Just a Reminder

Just a reminder that today’s planned New Moon Party had to be cancelled because of a problem with our license to show Twilight at the library.  I’ll see if I can reschedule, but meanwhile, don’t come to the library expecting this party today, because I won’t be here!  Sorry about that.

The next event coming up will be during the library’s holiday open house, on Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m.  We’ll be taking old books and remaking them into custom journals and scrapbooks.  Hope you can make it!  Registration for winter programs will start in about a week.

Paper Bowl Pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who came to the program!
Katie

Corkboard designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to all the corkboard designers who made it to the program on Friday.  Check out these great patterns!

Transformers

Last week’s “Transform Your T-Shirt” event was great!  Here are some of your creations…

Hoooooooot

If you’re sick of being at home this summer because of the weird weather, grab some friends and come to the library this Friday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m.

We’ll be showing Hoot, the movie based on the book by Carl Hiaasen, in which Roy and his friends must find a way to save a colony of owls that are under threat from a restaurant chain trying to build where the owls nest.

Could YOU Survive?

What would you do…

if you were lost in the wilderness?
if you encountered a wild animal?
if the temperature suddenly dropped?
if you ran out of water?
if you you were bleeding from an accident?

Could YOU survive?
Find out what to do tomorrow,
Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers, don’t miss this event! Outdoor
expert Gib Egge will help you learn how to best deal with these and other
emergency wilderness situations.

This event required registration; however, you may still attend even if you missed the registration deadline. 

If you are going into grades 7 to 12, join us in the library’s meeting room at 2:00 p.m.  And don’t forget, attending a teen event earns you an extra summer reading grand prize ticket.

Beach Bag Pics

On Monday we made beach bags out of duct tape and tank tops.

Want to sign up for programs like this one? You can sign up for all teen events (grades 7-12) using our online events calendar. If it’s listed in green, it’s for teens, and if it’s underlined you must register.

Ice Cream Social Pics

Hope you could make it to Wednesday’s Ice Cream Social.  Here are a few pictures from the night…
 

FREE Events

Over the past few days, I’ve had a few people ask me how much library events cost.  The answer is…nothing!  Every library event is free. 

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now for out summer events for teens going into grades 7-12.  Monday is our first program, building beach bags from tank tops or duct tape. 

You can sign up for all teen events online using our events calendar.  If it’s listed in green, it’s for teens, and if it’s underlined you must register.  Hope to see you at one of our events soon.

Picture this…

If you couldn’t make it to this weekend’s Customized Picture Frames event, here’s a sample of the frames that were created.  Don’t forget, this summer we’ll have plenty of programs, so keep watching the blog for announcements of upcoming events!

 
 

  

  

 

 

Celebrate Earth Day!

You can sign up now for my next program, where we’ll go a little green and make coiled paper bowls out of old magazines.   Join me on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room.  I know three hours sounds like a long time, but all that folding and coiling takes time!   You’ll probably walk away with a small bowl, similar in size to this one I made, which is about four inches across.

 This event is for grades 6 to 12.  Sign up online at the library’s website at http://www.winfield.lib.il.us/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp.  I’ve got plenty of magazines, and you don’t have to have a library card to attend, so feel free to have a friend register with you! 

See you then,
Katie

Upcoming Programs

I love that you guys love books, but there’s more going on at the library!  Here are some programs that are coming up.  Make sure to go to our online calendar and register so I have enough stuff to go around!  Programs for teens are listed in green on the calendar.

Mardi Gras Party **This program is next Saturday, so register now!
Saturday, February 21, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Make a Mardi Gras mask, play games, try King cake, and hear great music. Grades 6 to 12.

Coiled Paper Bowls
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with this green project! Use recycled magazines to create a one of a kind coiled paper bowl. You can choose the color and shape of your bowl to make it fit your style.  Grades 6 to 12.

Customized Picture Frames
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
May is National Photography Month! Join us to turn a plain picture frame into personalized art. We’ll provide a frame for a 4×6” photo. Grades 6 to 12.

Are you broke but need to give a gift?

Do you have no cash but need to give a gift to someone?  Are you bored and want a gift for yourself?  Register now for our homemade holiday gift-making event, this Saturday, 12/13, from 1-4 p.m.  We’ll make custom magnet sets as well as chocolate/peanut bark and chocolate/peppermint bark candy. 

Now you can register online.  Teen programs are listed in green, so just click “Homemade Holiday Gifts” and sign up today.  Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome!

Catch a falling star

Come to the library Monday night to catch “Stardust” on the library’s big screen.  We’ll be showing the movie November 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the large meeting room.  You do have to be 13 because the movie is PG-13.

A young man named Tristran tries to win the heart of Victoria by retrieving a magical fallen star. His journey leads him to a forbidden land where he discovers that others are also seeking the star. The four sons of the king and an evil witch battle Tristran for the prize in this wondrous fantasy world.   This movie is fantastic, funny, adventurous and romantic, so check it out with us!

We’ll have snacks, and for those of you who have been to our movies before, I finally figured out how to temporarily cover that light I can’t turn off!  So come and enjoy the movie, or if you can’t make it, we have the book by Neil Gaiman in the young adult fiction section of the library.

Katie

New! Program Registration Online

The library has updated its calendar to include online program registration.  Now, you can see which programs are specifically for teens and which programs require registration just by checking out the calendar.  The calendar is at: http://www.winfield.lib.il.us/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, or you can see just the teen program listings here.

Teen programs are in green, and if you have to register, the program title is underlined.  I’ll normally ask for just a name and phone number, and an email address if you want a reminder to be emailed to you before the program. 

Winter events all require registration, and registration begins December 1 for the following programs:

Homemade Holiday Gifts
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Need a holiday gift to give someone but don’t have the cash? Create a set of unique magnets and make chocolate bark by mixing chocolate with nuts or candy. Grades 6 and up.

Pizza Double Feature
Saturday, January 24, 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Pig out on pizza and watch The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (PG) at 12:00 p.m. and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (PG-13) at 2:15 p.m. Ages 13-18.

Mardi Gras Party
Saturday, February 21, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Make a Mardi Gras mask, play games, try some food and hear great music! Grades 6 and up.

See you then,
Katie

Need somewhere to put your stuff?

Come to the library a week from today, Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. and make origami boxes with lids.  I’ll have paper of many sizes and colors so you can make custom boxes.  Make sure to register by calling the library at (630) 653-7599 so I’ll have enough paper!

Katie

Update 11/14: This program has been cancelled due to low registration.

Have a good weekend

This weekend, think about the programs you want me to offer this winter!  Next week is your last chance to get your two cents in.

Katie

Rihanna no, Labeouf yes

Tomorrow night, swing by the library for Disturbia.  Get in the mood for Halloween and ask yourself what you would do if your neighbor were a serial killer. 

Disturbia will be shown Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. and yes, we’ll have snacks.

Katie

Creative Writing Workshop

All you aspiring writers, don’t forget to sign up for our Creative Writing Workshop!  This two part workshop is open to anyone in grades 6-8.  Join us Friday, October 10 and 17 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.

On Friday, October 10, use your own observations and experiences to create story ideas, characters and emotions. On October 17, learn how to further develop your story or transform it into a different format.  

Call (630) 653-7599 or email me to register for this program.  Yes, you have to register!

Katie

Update 10/9: Both parts of this program have been cancelled due to low registration.

Back by popular demand

If you missed our Acting and Improv Workshop this summer, register now for our second workshop, coming this Saturday, September 20, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This program brings back acting teacher and professional actress Amelia Barrett, who will show you how to embrace the moment and work with others to improve your acting skills. Ages 13 – 18. Call the library at 630-653-7599 to register, or email me!

Katie

Update 9/19: Due to lack of registrations, this program has been cancelled.