U Said It

Over the sumer I took part in many things.  I went outside, danced, and swam; but mostly, I read 27 books.  I was a part of the Summer Reading Program at the Swedesboro Library Branch. 

I read novels like Shipbreaker, the Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling, Cirque Du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan, Nevermore by James Patterson, and many more.  Instead of staring at a wall on rainy days, I read.  I usually sat in the library with a couple of friends and read for hours. 

While at the library I was allowed to participate in teen programs, and the lock-in where we learned about drugs, played games, and made duck tape creations.  So, overall with having fun outside, reading with friends, and just hanging out at the library, this was an awesome summer vacation.

                                                                                 Sabrina

You can join the Teen Advisory Board.  Here's how you can help:

• Be a reading buddy or a homework buddy
• Plan teen activities
• Write for our teen newsletter, Paperback Writer
• Write for our teen blog - USaid it
• Assist staff with shelving books and shelf reading
• Help with children's programs
• Provide computer assistance

Dream Big/Read!                               Own the Night

Over 1700 chiildren, teens, tweens, and adults participated in Summer Reading 2012.  20,577 books were read! 

Many fun programs were offered with performers such as the Juggling Hoffmans, Mr. Malcolm, and Magician Brian Richards.

Teens enjoyed designing their own t-shirts, duck-tape crafts, and making dream pillowcases, to name a few. 

Children enjoyed creating clay plaques, making monsters, and going on a monster hunt!  There was something for everyone!

Tom, dick and Harry went to a party.  After the party they returned to the hotel.  The hotel was 600 stories high.

Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working.  They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes.

The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly, Harry will tell a sad story.  They then started up the steps.

After two hours, it was Harry's turn.  He turned to the other two and said, "Ok guys, here's my sad story.  I forgot the keys downstairs."

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Two kindergarten kids are talking while having a lunch break.

Girl:  What is the capital of America?

Boy:  Washington, D.C.

Girl:  No! "A" is the capital of America.  You already forgot our lesson:  capitalize proper nouns.

The first two Batman movies, Batman Begins and the Dark Knight, were probably two of the best movies of all time.  If you loved those movies as much as I did, then you have to go see The Dark Knight Rises - RIGHT NOW!  Go see it!  It's awesome!  In my opinion, the first Dark Knight was better, but The Dark Knight Rises was still epic.  The special effects were very well done, and the actors did a spectacular job.

Christian Bale, as always, was amazing.  Anne Hathaway was very, very good.

Anyway, The Dark Knight Rises was defininitely a very good conclusion to the series.  It's a must-see movie!

                                               Shelby

Whether you live in a small town in Tennessee or the big city of Los Angeles, California, you know about Katy Perry.  She has been on the top of her game for the past year and a half.  With  nine number one singles under her belt, Katy has had a busy schedule.  During her tour, "California Dreams," over the year, she has chronicled every experience.  It is all shown in the new film, Katy Perry: Part of me.  You don't have to be a fan of Katy Perry to see this movie.  The events are real and heartfelt - you see Katy's marriage to Russell Brand fall apart and see how stressful being out on tour can be.  The concert footage provides a better seat than the front row.  I really enjoyed this movie and I know anyone will enjoy it, too.

                                                           Meghan

The new action filled Spiderman movie is great!  If you liked watching other Spiderman movies, you'll love this one.  With all new actors, it makes it fun to see a change.  Seeing the same actors in all the other movies gives this movie a new twist.  This movie tells the story of the whole Spiderman series in one.  You understand everything that happens better in the movie.  Having newer sets and actors makes it interesting to see the movie like this.  The amazing spiderman appeals to all ages - kids that love superheroes, and even adults, too.  With so much suspense and action, this is a must-see movie.

                                                                         - Nicolette Stafford

Swedesboro:

Teen/Tween Writers' Club -Wednesday, May 16 - 4:30 pm

Teen/Tween Gaming - Thursdays, April 26 & May 17th - 6:30 pm

Mullica Hill Branch:

Anime Club - Fridays, April 27, May 11 & 25th - 3:15 pm

Disney's Pin & Vinylmation Club - Tuesday, May 8 - 6:00 pm

Chess Club - Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24, & 31st

YA Cafe - Friday, May 18 - 3:30 pm

All day Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament -  Saturday, May 26th