Summer’s finally here and that means lots of free time for reading! Here are a few ways you can discover some great new books to keep you occupied all summer. If you’re looking for something to read you can always check our catalogue to see what’s new. You can place holds and have the books sent… Read More What books are you excited for this summer?
Here’s another great review from Teen Advisory Group member, Aleksandra. Check it out! Book: The Future Of Us by: Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler Review by: Aleksandra Today Facebook is a common part of our social lives, being a social network for teens and adults to be able to communicate. Back in the… Read More Book Reviews for Teens By Teens
Do you use Pinterest? You know, that fun website that helps keep track of everything you love from books to music, movies and more. Well, Windsor Public Library has its very own Pinterest page and we’d love for you to follow us. Each month a member of the Teen Advisory Group adds his or her… Read More Interesting Pinteresting
Time for another great book review by WPL Teen Advisory Group member, Aleksandra. Book: Out of my Mind By: Sharron M. Draper Summary: This book is about a girl named Melody who has been disabled from birth. She narrates the story, explaining what it is like to be in a wheelchair because of having Cerebral… Read More Book Reviews for Teens by Teens
It’s once again time for the yearly BookFest Windsor Poetry Contest and children and teens in grades 1 through 12 are invited to enter. But hurry because the deadline is June 21, 2013. The theme for this year’s contest is “flight”. You can submit a poem (any length) or a short story (500 words or less)… Read More Are You a Poet and You Know It?
Thanks to Teen Advisory Group member, Carol for this teen book review. She takes a look at Tolkien’s classic, The Hobbit. Here’s what she thinks about the book. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The classic adventure starts with Bilbo Baggins, an ordinary hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End.… Read More Book Reviews for Teens By Teens
Summer’s coming soon-ish and all those homework-free days mean lots of reading time! Are you looking for suggestions for what to read next? You’re in luck – the Young Adult Library Association has a cool new App that can help you find your next great read. Every year, YALSA or the Young Adult Library Association, gets imput… Read More Teen Bookfinder App
I’m excited to share our very first teen book review! And remember, we love to hear from our patrons so feel free to send your own book review by filling out the form here. Book: DIVERGENT By: Veronica Roth Review by Aleksandra Intro: Well I saw the book Divergent when I went to Chapters and I… Read More Book Reviews by Teens for Teens
Windsor Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group is excited to present it’s 3rd Annual Coffee House and Talent Night on Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30-7:30 at Budimir Branch. Our teens have worked together to plan for this awesome event and we’re really excited to be able to once again invite all youth ages 6-13 (and hey,… Read More WPL’s TAG Presents ‘Library Idol’
Well, it’s finally time for our inagural Teen Blog post. We’re very excited to be live and to be able to share book/CD/DVD reviews, news and events with you. We hope to hear from you too! If you’re a teen who loves reading or hey, if you’re an adult who loves reading YA books, please feel… Read More We’re Live!