This Week at the Library: November 1st - November 5th

What's the perfect way to burn off all that Halloween candy?  Searching through the library for a new book to read!  We have plenty of activities planned for this week, so be sure to stop by!

November 1st: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm

November 2nd: Folding Scrapbooks from 3pm to 4:30pm
Make your own unique folding scrapbook!  Perfect for preserving memories or giving as gifts!

November 3rd: Gaming Club from 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Join us for Just Dance, Band Hero, or any of our dozens of Wii, Playstation, DS, and PC games!

Come see what unfolds...

...in our Folding Scrapbooks event!  Make beautiful paper scrapbooks to hold your favorite memories from trips, school events, family get-togethers, or anything else!  They make great gifts, too!  Be sure to stop by the Teen Zone on Wednesday, November 2nd between 3:00PM and 4:00PM!

The Scorch Trials and Maze Runner Triology

The Death Cure is officially avaliable. You can reserve our copy through the Library Catalog. But for those of you who are waiting, already tore through the conclusion or are new to the Maze Runner Trilogy, here are some exciting resources courtesy of Random House and James Dashner.

Random House is hosting the W.I.C.K.E.D. Files Contest where you get to create W.I.C.K.E.D. documents for a chance to meet James Dashner!

And for those of you who were hooked on the Maze Runner Game (we blogged about it here) try the Scorch Trials Game, based on the second book of the trilogy.

This Week at the Library: October 25th - October 29th

Join us at the library for one of our most exciting weeks yet!

October 25th: T.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm.
We know you have opinions; come share them with us!

October 26th: J.A.B. from 3pm to 4pm.
The perfect place to discuss what goes on in the Library for teens in grades 6-8.

October 27th: Zombie Apocalypse Planning from 3pm to 5pm.
This is sure to be a good time!  Join us as we prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse!  Prizes will go to whoever creates the most complete Apocalypse kit and plan, and we'll even be making ourselves into Zombies!  We'll have Zombie-themed treats, so be sure not to miss this one!

Want to go to Wrestlemania?

Enter the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge!  Pledge to read five books or graphic novels between today and November 1st, and then complete one of the following challenges:

Grades 7 - 12: Write a short letter (100 words or less) to your favorite WWE Superstar to convince them to read your favorite book.

Grades 5 - 6: Using your own artwork, design a bookmark to promote reading.  Create your own original slogan, and maybe your entry will be picked!

There will only be seven winners in the whole country, so do your best!  The winners receive a trip for two to Wrestlemania 28 in Miami and a $2,000 prize for his or her library!  Interested?  Just stop by the Teen Zone for the forms and information!

Apocalypse Now (Well, Soon!)

Are you ready for the Zombie Apocalypse?  Come to the library on Thursday, October 27th at 3pm for our Zombie Apocalypse Planning event!  We'll have fun games, Zombie face paint, and prizes for whoever can create the most complete Apocalypse preparation kit!

This Week at the Library: October 12th - October 14th

We have a busy week planned here at the Booth and Dimock Memorial Library, so be sure to stop by!

October 12
Teen Book Club - 3 to 4pm
Join us to discuss our book club selection and help us choose our next book.
Couponing at the Library - 6:30 to 8:30pm
Come meet Lori Grannis, "The Bargain Shopper Lady," as seen on TV!  She'll be presenting a free program on using coupons and other techniques for saving money.

October 13
Chess Club - 3 to 4:30pm
Join us for a game of chess!
D.I.Y. Spa - 3 to 4:30pm
Make your own relaxing bath salts and lip balm.

October 14
Karaoke Party - 3 to 5:30pm
For once, you don't have to be quiet in the library!

Want more information about these or any other events?  Check us out on Facebook or stop by in person!