2009 WrestleMania Reading Challenge

Sign up today for the 2009 WrestleMania Reading Challenge. All you have to do is stop by the library for your reading log and bookmark application. Here are the details:

• Read 10 items by January 12th and record them on the reading log to win a prize. There will also be a party to celebrate everyone's accomplishment.


• Read 10 items AND design a bookmark for a chance to win a trip to Houston for WrestleMania! Stop by for an application today!

Even if WrestleMania is not your thing, don't worry, just sign up for the challenge anyway. We plan on having a lot of fun!

VRC Book Club gets a response from author!!

On October 2nd, the Virginia Readers' Choice High School Book Club met and discussed Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It was a great book and the teens loved it. During our discussion we commented on the author's blog, letting her know how we felt about the book and about her future plans. Here is our post and her response! We are so excited that she wrote back to us!! Check out her blog: http://susanbethpfeffer.blogspot.com/

From the book club:

Congrats on being #8! Our book club just read LAWKI and we loved it. We are very excited about book #3. We think you should get book #1 made into a movie. By the way, is Dan coming back? We really liked him and would love to see him in the next one. He should drive up on a motorcycle and surprise her. And thank you for telling us that Lisa's baby was born. We were worried about them. Thank you again for writing this book! It rocks!

From the Lovettsville Library High School Book Club
Jessica (librarian), Lexi, Abigail, Hannah, Samantha

From the author, Susan Beth Pfeffer:

Hello Jessica (librarian), Lexi, Abigail, Hannah and Samantha, aka the Lovettsville Library High School Book Club-

Thanks for your comment. I'm all in favor of someone making a movie out of LAWKI, or d&g, or anything else I've ever written, but I don't think it will ever happen. At least it hasn't yet and my guess is if it were going to, it would have by now.I hear from lots of people who worry about Lisa and the baby, so I know I need to put them in to Book 3. I don't think I'm going to be able to get Dan back though. But I'll give it some thought to see if I can work it out somehow.Thanks again for your comment. I love how LAWKI can inspire one person to write all kinds of nifty murderous ideas, and other people to write about romance!

Thank you Susan Beth Pfeffer for writing back to us so quickly! We can't wait to see what you have for the future!! Check out the sequel, The Dead and the Gone.

Teen Read Week -- Film Competition

Take part in our Teen Read Week film competition. This year we are filming book trailers. A book trailer is a mini commercial about a book. Starting September 29th, stop by your branch to borrow a “FLIP” camera to be used in the library and pick up your entry form. All films must be submitted by October 10th. Prizes will be awarded and the winning book trailer will be posted to the library’s website during Teen Read Week.

Also, if you want to come to the library and use our camera, you can film your book trailer on site.

New Program for Teens!!! Teen Wii Day!!

Sign-up today for Teen Wii Day!! Join us at the library for an afternoon of the Nintendo Wii, including Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario Party 8 and more. Refreshments will be provided.

Advance registration is required. Click here to sign-up.

Limited to 15

VRC High School Book Club

Sign up today for the new Virginia Readers'Choice High School Book Club! Our first book will be The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson, which is a forensic mystery similar to CSI.

Click here to sign-up!!

Click here to request a copy of the book.

Murder Mystery @ the Library

Come by the library and get involved with a murder mystery! Refreshments will be served.

Recommended for ages 12-18.

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 @ 6 p.m.

Click here to register.

Dance Dance Revolution @ the Library

Come by the library and enjoy an afternoon of Dance Dance Revolution! You can join in the tournament for the King or Queen of DDR, munching on snacks as you wait your turn to dazzle everyone with your moves. There will be a practice period at the beginning if you are new to the game.

Recommended for ages 12-18.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 @ 3 p.m.

Click here to register.

This week @ the Library

Here's what is happening this week at the Lovettsville Library:

Monday

Storytime @ 10:30 am - Ages 2-3. No registration required.

Storytime @ 1:30 pm - Ages 3-5. No registration required.

Tuesday

Mr. Brian & the Boppets @ 7 pm - All ages. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to the program.

Wednesday

Born to Read Storytime @ 10:30 am - Ages 0-24 mos. No registration required.

Comedy & Performance Workshop with Slash Coleman @ 2 pm - Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Thursday

Nature Discovery @ 11 am - Ages 2-3. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Don't forget to come in to the library and pick something from the treasure chest!

This week @ your library!!

Here are the events and open registrations for this week. Hope to see you there!!

EVENTS

Monday, June 2nd @ 10:30 a.m. - Storytime, ages 2-3. No registration required.

Monday, June 2nd @ 1:30 p.m. - Storytime, ages 4-5. No registration required.

Wednesday, June 4th @ 10:30 a.m. - Born to Read Storytime, ages 0-24 mos. No registration required.

Wednesday, June 4th @ 1:30 p.m. - Babygarten, ages 0-18 mos. Click here to register.

Thursday, June 5th @ 9:30 a.m. - Adult Book Discussion of In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien. No registration required.

Saturday, June 7th @ 11:00 a.m. - Lovettsville History Alive! Presented by Eugene Scheel. Ages 12 & up. No registration required.

Saturday, June 7th @ 2:00 p.m. - Teen Summer Reading Program Volunteer Orientation. Ages 12-18. Click here to register.

OPEN REGISTRATIONS - Click on links to register.

Father's Day Storytime & Craft, Wednesday, June 11th @ 3:00 p.m. Ages 2-6

Teen Summer Reading Program Volunteer Orientation, Thursday, June 12th @ 7:00 p.m. Ages 12-18.

This week at Lovettsville...

Here are the programs this week for Lovettsville. Hope to see you stop by!

Monday - 5/26 - Memorial Day - Library is closed. Enjoy!

Tuesday - 5/27 @ 7 p.m. - Pajama Storytime. Put your PJs on, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and come to storytime with Ms. Barbara. Recommended ages 2-7. No registration required.

Wednesday - 5/28 @ 10:30 a.m. - Born to Read Storytime. Birth to 24 months. No registration required.

Wednesday - 5/28 @ 10:30 a.m. - Babygarten. Birth to 18 months. Registration required.

Saturday - 5/31 @ 2 p.m. - Teen Movie. Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. No registration required.

Saturday - 5/31 @ the Lovettsville Community Center - Book Sale! Come out and support the library!

Hope to see you there!!

Loudoun Youth Initiative looking for governors

Attention Teens: community service opportunity available from the Loudoun Youth Initiative. See their website for more details: http://loudounteens.org/

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a unique organization which provides opportunities for Loudoun County youth to excel. The YAC is a special program within the Loudoun Youth Initiative. As a member of the Board of Governors you would be in a position to advocate on behalf of all Loudoun County teens to elected officials and other community leaders, and would be responsible for representing the efforts and events of the YAC to your respective school community. This is accomplished while working with your peers, community members, and local government to create solutions to some of the most important issues facing teens in Loudoun County.

Beyond advocating for all Loudoun teens, the Board of Governors also provides social and developmental opportunities. The Board of Governors plans special events, organizes and participates in community service projects, and provides leadership development workshops for Loudoun teens. Members of the Board of Governors are expected to attend all monthly meetings from September through May. Additionally, Governors are expected to participate to the best of their ability in the community service, special events, and leadership development opportunities.

Click here to learn more about the Youth Advisory Council and to fill out their application.

This week at the library...

Monday, 5/19

• 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime, Ages 2-3. No sign-up required.
• 1:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime, Ages 4-5. No sign-up required.

Wednesday, 5/21

• 10:30 a.m. Born to Read Storytime, Ages 0-24 mos. No sign-up required.
• 1:30 p.m. Babygarten, Ages 0-18 mos. Sign-up required. Spots still available. 4 weeks left.

Thursday, 5/22

• 3:30 p.m. Teddy Bear Storytime & Craft, Ages 2-6. Sign-up required. No spots available. Waiting list is an option.

Saturday, 5/24

• 2 p.m. Free Movie!! Cars, by Disney. All Ages. No sign-up required. Bring pillows and popcorn!!
• Sign-up begins for the June 7th Orientation for Teen Summer Volunteers. This is required for all volunteers because the registration process has changed. Click here to register for this session, then go to the LCPL Teen Scene website to fill out the Summer Volunteer Application.

This week at the library...

The busy season is upon us here at the library, and we are offering you many programs that we know you'll love:

Stitch n' Chat - Tuesday @ 7 p.m.Come down to the library with your stitching for a night of gabbing with ladies in the community. All types of stitching is welcome!! Click on the link to register. For Teens and Adults.

Babygarten - Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m. We still have space for a couple of smiling babies! This six-week program is a great way to expose you baby to literacy. Click on the link to register. Only five sessions left! For babies 0 - 18 mos.

Barbara Curtis, Author - Thursday @ 10 a.m. Come and meet local author Barbara Curtis and discuss her book Mommy, Teach Me, and Mommy, Teach Me to Read. Click on the link to register.

Who's Sleeping in the Squash? - Saturday @ 1 p.m. Learn everything about bees! No registration required. For all ages.

Simple Gifts - Saturday @ 3 p.m. Come down to the library, bring your spoons, and enjoy some folk music! No registration required. For all ages.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Hey Teens!

Don't miss the teen summer reading program volunteer orientation!

Would you like to volunteer at the library during the Summer Reading Program? Come to an orientation to get started! Please register for one session only. Training is required for all volunteers, so you can't volunteer without attending. Registration for Lovettsville begins May 24th for the session on Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 2 p.m., and registration begins on May 29th for the session on Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 7 p.m. If you are closer to another library in Loudoun County, click HERE to see when the other orientations are happening. Must attend the orientation at the branch for which you want to volunteer. So spread the word to your friends and stop by. For ages 12-18.

After the meeting, if you want to share any ideas on what kinds of programs and activities at the library, your opinion would be greatly appreciated! We really want to make this a fun place to hang out. Refreshments will be provided.

Hope to see you there!!

Teen Photo Contest Winners

The winners have been announced for the LCPL Teen Photo Contest. Check out the LCPL website to see all of the entries.

1st Place - Row 3 Photo 3 of Jumping Girls
2nd Place - Row 9 Photo 3 of Girls in Pile
3rd Place - Row 2 Photo 4 of Teens Leaning Together

Congratulations!!

Teen Reviewers Wanted!

To celebrate TEEN TECH WEEK, we will be accepting podcast reviews to put on the library's website, TEEN SCENE. Just tell us your name, the branch you are at, what book you are reviewing and what you thought about it. You can do this by stopping by the library and asking any of the staff about the podcasting.

AND, for every book that you review, your name will be entered into a drawing for an MP3 player! So, stop by library and share your review today!!

New Teen Resource

LCPL just subscribed to a new database called Teen Health & Wellness, where teens can go to get real answers to real life questions. Subjects cover anything from bullying to braces to being a first-generation American teen.


Check it out today!! Teen Health & Wellness