Hello everyone! Here are some updates...
*The Shrewsbury Public Library is now on reduced hours due to budget cuts. The biggest differences you will see it that we are no longer open on Thursday nights, and every day we open at 10AM as opposed to before where we opened at 9AM on certain days. Also, Saturday, June 27th, will be the final Saturday we are open until the fall.
*The Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union made a generous donation to the library by sponsoring Optimal Resume - an online resume creator that is state of the art. It's never too early to start learning how to write a resume, and it will impress anyone you might be looking to get a job with for the summer. You need a valid library card to log-on (which you can do from home!), but it's free thanks to the Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union! For more information, click here.
*We are now taking sign-ups for the Heritage Night. For the event to go off, we need to have people sign up to take different country booths. Find out more information in the previous post (below).
*I am looking for ideas for educational DVDs to purchase - preferably career skills titles. If you have any ideas, e-mail them to me: dbarbour@cwmars.org
*A bunch of new manga is on the way. Thanks to the SHS Manga Club for all of the great suggestions.
Peace!
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Heritage Night - NEW DATE SET
Due to a poor date selection, the previous Heritage Night event was postponed from this past May. The new date is Monday, July 13th, from 6:30PM-8:30PM - if you are running a booth, the room will be open from 4:00PM-6:30PM for you to put things together.
If you don't remember or were too busy to notice what the event is, it's a cultural event run by students in grades 5-12. What you need to do is select a country and prepare a booth in our large meeting room to show off that culture. You do not have to be from that country - you just need to research it. Japan, China, and India have been taken so far, but there are plenty more countries to go around!
Prepare things like snacks, music, outfits, and other items to educate visitors on your chosen country. The country team that puts together the best booth as determined by judges will walk away with a great mystery prize valued at $100 thanks to Dunkin Donuts in Shrewsbury.
Like before, we need at least five booths or the event will be canceled. E-mail me to register or stop by the library. If you had signed up before, you have your country reserved - please just confirm with me that you still want to do the event.
**HELP** Below is a poster I designed to promote the event in town. Please print off as many as you can and put them up everywhere!! If you see a spot with ads, ask if this can be put up too! I really would appreciate your help with this, even if you cannot come to the event! Thanks!
Further information below:
Register your country at the library now. There will be only one booth allowed per country, but no limit to the number of people helping at that booth. The first person to sign up for each country will be in charge of that specific booth, but must provide contact information if others want to help them with that country. Participants have to be in grades 5-12, but do not have to be from the country they are representing. Instead, everyone involved in running a booth must be educated about their chosen country. There is no charge for this event, but people running a booth must provide all of the items and materials.
Thanks,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
If you don't remember or were too busy to notice what the event is, it's a cultural event run by students in grades 5-12. What you need to do is select a country and prepare a booth in our large meeting room to show off that culture. You do not have to be from that country - you just need to research it. Japan, China, and India have been taken so far, but there are plenty more countries to go around!
Prepare things like snacks, music, outfits, and other items to educate visitors on your chosen country. The country team that puts together the best booth as determined by judges will walk away with a great mystery prize valued at $100 thanks to Dunkin Donuts in Shrewsbury.
Like before, we need at least five booths or the event will be canceled. E-mail me to register or stop by the library. If you had signed up before, you have your country reserved - please just confirm with me that you still want to do the event.
**HELP** Below is a poster I designed to promote the event in town. Please print off as many as you can and put them up everywhere!! If you see a spot with ads, ask if this can be put up too! I really would appreciate your help with this, even if you cannot come to the event! Thanks!
CLICK GRAPHIC TO EXPAND
Further information below:
Register your country at the library now. There will be only one booth allowed per country, but no limit to the number of people helping at that booth. The first person to sign up for each country will be in charge of that specific booth, but must provide contact information if others want to help them with that country. Participants have to be in grades 5-12, but do not have to be from the country they are representing. Instead, everyone involved in running a booth must be educated about their chosen country. There is no charge for this event, but people running a booth must provide all of the items and materials.
Thanks,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Monday, June 08, 2009
Dan in Japan
Hello friends!
So I can now tell you a little bit of information about "my adventure" as referred to in previous posts. Some of you know that I was cast on the reality program "I Survived a Japanese Gameshow." If you've seen "Hell's Kitchen", it's sort of like that show, but replace cooking with crazy, off-the-wall, colorful games, and a yelling head chef with a comical Japanese host. I cannot legally say any more, other than you can watch the show on ABC beginning on June 17th (a date that has changed recently - the original date was in July) at 9PM.
I hope you watch, cheer me on, and stop by the library to tell me what you thought!
Here are some neat links with more info - please note that I did not write ANY of this information as I am not allowed to give away info until I either win or am eliminated from the show:
Cast Picture and Information
I Survived A Japanese Game Show - Home - ABC.com
Peace!
So I can now tell you a little bit of information about "my adventure" as referred to in previous posts. Some of you know that I was cast on the reality program "I Survived a Japanese Gameshow." If you've seen "Hell's Kitchen", it's sort of like that show, but replace cooking with crazy, off-the-wall, colorful games, and a yelling head chef with a comical Japanese host. I cannot legally say any more, other than you can watch the show on ABC beginning on June 17th (a date that has changed recently - the original date was in July) at 9PM.
I hope you watch, cheer me on, and stop by the library to tell me what you thought!
Here are some neat links with more info - please note that I did not write ANY of this information as I am not allowed to give away info until I either win or am eliminated from the show:
Cast Picture and Information
I Survived A Japanese Game Show - Home - ABC.com
Peace!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A Memorial Day Poem
Thank you to Sahil Suresh for sending us this poem! Leave your comments below.
Stop and Think
A Memorial Day Poem by Sahil Suresh
Imagine you were outside playing with your friends on May 25,
Take a moment to stop and think on those who helped to make America what it is now,
Memorial Day is the time of the year when we recognize the superior deeds the U.S. Army did for our country,
It’s the time of the year when we realize who were the people that fought for our country,
The people that risk their lives,
Just to protect our country,
The U.S. Army defends our country no matter what,
They are the true audacious and fearless heroes in our life,
Memorial Day is a day not only dedicated to those war heroes,
Such as Grant or Washington,
But to those soldiers whose names are unheard of,
Memorial Day is the day when we identify those soldiers who died,
And let them know that there death wasn’t in vain,
Because these soldiers died for our country,
They molded America into what it is now,
Memorial Day is the day we acknowledge the people that serve our country,
To those who are currently serving our country,
Or to those served our country at one point,
Memorial Day is when we recognize these people,
We acknowledge them not only for the excellent deeds they have done for our country,
But for their Bravery and Courage,
So next time it’s Memorial Day,
Stop and think,
On those that helped to make America what it is now.
Stop and Think
A Memorial Day Poem by Sahil Suresh
Imagine you were outside playing with your friends on May 25,
Take a moment to stop and think on those who helped to make America what it is now,
Memorial Day is the time of the year when we recognize the superior deeds the U.S. Army did for our country,
It’s the time of the year when we realize who were the people that fought for our country,
The people that risk their lives,
Just to protect our country,
The U.S. Army defends our country no matter what,
They are the true audacious and fearless heroes in our life,
Memorial Day is a day not only dedicated to those war heroes,
Such as Grant or Washington,
But to those soldiers whose names are unheard of,
Memorial Day is the day when we identify those soldiers who died,
And let them know that there death wasn’t in vain,
Because these soldiers died for our country,
They molded America into what it is now,
Memorial Day is the day we acknowledge the people that serve our country,
To those who are currently serving our country,
Or to those served our country at one point,
Memorial Day is when we recognize these people,
We acknowledge them not only for the excellent deeds they have done for our country,
But for their Bravery and Courage,
So next time it’s Memorial Day,
Stop and think,
On those that helped to make America what it is now.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
WOW!!
Keep voting and telling your friends to watch the show - but great job in already voting over 35 times in a matter of days!
Peace,
Dan
Peace,
Dan
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Shrewsbury Teens on TV!!
WATCH THE SHOW AND VOTE ABOVE!!!
The show will begin by May 5th, and air for at least two weeks.
SPLAT Teen Writing Competition can be seen on SETV channel 29.
Mondays at 8:30pm & 11pm
Tuesdays at 5:20pm
Wednesdays a t 5:52am
Thursdays a t 4:30pm
Fridays at 6:30pm & 10:30pm
Saturdays at 7pm
This show can be seen at these times until May 17th - when voting closes. The show may air after that, but votes will not be accepted. The contestant who gets the most votes will win a $50 Borders gift card. The voting results will not be revealed until the end of the competition, and the winner will be posted here on or around May 20th.
Feel free to forward this to as many people you know in town! Remember, one vote per computer, so it's up to you to get the word out about voting!
I cannot wait to see how it all turns out, so spread the word and happy voting!!
Sincerely,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
The show will begin by May 5th, and air for at least two weeks.
SPLAT Teen Writing Competition can be seen on SETV channel 29.
Mondays at 8:30pm & 11pm
Tuesdays at 5:20pm
Wednesdays a t 5:52am
Thursdays a t 4:30pm
Fridays at 6:30pm & 10:30pm
Saturdays at 7pm
This show can be seen at these times until May 17th - when voting closes. The show may air after that, but votes will not be accepted. The contestant who gets the most votes will win a $50 Borders gift card. The voting results will not be revealed until the end of the competition, and the winner will be posted here on or around May 20th.
Feel free to forward this to as many people you know in town! Remember, one vote per computer, so it's up to you to get the word out about voting!
I cannot wait to see how it all turns out, so spread the word and happy voting!!
Sincerely,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Monday, April 27, 2009
TEEN WRITING COMPETITION
HITS THE SMALL SCREEN
AND ONLINE VOTING BEGINS SOON!
Back in March, 13 students from grades 5-12 entered a unique writing contest at the Shrewsbury Public Library. They had three hours to write a story that would take only three minutes to read and present to what they thought would be a small crowd.
There were a couple of surprises though, and one of them is that they would not only be reading their stories for the other participants, but also for the entire Shrewsbury community.
Thanks to SETV Channel 29 and Library Trustee Laurie Hogan, the presentations will soon be airing for a two-to-three week period in which online voting will be conducted. The 40 minute program will let the public decide who they think did the best job. The student who receives the most votes will win a special prize!
Thanks to SETV Channel 29 and Library Trustee Laurie Hogan, the presentations will soon be airing for a two-to-three week period in which online voting will be conducted. The 40 minute program will let the public decide who they think did the best job. The student who receives the most votes will win a special prize!
So tune in and catch the presentations, and then come back here to vote.
Voting will begin soon and run for about two weeks.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
We Need Volunteers!
HERITAGE NIGHT
THURSDAY, MAY 28th - 6:00-8:00PM
We are looking for teenagers who can set up booths in our large meeting room to represent different countries.
These participants should:
... come dressed in clothing from their chosen country.
... bring games and toys from their chosen country.
... teach other participants words from the language of their chosen country.
...bring candy and appetizers from their chosen country.
...provide detailed information for participants to take home with them.
Judges will vote on their favorite country booth, and the winners will take home a great prize!
Register your country at the library now. There will be only one booth allowed per country, but no limit to the number of people helping at that booth. The first person to sign up for each country will be in charge of that specific booth, but must provide contact information if others want to help them with that country. So far India and China have been taken.
Participants have to be in grades 5-12, but do not have to be from the country they are representing. Instead, everyone involved in running a booth must be educated about their chosen country. There is no charge for this event, but people running a booth must provide all of the items and materials.
THURSDAY, MAY 28th - 6:00-8:00PM
We are looking for teenagers who can set up booths in our large meeting room to represent different countries.
These participants should:
... come dressed in clothing from their chosen country.
... bring games and toys from their chosen country.
... teach other participants words from the language of their chosen country.
...bring candy and appetizers from their chosen country.
...provide detailed information for participants to take home with them.
Judges will vote on their favorite country booth, and the winners will take home a great prize!
Register your country at the library now. There will be only one booth allowed per country, but no limit to the number of people helping at that booth. The first person to sign up for each country will be in charge of that specific booth, but must provide contact information if others want to help them with that country. So far India and China have been taken.
Participants have to be in grades 5-12, but do not have to be from the country they are representing. Instead, everyone involved in running a booth must be educated about their chosen country. There is no charge for this event, but people running a booth must provide all of the items and materials.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Back!
I cannot say much, but many of you were here when you (and I!) found out about the "adventure" I was embarking on for a little while, thus why this blog has not been updated since the middle of March. I can let you know that I am back safely (if not bruised and exhausted), and look forward to updating you with all sorts of great upcoming events and the status of my "adventure"....I will post more next week. Until then, have a great holiday on Monday, and a great vacation week!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Friday, March 20, 2009
Blog Update
Thanks to all of the loyal readers of this blog. This blog is going to be "on vacation" until the end of April, so be sure to check back then for exciting updates on spring and summer events at the library. Be sure to read the posts below too though to make sure that you haven't missed anything!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Easy Reads
New Section in the Teen Room:
The new "Easy" section in the Young Adult Room is intended for anyone who doesn't have the time to read a longer story, may have trouble reading, or just enjoys a simpler storyline. They may at first glance look like children's books, but they are geared towards grades 5 and 6. They are great transitional books - a good first step from the Children's room into the Young Adult Room. You can find this section above the fireplace for now, and you can tell which books are "Easy" by the bright orange sticker on the side. Let us know what you think!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
FULL
The 3-Hour Writing Showdown is full! Sorry if you were hoping to attend, but look forward to more great events in the future!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Thanks!
Thank you everyone for coming to the event yesterday with ice cream and surveys and that extra little exciting moment! It was awesome to see so many of you!
The themes that got the most votes were horror/crime scene and space/aliens, so we'll be developing a combo of those elements to form the program. We announced that the grand prize is going to be a Nintendo DSi system - the brand new gaming device that comes out this spring!
The themes that got the most votes were horror/crime scene and space/aliens, so we'll be developing a combo of those elements to form the program. We announced that the grand prize is going to be a Nintendo DSi system - the brand new gaming device that comes out this spring!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
FREE ICE CREAM FRIDAY!!!
Like ice cream?
Like winning stuff?
Get to the library this Friday at 4PM and get a free ice cream sundae when you help us choose a theme for this year's summer reading program! Every teen or 'tween who attends will get some free ice cream and a raffle ticket to win a DVD! The winner can choose either Wall*E or Twilight (which will be held for them when it releases later this month!).
Tell your friends, because we need as much input as possible!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Like winning stuff?
Get to the library this Friday at 4PM and get a free ice cream sundae when you help us choose a theme for this year's summer reading program! Every teen or 'tween who attends will get some free ice cream and a raffle ticket to win a DVD! The winner can choose either Wall*E or Twilight (which will be held for them when it releases later this month!).
Tell your friends, because we need as much input as possible!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Monday, March 02, 2009
Halo Book Chat THIS WEDNESDAY
Hey everyone!
Remember, the book chat for the Halo book "Ghosts of Onyx" is this Wednesday (March 4th) at 7PM. If ten or more people come, everyone will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 Gamestop giftcard! So tell your friends to come! If you haven't read the book yet, you still have a couple of days (it's a quick read) and we have a bunch of copies kept aside at the library. You don't need to finish the entire book to enter the raffle, you just need to know something to contribute to the conversation!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Remember, the book chat for the Halo book "Ghosts of Onyx" is this Wednesday (March 4th) at 7PM. If ten or more people come, everyone will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 Gamestop giftcard! So tell your friends to come! If you haven't read the book yet, you still have a couple of days (it's a quick read) and we have a bunch of copies kept aside at the library. You don't need to finish the entire book to enter the raffle, you just need to know something to contribute to the conversation!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Shrewsbury Public Library
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Get Your Mystery Movie Tickets!
Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't updated in a little while - I was on vacation but now am back to it!
The tickets to our mystery movie are going already, and if you want to have some free pizza and see a smash hit movie on our library big screen, get your tickets soon! The movie is rated PG-13, so those 13 and under will have to have the permission of their parents to attend. When you pick up your tickets, you can find out what the movie is!
The event will be held Thursday, April 23, at 11AM. It's 100% free, but limited to 30 participants!
And tell your parents that registration for the adult cooking competition is now open!!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Sorry I haven't updated in a little while - I was on vacation but now am back to it!
The tickets to our mystery movie are going already, and if you want to have some free pizza and see a smash hit movie on our library big screen, get your tickets soon! The movie is rated PG-13, so those 13 and under will have to have the permission of their parents to attend. When you pick up your tickets, you can find out what the movie is!
The event will be held Thursday, April 23, at 11AM. It's 100% free, but limited to 30 participants!
And tell your parents that registration for the adult cooking competition is now open!!
Peace,
Dan Barbour
Young Adult Librarian
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Rivalry Race THIS FRIDAY!!!
There are still a few spots to be a contestant on the Shrewsbury Public Library original game show/hunt event "Rivarly Race." There will be some awesome prizes and those in grades 3-12 are welcome to team up (at least two people per team) and enter. There are two sessions Friday night - one at 6:00PM and another at 7:30PM. There are two team openings for the 6:00PM and four for the 7:30PM at this point, but the spots will fill in quick. Call the library at 508-842-0081 and dial extension 5 to begin the registration process! Seeya there!
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