Readergirlz Summer Poster!

readergirlz: readergirlz summer poster via kwout

Check out the Readergirlz summer poster! We will be giving away 8.5 x 11 versions of these in the library this summer—come visit us from noon until 3Pm on Tuesday, June 9 to get your copy and any of the awesome books recommended by Readergirlz!

Summer Revision Smackdown

Brimstone Soup, Holly Cupala: Announcing the Summer Revision Smackdown! via kwout

Do you enjoy writing?  Do you want the chance to hone your craft and sharpen your skills?  What would you say if you could learn from experts and possibly win prizes?  Surf right now to YA author Holly Cupala’s blog and learn about the Summer Revision Smackdown!

Thanks to Readergirlz for the heads up on this COOL opportunity!

Rock the Summer with Readergirlz!

from Mrs. Fleet and the Blatant Bibliophiles:

It’s the end of the school year, and readergirlz is celebrating that end-of-the-year tradition–prom night–and the risk-taking behavior associated with it. This month’s readergirlz author is Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Prom. Readergirlz asks the question, “Is prom a dream of a night, or is it a nightmare?”

Discuss the book with the readergirlz divas all through June on their group forum. On June 19, Laurie will join them for their readergirlz LIVE! at 6 p.m. PDT / 9 p.m. EDT. You can also check out this month’s other recommended reads:

 

Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson  

It’s Not About the Accent by Caridad Ferrer 

Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher 

A Step From Heaven by An Na 

She’s So Money by Cherry Cheva

 

P. S. A special shout-out to diva Mitali Perkins whose middle-grade novel, Rickshaw Girl, is a finalist for the Jane Addams Honor Book for 2008! 

 

The Unquiet Library Staff Wishes You A Fabulous Summer!

Summer Reading@The Sequoyah Regional Public Library!

We are pleased to share with you information about the Vacation Reading Club 2008 at your Sequoyah Regional Public Library System!  This year’s theme is Metamorphosis@Your Library!  Here is the scoop!

Check out Teen Summer Reading at your library… where imagination takes flight!  Here’s the buzz…registration for Vacation Reading Club begins Friday, May 23.  Teens going into at least 7^th grade are invited to pick up a free membership packet and earn cool, free stuff for reading all summer.   Last day to redeem prizes is Thursday, July 31, while supplies last.  Vacation Reading Club is sponsored by Waffle Houses in Cherokee County; Papa’s Pizza of East Ellijay; Taco Bell of Jasper, GA.; Georgia Public Library Service and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

 

Hawks / Thrashers Check-it-Out Reading Challenge

Back by popular demand, Sequoyah Regional Libraries have partnered with the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers to bring you the Check-it-Out Reading Challenge.  Youth who read 5 books between June 2 and August 15 will earn free tickets to see the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers.  Official guidelines are available at any library during the summer or you may visit http://www.checkitoutreading.com after June 2.

 

Cherokee READS (June/July)

Young Adult: Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

An epic fantasy about a 13 year old warrior princess that inherits a country and the battles and conquests she encounters amidst her journey.

 

Prizes for Teens @ Pickens County Library

Each teen in at least 7^th grade, who achieves a level in the Vacation Reading Club, may enter into a weekly drawing for prizes.

 

Monday, June 9        

RT Jones Memorial Library       4:00 pm

Magic Comedy Kick-off Party

Hey, teens.  Bring your friends you don’t want to miss this!  Contemplate the impossible, laugh at the absurd, chuckle at the dangerous… teens, ages 13-18 are invited for an astonishing sleight of hand magic show.  Kick-off Vacation Reading Club at your library with Arthur Atsma. 

 

Tuesday, June 10

Gilmer County Library              2:00 pm

Scrapbooking for Teens

Bring your favorite photos, everything else will be provided to make a fun memory book.  This program is reserved for ages 12 and older; registration required.

 

Sunday, June 15

Pickens County Library             2:30 pm

Big Bug Afternoon at the Movies

Teens, ages 13 and older, will be watching sci-fi movies about big, ugly, monstrous bugs.  Buggy snacks served!

 

Monday, June 23

RT Jones Memorial Library     6:30 pm

Craft Night

Teens, ages 13 and older, will be  creating duct tape wallets and beaded jewelry.  Prizes and refreshments will be provided.  Please make arrangements for a ride home before 8pm. 

 

Tuesday, July 8

Gilmer County Library 2:00 pm

Bug-ly Crafts for Teens

Join us as we bead dragonflies and other fun bugs.  This program is reserved for ages 12 and older; registration required.

 

Monday, July 14

Pickens County Library 6:30 pm

Mehndi (Henna tattoos)

Teens, ages 13 and older, will design and apply tattoos in temporary henna paste (lasts up to 2 weeks).  To attend, please acquire permission slips at the library’s main desk.