How simply delightful!
Want some free and beautiful illustrations scanned lovingly from old books, wood cuts, and engravings?
Visit Old Book Illustrations.
Thanks, Oh Dee Doh!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Pretty Things
How simply delightful!
Want some free and beautiful illustrations scanned lovingly from old books, wood cuts, and engravings?
Visit Old Book Illustrations.
Thanks, Oh Dee Doh!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Blogger!
This blog is not dead!
So I went to the 2011 NEFLIN Technology Conference yesterday and learned all about awesome web 2.0 and 3.0 things that our library could and should be doing, so I'm all excited about resurrecting this blog and keeping up with it. We'll see...
Also, this summer's FLYP program has begun! Come visit Freedom on Tuesday nights, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for some summer fun.
Our schedule is here.
So I went to the 2011 NEFLIN Technology Conference yesterday and learned all about awesome web 2.0 and 3.0 things that our library could and should be doing, so I'm all excited about resurrecting this blog and keeping up with it. We'll see...
Also, this summer's FLYP program has begun! Come visit Freedom on Tuesday nights, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for some summer fun.
Our schedule is here.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Teen Tech Week Comics!!!
Check out Neva's comic made with Pixton! Click on the image to view the full length comic.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Test Podcast for Teen Tech Week
Come to tomorrow's Mix and Mash! We'll make our own audiobook!
Here's a link to the test podcast!
Music by freesound user rutgermiller used under Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 License
Here's a link to the test podcast!
Music by freesound user rutgermiller used under Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 License
Monday, March 7, 2011
George Washington Welcome to Teen Tech Week 2011
Teen Tech Week Mix and Mash @ Freedom Wednesday March 9 @ 2 pm!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Teen Craft Idea: Etching Glass
An amazing craft idea from 4YA. I want to do this!!!
Teen Craft Idea: Etching Glass:
As you may already know, I'm a total Etsy.com fangirl. I visit almost everyday to search for project inspiration, to window shop, and yes to occasionally indulge myself. One of my favorite shops is Placidrain, who specializes in geekery and cookery. Placidrain etches video game and anime characters onto glassware as shown in the pictures above. I've been very curious to see just how this is done, and thanks to Craftster, I have found a really easy tutorial that uses puffy paint and etching cream. With endless possibilities, this super easy and affordable project, would be great activity for youth groups. If you can, try to use blue glass drinking glasses. The results are even more stunning.
Check out the links below for tutorials and inspiration.
Craftster tutorial by Skarinja that uses pint glasses
A slightly more detailed Craftster tutorial by Onyxnox that uses glass canisters
Placidrain's Hi-O Etsy store with pictures of really cool video game and anime glassware
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Teen Craft Idea: Etching Glass:
Check out the links below for tutorials and inspiration.
Craftster tutorial by Skarinja that uses pint glasses
A slightly more detailed Craftster tutorial by Onyxnox that uses glass canisters
Placidrain's Hi-O Etsy store with pictures of really cool video game and anime glassware
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Best YA Reads
I don't want to become a blogging failure, so let's resuscitate this thing with a list of my favorite YA reads this year. Some are 2008, I know, but it took me awhile to get to them. I don't want you to make the same mistake!
In no particular order...
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
Taylor tries to work out the connection between her Mother who left her, her relationship with Hannah, a mysterious military man, a boy who visits her dreams, and the story of five friends who lived on the Jellicoe Road years ago. This was one of those books that you just can't really figure out for the first 100 pages and then after that you can't put it down and then when you finish it you want to tell your friends to read it, but you don't know how to explain it to them.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
This is the sequel to The Hunger Games, so I won't reveal a lot about the plot, but Katniss has inspired a revolution and the Capitol is pissed. An amazing series.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house for years. One yellow-eyed wolf is different. He is her wolf. Sam lives two lives. In Winter, he lives with the pack. In summer, he gets his chance to be human until the cold turns him wolf again. Grace and Sam meet and must fight against the chilling temperatures that threaten to take Sam away forever. This book is your Twilight antidote.
Pretty Dead by Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block has been my favorite author since I was thirteen. I own and have read every book she's published. I know vampires are the thing right now, but this book is a must-read because it is FLB's Los Angeles vampire-style. These vampires drink good wine, eat good food, and have regrets. This book is a return to FLB's Weetzie-era form.
Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Jenna wakes up from a coma and doesn't remember her life. As memories slowly return, so do more and more questions. Is she still the same girl she was before the accident? This book makes you consider some big issues: the human soul, medical ethics, religion vs science. How far would you go to save someone you love?
In no particular order...
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
Taylor tries to work out the connection between her Mother who left her, her relationship with Hannah, a mysterious military man, a boy who visits her dreams, and the story of five friends who lived on the Jellicoe Road years ago. This was one of those books that you just can't really figure out for the first 100 pages and then after that you can't put it down and then when you finish it you want to tell your friends to read it, but you don't know how to explain it to them.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
This is the sequel to The Hunger Games, so I won't reveal a lot about the plot, but Katniss has inspired a revolution and the Capitol is pissed. An amazing series.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house for years. One yellow-eyed wolf is different. He is her wolf. Sam lives two lives. In Winter, he lives with the pack. In summer, he gets his chance to be human until the cold turns him wolf again. Grace and Sam meet and must fight against the chilling temperatures that threaten to take Sam away forever. This book is your Twilight antidote.
Pretty Dead by Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block has been my favorite author since I was thirteen. I own and have read every book she's published. I know vampires are the thing right now, but this book is a must-read because it is FLB's Los Angeles vampire-style. These vampires drink good wine, eat good food, and have regrets. This book is a return to FLB's Weetzie-era form.
Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Jenna wakes up from a coma and doesn't remember her life. As memories slowly return, so do more and more questions. Is she still the same girl she was before the accident? This book makes you consider some big issues: the human soul, medical ethics, religion vs science. How far would you go to save someone you love?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Listening Library - Fantasy Road Trip Contest
Listening Library - Fantasy Road Trip Contest
I'm not sure if I have any teen readers, but anyone who reads this who knows a teen who is creative and reads should encourage said teen to enter this contest. (Especially for the Libba Bray books...those are AWESOME!)
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I'm not sure if I have any teen readers, but anyone who reads this who knows a teen who is creative and reads should encourage said teen to enter this contest. (Especially for the Libba Bray books...those are AWESOME!)
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
The obligatory RIP John Hughes post
Duckie was the one. Andie should've never picked Blane. A smart girl should always pick the Duckie!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sweet Surrender: A Little Debbie Death Match
Sweet Surrender: A Little Debbie Death Match
It's the snack food version of Ultimate Showdown!!!
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It's the snack food version of Ultimate Showdown!!!
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library THE ULTIMATE CHAMPION
And the Ultimate Champion, by a vote of 21-16, is...
Jellyfishing, meowing pet snail, friends galore, on-air longevity, employment...all reasons the kids used to decide that SpongeBob was their Ultimate Champion!
We had an amazing Showdown and an amazing summer! Thank you to everyone for participating. We can't wait to do it again next summer!!! We're dreaming of a bigger and better Ultimate Showdown! Get excited!
Jellyfishing, meowing pet snail, friends galore, on-air longevity, employment...all reasons the kids used to decide that SpongeBob was their Ultimate Champion!
We had an amazing Showdown and an amazing summer! Thank you to everyone for participating. We can't wait to do it again next summer!!! We're dreaming of a bigger and better Ultimate Showdown! Get excited!
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library FINAL FOUR RESULTS
Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow!
Today was the finale of the FLYP summer program and it ended with so much fun! We had a No Contest Talent Contest and the performances were amazing! We also had two final rounds of The Ultimate Showdown...the Final Four and the Championship Round!
We decided to shake things up a bit for the final battles. We knew the voting would be tight, so we had volunteers stand up and advocate for their champions.
Final Four Battles...
Phineas & Ferb vs Curious George
"Phineas & Ferb use their imagination and they bother their sister."
"Phineas & Ferb build things."
"Phineas & Ferb have a pet platypus."
"Curious George visited the library and Phineas & Ferb didn't."
Phineas & Ferb move on! Sorry, George!
Aslan vs SpongeBob
"SpongeBob is friendly."
"SpongeBob lives in a pineapple."
"Aslan defeated the White Witch and rules Narnia."
"Aslan is very brave."
SpongeBob goes to the championship battle! Goodbye, Aslan!
As I said, WOW! There you have it! Your championship battle is decided...
PHINEAS & FERB VS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!!
Today was the finale of the FLYP summer program and it ended with so much fun! We had a No Contest Talent Contest and the performances were amazing! We also had two final rounds of The Ultimate Showdown...the Final Four and the Championship Round!
We decided to shake things up a bit for the final battles. We knew the voting would be tight, so we had volunteers stand up and advocate for their champions.
Final Four Battles...
Phineas & Ferb vs Curious George
"Phineas & Ferb use their imagination and they bother their sister."
"Phineas & Ferb build things."
"Phineas & Ferb have a pet platypus."
"Curious George visited the library and Phineas & Ferb didn't."
Phineas & Ferb move on! Sorry, George!
Aslan vs SpongeBob
"SpongeBob is friendly."
"SpongeBob lives in a pineapple."
"Aslan defeated the White Witch and rules Narnia."
"Aslan is very brave."
SpongeBob goes to the championship battle! Goodbye, Aslan!
As I said, WOW! There you have it! Your championship battle is decided...
PHINEAS & FERB VS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Ultimate Showdown gets a visit from the press
Check out these photos from last week's Ultimate Showdown rounds! We had a visit from Carol Jones from the South Marion Citizen newspaper. She caught some of the excitement on film!
Kids voting for their favorite characters!
The Elite Eight characters. Who would get YOUR vote?
Your librarian, explaining the rules of the Showdown.
Kids voting for their favorite characters!
The Elite Eight characters. Who would get YOUR vote?
Your librarian, explaining the rules of the Showdown.
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library Round Three and Four *RESULTS*
I am so sorry for the delay in posting. I had to take a day off from the library so I could go see the new Harry Potter movie. Yes, I squee'd after the Ginny/Harry kiss and I cried at the end when everyone at Hogwarts raised their wands to the sky. Sniff, sniff, waaaaaahhh!
So Thursday was the day for Round Three - The Sweet Sixteen! I surprised everyone with a double battle day. We also battled Round Four - The Elite Eight.
We're now down to the Final Four, which will take place next Thursday at the FLYP Finale before the No Contest Talent Contest. What's your talent? I might read a poem.
We had some amazing surprises and upsets in the last two rounds!!!
Sweet Sixteen Battles:
Dorothy Gale in a surprise upset moved on past Spider Man!
Phineas & Ferb used their imaginations again to out-wizard Snape!
Much to the dismay of the tween girls, Aslan (loud cheers from the kids in the front) sent Edward home to Forks.
Hermione! Hermione! Hermione! Girls ruled and Bill Nye the Science Guy was out.
We had to count the vote twice, and though some wild fans screamed NO!, Pikachu cuted it up and Indiana Jones was done.
The Queen of the Library heavily campaigned for her, but Alice in Wonderland was no match for our friend and library-visitor, Curious George!
The vote was clear. The voices were heard. SpongeBob is king! Bella is sent following Edward back to Forks.
Again, there wasn't much of a fight for this battle. Harry Potter is really The Chosen One. Lyra got in Lee Scoresby's air ship and floated back to Oxford.
Elite Eight Battles:
We were amazed how far Dorothy went in the Showdown, but her battles are over. Phineas & Ferb are going to the Final Four!
This was a squeaker! We had to recount the votes a few times. Sadly, the smartest girl wizard is done. We love you, Hermione, but Aslan is an amazing character. He goes on!
Oh the mighty cute have fallen! The monkey wins the battle! Pikachu goes home to Ash. Curious George is a Final Four contender!
And this was one of the toughest-judged battles so far...Harry Potter vs SpongeBob. There was drama, there was yelling. We had to use the whistle to calm everyone down. And the decision? SpongeBob!!!
So there you go! Your Final Four in The Ultimate Showdown:
Phineas & Ferb vs Curious George
Aslan vs SpongeBob Squarepants
Could YOU have predicted this? I know I couldn't have!
See you next week when we reveal the ULTIMATE CHAMPION!!!
So Thursday was the day for Round Three - The Sweet Sixteen! I surprised everyone with a double battle day. We also battled Round Four - The Elite Eight.
We're now down to the Final Four, which will take place next Thursday at the FLYP Finale before the No Contest Talent Contest. What's your talent? I might read a poem.
We had some amazing surprises and upsets in the last two rounds!!!
Sweet Sixteen Battles:
Dorothy Gale in a surprise upset moved on past Spider Man!
Phineas & Ferb used their imaginations again to out-wizard Snape!
Much to the dismay of the tween girls, Aslan (loud cheers from the kids in the front) sent Edward home to Forks.
Hermione! Hermione! Hermione! Girls ruled and Bill Nye the Science Guy was out.
We had to count the vote twice, and though some wild fans screamed NO!, Pikachu cuted it up and Indiana Jones was done.
The Queen of the Library heavily campaigned for her, but Alice in Wonderland was no match for our friend and library-visitor, Curious George!
The vote was clear. The voices were heard. SpongeBob is king! Bella is sent following Edward back to Forks.
Again, there wasn't much of a fight for this battle. Harry Potter is really The Chosen One. Lyra got in Lee Scoresby's air ship and floated back to Oxford.
Elite Eight Battles:
We were amazed how far Dorothy went in the Showdown, but her battles are over. Phineas & Ferb are going to the Final Four!
This was a squeaker! We had to recount the votes a few times. Sadly, the smartest girl wizard is done. We love you, Hermione, but Aslan is an amazing character. He goes on!
Oh the mighty cute have fallen! The monkey wins the battle! Pikachu goes home to Ash. Curious George is a Final Four contender!
And this was one of the toughest-judged battles so far...Harry Potter vs SpongeBob. There was drama, there was yelling. We had to use the whistle to calm everyone down. And the decision? SpongeBob!!!
So there you go! Your Final Four in The Ultimate Showdown:
Phineas & Ferb vs Curious George
Aslan vs SpongeBob Squarepants
Could YOU have predicted this? I know I couldn't have!
See you next week when we reveal the ULTIMATE CHAMPION!!!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library Round Two, Part Two RESULTS!
Our program day was a huge hit as usual. We learning all about visual art today! Picasso, Matisse, Michelangelo, Disney, ice sculptures, finger painting, macaroni necklaces, and a special guest artist named Austin who taught us all about the art of Pokemon Sprites. We all learned something new today!
And when we announced it was time for today's round of The Ultimate Showdown, a loud cry of YES! was heard from the audience! They were SO EXCITED for Round Two!!!
So here's how it all went down...
There was really no contest and nearly naked Captain Underpants fell to the cutest ever Pikachu!
Even though we tried to argue for his win, Winnie the Pooh's heart and sweetness was not enough to match the popularity of Mr. Indiana Jones.
And even though it was a very close vote, the Pigeon who drives the bus drove it off into the sunset because Alice in Wonderland is moving on to the Sweet Sixteen!
Even though a few LOUD fans were CHANTING for Charlotte the Spider, she was not as favored as Curious George and so the monkey moves on!
Again, the fans were chanting RAMONA! RAMONA! RAMONA! but the vote was called for SpongeBob Squarepants. He is so fashionable.
In a close vote of 14-13, Bella Swan vamped by Jedi Luke Skywalker.
We had a great discussion about the next battle, but Lyra and her alethiometer were championed over Frodo and his ring.
And finally, it was his week. There was no arguement. Harry Potter took down Spock.
SO THERE IT IS! The next round is the Sweet Sixteen!!! We are already down to the wire.
Here's who is left in the Showdown:
Spider Man, Hermione Granger, Dorothy Gale, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Phineas & Ferb, Aslan, Snape, Edward Cullen, Pikachu, Harry Potter, Lyra Belacqua, Indiana Jones, Alice in Wonderland, Bella Swan, SpongeBob Squarepants, and Curious George!
Who will be the Ultimate Champion? You decide!
And when we announced it was time for today's round of The Ultimate Showdown, a loud cry of YES! was heard from the audience! They were SO EXCITED for Round Two!!!
So here's how it all went down...
There was really no contest and nearly naked Captain Underpants fell to the cutest ever Pikachu!
Even though we tried to argue for his win, Winnie the Pooh's heart and sweetness was not enough to match the popularity of Mr. Indiana Jones.
And even though it was a very close vote, the Pigeon who drives the bus drove it off into the sunset because Alice in Wonderland is moving on to the Sweet Sixteen!
Even though a few LOUD fans were CHANTING for Charlotte the Spider, she was not as favored as Curious George and so the monkey moves on!
Again, the fans were chanting RAMONA! RAMONA! RAMONA! but the vote was called for SpongeBob Squarepants. He is so fashionable.
In a close vote of 14-13, Bella Swan vamped by Jedi Luke Skywalker.
We had a great discussion about the next battle, but Lyra and her alethiometer were championed over Frodo and his ring.
And finally, it was his week. There was no arguement. Harry Potter took down Spock.
SO THERE IT IS! The next round is the Sweet Sixteen!!! We are already down to the wire.
Here's who is left in the Showdown:
Spider Man, Hermione Granger, Dorothy Gale, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Phineas & Ferb, Aslan, Snape, Edward Cullen, Pikachu, Harry Potter, Lyra Belacqua, Indiana Jones, Alice in Wonderland, Bella Swan, SpongeBob Squarepants, and Curious George!
Who will be the Ultimate Champion? You decide!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library Round Two, Part Two!
Aaaaaaand we're back! We are so lucky that this summer's program theme is Be Creative because we have been so creative with these battles. Our thinking caps are screwed on tight!
Tomorrow's battles are the last of Round Two! Can you believe it? We will be entering the Sweet Sixteen by Saturday. It is getting intense!
Here are tomorrow's battles:
Captain Underpants vs Pikachu
Winnie the Pooh vs Indiana Jones
The Pigeon vs Alice in Wonderland
Curious George vs Charlotte the Spider
SpongeBob SquarePants vs Ramona Quimby
Luke Skywalker vs Bella Swan
Frodo Baggins vs Lyra Belacqua
Spock vs Harry Potter
Tomorrow's theme is Now You See It. We'll be learning about all sorts of visual artists...painters, sculptors, cartoonists, computer animators, you name it. We hope to SEE some amazing battles!
SEE YOU next time with the RESULTS! Yay!!!
Tomorrow's battles are the last of Round Two! Can you believe it? We will be entering the Sweet Sixteen by Saturday. It is getting intense!
Here are tomorrow's battles:
Captain Underpants vs Pikachu
Winnie the Pooh vs Indiana Jones
The Pigeon vs Alice in Wonderland
Curious George vs Charlotte the Spider
SpongeBob SquarePants vs Ramona Quimby
Luke Skywalker vs Bella Swan
Frodo Baggins vs Lyra Belacqua
Spock vs Harry Potter
Tomorrow's theme is Now You See It. We'll be learning about all sorts of visual artists...painters, sculptors, cartoonists, computer animators, you name it. We hope to SEE some amazing battles!
SEE YOU next time with the RESULTS! Yay!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The Boy Who Rocked
The Boy Who Rocked
I saw a Harry and the Potters show at a teeny rock club in Arlington, Virginia with one of my librarian friends. They were totally awesome!
Voldemort can't stop the rock, indeed.
Go check out this video: WROCK!
I saw a Harry and the Potters show at a teeny rock club in Arlington, Virginia with one of my librarian friends. They were totally awesome!
Voldemort can't stop the rock, indeed.
Go check out this video: WROCK!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Ultimate Showdown @ Your Library Round Two, Part One RESULTS!
We had a bit of a subdued crowd of Showdown fans today, but Round Two began anyway. The battles were judged very closely with some battles having to go to recounts to declare winners. We are Florida voters, after all.
So without further political delay, here are the RESULTS!
Spider Man weaved a web of Ultimate around saucy Jack Sparrow.
Kansan runaway Dorothy Gale tornado'd her way past sweet Amelia Bedelia.
Phineas and Ferb used their amazing imagination to out sleuth Nancy Drew.
Edward Cullen sparkled his charming self over happiest of happy Mickey Mouse.
Aslan the Lion roared and that was it for dreamer Gemma Doyle.
Bill Nye the Science Guy concocted an experiment that stumped Alaska Young. (Though this was a squeaker! We had to vote about four times before declaring a winner!)
And finally, Hermione Granger cast a spell and Optimus Prime left planet Earth.
Amazing! Just amazing! What an opening for Round Two! We can't hardly wait for next Thursday to find out who else moves on to the Sweet Sixteen battles. Can you???
So without further political delay, here are the RESULTS!
Spider Man weaved a web of Ultimate around saucy Jack Sparrow.
Kansan runaway Dorothy Gale tornado'd her way past sweet Amelia Bedelia.
Phineas and Ferb used their amazing imagination to out sleuth Nancy Drew.
Edward Cullen sparkled his charming self over happiest of happy Mickey Mouse.
Aslan the Lion roared and that was it for dreamer Gemma Doyle.
Bill Nye the Science Guy concocted an experiment that stumped Alaska Young. (Though this was a squeaker! We had to vote about four times before declaring a winner!)
And finally, Hermione Granger cast a spell and Optimus Prime left planet Earth.
Amazing! Just amazing! What an opening for Round Two! We can't hardly wait for next Thursday to find out who else moves on to the Sweet Sixteen battles. Can you???
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