New Voices in Y.A. and Children’s Literature
Posted by Ben Steinberg on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 1:08 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Thursday, February 16th, 6:45 - 8 PM
Are you a reader and lover of Y.A. or children’s literature? An aspiring author? A literary agent?
We’re back! Join us February 16th, March 29th, and April 19th to hear from emerging authors. They will read from current projects, ranging from historical to contemporary, from realism to fantasy. Afterward, they will discuss their writing processes, their inspirations, their modes of procrastination… and then we shall all eat cookies!
In the Teen Room in the Main Branch; reception in the Rabbit Hole.
Catered by kookoo’s nest and sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Featuring:
- David Yoo
- Mel Schuit
- Lindsay Sorensen
- Kathleen Kellett …
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating Party!
Posted by Robin Brenner on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 11:45 am | 0 Comment(s)
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to celebrate by decorating cupcakes for their Valentines. Decorate a cupcake to let someone know how you feel, show off your favorite story, or disguise your cupcake as something else entirely.
Date: Monday, February 13, 2012
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Main Library, Hunneman Hall
Teen Adventure Challenge: Library Kung fu RETURNS!
Posted by Robin Brenner on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:13 am | 0 Comment(s)
TUESDAY JANUARY 3rd 5:00-6:30PM
Open to tweens & teens ages 10-18
Sign up at the Main Library Reference Desk or RSVP on Facebook here
(if it’s your parent who RSVPs on Facebook, that’s ok, we’re just making sure we know how many attendees to expect)!
Join us for a one hour workshop to introduce library patrons, ages 10 to 18, to the fun, excitement, and challenge of Chinese martial arts practice. The workshop will include warm up exercises and stretching, learning some basic unarmed kung fu techniques & exercises, learning a basic unarmed kung fu form, learning some basic sword moves using a foam padded practice sword, and finishing up with cool…
New Voices in Y.A. and Children’s Literature
Posted by Ben Steinberg on Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
At Main Library, in the Teen Room
(catered by kookoo’s nest; sponsored by the Friends of the Library)
It’s a series! Join us in the Teen Room every third Wednesday for readings and a panel discussion by up-and-coming authors for teens and children. Speak to them after in a reception catered by the library’s cafe, kookoo’s nest.
They write for younger audiences, but all are welcome!
Come hear from our panel of authors as they read what they have in the works. Discuss what it takes to turn ideas into manuscripts and manuscripts into published novels.
This month, we’ll be hearing…
Halloween Spooky TV Spectacular!
Posted by Robin Brenner on Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 8:30 am | 0 Comment(s)
Join your fellow fans of television’s creepiest shows! Monday evening we’ll be screening three select episodes from SUPERNATURAL and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.
Each stand alone episode has been chosen for thrills (and a few laughs) to celebrate. Come in costume, enjoy snacks, relive your favorite moments or discover a brand new show to add to your must-watch pile of DVDs.
Open to teens and up. Screenings will take place in Hunneman Hall, 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
New Voices in Y.A. and Children’s Literature
Posted by Robin Brenner on Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 8:52 am | 0 Comment(s)
Wednesday, October 19 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you curious about writing novels? Want to hear about the life of a writer? Curious about how publishing works? Join us for a reading and panel discussion with upcoming authors writing for children and young adults. This month we’ll feature writers including Anna Staniszewski, Alisa Libby, Brittany Schlorff, and Shoshana Flax. Readings will take place in the Teen Room with a reception following catered by the library cafe, Kookoo’s Nest, in the Rabbit Hole.
Questions? Call or email librarian Robin Brenner at (617) 730 2370 or teenlibrarian@brooklinelibrary.org
Teen Adventure Challenge: Falconry!
Posted by Robin Brenner on Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:26 am | 0 Comment(s)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15
10:30 am – 12 noon in HUNNEMAN HALL
OPEN TO TWEENS & TEENS AGES 10-18
Breakfast will be served at 10am! SIGN UP @ the Reference Desk Main Branch OR at the Facebook event!
Falconry, once known as the sport of kings, is the use of trained birds, usually hawks or falcons, in hunting. Featured in a wide variety of fantasy adventures, part of being a hero or heroine often means discovering an ally in an animal, from a clever horse to a lightning-quick raptor.
But what is falconry really like? What kinds of birds are raptors, and why are they so suited to the conditioned response, instinct, and imprinting…
I’ll Do it My Way: Rebellious Protagonists
Posted by Robin Brenner on Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 4:33 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Read on for recommendations starring misfits, explorers, and teens who like to challenge the status quo.
