The winners have been notified and the money has been tallied! SPLAT would like to thank everyone who bought tickets into the annual Fall basket raffle, and to those who helped put the baskets together through various donations. 100% of the money raised goes to teen programs and teen materials in the library.
The total raised, drum roll please.....
$1,031.00
Way to go! That money will go a long way in helping the teen department at the SPL!
Look for more baskets to be unveiled this coming spring! If you have any ideas or would like to donate a basket, please e-mail me, Dan Barbour, at dbarbour@cwmars.org.
Peace!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Holiday Party
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Best Teen Chef is BACK!!!
COME TO THE LIBRARY TO REGISTER BEFORE SPACE RUNS OUT!!!
This event was a huge hit last year, so we're doing it again! The next installment of the popular event will feature the same rules, but new ingredients! Teams of two people - one of which must be a Shrewsbury resident, and both of which must be in grades 5-12, must register for their chance at taking home the mystery grand prize. PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space, not all teams of two will get the chance to participate. We will do a random drawing at the beginning of the night to determine which teams will compete. Only teams that are preregistered will get the opportunity to be in this drawing. Everyone else will get to watch in the audience, as well as try and win a small prize in our food trivia game. Adults, friends, and family members are encouraged to be in the audience.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Great News!
I have some great news! The Shrewsbury Public Library was recently awarded a grant from the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System!! With the funds that they are providing, we will be able to get some gaming equipment for trivia competitions, as well as a new video camera to film the events! Thank you so much CMRLS!
Thursday, October 01, 2009
An Event That Won't Suck!!
Book Giveaway - Friday, October 30th, 4PM-5PM
In celebration of “The Vampire’s Assistant”, the SPL will be giving away copies of the the book the film is based on - from the Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan. To get a book, teens (grades 5-12) must come dressed as the ‘Freak’iest monster they can be. Everyone who is registered and in costume will get a free copy of the book. The person with the best costume as voted by the group and library staff will win a four-pack of movie passes! There will be snacks and a ghoulish game in addition to the contest, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
To register, stop by the library or call 508-842-0081 ext. 5. Note, if you leave a voice message, it is not guaranteed that you are registered! The event is limited to 15 teens only.
In celebration of “The Vampire’s Assistant”, the SPL will be giving away copies of the the book the film is based on - from the Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan. To get a book, teens (grades 5-12) must come dressed as the ‘Freak’iest monster they can be. Everyone who is registered and in costume will get a free copy of the book. The person with the best costume as voted by the group and library staff will win a four-pack of movie passes! There will be snacks and a ghoulish game in addition to the contest, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
To register, stop by the library or call 508-842-0081 ext. 5. Note, if you leave a voice message, it is not guaranteed that you are registered! The event is limited to 15 teens only.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Did you see our pumpkin?
The Library displayed our Big Read 2009 pumpkin this past Sunday - did you see it? If you missed the lineup, here's a picture of the carved out creation we put together. What do you think? You can blow the picture up just by clicking on it:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Meet the Baskets (Click to Enlarge)
Stop in the library before Nov. 20th to purchase your tickets. 100% of the proceeds go to sponsoring teen events and materials at the library! Click on any picture to enlarge and see what's inside each basket!
Ticket prices:
1 for $1
6 for $5
15 for $10
Ticket prices:
1 for $1
6 for $5
15 for $10
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Teen Trivia Showdown Pictures
Last night, about 22 teens from Central Mass gathered at the Shrewsbury Public Library to take part in the first ever "Youth Trivia Showdown!" We also had a great group of other teens, parents, and siblings cheering on from the crowd! A special thanks to ULTRA, teens from Upton, as well as Sutton, for joining in on the fun! Also, I want to say a very special thanks to Dunkin' Donuts of Shrewsbury who sponsored the event!! Here are some pictures from last night - no specific names will be used in this post:
The Runner-Up (left or top, depending on monitor size) & The Winner (right or bottom)
Interesting Survey Facts from the Competition:
Out of 23 responses, teens prefer ("neither" was also an option - so if the numbers don't add up to 23, that means more selected "neither"!) ....
Facebook (12) to Myspace (0)
Harry Potter (12) to Bella Swan (4)
Transformers (15) to G.I. Joe (2)
Moe's (11) to Qdoba (3)
(tie) Papa Ginos (10) to Dominos (10)
Chocolate Ice Cream (12) to Vanilla Ice Cream (11)
Coke (13) to Pepsi (6)
Fall (15) to Winter (5)
Dogs (12) to Cats (7)
Survivor (10) to American Idol (3)
Hannah Montana (3) to Jonas Brothers (1) (yes, neither received 19 votes!)
Math (11) to History (10)
Rock Band (10) to Guitar Hero (8)
(tie) XBOX 360 (10) to Wii (10)
Democrats (13) to Republicans (2)
Dunkin Donuts (18) to Starbucks (3)
Monday, September 07, 2009
WRITING COMPETITION IS ON!!
CLICK THE GRAPHIC BELOW TO PRINT THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM, OR PICK ONE UP AT THE LIBRARY. READ ALL THE RULES - LAST YEAR WE HAD TO WEED OUT A FEW ENTRIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES. LAST YEAR WE HAD 82 ENTRIES, LET'S SEE IF WE CAN BEAT THAT THIS YEAR!! HAPPY WRITING!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
EXCITING UPCOMING EVENT!
EXCITING UPCOMING EVENT:
Youth Trivia Showdown
Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30PM
If you're a trivia buff, or just seem to know a lot of useless information, it's time to put your skills to good use! Teens and 'tweens from any central Massachusetts town are invited to the SPLAT "Youth Trivia Showdown!" Covering topics like movies, music, history, science, local interest, and some surprises, this event is something not to miss! Register by calling the Shrewsbury Public Library at 508-842-0081 ext. 5. If you leave a voicemail message, be sure to include your age, town, and phone number. FREE OF CHARGE until slots are filled. Teams will be comprised of members from each community, so we'll see which Central Mass town has the smartest (or luckiest!) teens and 'tweens! There will be free pizza and plenty of prizes!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
New Things!!
Stop by the Loft to see a great new addition - artwork from Shrewsbury teen Angela Zhou. I am no art critic, but I think the work is great! Also, be sure to check out great France posters in the YA Book Room.
In other news...
The library is now circulating "The Way Cool Game of Science" - a series of DVD games that feature Bill Nye the Science Guy. You can check out two at a time - they are shelved behind the DS games.
All right, that's all I've got for now!
In other news...
The library is now circulating "The Way Cool Game of Science" - a series of DVD games that feature Bill Nye the Science Guy. You can check out two at a time - they are shelved behind the DS games.
All right, that's all I've got for now!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Seen Harry Potter Yet?
If you've seen the new Harry Potter movie, e-mail me your review along with a star rating (one star to four stars, four being the best) and I'll post it on this blog! dbarbour@cwmars.org
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
New Poll
It's the battle of the ages!!!
Well, maybe not, but still - vote in this month's poll to support two of the most popular book series of our time. Do you prefer Harry Potter or Bella Swan? Do you like wizards or vampires? Check back often to see how the voting goes!
Also, welcome Marlboro readers - last month we actually had more readers from Marlboro than Shrewsbury!
Well, maybe not, but still - vote in this month's poll to support two of the most popular book series of our time. Do you prefer Harry Potter or Bella Swan? Do you like wizards or vampires? Check back often to see how the voting goes!
Also, welcome Marlboro readers - last month we actually had more readers from Marlboro than Shrewsbury!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
www.readsinma.org/shrewsbury
Area 609 is now open!!
This is the 2009 Summer Reading Program for Teens and 'Tweens in grades 5-12. Register at the link above (you will have to select the Area 609 tab) to begin entering your books and following clues to win prizes!
Area 609 is now open!!
This is the 2009 Summer Reading Program for Teens and 'Tweens in grades 5-12. Register at the link above (you will have to select the Area 609 tab) to begin entering your books and following clues to win prizes!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Updates!
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
*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
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
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