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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day April 22

People from all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Started in 1970 this global event brings attention to the need to protect the environment. This year's theme focuses on climate change and global warming. Events have been scheduled all over the world but you can do your part right in your own home. Recycle plastic and paper, purchase energy efficient light bulbs, dispose of electronics properly, plant a tree, buy recycled products, return plastic bags to grocery stores (many grocery stores have drop-off containers), make a compost pile, bring your own reusable bag when shopping. Check out the following sites for more information:
Town of Chelmsford Recycling Department http://townofchelmsford.us/Recycling-Department.cfm
Recycling Facts
http://www.oberlin.edu/recycle/facts.html
EarthDay-US Government Portal
http://www.earthday.gov/
US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/earthday/

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Teens Top Ten

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

More than 6,000 teen readers across the country chose “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer as their favorite book in the annual Teens’ Top Ten. The online vote took place during Teen Read Week, October 14–20, 2007, with the second entry in Meyer’s popular vampire romance series winning easily.

The 2007 Teens’ Top Ten is:

  • New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
  • Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Viking Children’s Books, 2006)
  • How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles (Flux, 2006).
  • Maximum Ride: School’s Out – Forever by James Patterson (Hachette Book Group USA/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
  • Firegirl by Tony Abbott (Hachette Book Group USA/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
  • All Hallows Eve (13 Stories)by Vivian Vande Velde (Harcourt, 2006).
  • Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer (Harcourt, 2006).
  • River Secrets by Shannon Hale (Bloomsbury, 2006).
  • Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe (HarperCollins, 2006).
  • Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks (Chicken House, 2006).
Check them out at your library!

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Volunteer Fair Success!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 31. Eighty three teens as well as parents and community members came to the library to talk to the more than twenty organizations that participated. It is my hope that all who attended left with a better understanding of the many organizations in our community and the volunteer opportunities that are available. Another huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone that helped to make this fair so successful!

Monday, March 19, 2007

Volunteer Fair Update - New Date

The Volunteer Fair has been re-scheduled to March 31, 2007, 12-2 p.m.
Are you interested in accumulating community service hours for National Honor Society or to enhance your college applications or resume? We have just the thing for you! Come to the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from noon-2:00 p.m. Speak to a representative or pick up some brochures. The volunteer fair is open to all ages, but we are especially interested in providing a showcase of local volunteer opportunities available for our teen population. For more information call 978-256-5521, ext. 109, or email kcryanhic@mvlc.org, or call Teen Services 978 256-5521 x126 or email rbarricelli@mvlc.org.

Could You Live Without These?

I recently read an article in the Young Adult Library Services Asociation Magazine(Winter 2007) about the "Top Ten Gadgets" teens can't live without. Here is the list:
1. Computer
2. Cell phone
3. iPod/MP3 player
4. Digital camera
5. Game systems (Nintendo, PS2, Xbox etc.)
6. Flash drive
7. Television
8. TiVo
9. DVD player
10. Microwave
Do you agree? Would you change the order of this list? Would you remove one? Add a new one? What is the one piece of technology that you could not live without? Could you go one week without using any of the items on the list? One day? Think about it!

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

March is Here!

Brrrrrrrrr! It is so cold today! March has certainly come in like a lion, will it go out like a lamb? Stay tuned! March is such a long month. There are no holidays and many are anxious for spring. Daylight Saving time begins early this year so don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night 3/10-Sunday morning3/11! National Pig Day is on March 1 and Dr. Seuss' birthday is March 2. I tend to believe that everyone has read at least one Dr. Seuss book in his or her lifetime! Have you? Do you have a favorite? My favorite is "Green Eggs and Ham." Girl Scout Day is March 12, first day of spring is March 21, Saint Patrick's Day is March 17 and Bunsen Burner Day is March 31! Did you know that March is National Women's History Month, National Craft Month, Music in Our Schools Month and National Nutrition Month? Maybe the month won't last so long afterall!

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Music

Last night I attended the John Mayer concert in the Mullins Center at UMass Amherst. It was fabulous!!! John Mayer is an extremely talented, Grammy-Award winning musician and an amazing guitar player. You can check out his site at www.johnmayer.com! The library has a couple of John Mayer CD's: Heavier Things, 2003 and Continuum, 2006. John Mayer's CD's are only two of the hundred's of music CD's we have at the library. The collection includes Rock, Pop, Country, Show-tunes, Classical, Hip-Hop, Jazz, New Age and R&B. Check them out for your listening enjoyment!