The Mystery flash fiction by Ysabel Torres (teen) I have been watching them quarrel through the window. Most of the time on my way home, I say hello to Sadie, pretend to walk towards my house, then sit there watching her argue with her mom over something. I can […]
Summer Reading Challenge Week 2 — winners
Published on :It’s week 2 of the Summer Reading Challenge! We started off with an author visit at our creative writing workshop at Central (more to come about that) and lots of art workshops at our branches: Crochet at Villa Parke Library, T-Shirt Painting at La Pintoresca, and Steampunk Jewelry at Santa […]
Teen Advisory Board — June Meeting
Published on :June 21, 2014, 4pm, Central Library TAB members present: Kara E., Haneen E., Chris G., Ben S., and Sarah M. Perspective members present: Jerry T., Katerina, Shelby M., Michelle Agenda SRC so far (registration numbers, problems?) Tour of building/event spaces Possible after-hours event Special projects Planning Doctor […]
Shadow and Bone — discussion recap
Published on :May’s book discussion pick was Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo What we did Shadow and Bone author Leigh Bardugo brightened up our meeting by joining us via Skype! Each attendee asked multiple questions about the book, her ideas, and career. We also discussed her book at length […]
Summer Reading Challenge Week 1 — raffle winners & prizes
Published on :Summer Reading Challenge — Week 1 Over 250 teens are currently registered for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge… that’s more than we’ve ever had before! Some of you have been busy completing your activities and have been claiming your free books. The most popular pick so far is surprisingly […]
Teen Advisory Board — May Meeting
Published on :May 31, 2014, 4pm, Central Library TAB notes– Five out of seven members in attendance (Chris G, Sarah M, Ben S, Kara E, Haneen E) plus 5 trial teen volunteers Agenda review Summer Reading Challenge (Children, Teen, Adult) Children — registration, maintenance, awarding prizes, sample spiel, information Teen — registration, […]
Teen Book Festival — photos, recap, & thank yous
Published on :On April 26, nearly 150 guests gathered at Central Library to meet, get books signed, and hear 20 YA and middle grade authors speak at the 2014 Pasadena Teen Book Festival. Teens, Bridge to Books, and YA Book Council volunteers managed registration, setup, and book signing lines as guests poured […]
Slam! Contact! Get out! — Flash Fiction Workshop
Published on :Today, the we worked on flash fiction–the shortest of the short story forms. Flash fiction is simply a term used for very short fiction; this could be less than 100 words, or 1000 words. There is no formal definition of a maximum word count, however, it is generally understood as […]
How to make a mini book charm
Published on :Want to make your own mini book charm? Here’s how! You can use the charms for key chains, jewelry, pins, or magnets. Supplies & equipment needed: Bookbinding glue Small binder clips Wax paper Scissors Ruler Plain paper Template for book covers Laminator and laminating sheets (optional) Crop-A-Dile and eyelets […]
Legend
Published on :Our April book was Legend by Marie Lu Summary: In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day–a famous criminal, and prodigy June–the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy. Legend is the first book in […]