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Starting next Monday (November 3), we will be running Magic games for teens every Monday from 3-5pm. We're hoping in the future to run fundraiser tournaments open to all ages, but for now we'd be happy if you joined us on Mondays for free play.
You know where to find me for more information.
Don't forget to check out the Friday Night Magic free plays run by Gamer Craze at the Partridge Cafe at 6pm.
Gamer Craze has supported our teen programs since the very beginning. Show them some love!
- Krista
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Twilight Tournament Recap
It's over. We did it. What a blast! This rocked so hard! There were 20 of you present here. There were 85 of you present online. Wow! We were so many that we actually crashed Meebo...twice! This was an amazing event! It was the first of it's kind for the North Country, but will not be the last.
Special thanks to Domino's, Canton Hackett's, The Blackbird Cafe, Lorraine Nolan, Hilary's Mom, the North Country Library System, all the libraries that participated, and all of you who attended.
- Krista
Special thanks to Domino's, Canton Hackett's, The Blackbird Cafe, Lorraine Nolan, Hilary's Mom, the North Country Library System, all the libraries that participated, and all of you who attended.
- Krista
Monday, September 29, 2008
MALAWI COMES TO THE CANTON FREE LIBRARY
Canton Free Library invites the public to hear Linda Potter, Ellen Grayson, Vicki McLain, and Katrina Hebb discuss their recent church-sponsored journey to the African country of Malawi, known as the Warm Heart of Africa. The multimedia presentation takes place at noon on Tuesday, September 30th, in the library’s Paige Room. Guests may bring a brown bag lunch and beverage to the event. The women have many stories to share about their work with Malawian widows. There will time for questions as well as displays of cloths, pottery, jewelry and more. For more information about the program, contact Lyn Swafford at 386-3712.
Canton Free Library invites the public to hear Linda Potter, Ellen Grayson, Vicki McLain, and Katrina Hebb discuss their recent church-sponsored journey to the African country of Malawi, known as the Warm Heart of Africa. The multimedia presentation takes place at noon on Tuesday, September 30th, in the library’s Paige Room. Guests may bring a brown bag lunch and beverage to the event. The women have many stories to share about their work with Malawian widows. There will time for questions as well as displays of cloths, pottery, jewelry and more. For more information about the program, contact Lyn Swafford at 386-3712.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Reminder: Re: Anime Club
Just a reminder that there will be Anime Club next Wednesday the 20th from 3:00-5:30pm and the following Wednesday the 27th at the same time.
The Anime Club will now be meeting every week. Our room is unavailable the first and last Wednesday of the month so those weeks we will keep our old day and time and meet on Friday from 5:00-7:30pm. Every week in between we will be meeting on Wednesday from 3:00-5:30pm.
Keep an eye on the teen website for schedules.
- Krista
The Anime Club will now be meeting every week. Our room is unavailable the first and last Wednesday of the month so those weeks we will keep our old day and time and meet on Friday from 5:00-7:30pm. Every week in between we will be meeting on Wednesday from 3:00-5:30pm.
Keep an eye on the teen website for schedules.
- Krista
We Can Has Video Games?
We have made yet another leap that lands us even further into the land of awesome than we were before...
We are now accepting donations of the following types of video games and systems that are in excellent condition: Playstation, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360. At this time we will not be accepting any handheld or cartridge-based games or systems. All donated systems will be tested before being accepted. Please bring all donations to the front circulation desk.
Donated games will be added to the collection. Patrons can look forward to video game library programs, and many will be available for checkout!
As always, for more information contact us in any of the usual ways.
This is going to be awesome!
- Krista
We are now accepting donations of the following types of video games and systems that are in excellent condition: Playstation, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360. At this time we will not be accepting any handheld or cartridge-based games or systems. All donated systems will be tested before being accepted. Please bring all donations to the front circulation desk.
Donated games will be added to the collection. Patrons can look forward to video game library programs, and many will be available for checkout!
As always, for more information contact us in any of the usual ways.
This is going to be awesome!
- Krista
Monday, August 4, 2008
Breaking Dawn
Well, I did it! I read Breaking Dawn. The series is over.
Before I express my opinion on this book I'd like to point out that it seems like the whole world hates it. Way before there should even be reviews, people were saying it was a horrible book. It's been said many times that it was drawn out and slow going. And I suppose if you just look at the 754 pages, it would seem that way.
However, upon reading the book I have this to say, it rocks. Really. It rocks hard. Stephenie Meyer proved in this book more than any other so far her skill as a storyteller. She kept the reader locked in on the emotions of the characters and really made you feel the spectrum, from desolation to blinding joy. That is a skill too often sacrificed in today's literature. As far as it being slow, I knew there would be criticism of this book. There's no pleasing everyone especially in the conclusion of a series that is so polarized. There's also bound to be some resentment as fans of the series don't want to see it end so there will never be a good ending. That being said, I think all other criticism of this book could be taken in stride, however, it is anything but slow. There were so many things happening. So many twists. It never got boring. All in all it was an spectacular journey and my mind cannot fathom how it could possibly have concluded in any other way.
Now I've got to hold my breath until Midnight Sun!
Also, I have a limited number of Breaking Dawn buttons and bookmarks that were sent to me by the publisher. Contact me in any of the usual ways to find out how to get one.
- Krista
Before I express my opinion on this book I'd like to point out that it seems like the whole world hates it. Way before there should even be reviews, people were saying it was a horrible book. It's been said many times that it was drawn out and slow going. And I suppose if you just look at the 754 pages, it would seem that way.
However, upon reading the book I have this to say, it rocks. Really. It rocks hard. Stephenie Meyer proved in this book more than any other so far her skill as a storyteller. She kept the reader locked in on the emotions of the characters and really made you feel the spectrum, from desolation to blinding joy. That is a skill too often sacrificed in today's literature. As far as it being slow, I knew there would be criticism of this book. There's no pleasing everyone especially in the conclusion of a series that is so polarized. There's also bound to be some resentment as fans of the series don't want to see it end so there will never be a good ending. That being said, I think all other criticism of this book could be taken in stride, however, it is anything but slow. There were so many things happening. So many twists. It never got boring. All in all it was an spectacular journey and my mind cannot fathom how it could possibly have concluded in any other way.
Now I've got to hold my breath until Midnight Sun!
Also, I have a limited number of Breaking Dawn buttons and bookmarks that were sent to me by the publisher. Contact me in any of the usual ways to find out how to get one.
- Krista
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
More Advance Reading Copies
I just received a box of advance reading copies. If you would like to review any of these books, please contact me. Here are the titles:
Babylonne - Catherine Jinks
Deadville - Ron Koertge
The Darkness Under the Water - Beth Kanell
The Ghost's Child - Sonya Hartnett
All We Know of Love - Nora Raleigh Baskin
Anila's Journey - Mary Finn
Down Sand Mountain - Steve Watkins
Chameleon - Charles R. Smith, Jr.
The Savage - David Almond, Illustrated by Dave McKean
Kaimira: The Sky Village - Monk & Nigel Ashland
Robe of Skulls - Vivian French & Ross Collins
War Is...
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume II - M.T. Anderson
- Krista
Babylonne - Catherine Jinks
Deadville - Ron Koertge
The Darkness Under the Water - Beth Kanell
The Ghost's Child - Sonya Hartnett
All We Know of Love - Nora Raleigh Baskin
Anila's Journey - Mary Finn
Down Sand Mountain - Steve Watkins
Chameleon - Charles R. Smith, Jr.
The Savage - David Almond, Illustrated by Dave McKean
Kaimira: The Sky Village - Monk & Nigel Ashland
Robe of Skulls - Vivian French & Ross Collins
War Is...
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume II - M.T. Anderson
- Krista
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