So much going on!

We had a great time on Saturday meeting with Debbie DeShields for out writers' workshop, and then our TAB and teen book club meetings.  We will be starting a traditional YA book club that will meet once a month beginning in January.  We have been previously been meeting to discuss whatever we are reading, but now we will have an 'official' list, so that everyone will read the same book, and we will meet to discuss this.
We are still working on compiling out list of the books that we will be reading, but it watch for it to be posted  on the blog very soon!

Next month, on December 8th, we will have another full day for the teens at the library.  First, we the Young Adult Writers' Workshop will meet from 10:30 - 11:30.  We have such a great group of kids meeting for this workshop!  Be sure to come join us to learn so much about the writing and publishing process.

After the workshop, we will have a short meeting to work some more on compiling our list for the Young Adult Book Club.  Bring your suggestions, and we will provide the pizza!(:

Lastly, on Saturday, we will have a fun activity called 'Cozy Up with a Good Book'.  From 1-2pm we will have a group of kids from Cooper Elementary School come to the library to enjoy some hot chocolate and good books.  The teens will be able to choose wintry children's books to read to the kids.  If you are interested in helping us read to the kids, contact library director Joni Stine at 855-1753.  This will be followed by a short meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, so if you are interested in joining TAB, feel free to stay and join us for that.

If you have any questions about the activities on this busy day, be sure to contact me at bvplteens@gmail.com.  Can't wait to see you at the library!

Young Adult Book Club and Writing Class Opportunity

We've got some awesome new things in the works for teens at the library!  First, we have a great opportunity to learn from author Debbie DeShields as she teaches a monthly writing class.  If you have ever wanted to write a novel, this is the class for you!  As authors in the making, you are encouraged to bring some of your own work to share with the rest of the class. Don't worry, you aren't required to read your work to others if you aren't comfortable, but Ms. DeShields, as well as the other young writers always provide positive and helpful feedback.  This workshop meets at 10:30 every second Saturday.  Our next meeting, on November 10th will be a special two hour meeting from 10:30 to 12:30.  The following class, meeting on December 8th, will resume our usual time from 10:30 to 11:30.

  In addition to our writers workshop, we have been making plans at the library to start up our first Young Adult Book Club!  This book club, designed for young adults ages 11 to 18, will start meeting in January.  Meanwhile, we will have a planning meeting for the book club on November 10th at 12:30(following the writers workshop).  Bring your book suggestions, and we will compile the list of books we will use for the book club.  Pizza will be provided:).

If you would like to learn more about author Debbie DeShields, you can visit her website here 
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me(see About Me:) at bvplteens@gmail.com

Wrapping Up Summer Reading

We have had an awesome teen reading program at the library this summer!!  To wrap it up we recently heard from local author YA author Tamara Hart Heiner.  Be sure to check out her amazing books, Perilous and Altercation.  They are available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Perilous-Suspense-Tamara-Hart-Heiner/dp/0979607086/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342651971&sr=8-2&keywords=Tamara+Hart+Heiner (Perilous)
http://www.amazon.com/Altercation-Tamara-Hart-Heiner/dp/1937178218/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1342651971&sr=8-4&keywords=Tamara+Hart+Heiner (Altercation)
And don't forget to check out her blog: http://tamarahartheiner.blogspot.com/

     Some other recent highlights of our reading program were the Bella Vista Library Night at the Arvest Ballpark, and our Scholastic Book Fair at the library.  I hope you enjoyed all of these great events as much as I did!!
  
     Don't forget!!  The last event of the reading program is coming up!!  Head on down the the library on August 4th to turn in your reading logs and be eligible for some awesome prizes!!

Meet the Authors!

On Tuesday the 19th from 10-11am , we are having an awesome book signing at the library!!  Local YA authors Tamara Hart Heiner and JJ Hull will have book signings and a Q/A session with the audience about their books and about being a writer.  Bring your questions about writing, and becoming an author!!  You don't want miss this awesome opportunity!!

First Writer's Workshop

What fun we had at the library yesterday during the very first writer's workshop!  Local author Debbie DeShields taught the teens the basics of crafting a story.  She also gave a challenge to those attending; write a short story (1,000-1,500 words) in the next two weeks to be published in the Weekly Vista!  In addition to story crafting, participants also learn about the process of editing your story, publishing, and self publishing, and more!  Did you miss this awesome class?  Don't worry!  There are still two more sessions of the writer's workshop!  Saturdays June 9th, and June 16th 1-3pm.  If you love writing, you don't want to miss these next sessions.

Upcoming Teen Progams

So, what's going on at the library?  Here is a list of all the June teen related activities for you!!

Saturday June 2nd: Sign up for summer reading begins! Come on down to the library to get signed up and pick up your reading log.  The theme for our teen summer reading progam is Chasing Dreams!  See below for all of our teen summer reading activites.

Sarurday June 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 1-3pm: Join Debbie DeShields for an awesome writing workshop for teens! What kind of a great short story can you write?  Each session will be different, building on the other - call Joni Stine (librarian) at 855-1753 for more information!

Fridays June 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 1-3pm:  Calligraphy for teens!  Interested teens must sign up in advance to participate.  Limited to ten persons per workshop.

Tuesday, June 12th, 10-11am:  Join our favorite library media specialist, Jennifer Payne, as she gives one of her popular book talks for teens!  Jennifer is awesome! You don't want to miss her special presentation!!:)

Sunday, June 24th, 6-9pm:  Naturals Game! Come and join us for an evening of fun at the Arvest Ballpark! This is a wonderful fundraiser for our Friends of the Library - talk to the Friends about getting a ticket! 

It's official!!

It's official! There is now a blog so you can keep up with all the teen happenings at the Bella Vista Library!! We will inform you for upcoming teen events, introduce you to all the great teen volunteers, and let you know how you can get involved in the library  So welcome to the offcial Bella Vista Library teen blog!!!