How to stay up to date with “tween” and teen events and materials at the Danville Public Library:

https://www.facebook.com/TeensAtTheDanvillePublicLibrary

Or

http://kydds-books-now.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

April 2013

Melba Geoffroy Memorial Poetry Contest
            In memoriam of past director, Melba Geoffroy and in conjunction with National Poetry Month in April, the Danville Public Library will sponsor a poetry contest for all ages.  Poems must be original works and must be submitted from April 1st to April 30th.  There will be three divisions for entry in this contest: 18-adult, 13-17, and 12 and under.  Each division will have a panel of 3 judges from the community. Contestants may enter up to 2 poems; each poem must be typed or computer generated on 8 ½ by 11 inch white paper in Arial or Times New Roman font. No graphics or color ink please. Do not put contestant’s name on the poem. Each poem must be titled and no longer than 40 lines. Your poem will be assigned a number, as this will be a blind judging.  Please submit the poems attached to the entry form which can be obtained at either circulation desk of the library or online at dplindiana.org.

            There are no restrictions on form or content; excellence will be the only criteria in judging.  A first prize of $35.00 will be awarded in each division.  There will also be a second ($25) and third prize ($15) in each division, and everyone who participates will receive a certificate.  Winning poems will be published in the DPL newsletter. In future years, we may publish an anthology of past entries. This contest is limited to Hendricks County residents or DPL patrons.  For additional information, please stop by or call the library (317-745-2604).  

 

 

 

Teen Poetry Workshop
Wednesday April 10th
From 6:00-7:30 pm

Join us for this teen poetry workshop to celebrate National poetry month. You can get ideas for our library poetry contest or share an existing poem with other teens to get feedback and make improvements. We will also be trying book spine poetry. Registration is requested but not required.

 

5th grade book club
Friday April 12th
4:00-4:45
April:
This is a book club for 5 grade students and their parents. The idea is that this book club will provide a transition between the children's programs and teen and tween's programs here at the library. If you have questions please contact Kris in the youth services department. krisink@dplindiana.org or 317-745-2604.
Read one of these two books:

 

5th grade book club
Friday April 12th
From 4:00-4:45

Second Life of Abigail Walker by Frances Dowell

Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation

May:

5th grade book club
Friday May 10th
From 4:00-4:45

The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages

Travel Team by Mike Lupica

 

 

April TAB
Wednesday April 17th
6:00-7:30 pm
This is our monthly TAB meeting. Everyone in grades 6-12 who has an interest in teen materials collection, programs, and activities offered for teens and “tweens” should consider being part of the Teen Advisory Board of the Danville Public Library. We are always looking for new members! All of our meetings are open to everyone in grades 6-12. We do fun activities at most meetings, plan future programs and activities, develop a volunteer program, and participate in community service activities in addition to helping with other programs offered at the Danville Public Library. Members are not expected to attend every meeting or every event. Once on the board, you will receive monthly information from our meetings even if you are not able to attend. It is my hope that we would develop a large enough group to have at least 8-10 members at each meeting and 20 (hopefully more) members on the board. Serving on this board looks great on college applications and job applications. Those who participate regularly in TAB, for 6 months or more, can request personal letters of recommendation from Kris. Please feel free to bring friends with you to meetings. For more information, call or email 
Kris: 745-2604 or kristink@dplindiana.org 
TAB Blog: http://danvillelibraryteenadvisoryboard.blogspot.com/

 

Spine Crackers Book Discussion
Tuesday April 23rd
from 5:00-7:030 pm

We will be reading The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne for this meeting. We will discuss the book and watch the film. Of course popcorn and Tissues will be provided.

This is our ongoing teen book discussion group that meets every other month and is for students in grade 6-12. At all book discussions, we will have snacks and drinks in addition to a lively discussion, games, activities, or crafts. Our 2013 dates are as follows: starting in 2013 we will meet on the first Tuesday of every other month. (Here are the dates:, 6/4/2013, 8/6/2013, 10/1/2013, 12/3/2013 The books will be posted soon.

 

Teen and Tween Recycle Crafts for Earth Day 2013
Wednesday April 24th
From 6:00-7:30

 In honor of Earth Day, come to the library and create pieces of art that utilize recycled items. Registration is requested but not required.

 
Teen and Tween Anime and Manga Club
Tuesday April 30th 
From 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

As requested, this is our Anime and Manga club. This is a program for 6-12 grade students, registration is requested but not required.

 

May

 

 

May:

5th grade book club
Friday May 10th
From 4:00-4:45

This is a book club for 5 grade students and their parents. The idea is that this book club will provide a transition between the children's programs and teen and tween's programs here at the library. If you have questions please contact Kris in the youth services department. krisink@dplindiana.org or 317-745-2604.
Read one of these two books:

 

The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages

Travel Team by Mike Lupica

 

May TAB
Wednesday May 15th
6:00-7:30 pm
This is our monthly TAB meeting. Everyone in grades 6-12 who has an interest in teen materials collection, programs, and activities offered for teens and “tweens” should consider being part of the Teen Advisory Board of the Danville Public Library. We are always looking for new members! All of our meetings are open to everyone in grades 6-12. We do fun activities at most meetings, plan future programs and activities, develop a volunteer program, and participate in community service activities in addition to helping with other programs offered at the Danville Public Library. Members are not expected to attend every meeting or every event. Once on the board, you will receive monthly information from our meetings even if you are not able to attend. It is my hope that we would develop a large enough group to have at least 8-10 members at each meeting and 20 (hopefully more) members on the board. Serving on this board looks great on college applications and job applications. Those who participate regularly in TAB, for 6 months or more, can request personal letters of recommendation from Kris. Please feel free to bring friends with you to meetings. For more information, call or email 
Kris: 745-2604 or kristink@dplindiana.org 
TAB Blog: http://danvillelibraryteenadvisoryboard.blogspot.com/

 

 

Never Too Old for a YA Book Club:
This is our first meeting but you are welcome to join us at any time!
Wednesday May 22nd
from 6:00-7:30 pm

 

This is a book club is for all us who continue to LOVE teen literature; we are never too old for YA books!
The library will provide some refreshments.
We will be meeting on the following dates in 2013: 5/22/2013, 7/24/2013, 9/25/2013, 11/27/2013. This program is for those 16 and older. Please contact Kris Kydd for more information! kristink@dplindiana.org. or 745-2604.

Wednesday, May 22th at 6:00 pm
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

 

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, July 24th at 6:00 pm
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
and/or

 

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children