Hampton Bays in VOYA
Congratulations to Theresa Owens and Hampton Bays Public Library on the excellent article in the October 2010 issue of VOYA. Read about Hampton Bays Public Library excellent teen department and view photos of the space and teen programs in Hampton Bays.
NICE!
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Quidditch Anyone ?
Want to view a REAL LIVE Quidditch game? On November 13 and 14 high school and college teams will be competing at Middlebury College in Manhattan. This very aggressive sport is not for wimps. "Some people still think it's a joke, but when they watch it, they're shocked at how physical it is," says Aimee Howarth, founder of a team.
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Awards, Contests, & Grants
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Do Something Club
Looking for an opportunity to involve teens in a meaningful program? Consider Do Something.org for volunteering suggestions and opportunities.
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Aspiring YA Authors
Got a YA manuscript hiding in your drawer or closet. Bring it out, dust it off, and send it to Gotham Writers Workshop. You could win a one-on-one consultation with one of New York's leading literary agents!
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App-ology:
Comics Go Mobile
Looking for a great app to help you read, review, and locate comics on your iPhone, iPad, or the web? Comics by Comixology is a great app to explore.
I like the search feature, previews, and ability to view pages or panels. You can keep a favorite list going as well as see what's new each week. The images look good.
Access comics from powerhouses such as DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse as well as the small independent publishers.
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Greetings!
The Mock Printz Workshop is scheduled for January 5, 2011. We are looking for a few brave souls who would be willing to defend a title from this year's list. If you are interested, please contact me.
Don't forget Boot Camp on November 16, 2010.
See You Soon,
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YA Librarians Unite!
You are coming to Boot Camp, aren't you? We're going ultra-urban and it will be a program to rock your socks.
Come early for "Minute to Win It" with James Richeson, a new music mix from Stephen Burg, a guerilla craft idea, and book graffiti.
Then hang around for our guest speakers:
Christian Zabriskie, Assistant Coordinator of Young Adult Services at Queens Library
Megan Honig, author and Teen Collection Specialist at New York Public Library.
Get fresh, exciting ideas and perspectives on working with teens, programming suggestions, and collection development.
2 hours professional development credit
November 16 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Coffee at 9:30 AM
There will also be a book give-away cart, a goodie bag for all attendees, and door prizes.
Register today for this excellent program
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Welcome to Sayville
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The Libraries of Suffolk County and St. Joseph's College will be hosting Authors Unlimited, a FANTASTIC event for Suffolk teens.
All teens will be welcome to join together for a day filled with great YA authors, fun, and books books books! There will be panel discussions, author breakout sessions, book signings, and more. FREE admission tickets available at local public libraries.
When: April 30, 2011
Where: St Joseph's College
Who: All interested teens and others who enjoy YA literature. (Preferential seating will be given to teens.)
Want to know more? Check out our Facebook page and become a friend. Be sure to attend our planning meeting on December 2 at SCLS to learn how you can help make this amazing day happen.
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Fun at ComicCon
Several intrepid Suffolk librarians braved the crowds and the craziness that is New York ComicCon. We were able to snag some of the latest graphic novels, preview new games, and dance with Michael Jackson - not to mention several panel presentations geared for librarians. We left our capes at home - but had a great time anyway.
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Story of Epic Proportions
Gareth Hinds has graphically re-envisioned Homer's epic poem in  this exquisite adaptation of The Odyssey. Hind gives the tale the heft and depth that the story demands. While both text and the dialog is readable and easily accessible, the poetic language of the original shines through, giving the story a classic feel.
The illustrations are magnificent. Gods are human enough to be believable, while retaining the characteristics which make them gods: the cyclops" menacing eye, Athena's warrior stance and flashing grey eyes, and manipulative Calypso. Realistic Aegean area backgrounds provide an excellent sense of place.
Wish this book had been available when I was in high school!
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Blue Man Group:
Invent an Instrument
Kids in grades 5-9 can enter the Invent an Instrument Contest. Using creativity and repurposed or everyday objects, create a new instrument. Twenty five winners will receive lots of very cool prizes. Top winner will get V.I.P. treatment at show and will have a composition composed using the created instrument.
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