Mer L.'s blog

Weird Science

beakerJoin us next Wednesday, July 21st @ 2:30 pm in the Teen Zone for a science experiment that’s just plain weird.  Who knows? It might even give you an idea for your science fair project next year.
 
Flickr CC: Science Fun Photo by: jurvetson

Cures for Boredom: Adventure Stories

boredom is your fault graffitiAt this point we’re pretty much right in the middle of the summer break. Yes, we’ve had fun. Yes, we’ve been waking up late. Yes, we’ve been watching bad television. I don’t know about you, but at about this time during the summer I get a little stir crazy and restless. If you are feeling bored, check out a suspenseful tale of adventure or survival. It might just give you the jump-start you need.
 

Mer’s Cures for Boredom:

 

Grab a Bundle!

open bookHave you registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program? Well, you totally should if you haven’t. You still have plenty of time to finish your 5 books or 600 minutes before August 7th. To help you out, we’ve got book bundles by the first floor customer service desk. As you check out, check out a bundle! Each bundle has a theme (for example: Classic Science Fiction, Mystery Must-Reads, Music=Life, Tales of the City) and includes three books to get you started.
Flickr CC: Read OR Listen? Photo by: 

Get a Clue: Award Winners

eye spyI love a good mystery and each year the Mystery Writers of America present an Edgar Allan Poe (or Edgar) Award to the best Young Adult mystery. Below I’ve listed some recent (and not so recent) winners, but you can check out the full list as well. What are your favorite mysteries?
 

Edgar Award Winners for Best Young Adult Mystery:

 

Get Crafty

book bindingLooking for something fun and free to do? Want to create something unique for yourself or to give as a gift? Join us next Tuesday, July 6th @ 2:30pm in the Teen Zone for a book binding craft. Bring your own pictures to make a photo album or create your own journal. It’ll be a lot of fun – see you there!
 
Flickr CCMini Book III: Binding detail Photo by: B_Zedan
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