework you're catching up on! Ha! Hope to see you here!

Around the World December 29th

Dear fellow yacsters: Don't forget about Around the World on Friday, December 29th from 7-8:30!!! We are going to be visiting Greece! There is going to be some awesome food, great games, and a special craft. So, don't miss out! Also, I want to wish all of you a happy holiday!

Lock-In

We announced the theme of the Winter 2007 Lock-In at the YAC party. For those of you who weren't there, the theme of the party is Movies/Academy Awards. If you were not at the party, but are eligible to come to the lock-in, I will mail the permission slip and info sheet home. At the next YAC meeting, you will need to sign up to bring a food item. The winter lock-in is a potluck style affair, so if no one signs up to bring it, it wont be there!

If you have any questions regarding the lock-in, please respond to this message or call the library and ask for Mrs Bailey or Miss Lowe. Miss Lowe will be out of town from 12/23-1/1.

YAC party

Hello YACsters! If you missed out on the YAC party, you missed a fabulous evening! There was, alas, no karaoke, but we still managed to have a good time. :)

We still have some gifts left over, though. SO- for the first 12 YAC members that respond to this message, you will receive one of these gifts at the next YAC meeting.

Good luck!

Don't forget the YAC holiday party!

Yep, you won't want to forget the party this Tuesday, Dec. 19! Food, fun, and prizes are just the beginning! Plus, the wonderful and thrilling company of your favorite YA Librarians ...wow!Anyway, hope to see you all here at 7pm!

Feed the Birds!

It's not too late! Just in case you forgot to register for this Saturday's Crafting With Nature program (12/16), feel free to come anyway! We'll be making awesome edible crafts for the birds... and enjoying snacks for us! It starts at 2pm and ends at 3:30pm. Hope to see you there!

Basketball program

Hi fellow yacsters: Just wanted to let you know that if you missed basketball night, you really missed out on some great games and snacks. Not to worry, though, because there are some sports programs in the future that are coming up such as: the super bowl party, on January 30th, and hockey night, on February 6th. If there are any kinds of games you would really like to play, let me know. So far, for hockey, we have a goalie contest, paper hockey, and shooting and passing contests. For other sports programs in the future, we have two tennis votes, and two baseball votes. If you would like, you can take this survey:
1. What kind of activities would you like to play at hockey night on February 6th?

2. What kind of activities would you like to play at the super bowl party on January 30th?

3. Wht kind of sports programs would you like to see in the future at the Tinley Park Library?

Talented YAC members!

Congrats to Nicole Zabrinas and Denise Wargowski for their awesome performances in Once Upon A Mattress- the winter play at Andrew HS. Miss Lowe, Mrs. Kanjo, and I had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We hope you didn't break any eyelashes!

Sports programs

Hey fellow yacsters: Hope you all had a great thanksgiving! I wanted to remind you of the next sports programs that are gearing up. If you missed football field day, you will definetely want to make the next sports program, basketball night on December 12th at 7-8:30 p.m. We will be playing some basketball games and eating great snacks! Also, if there are any future sports programs that you would like to see at the library, let me know!

You Pick We Play update

Here's the results from the survey we did at the YAC meeting on November 14. Remember I asked you what your favorite TV shows were so that at the "You Pick We Play" program in January (Jan. 5 to be exact), I could show TV episodes you want to see. Anyway, here are the top three winners:
Simpsons, Full House, and Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Don't forget to sign up for this program and others on Monday, December 4! Hope to see you soon!

Football field day

Hello yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about football field day this Sunday on November 19th from 2-3:30 p.m. If you want to play some gridiron games, and have some tailgating snacks, you really should be here! By the way, I really liked all of your clay projects. They turned out awesome!!!!!!!!

YAC Meeting

If you missed the YAC meeting, you missed out! We discussed what to do with the bake sale funds and also came up with the possible lock-in themes.

Bake Sale $ ideas:
1. invest in stock
2. YAC t-shirts
3. buy books and donate to library
4. Model Ship
5. Winter FTT
6. Field Trip
7. Bean Bag Chairs
8. Statue of a yak
9. YAC mascot
10. little sutffed yaks
11. go to a movie
12. go see a play
13. build a third floor

Lock-In Themes
1. 1960's
2. Medieval
3. Sports
4. Movies/Academy Awards
5. 1930's Chicago
6. Nick is the coolest ever

If you want to help decide what happens at the lock-in and what the theme will be, you should be at the meeting on December 1 at 7pm!

Librarians on Halloween

Bake Sale

Just want to let you all know that the Bake Sale was a success! Thank you to everyone who brought baked goods and/or volunteered their time. We will discuss our proceeds and what is to be done with them at the next YAC meeting, which is on Tuesday, Nov. 14. See you all there!

Halloween survey results

Hello fellow yacsters! Just wanted to let you know the results of the horror author/book survey! The most votes went for Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and the rest of the results were:
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
Ghost Soldier by Elaine Mari Alphin
The Shining by Stephen King
A Child called It by David Pelzer
Thank you to all that participated!!!!
Are there are more surveys that you would like to see take place at the library?

Bake Sale

I just sent reminders to those of you whose e-mail addresses I have regarding the Bake Sale. It's this weekend! We need help! We need people to bring in baked goods. If you can do so, please bring them by on Friday night or sometime on Saturday.
If you want to help out with the booth, the following time slots are available:

Saturday:
9-11
11-1
1-3
3-5

Sunday:
3-5

Please call the library (708) 532-0160 or comment to this post to sign up. If you are already signed up, then you don't need to worry about this. Any help we can get would be great!

Would you rather?

fly or be invisible?

I know you want to make some journals!!!!!!!

Hey yacsters: Just wanted to remind you about Chat @the library tomorrow featuring Sharon Creech's Chasing Redbird this Friday November 3rd from 7-7:45 p.m. Plus, we will be making your very own journals!!!!!!!!! And, of course...snacks will be served!!!!!!!!! Oh, I really liked all your halloween costumes the other night! They ruled!

November @ The Loft

Hey YACsters!

Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween! Our party was awesome! If you missed it, then you missed out! Here is what we have coming up this month:

3 Chat @ The Library
10 Get Crafty
14 YAC/Cafe Ole
19 Football Field Day
29 YA Gift Workshop

In our brochure, we advertised a November 28 date for SWABAF. This is up in the air for now. I should have more info for you at the next YAC meeting.
As always, if you are interested in any of these programs or require more information, please respond to this post or call the library at 532-0160.

Happy Halloween

I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween! Don't forget about our party tonight from 7:00-8:30. Who will be an Olympic Champion? Is it you? Find out tonight at the Pumpkin Olympics! There will also be a sundae bar. Yum!

Cooking with Julia

Hi yacsters: I hope that I see all of you tomorrow at Cooking with Julia from 2-3:30 p.m. If I don't, I will be really disappointed! Just kidding, but I do hope to see you there.
Also, I wanted to remind you about another program, Chat @the library. It is on Friday, November 3rd from 7-7:45 p.m. If you liked Get Crafty, you should attend this one because we will be making our very own journals! We will also be discussing Chasing Redbird, by Sharon Creech, which is an excellent book! Snacks will also served!!! Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Lukich

Computers

Just a reminder that the public computers will be down the week of October 23. That means no internet access and no typing!

Teen Photo Exhibit

The Teen Photo Exhibit, featuring photographs taken by YAC members is now up in aisles 39 and 40 in Youth Services. Please come check it out-it's awesome!

Volunteers Needed!

If you missed the YAC meeting last night, we asked for some volunteers. It's not too late to sign up! If you are interested in any of the events listed below, please respond to this message (be sure to include your name) or call the library: 708-532-0160.

Pajamarama-this is for HIGH SCHOOL volunteers only!
Friday, October 20, 6-8 pm

Boo-Mobile, a Halloween party sponsored by the Book Mobile
Friday, October 27, 6-8 pm

Bake Sale
Saturday, November 4
Sunday, November 5

We need volunteers to sit at the booth on Saturday and also people to volunteer to bake goods for us to sell. Please let us help out!

Word of the week

from dictionary.com

exemplar \ig-ZEM-plar; -pluhr\, noun:1. A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.2. A typical or standard specimen.3. An ideal model or type.4. A copy of a book or text.

quote of the week

"If there were dreams to sell, what would you buy?"

Thomas Lovell Beddoes

More questions

Hello yacsters! I hope that most of you were at the Battle of the Air Bands tonight! I was at a library conference this week, so I had to miss out, but I can't wait to hear all about it from Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Lukich.
In the mean time, I have another questions for you. Since this blog is for you, what sorts of things would you like to see on the blog? We will definitely be keeping announcements about library programs, but what else? Book reviews? web site recommendations? more fun facts? discussion questions? new items at the library? recipes? let us know!

Halloween survey

Hello yacsters! I wanted to let you know that their is a favorite horror book/author survey at the YA desk. Feel free to come fill it out! You might get a trick-or-treat!

October already

Hello yacsters! You should all watch your mailboxes, as your YAC postcard should be mailed out by the end of the week. Yay!
Also, it might be in your best interest to remember the phrase "steve the cat". It may come up at the YAC meeting and be worth your while.

Battle of the Air Bands

Hey all you battlers!! Just wanted to remind you about submitting your music for battle of the air bands by September 29th. That way, I can get a feel for what you are going to be lip synching to and guitar playing to on October 6th!

Help us out!

We have been busy little pumpkins at the library, planning our upcoming Halloween Party, which is going to be super fun! We need some help, though. For one of our activities, we will need several empty, clean 2-liter soda bottles. Please bring in any that you have at your house. Thank you!

October Program @ The Loft

3 Get Crafty
6 Battle of the Air Bands
11 Creepy Classics, Ghost Stories, & Urban Legends
13 On the Spot Theatre - Phantom of the Opera
17 YAC/Cafe Ole
22 Cooking with Julia
24 T-Shirt Redesign
31 Halloween Party

For more information or to sign up, please call the library at 532-0160 or comment here.

Photos

Hey YAC members! I hope you are all doing well with your cameras. Don't forget that we need them all back by next Tuesday, October 3! I will call all of you who have cameras to remind you on Monday, October 2. If you want to bring them in before that, please do! Let us know if you have any questions.

Bake Sale

Something we forgot to tell you at the YAC meeting this week-we have been asked to do the bake sale again this year. It will be the first weekend in November. At the next meeting, we will be looking for volunteers to bake and also to work at the booth. It is lots of fun-you get to spend extra time with Miss Lowe.

TV shows

What TV shows do you like to watch? We are thinking of having a you pick it, we play it night at the library with TV shows, but we need to know what DVDs to get. Also, what anime do you like?

YAC meeting

I just wanted to thank everyone for an awesome YAC meeting last week. Mrs. Bailey and I were really excited that so many of you came. It was great to see so many new faces among the returning ones. We are looking forward to a really excellent year with you all!

September Programs @ The Loft

5 SWABAF
12 Get Crafty
19 YAC/Cafe Ole
23 Super Saturday
26 Research@ The Library

For more information on any of these programs or to register, please call the library (532-0160), respond to this post, or stop by. You can also visit our website for more information. www.tplibrary.org Just click on Youth Services!

Fall Program Registration Date

This fall, we are trying something new for program registration. We have one registration date for all of our programs this fall. So, if there is a program you want to go to in September, October, or November, call us, e-mail us, or stop by the library on September 5 to sign up. You can also sign up for any program here on the blog.

Someday We'll All Be Action FIgures

Did you know that we have our own teen improv group at the TPPL? It's true! This group is waaay funnier than anything you've ever seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway?! This fall, the group is looking for new talent. It could even be you! Come to our open audition on Tuesday, September 5, at 7:00 pm. Come on by and give it a try! If you have any questions, please call the library at 532-0160 or respond to this post.

July programs @ The Loft

11 Cafe Ole-It's Fondue Night!
13 Whodunits Mystery Night: If you are between the ages of 8 and 14, come on down and try to solve the mystery!
14 Chat@The Library: Ghost ship
Fabulous Friday Night: 70's Night
17 Theatre Workshop
18 SWABAF
21 End of Summer Reading Party
24 Theatre Workshop
25 Get Crafty
28 Fabulous Friday Nights: Apples to Apples Night
31 Theatre Workshop

If you would like to RSVP for any of these programs, please call the library (708) 532-0160, or respond to this post.