In November
In an effort to encourage youth in grades 6-9 to explore the databases on the library’s website, the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) sponsored a Kids Quest online adventure in October. This involved the kids working their way through several pages of an online quest, printing a certificate of completion, and turning it in to their public library. The ICFL had a drawing from these entries for an iPod Touch and Irving Middle School student Dylan won for his participation.
November 2-4, I had the opportunity to attend the third biennial Young Adult Literature Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri. I was excited to be able to network with other teen librarians from across the country, attend some interesting sessions, meet and greet several YA authors, and bring home about a dozen new books! AND I got up close and personal with the Gateway Arch, the nation’s tallest man-made monument at 630 feet!
In December
Want a new craft idea for Christmas? Hanna Geshelin of Pocatello Sewing School will share an activity for teens to create a special door hanger and share other fun ideas for textile crafts just in time for Christmas. This free activity will be held December 4 from 4-5pm and is open to all youth in grades 7-12.
In January
Winter Dreams 3….. An after-hours open mic night where teens can share their writing with an audience of their peers.
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian
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