Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month

Even though March is almost over, there is still plenty of time to celebrate. 

The Teen Zone is showcasing (in our clear plastic display) Teenage Girls who Rock. This collection of fiction showcases girls who may play sports, fight evil or  just go to high school, but their stories are worth reading.

Visit iconn.org for great resources on famous women in history or check out their e-book collection which includes Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. 

And, don't forget about the resources we have here at the library. Just stop by the Teen Services/ Reference Desk and  we'll help you find what you need.

This Week at the Library: March 29-April 2

This Week at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library

 Tuesday

T.A.B.

 Wednesday

Chess Club

Thursday

Gaming Club

See You There!

Reading with the Teen Librarian: Jump by Elisa Carbone

Jump by Elisa Carbone

Critter isn't insane.
P.K. doesn't want to go to boarding school.
Both need to escape their lives.

When P.K. decides to run away, out west, to go rock climbing, Critter, who has just escaped from the hospital, tags along. With the cops looking for them both, this book is an adventure from begining to end.



***This will be our Book Club Book on April 14th, Support Teen Literature Day. Grab a copy from the Teen Zone!"***

Book Sale/ Bake Sale

The Book Sale at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library is coming up soon April 8th -April 10th

This year, T.A.B. (The Teen Advisory Board) will be selling baked goods on Saturday, April 9th from 10am-3pm to raise money for the Holiday Gift Drive.

We are asking for donations of baked goods to be dropped off at the library on Friday, April 8th. Sign ups are at the Circulation Desk and the Children's Desk. Visit the Library Website for more details. Please contact the library with any questions.

See you at the Book Sale / Bake Sale!

Chess Puzzles & Chess Club Dates

 Spring Chess Club Dates:

 The Chess Club will be meeting 

from 2:45pm-5:00pm on

Wednesday, March 30th

Friday, April 15th

Wednesday, April 27th

May & June Dates TBA

At our last meeting, we worked through several Chess Puzzles and there will be more at our next meeting.

If you want to try challenging and fun puzzles from home, try this site.

Books & Movies

Last month, the Giant Teen Display asked you what was better, the book or the movie.

Here are the results & recommendations:

           VS.

Scott Pilgram

Book: 2                Movie: 2

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Theif

Book: 3                Movie: 3

Pride and Prejudice

Book: 2                Movie: 0

The Twilight Sage: Eclipse

Book: 4                Movie: 1

Water for Elephants

Book: 2                Movie: 1

Gulliver’s Travels

Book: 2                Movie: 2

Flipped

Book: 2                Movie: 1

I Am Number 4

Book: 2                Movie: 3

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Book: 4                Movie: 2



Teen Tech Week Crafts

Teen Tech Week may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean you need to stop celebrating technology.

Last week, after scrapping our Charger Caddy Craft*, we grabbed some bubble wrap, duct tape, puffy glitter paint and made cases for our phones, Nintendo DS and MP3 players. 

It was an extremely easy craft and in addition to being super easy and durable, its completely unique.

Another great Tech Craft idea is this E-Reader Cover.

Made out of a re-purposed book, this is a great clashing of cultures. Find out how to make the project from WonderHowTo, here. 

*The Cell Charger Craft can be found here at Unplggd, it is made out of a shampoo bottle and keeps your phone hanging out on the wall instead of the floor. We decided not to do this craft at the Booth & Dimock Library because if you use the wrong kind of plastic, it can melt and be dangerous. So, if you decide to do this craft, keep that in mind and Do Your Research!

Have you made any of these projects? Or do you have another great Tech Craft Idea? Let us know!

This Week at the Library: March 15-19

This Week at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library. 

 

 

 

Tuesday -- 2:45pm-4:00pm
T.A.B.

 

 

Thursday -- 2:45pm-4:00pm
D.I.Y. Spa

Make Your Own Bath Crystal Body Scrub

Staying Safe Online

A big part of Teen Tech Week is understanding how to stay safe online and protect your identity. Below are a few videos about Digital Identities. You can access the complete collection and find out more about the project here.







Use these resources and find out what you can do to stay safe online.

Control Your Privacy on Facebook

A Comprehensive Directory of Online Saftey Resources

Own Your Space--A Free Downloadable Book about the latest computer safety threats.

And finally, stop in at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library and pick up a free packet on online safety resources for you and your parents. They are available at the front desk or at Teen Services.

Tech Your Parents Tech

Are you tired of solving all your parents technology problems?

Try this great website: Teach Parents Tech next time one of your parents has a question.

Brought to you by Google, this website lets you check different boxes to customize a digital care package with videos on how to accomplish many computer tasks.

Good Luck!

Will You Re-Name the Blog?

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT

Can You Race with the Best?

or at least Mario, Luigi and Yoshi?

Come to the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library and

Celebrate Teen Tech Week on

Friday, March 11, 2011

A Special Meeting of the Gaming Club will begin at 2:45pm

The Tournament Begins at 3:30pm and will run until 5:00pm

There will be Prizes and Snacks.

Contact Teen Services with any Questions. 

Cartoon Madness

Stop by and vote in 

CARTOON MADNESS 

the new display in the Teen Zone

Each week we will drop down a level until we reach the Top Cartoon.

Here are the contenders:

Jimmy Neutron vs. Dexter

Animaniacs vs. Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers

Courage the Cowardly Dog vs. Spongebob Squarepants

The Justice League vs. the Power Puff Girls

Sylvester & Tweedy vs. Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote

Rodger Rabbit vs. Yogi Bear

Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck

Alvin & the Chipmunks vs. Casper the Friendly Ghost

George of the Jungle vs. Pokemon

Tom & Jerry vs. Ren & Stimpy

The Gummi Bears vs. Scooby Doo

The Flinstones vs. the Jetsons

Rocky & Bullwinkle vs. Pinky and the Brain

Snorks vs. Smurfs

Mickey Mouse vs. Batman

Penguins of Madagascar vs. Rugrats

Want to vote online? Follow the Teen & Young Adult Zone Facebook Page for daily chances!