Teen Direct
from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System September 2012 |
| Battle of the Books 2012 |
The sixteenth annual Battle of the Books was held at the Javits Lecture Center on the campus of Stony Brook University. Thirty-six teams, representing their respective libraries came to the book trivia from eight pre-selected titles.The teams were well-prepared, the costumes were fantastic, and the excitement was everywhere.
Rest up and get ready for 2013 when we'll do it all again!
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 Penguin Young Readers marketing have a Breathless campaign, promoting current and upcoming titles and we have some of the Breathless standees to give away! (See photo above - flowers and books are not included in this give-away. Sorry.)Post on our Facebook page a book that has left you "breathless" It can be any title - not just the ones featured on the standee - and a Breathless standee could be coming your way. We have 10 standees, so we will send them out to the first 10 who post a title on Facebook.. Take our breath away!
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eptember 13
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Joining Forces: Connecting Youth Community Resources
Who: YA library staff and those interested in community resources for teens
When: Thursday, September 13 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Coffee & brochure distribution: 9:30 AM
Where: SCLS auditorium
PLEASE REGISTER: We would like to have enough materials for all attendees.
Presentations from:
Literature from other organizations serving youth in Suffolk County will also be available. Come to network and learn about local resources for libraries and teens.
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| Seriously Amazing | 
Sir Terry Pratchett, awarding-winning author of Discworld, introduces readers to Victorian England. Meet Dodger, a "tosher" who spends his life in London's sewers, searching for discarded treasures. His life takes a dramatic turn when he rescues a lovely young lady from local scoundrels and meets a man named Charlie, who enlists his help to save the lady and solve a mystery.
This fantastic concoction of historical fiction introduces readers to the life of the poor during Queen Victoria's reign. The tale is delightful, not depressing - after all this is a fantasy. Readers will revel in Pratchett's enchanting characters. The authentic dialog is a treat! I had to keep reading portions aloud, the story was so good that it begs to be shared. An excellent selection for book discussion groups.
Blue, the daughter of a clairvoyant, knows that that she will kill her true love with a kiss. She does not possess the power to see into the future. However, others who are in her proximity feel their supernatural powers enhanced when she is near. Her sheltered life changes when she encounters three students from a nearby exclusive school for boys who are searching for ley lines which will lead them to the body of a long-dead king.
Maggie Stiefvater's book is filled with haunting descriptions, intriguing characters and jaw-dropping plot developments. Warning: once you get into The Raven Boys you will not be able to put it down. Eat. Sleep. Check your phone before you start reading.
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News from Schools
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The Suffolk School Media Library Association invites public librarians to join their organization. An Associate Membership is only $10 for the year.
All those who who join SSLMA by October 1, 2012 will be entered into a raffle to win a Kindle Fire.
Associate members are welcome to attend SSLAM events including the Fall Trip to the Society of Illustrators, a March 10 workshop titled "Public Libraries and the Common Core" and a late spring author/dinner event.
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Montauk to Melville: Taking It On the Road
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Beginning in September, Bad Kitty is joining up with his friend Lucille Beatrice Bear for a  ROAD TRIP ! They plan on visiting the public libraries throughout Suffolk County and they are going to drag along YS consultants Lisa Kropp and Barbara Moon.(Who will make sure that they pick up no stray children or cough up any furballs). A website and blog will provide photographic evidence of their exploits - which promise to be absolutely awesome.
There is even a form on the site where you can request a visit from this dynamic duo.
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ComicCon is Coming!
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You've been waiting all year and it is finally here: New York Comic Con 2012. This show of shows, taking place from Thursday October 11 through Sunday October 14. gives attendees all of the comics, pop culture, costumes, and craziness that can only be found at NYCC. Hope to see you there.
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Game ON !
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International Games Day is coming Saturday November 3. It is a celebration of games in libraries all across the nation (and other parts of the world.)
First: REGISTER This will put your library on the "map" and if you are one of the first 1,000 to register, you will receive a free game.
Next: Plan gaming activities that will be of interest to your patrons. Possible gaming options include: providing board games for patrons, organizing video video game programming either on your own or participate in a IGD tournament, planning your own gaming competition, either with video games, or games such as chess.
Most important: HAVE FUN !
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Fantastic Offer!
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If you read this before August 31, 2012:
ADULT DAY PASSES
will be given to two lucky librarians who post
Maker Faire flyers and/or postcards around Long Island.
Send the name of the city and location (store, cafe, library, etc) and a photo of the flyer/postcard to the SCLS-YS Facebook page.
You may be one of two lucky winners who will enjoy a complimentary pass to Maker Faire!
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Community Service
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SCLS-YS will be hosting a round table on Tuesday September 4 to discuss community service for teens. Come and share your past successes and well as your less-than-successful experiences. We will share methods for record-keeping, contacting organizations, and ideas for upcoming teen community service projects. Join us!
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| Calendar | |
September 4
September 11
September 13
September 22, 23
September 28, 29
September 30- October 6
October 1
October 2
October 11-14
October 14-20
October 19
November 3
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December 11
Authors Unlimited Volunteer Meeting
January 17
Mock Printz Workshop
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| Awards & Contests | |
September 12
September 16
September 24
September 30
October 30
October 31
November 15
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| New on Pinterest |
Congratulations to Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library on a very successful summer reading campaign: Read books, post reviews, and get any book of your choice that is available in paperback. Great idea: reward reading with a personal book !
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To-Do List
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