Teen Winter Reading Club At The Mahwah Public Library

2011-03-25T11:10:00.000-07:00

For All Ages Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 PM.

*Sign-up is not necessary, and refreshments will be served.

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!

2011-03-12T11:44:00.000-08:00

All Teen Winter Reading Club participants are invited to a fun party, which will be on Monday, April 18th at 3:30 PM. In order to be able to come to the party, you have to show me your log at least once. I've extended the reading club to end on Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00 PM, so stop by when you get a chance. If I'm not at the library, please feel free to leave your logs on my desk and I'll check them at the first chance I get.

Thanks,
Denise J.
Teen Librarian

EXTENTION TO THE TEEN WINTER READING CLUB

2011-03-12T11:31:00.000-08:00

Hey teens,

Because many of you stopped by when I wasn't available to check your logs (sorry about that) I'm extending the club until Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00 PM. I have after school programs on both Monday and Tuesday, but if you stop by the "Winter Room" I'll come out to check your logs and give you your prizes.

Happy reading!!!

Denise J.
Teen Librarian

END OF THE TEEN WINTER READING CLUB

2011-03-06T14:19:00.000-08:00

Hey teens!

Don't forget that this Friday, March 11th is the last day of the club. If I am unavailable to check your logs, PLEASE feel free to leave them on my desk and I will check them at the first chance. I apologize if I'm not there when you stop by, but I do run a lot of after school activities and can't always be at my desk.

Thanks,
Denise J.
Teen Librarian

CHANGE TO THE DATE OF THE "MOCKINGJAY" BOOK DISCUSSION MEETING

2011-02-02T09:03:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Because the library is CLOSED today due to icy conditions, today's meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd at 3:00 PM. The meeting will be held at my desk also. All I can say right now is that I'm very sad to see this great trilogy come to an end. : (

Thanks,

Denise J.

Teen Librarian

THERE AND BACK AGAIN -- THE ADVENTURES OF A SOCK MONKEY

2011-01-23T13:40:00.000-08:00

Yay!!! I'm ready to leave that
"Cracker Barrel" in Kissimmee, Florida

Hi everyone,

On December 4, 2010 I became the luckiest Sock Monkey alive! I'd introduce myself, but you see I don't have a name quite yet. So you can call me "Sock" for now. Maybe that's the first thing you could help me with: finding a great name.

Anyway, this husband and wife came into the restaurant/store where I was living at the time (if you'd really call it living). Oh, I can't tell you how I longed to be adopted, and just find a good and loving home. The stress and depression of being in that place day in, and day out was really starting to get to me.

But then it happened! I saw them walking over to the area where my shelf was. I didn't want to get my hopes up too high though. They seemed to be looking for something in particular. I just figured that they were looking for a Christmas gift for a child, and were probably going to pick out one of those cute, little "Beanie Babies." But no, wait a minute! "Do my ears deceive me?" I asked myself. I overheard them talking and I thought "are they really looking for a Sock Monkey to adopt? No, it can't be! Uh oh! I have competition from the other monkeys on my shelf. How do I get their attention? How do I make them really notice me?" "Please pick me, PLEASE pick me" I willed as I crossed all of my fingers and toes...or socks I mean.

I don't know if it was by magic, or just my captivating personality that won out in the end. But that wonderful couple made the best decision of their lives and decided to take me home with them (or at least to the hotel for a few days). I soon found out that they live here in New Jersey, in a nice white house with two young cats that they'd also recently adopted. They're both sweet cats, but YIKES I have to watch out for those claws. It seems that they like me, but not as a friend. Instead, I believe they think I'm some kind of kitty toy or something.

I had been talking with the Mrs. of the house one day, and was thanking her again for bringing me here to hers and the Mr.'s home. First she told me to call her "Mom" from now on, and then she explained to me that although they love their home very much, they absolutely love to get out and travel. She said "now that we have you, we have a cute companion to bring along with us to all of the fascinating places we go to." "OMG!" "This cannot be happening!" I thought. Not only does my dream of ending up in a loving home come true, but now another one of my dreams will come true as well: I'm going to SEE THE WORLD!!!

Here I am on the way to the hotel in Walt Disney World.
Gee Mickey Mouse is swell, but I think Stitch is a lot cooler!

I guess you could say that my life changed forever on that fateful day. No more lonely, boring existence for me. It's my goal to travel to many different places during this entire year! I want to experience as many sights, sounds, and cultures as I possibly can, and then blog about them. That is, if you'll help me like Mom & Dad did. You see, even though they love to travel, they explained that they would need some help to make sure that I achieve my goal. That's when Mom came up with the brilliant idea of asking all of you to "adopt" me too (well, sort of). She figured that maybe some of you would be willing to take me with you when you travel. Please, oh pretty please with whipped cream, sugar, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel sauce, chocolate brownie chunks, nuts (unless you're allergic to them), and even a cherry on top!!!

Denise J. your Teen Librarian, (and my Mom) thought of some names for me, but didn't like any of them. So first, she and Dad are asking for your help to pick a great name for me. She said you guys have started a "Teen Winter Reading Club" and can earn "points" on your "Reading/Activity Logs" for each name you think of. That'd be really cool because, if I may be honest, the name "Sock" is a little lame.

The next step is to talk to her about signing up to "adopt" or "check me out" of the Mahwah Public Library for a little bit. She figured that you teens could take me on day trips, mini vacations, or even week long vacations. But in order to do this, you'll need to fill out a "PERMISSION FORM" and let her know when and where we're going on our trip, and when I'll be coming home. And, you'll have to PROMISE that you'll take great care of me.

Here's What Mom Would Like You to Do,
Once You've "Adopted" Me Or "Checked Me Out:"

In order to earn up to "450 points" on your "Reading/Activity Logs" she asks that while I'm with you, you take at least one picture of me (you can be in it too) with something special that represents where we are. Mom would also like us to gather at least "3" facts about the place that we're going to. If possible, she'd like you to e-mail the pictures and information to her at: jukniewicz@bccls.org.

This information does not need to be sent until after our trip is over. But remember, you won't receive any "points" until she has received everything; including ME! If you cannot send the information digitally or electronically, then she asks that you hand everything in to her when you return me to her at the Mahwah Public Library.

Oh, one more thing. She was telling me that this year's "Teen Summer Reading Club" theme is about traveling and world cultures (how fitting!) so if you bring back a small item (stickers, postcards, posters) that represents where you've been, then you'll earn another "150 points" and small prizes. These items may be used in the "Teen Section," as decorations to help get in the spirit of things this summer.

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DON'T FORGET that you'll be responsible for taking good care of me, and getting me home safely. My Mom's a tough cookie, and she said that if I get lost or I'm returned late, or with "boo boos" then you might not get all of those "points" on your "Reading/Activity Logs" and might get "points" DEDUCTED. Or even worse....you might not receive gift cards or other prizes that you've earned!!! Oh, no! We don't want that to happen!

So, if you're interested in having an adventure together then make sure you talk to Mom ASAP. Otherwise, you might miss out on a fun opportunity.

See you real soon,
"Sock"

JOIN THE 2011 TEEN WINTER READING CLUB!!!

2010-12-30T17:38:00.000-08:00

Teens and "Tweens" in grades 6 & up can sign-up at my desk beginning Monday, January 10th. You'll receive a cute bookmark and a "snowman" pencil for signing up, and you'll also be given a special "activity sheet" which you can complete in order to earn fun prizes. Oh, and you'll also be helping to turn the Teen Section into a "Winter Wonderland" when you complete some of your tasks, because you'll be hanging up fun "Winter" decorations.

In order to possibly win other "special" prizes like items from "Five Below" and cool gift cards, you'll need to write and submit "online" reviews which will be posted to this blog throughout the entire Teen Winter Reading Club which will run from Monday, January 24th through Friday, March 11th.

There's one more thing. On my most recent trip to Florida, I made a special friend. I'll blog about his special story in another post. But I just wanted to let you know that he is going to be a big part of our Teen Winter Reading Club, the upcoming Teen Summer Reading Club, and throughout the entire year. Want to see who he is? Nope, you'll get to meet him in my next post.

Don't forget to sign-up starting Monday, January 10th!

Happy New Year,
Denise J.
Teen Librarian