Leave a comment and tell us what you thought of Young Adult Summer Reading 2008: Go for the Gold!
Specifically, tell us what you thought about:
China Theme
Decorations
Number of Books to Read
Prizes
Programming
Kickoff Day
Etc.
And if you have any suggestions for next year, be sure to let us know!
Friday August 1, 2008
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Park Ridge Public Library
Join us for Trivia, Design your own T-shirt, Fan Art Predictions, Prizes, and Book Giveaways.
There will be food, a scavenger hunt, and much, much more!
Dress up as one of Bella’s bridesmaids to compete in our costume contest!
Register in person at the library or at http://www.parkridgelibrary.org
On Monday July 14th the staff from Hill’s Hobby Shop in Buffalo Grove brought their race cars and tracks to the library for open racing.
Origami Jewelry was hosted at the Park Ridge Public Library on Wednesday, June 25.
Friday, April 4
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Drop in to play Wii on the big screen — we’ll have Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario vs. Sonic at the Olympics, and Mario Party 8.
15 teens participated in the Park Ridge Library Extreme Gingerbread program this Monday, December 10. The experience was definitely *extreme*.
Here are some of my favorite pics:
See more pictures here.
Brian Myers of the Wilmette Public Library led an extremely successful Game Maker Academy here at PRPL over the last four weeks.
Students left the class with 2 complete games: a “shooter” game similar to Asteroids, and a platform game a la the original Super Mario.
If you’re interested in creating your own games, check on the site yoyogames.com or the book Game Maker’s Apprentice.
And stay tuned for more Game Maker classes at the Library!
YA Summer Reading 2007:
Read Among the “Hollywood” Stars
Sign up at Opening Day, Friday, June 8 ALL DAY, First Floor Meeting Room
This year you can get a free paperback and enter to win one of five $50.00 gift cards to Best Buy, GameSpot, Barnes & Noble, or Starbucks– Your choice!
Sign up on opening day to reserve your slot in our great programs: YA Babysitting, Chocolate Making, Improv, Video Game Design, Henna Tattoo and more!
When you sign up on June 8, you’ll also get:
For more information check our website, look for the summer newsletter, and keep an eye out for the Young Adult Librarian at your school.
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