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!!