Summer Reading Program!!

Did you sign up yet? What are you waiting for????

New Magazine Subscription

Just wanted to let you all know of a new magazine subscriptions we have! Shonen JUMP, a fav of many, has finally made it to the library, thanks to the generosity of That's Entertainment!You can find them in the YA room and they can be checked out for a week. Be sure to send an email to That's Entertainment to say "Thanks!"

Summer Events!

2 exciting summer events to tell you about! Every Thursday this summer d20 will continue their meetings at the library. So if you're a skilled Dungeons and Dragons player or just starting out, stop by and play! Thursdays at 2. Also coming every week, Magic: the Gathering. Our tournament was so successful, we're making the group a weekly event. Wednesdays at 1. Email Sarah for more info.

New Furniture

The trip to IKEA is tomorrow! Here's some pics of what I hope to get. With any luck, they'll be in stock, purchased, and set up sometime next week. Stop by and let me know what you think!

SPLAT Basket Raffle

Our second annual Spring Basket Raffle is under way! We're raffling off baskets to raise money for teen programming! What kinds of programming? Glad you asked! Our teen read week author visit, summer reading programs, and new furniture (I'm picking it up next week!) are all possible because of contributions made to our spring and fall basket raffles. To get involved, email me!

Back from Joisey

That's it. I can die happy! Sharon and I drove 4 hours to Princeton, NJ (awesome hometown of a certain Ivy League university) and met Anthony Horowitz, author of the super hip Alex Rider Adventures. What a great guy! He spoke about his next two books and the upcoming film version of Stormbreaker the first Alex Rider book. He also signed books for all attendees and I presented him with a SPLAT t-shirt, which he loved. He was so excited and said he remembered our program from the letter I wrote to him last fall.
Sharon and I also checked out the Princeton Public Library and chatted with a few librarians. What a beautiful building! It's three levels, with a cafe, HUGE aquarium, outside deck, and a very helpful staff. I received some great new programming ideas from them!

Anthony Horowitz visit!!

Exciting news!!! Anthony Horowitz, he of Alex Rider Fame, is visiting bookstores in New Jersey!!! Since yours truly has no big plans this weekend, I'm going the NJ to see him! This is, as children's librarian Sharon Terry puts it, my "William Sleator moment" (Sharon once embarrassed herself in front of one of her favorite authors, William Sleator) So excited to meet on of my fav authors! I'll post pics next week! The first Alex Rider movie, Stormbreak, comes out 9/1/06! Who's gonna camp outside the theater for tix with me? JK-I'm not that obsessed!

Check out the movie's official site!

NEW CDs!!!

We just got in an order of new CDs:

Teddy Geiger
Daniel Powter
P.O.D.
Weezer
All American Rejects
Chris Brown
Pink
Natasha Bedingfield
Coheed & Cambria
Atreyu
Pussycat Dolls

Of course, the're so popular, you won't find them on the shelf. Click here to reserve titles.

SPL is on MySpace!

Hey! We're catching up with the rest of the world. SPL has it's own MySpace page!

MLA Legislative Day

Today, a bunch of us went to the Massachusetts Library Association's Annual Legislative Day at the State House to talk with legislators about the importance of funding for public libraries. Ellen Dolan, SPL's director, Debbie Alger, ILL Librarian, Pat Haglund, Tech Services Librarian, Amelia Peloquin, Electronic Resources Librarian, and I spoke with Senator Augustus and Representative Polito about state funding for new buildings, technology needs, and State Aid.

So what does this all mean to you? Well, with their support, we can continue to have ILL services, computer networking, and maybe a new addition to our building! Check out the Massachusetts Library Association to read about their importance to MA public libraries!

It's gettin' hot in herre...

Ok, so summer is still months away, BUT, I'm busy planning programs for the summer months now. And I need your help. What should we do? Should we have more book groups? Craft activities? Movie nights? Author visits? Concerts? I'm looking to you for help. Let me know what kinds of programs you'd like to attend at the library. Post your ideas here or email me.

Hoo-Hoo-Hoot

Book Chats are back! Get ready for the movie by reading Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. March 16 at 4PM. Pick up your copy at the Front Desk and join us for some fun! The movie comes out April 7th. For students in grades 5-12 only. Check out the movie's website here.

PS2 gaming

The library has PS2 games! We have over 30 games circulating in Shrewsbury. Check out the list here. Want to suggest a title? Add your comments! Hey, and we also welcome game donations.

So what's SPLAT?

Hate the library? Think you can make it better? Join SPLAT to suggest materials, programs, and changes that will make the library a cool and welcoming place for teens. Plus, your participation will look great on your college apps. Click here to fill out an application