Look for our summer reading program to begin registration here at the library on Monday, June 2. We are cooking up lots of fun this summer with the return of x-box afternoons and the annual scavenger hunt.
As always, programs and registration is free. This year though we are taking optional donations of canned food and other items needed at the Second Harvest Food Bank.
We are also taking part in the Great American Bake Sale that supports children's nutrition programs around the United States.
Teen Read Week
Friday, May 2, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Guitar Hero
Amherst schools closed early on Tuesday but the the School of Rock was standing room only as kids piled into the Amherst Public Library to take advantage of the time off. One large screen featured Guitar Hero III with stereo speakers cranked up while a regular tv touted the original game. The impromtu rockfest lasted about four hours with more than forty ki
ds trying their skill. Add to that 8 quarts of lemonade, a bag of suckers, a giant bag of cheese doodles and three boxes of microwave popcorn and I think you could say it was a pretty good time. When's the next day school is out early?
ds trying their skill. Add to that 8 quarts of lemonade, a bag of suckers, a giant bag of cheese doodles and three boxes of microwave popcorn and I think you could say it was a pretty good time. When's the next day school is out early?Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Graphic Tidings of Gladness
Merry Christmas to all those who frequent the shelves in our graphic novel section here at the Amherst Public Library. Tired of housing our growing collection on left over shelving and commandeered carts we purchased some brand new shelving that sets a new standard for the new year. Check out our growing list of manga, anime, and graphic novels. Don't have what you're looking for? Email me 
with suggestions.
with suggestions. Thursday, August 9, 2007
School's starting soon: is this a joke?
Can it be that summer is over? Summer reading was great and thanks to the more than 256 teens who participated this year. Now I suppose we should regroup and get our pencils sharpened and switch to school mode. Look for a design change to our blog soon as we gear up for homework questions and things to get you off and running.
Meanwhile, check out some of the New YA Books at the Amherst Public Library. There's still time to lounge around with a good book.
Meanwhile, check out some of the New YA Books at the Amherst Public Library. There's still time to lounge around with a good book.
- "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer
It's not just vampires, but danger seems to surround Bella as graduation approaches - "Ark Angel" by Anthony Horowitz
Teen age spy Alex Rider is off on another mission - with the new Stormbreaker movie out all the books in this series have been flying off the shelf. - "The Ice Bound Land" by John Flanagan
Skandian slave-traders, kidnappers, knights in black, fantasy at its best! - "The Sight" by Erin Hunter
Followers of this popular series have been waiting for this one. Find out what's new in the clans and how true destiny plays a part in this new title. - "Your Eyes in Stars: a Novel" by M.E. Kerr
It's 1934 when Jessie, daughter of the prison warden, and Elisa, a German professor's daughter, form a friendship that continues across an ocean. Need a historical fiction book for an assignment?
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thinking about cookies...
Okay, now I'm thinking about cookies. Found this movie online. Probably some kids made this after a librarian told them they couldn't have food in the library. Gives me the blues.
What about a teen film festival? What about teens making movies. What about a 2 - 6 minute short film with the Amherst Public Library in some part of the film. Hold on I'm still writing the rules. What do you think?
What about a teen film festival? What about teens making movies. What about a 2 - 6 minute short film with the Amherst Public Library in some part of the film. Hold on I'm still writing the rules. What do you think?
Taking it to the web...
Creativity is the key.
Pull up a comfy chair and relax...you've found the Teen Lounge. Amherst Public Library is too small (right now) to have a space for teens to meet so we're taking it to the web!
Meet here to discuss ideas for new books, old books, and programs you'd like to see at the library. Hey you never know what can happen.
So for now pull up that cushy couch, crank up the ipod, and as far as food in the library...bring all the chocolate chip cookies to me.
Hey tell me about a good book you've read...
Tell me about a book, movie, music, graphic novel, mange, you think we should have at the library. Now's the time...I have money in my budget. Send me your suggestions.
Pull up a comfy chair and relax...you've found the Teen Lounge. Amherst Public Library is too small (right now) to have a space for teens to meet so we're taking it to the web!
Meet here to discuss ideas for new books, old books, and programs you'd like to see at the library. Hey you never know what can happen.
So for now pull up that cushy couch, crank up the ipod, and as far as food in the library...bring all the chocolate chip cookies to me.
Hey tell me about a good book you've read...
Tell me about a book, movie, music, graphic novel, mange, you think we should have at the library. Now's the time...I have money in my budget. Send me your suggestions.
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