Found Poetry and Thriller at the Library

The Young Adult’s expressed themselves in some interesting ways yesterday as they “found” poetry in old magazines and performed a tribute to one of the best-selling albums of all time.

To read the teens’ poetry stop in at the Leesburg library and visit the Amazing Space! Next Wednesday, the Young Adults will be doing watercolors with an unusual espresso-based paint. As always, snacks and fun will be available.

Check out Caleb and D’ Andrea’s interpretation of Thriller. The video is here: Thriller in Leesburg

Toughest Scavenger Hunt Ever Completed By Leesburg Teens

What happens when you combine intense research, photography, and investigative inquiry?

Well, you have the most recent scavenger hunt at the Leesburg Public Library. And you also get ice cream afterwards. That’s important, too.

On Wednesday, June 17th, Leesburg teens broke out the cameras, questioned library employees, and poured through reference works in order to complete a list of questions. The fastest and most correct group won a free book of their choosing.

The toughest challenge? Taking a picture of a metal Scotty dog. Pictured is one group’s answer.

If you are registered for summer reading (registration is still open!) and were unable to attend Wednesday’s event, and you can think of another place in the library where one might find a metal Scotty dog, post your answer with a comment to this blog and win a free book!

Teen Altered Book Art!!!

On Wednesday, June 10th, Leesburg teens came to the Public Library and ripped the pages out of books! Normally, this would be a problem. However, the teens were altering old books in creative ways!

Unexpected visitors in the form of baby raccoons also dropped by.

Check out two examples of what you can do with altered books!

Come in next Wednesday for a photo scavenger hunt and ice cream sundaes!

Teen Program for Marble Magnet Making Kicks Off Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library!

Maybe you missed it. Maybe you were there! On Wednesday June 3rd, as part of the Express Yourself Summer Reading Program, the  Leesburg YA’s made Marble Magnets while enjoying good music and popcorn. The next event will be Altered Book Art on Wednesday June 10th, at 4:30 PM. Stop in and don’t forget to register for summer reading!!!

Summer Reading Registration for Teens !!!

 

2009 Summer Reading Program is Here!

Register for the 2009 Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library online at Summer Reading Registration for Teens !!!

Enjoy your summer with great reading activities, interesting programs, and incredible special events.

Check out our Calendar Of Events for more information!!!

A Young Adult TV Show at the Leesburg Public Library?

Here’s the deal…

The Leesburg Public Library is currently working on the creation of a Young Adult television show on Lakefront TV. The program will use regular YA Room participants to discuss their latest reads in fiction, manga, etc. The hope is that any teen will be able to appear on a program (filmed in the YA room) and talk about his or her most recent favorite.

Sound fun?

Wednesday, June 3rd, we will have a meeting right before the Marble Magnets event. We are looking to begin production sometime in June!!!

Creative Writing Contest Winners!!!

Friends of the Leesburg Library announce the 2009 Creative Writing Competition winners!

The Friends of the Leesburg Library had the difficult task of selecting the best entries from all the contestants. While there were many fantastic stories, three exceptional works of literature stood out.

1st place won $100, 2nd place won $75, and  3rd place won $50.

Here are the Middle School Winners of the Friends of the Leesburg Library Creative Writing Essay Contest!!!

1st Place - “Apple Fields”
Katherine Kurz - Windy Hill Middle School

2nd Place - “The Old Whittaker House”
Crystal Long - Clermont Middle School

3rd Place - “Millie’s Mission”
Katie Holt - Clermont Middle School

Congratulations to all who participated!!!

New Video Contest, Anyone?

This new contest may be of interest to any aspiring filmmakers/Leesburgians. Need help? Need equipment/editing assistance? Come see Jacob at the LPL Amazing Space and we’ll see what we can do to help.

CHILI, (Careers in Health Information, Librarianship, and Informatics group) is hosting a youtube video contest for high school students grades 9-12 (homeschoolers included) with cash prizes.

What to do….  How to Enter…
Create a video of no less than 30 seconds up to a maximum of three (3)
minutes in length describing how the career of health information
professionals is exciting and rewarding.

Humor is encouraged. Please go to youtube=http://www.youtube.com/group/CHILIcareers
during the Entry Period and follow the registration process to upload
your video. Registration on www.YouTube.com must be completed before
upload. All entries must be original, from a single individual who has
not graduated high school prior to the 2008-2009 school year.

The Winner will receive a cash prize of $500. Two (2) runner-up cash
prizes of $250 will also be awarded.

more information available here: http://www.bioinfo-career.org/contest/

The Contest begins on March 15, 2009. Entries must be received by
midnight (EST) on May 31st, 2009 . Judging of entries begins on June
1, 2009 and end June 5, 2009.

Tell your little sisters, brothers, cousins, science teachers,
etc…this is open to anyone in the US. Please spread the word!

Happy Teen Tech Week!!

We had Gaming this week for you tech heads!

Now is your chance to vote for next years theme!

Follow the link and click on the Survey!

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teentechweek/ttw09/home.cfm

Festival of Reading Coming Soon

The Lake County Library System Festival of Reading presents the highest quality literary and cultural events and activities to encourage the love of reading and to promote the programs and services of the libraries. The program connects readers and writers in a way that enriches both by providing informative and entertaining programs to the community. The 2009 theme is Fantastic Florida. Authors and scholars are invited to speak on Florida history, the environment and fiction. Our nationally recognized writers will participate in special events and in our annual fiction writing workshop.

To see what is happening at the Leesburg Public Library just keep reading but to see all the great events click on the picture above!

March 25th @ 3pm
Snow in Sarasota with Kevin Kremer Kevin Kremer is the author of A Kremer Christmas Miracle Santa’s our Substitute Teacher, When it Snows in Sarasota, The Knight, the Wizard & the Lady Pig.

March 26th @ 10:30am
Brunch with Author Karen Hawkins Karen Hawkins is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of a dozen historical romance novels including three series: MacLean Curse, Ask Reeves and Talisman Ring.

March 27th @ 2pm
Florida Masters of Mystery James O. Born, Tim Dorsey, Mary Anna Evans, Bob Morris and Elaine Viets will be the featured panel of mystery writing superstars. Authors will discuss their secrets of success.

March 28th @ 10:30am
Bookmark Design Contest Awards with Author Janeen Mason Janeen Mason is an illustrator or author/illustrator of eight children’s picture books with two more titles due for release in 2009.

March 28th @ 2pm
Author Dr. Gary Mormino Dr. Mormino, author of “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida” explains the explosive growth in Florida and its impact.