Youth Services @ Rice Lake

New library Web Site!

2008-11-07T08:44:00.000-08:00

Hi all-You may have noticed that the posts haven't been kept up. This is because we have a new web site that allows us to put lots of great information out there for you to see! Please visit at www.ricelakelibrary.org!

Teen Programs @ Your Library This Year!

2008-07-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Great Interactive Software for Kids Announced

2008-07-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its Spring 2008 list of Great Interactive Software for Kids (GISK), which recognizes high-quality computer programs and digital media for children 14 years of age and younger.

The selected products are:

Animal Genius, Scholastic, Nintendo.
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes A Day! Nintendo
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, Nintendo
BookFlix, Scholastic
Chessmaster Grandmaster Edition,Ubisoft Entertainment, Inc.
Cooking Mama: Cook Off, Majesco Entertainment
Discover Bach, Arts and Music Games, Inc.
Get Puzzled!, Scholastic
I Spy Funhouse Animal Genius, Scholastic, Nintendo
JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade World Premium Edition, Knowledge Adventure
KONAMI Kids Playground: Alphabet Circus, Konami
KONAMI Kids Playground: Dinosaur Shapes & Colors, Konami
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek, Her Interactive
World Book, World Book

For the annotated list of Spring 2008 Great Interactive Software for Kids, including recommended age ratings, visit the ALSC Web site at: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/greatintsftware/currentGISK.htm

Feeling Literary?

2008-07-15T07:09:00.001-07:00

Check out Princeton University's virtual exhibit on Insects in Picture Books. "Illustrations in children's books encourage little readers to identify with furry creatures...But insects, with their compound eyes, antennae, wings, and three pairs of legs, are frequently represented in ways that provoke fear, disgust, and annoyance, with the notable exception of books on microscopy or natural history. Try to keep an open mind, even if you think bugs are icky."

http://library.princeton.edu/libraries/cotsen/exhibitions/CreepyCrawlies/

Bruce the Bug Guy

2008-07-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

Teen Advisors! Thursday, July 17 @ 2 p.m.

2008-07-02T12:40:00.000-07:00

We are hosting our first teen advisory meeting! Hooray! Now is the time to give us your opinion. If you are a rising sixth grader or above, join us to help decide the future of teen services! Teen advisors will do the following:
--Plan, execute and attend programs
--Publicize teen activities to peers
--Recruit more teen advisory members
--Help create an inviting teen atmosphere at the library
--Work with library staff to help with selection of young adult materials
--Design and publish promotional materials for the library
--Promote and encourage reading by young adults
We look forward to your input--See you soon!

Bugtastic Crafts!

2008-06-18T13:55:00.000-07:00

Magic Norm!

2008-06-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

Create a Free Slideshow

Teens Make Gocks!

2008-06-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

Have you made a gock? Gothic sock puppets are fun for the whole family! Teens attempt to glue on hair...
A lovely gock by Shari...

Savannah's gock family...
lovely gocks for everyone!

Summer Reading is Coming!

2008-05-14T07:40:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, we will be having two great summer reading programs here in the Youth Services Department.

For kids 0-11 years old, we have the fabulous "Catch the Reading Bug!" program. Kids can pick up their checklists to start earning prizes on June 5 (the last day of school!) Kids can complete one checklist for a prize and keep right on going! There are 12 possible checklists--kids who complete 10 will receive a free book and a "Catch the Reading Bug" T-shirt!

For Teens who are rising 6th graders and above, we have "Metamorphosis." Teens can read anything (and we do mean anything!) to enter our weekly prize drawings. We have prizes from area retailers like Subway, Video Plus, and Ohlala as well as DVDs, CDs, iTunes cards and more!

In addition to our kids Summer Reading Programs, this year we are excited to introduce our first ever Adult Summer Reading Program! "Pollinate Your Mind" allows the grown-ups in the family to earn some fabulous prizes while modeling reading for the kids! Check in at the Reference Desk for more information on this great new program!

Catch the Reading Bug! June 5-August 31

2008-05-14T07:13:00.000-07:00

Great Programs for the Whole Family All Summer Long!

Bugtastic Crafts
Thursday, June 12 @ 2:00

Magic Norm
Tuesday, June 17 @ 2:00

Bruce the Bug Guy
Wednesday, July 9 @ 2:00

Traveling Lantern Theater Presents Caterpillar Hunter
Wednesday, July 16 @ 2:00

Critterrrrrman!
Tuesday, July 29 @ 2:00

Pet Bugs—Make Your Own!
Wednesday, August 6 @ 2:00

Finger Puppet Frenzy
Tuesday, August 12 @ 2:00

Scrapbook Scrapbags
Thursday, August 21 @ 2:00

Back to School Ice Cream Bash
Thursday, August 28 @ 2:00

All programs are sponsored by
The Friends of the Library and
The Boys and Girls Club of Barron County

Metamorphosis

2008-05-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

The Summer Reading Program at the

Rice Lake Public Library
For Teens in 6th grade and up

Gaming @ the Library
Every Other Monday 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
June 16 and 30
July 14 and 28
August11 and 25

Guys Read for 7th-9th Graders
Second Tuesday @ Noon
June 10
July 8
August 12

Teen Pizza and a Movie Night
Second Friday @ 4:45 p.m.
June 13
July 11
August 8

Change the Way You See: Photo Contest
June 26-July 25

Change the Way You Feel: Yoga-Pilates-Meditation
Thursday, July 10 @ 6 p.m.

Change Your Space: Design Tips for Teens
Friday, July 25 @ 4 p.m.

Change Your Outside: Teen Spa Night
Thursday, August 14 @ 4 p.m.

National Library Week!

2008-05-02T06:23:00.000-07:00

We hope you were able to come out for some of our great programs celebrating National Library Week. If not, trake a look at the fabulous fun we had and be sure to come out next year!

Music on Monday

Teen Trivia Winner--Becca won an iPod Shuffle!

Middle School Scavenger Hunt--Savannah won an iPod shuffle too!

Big Trucks Day was an amzing success! A big thank you to City Hall, Jim Alderman, the Rice Lake Fire Department, and Todd's Ready Mix!

Our Doggone Storytime was also a lot of fun, although there was more petting than reading happening (which the dogs liked just as well!)

Junior Volunteer Review of the Week

2008-04-21T12:44:00.000-07:00

I Love to Finger Paint by Jennifer Lipsey

This book was very bright and colorful, its fun pictures made me want to paint one myself. The instructions were easy to follow and each chapter came with lots of examples. I think this would be great for any kid wanting a new way to create pictures with paint.

Review by Megan H.

teen book club!

2008-03-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

Our selection for April is The Secret Life of Sparrow Delaney by Suzanne Harper. As the seventh daughter of a psychic, great things are expected of Sparrow, but she wants none of it, going so far as to begin her freshman year at a new high school, a bus ride away from Lily Dale, a real-life New York town centered on spiritualism. Nor has she mentioned to her family that she has been talking to spirit guides and seeing ghosts since she was five. But her life plan to eschew the psychic limelight begins to unravel when Luke, a teenage ghost, appears to insist she help him resolve issues that are keeping him from reaching the other side. It won't take readers too long to realize that the sullen (but handsome!) boy she's paired on a project with is Luke's brother, who vehemently denies ghosts and fervently believes his brother is alive. We'll be meeting on Monday, April 14 at 4:00 to discuss this smart, fun book. Stop in soon to sign up and get your copy. Snacks will be served!

national library week--join the circle of knowledge! april 14-18

2008-03-21T06:16:00.000-07:00

Big events are on their way to help us celebrate National Library Week at the Rice Lake Public Library! Check them out!

First up: Our annual Library Scavenger Hunt has been expanded to include all 6th-8th grade students. All participants will receive a free book just for playing! Entries with all correct answers will go into a drawing for fabulous prizes, including an iPod Shuffle, iTunes gift cards, DVDs, CDs and more! Be sure to play! Scavenger Hunt forms are available at the Youth Services Desk on the second floor.
For our older teens we have: Teen Trivia! This contest is for grades 9-12. Teens can answer our Library-related trivia questions for a chance at their own iPod Shuffle (already have one?they make a great gift!) Trivia sheets are available at the Youth Services Desk on the second floor.
Next is something for our younger patrons--that's right! It's BIG TRUCK DAY! Join us on Thursday, April 17 from 4-5 p.m. as we receive visits from a Fire Truck, a Garbage Truck, and a City Truck! All trucks will be available for exploration, and their drivers will answer your burning truck questions! We'll also have refreshments in the Friendship Room with loads of truck books available for you to check out and take home!
On Saturday, April 19 we will have a group of 4 wonderful Therapy Dogs here at the library. The dogs will be upstairs in the children's area waiting for you to read to them, or to enjoy stories with them from 3-4 p.m.
Finally, on Friday, April 18 we will have a Teen Movie Night complete with FREE PIZZA! We'll be showing Disturbia which is rated PG-13, so only teens 13 and up will be given tickets to this showing. Entry forms for the movie night will be available at the Youth Services Desk on the second level--you must complete an entry form by 4:00 on April 18 to receive your Free ticket to the movie.
A special thanks to the Friends of the Rice Lake Public Library for sponsoring our wonderful celebrations!

check out one of our new CD players for teens!

2008-03-08T08:52:00.001-08:00

Amanda listens to music while Nora reads nearby!

crazy picture book of the month!

2008-03-08T07:20:00.001-08:00

Craft Crazy Teens decorated their jeans!

2008-03-04T11:35:00.000-08:00

Iron-on patches and glue-able fabric squares make decorating a breeze!

Fine-tuning her creation!

The finished products!

Join us March 18th @ 4:00 for Pimp that Cart! A chance to redesign a staple of the library world!

new books! new books! new books!

2008-02-25T11:49:00.000-08:00

The youth services section is being inundated with fabulous new books this month. Be the first to check some out today!

teen tech week!

2008-02-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

March 3-8 is Teen Tech Week, celebrating teens and technology in libraries. This year's theme is Tune in @ Your Library! To kick-off, we are pleased to offer portable CD/MP3 players that teens can check out and use in the library. The teen section will have a basket of popular music that can also be checked out so you can listen before you buy! Ask at the youth services desk if you have any questions, or want to be the first to check out one of our new players!

Remember: Players can only be checked out for use inside the library and are for teens only!

teen advisory group starting

2008-02-25T09:43:00.000-08:00

We are looking for smart, fun, interested teens (you know that's you!) to help us make the library a top choice for local teens. If you'd like to help us choose books, movies, music, magazines and prizes as well as help to plan programs and activities for teens, please stop in, call, or email with your name, age and contact information.
Teen advisors will meet once per month and should be between the ages of 12 and 17. We're looking forward to meeting you so talk to us soon!

crazy picture book of the month

2008-02-11T12:52:00.000-08:00

become a junior volunteer!

2008-02-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

Our junior volunteer program is for ages 9-17 only! Fill out an application at the youth services desk if you want to:
¨ Get Involved in Your Community!
¨ Fulfill Wisconsin Covenant Requirements!
¨ Make a Difference!
¨ Prepare for the Job Field!
¨ Learn New Skills
¨ Meet new People!
¨ Have Fun!
You will need your parents permission. Junior volunteers are limited to one hour of service per week during the school year and two hours per week in the summer.

show us some love!

2008-01-18T07:14:00.000-08:00

Click on comments to tell us what you love about the library--or what you'd love the library to do. Or, visit us on early release day for a chance to craft beautiful handmade Valentines.

teen book club

2008-01-15T08:39:00.000-08:00

Our selection for February is Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson. Read the review from School Library Journal:
Flossie's mom is remarried and has a prosperous life with her husband and baby. Flossie's dad, however, is close to 40 and hasn't gotten it together. Overweight, depressed, and financially hard up, he is his own worst enemy. When Flossie's mom and stepdad move to Sydney for six months, Flossie convinces her mother to let her stay with her loving but inept father in London. Her life changes drastically when she starts going to school looking unkempt and smelling of her father's greasy-spoon café. She loses her superficial and status-conscious friends, but makes friends with Susan, whose background is more like hers. After numerous trials that end in near homelessness, Flossie's father finally puts the divorce behind him. When he encounters Rose, a fortune-teller and cotton-candy maker with a traveling carnival, he's met his true match. Flossie is a likable character who discovers the meaning of true friendship, suffers hardship with aplomb, and learns some important life lessons along the way. Readers will cheer her on and feel satisfaction when she sees her ex-best friend for the bully and snob that she is.—Catherine Ensley, Latah County Free Library District, Moscow, ID
Stop in soon to sign up and get your copy of this month's book. Snacks will be served!

early release madness

2008-01-15T08:35:00.000-08:00

Show your love for the library this February 13 by creating fabulous Valentines for us! Show us why you love the library and we'll display your work in the Youth Services area--and we'll even reward you with a treat! Plenty of supplies will be on hand to create cards for all the others you love, too!

craft crazy teens for ages 12 and up!

2008-01-15T08:30:00.000-08:00

Our craft for February will be jeans decorating (think: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) with bleach pens, fabric paint and more. BYOJ (bring your own jeans) or decorate a library pair for display! Also feel free to bring anything extra you'd like to decorate with: patches, iron-ons, Be-Dazzler beads, whatever you like!

teen book club

2008-01-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez.
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.

The book club meets January 14 @ 6:00. New members are always welcome!

welcome to the youth services blog!

2008-01-07T08:55:00.000-08:00

Dear kids, teens, parents and teachers:
Welcome to your page to find out what is happening at the library! Each month we will post upcoming programs, host contests, and list book reviews. If you are interested in becoming a review contributor, please stop in and talk with Dawn. We look forward to telling you about all of the great things we will be doing at the library for all ages.