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And the Winners Are...

2011-09-11T13:39:00.002-04:00

Thank you to all of the tweens who participated in the One World Many Stories summer reading club. 60 tweens competed their logs and entered their names to win a gift certificate to The Bookworm bookstore in Bernardsville. The winners are:

Nastassja K.

Judy Y.

Meghan C.

Ved B.

Rachel A.

World of Magic with Brian Richards

2011-06-24T14:50:00.003-04:00

Brian Richards will entertain us with magic from around the world: China, India, France, England, Russia, and Africa. The show also features comedy, juggling, story telling, and audience participation.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

7:00 to 7:45 pm

For children going into grades 5 and 6

Mark Your Calendar for Summer Reading

2011-06-13T14:58:00.005-04:00

Take a look at all the great tweens programs we have coming up this summer. Registration for June programs is open, so sign up now while space is still available. Of course, don't forget to come in to sign up for the Summer Reading Club beginning on June 21.

Thursday, June 23 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Summer Kickoff
Get your summer started right! Register for the summer reading
Club, then stay to play Wii, enjoy some snacks and make
decorations for the library. Registration begins 6/11.

Thursday, June 30 7:00 to 7:45 PM
World of Magic With Brian Richards
Brian Richards will entertain us with magic from around the world.
This show will feature comedy, juggling, story-telling and audience
participation. Registration Begins 6/11.

Wednesday, July 13 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Tessellation Art
Art teacher Pam Perlman, using mathematics and art, will
demonstrate how to create a surface forming a mosaic design.
Registration begins on 6/23.

Thursday, July 21 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Duct Tape Sandals
Create a stylish, wearable pair of sandals out of duct tape.
Registration begins 6/23.

Wednesday, July 27 7:00 to 8:00 pm
The Art of Paper Folding from Around the World
Learn to fold a heart basket from Scandinavia, a woven
star from Germany, a folded star from China, and more. Taught by
art teacher Jann Slapin. Registration begins on 6/23.

Thursday, August 4 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Closing Party and Movie
Enjoys snacks with friends and take in a movie.

The Throne of Fire is here!

2011-05-03T16:00:00.005-04:00

Rick Riordan's second book in The Kane Chronicles series comes out today.

In The Throne of Fire Carter and Katie embark
on aworldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the
House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined
to stop them.

Call or go online to reserve a copy!

Cartooning Workshop on Monday April 11

2011-03-29T11:38:00.003-04:00

Attention aspiring cartoonists! Have we got a program for you! The Library will be hosting a cartooning workshop lead by the very talented artist Doug Baron. Participants will learn how to draw cartoons and manga and have a lot of fun doing it. Doug Baron has been here before and he does a fantastic job. Don't miss out on this awesome program.

Monday, April 11

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Program Room A

For children in grades 4-6

Tweens Night March 17: - Make a Pop-Up

2011-03-02T13:43:00.004-05:00

Explore the wonderful world of pop-up books. Check out several different examples of these amazing books and try your hand at making a pop-up of your own.

Thursday, March 17

7:00 to 8:00 pm

Program Room A

For children in grades 4-6

Tweens Game Night at the Library - Grades 4-6

2011-02-14T16:07:00.003-05:00

Stop by the Library during the winter break and spend the evening playing games: Video games, board games and more! A tasty snack will be provided.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

7:00 to 8:00 pm

Newbery Winner Announced

2011-01-14T13:53:00.002-05:00

Moon Over Manifest by first time author Clare Vanderpool
has won the 2011 Newbery Award. Set in fictional Manifest,
Kansas, twelve year old Abilene Tucker sets out to discover
clues to her father's past. Through flashbacks,
newspaper articles and visits to a diviner, Abilene and her friemds
conduct a real spy hunt and learn about the history of the town and
Abilene's father.

Comics Night and Book Swap - January 20

2010-12-30T15:30:00.002-05:00

Bring a comic book or graphic novel to swap, eat some delecious snacks and watch an excerpt from The Cartoonist, a film about Jeff Smith, the creator of the BONE series.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Program Room A

If you liked "The Sisters Grimm"...

2010-12-16T15:58:00.002-05:00

other books to consider with a fairytale element are
The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman and A Tale Dark &
Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. Both are on Best Books 2010
lists! They are both very fun. Check them out!

Tweens Origami Craft Night

2010-11-17T13:23:00.005-05:00

The holidays are just around the corner! Join us to create beautiful origami decorations for Hanukkah and Christmas. Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift.

Thursday, December 2

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Program Room A

Open to children in grades 4 - 6

Tween Movie Night! The Karate Kid

2010-10-27T15:55:00.005-04:00

A remake of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid has action-packed martial arts scenes, great footage of China and its many wonders, and an
absorbing story of a boy's struggle to find his own inner strength.

Bring a friend and enjoy this timeless tale. Snacks will be provided.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

Wednesday, November 3 @ 4:00 pm

For students in grades 4 through 6
140 minutes / Rated PG

Big Nate Strikes Again

2010-10-22T16:14:00.002-04:00

You know him, you love him. Your favorite pint-sized sixth grader is back with a new adventure. This time around Nate gets paired up with his enemy, Gina, on both a school project and on his intramural team. Yikes! Reserve a copy today.

While you wait, why not visit the Big Nate website. Here you will be treated to all things Big Nate. Features include games, videos, daily webcomics, and information about the books and their author, Lincoln Peirce. Enjoy!

It's Here! The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan

2010-10-12T15:38:00.002-04:00

The first book in The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan is out today! In The Lost Hero fans of the Percy Jackson series will return to Camp Half- Blood where a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. Place your hold today!

FYI, There's more 39 Clues

2010-09-30T19:59:00.002-04:00

Were you heartbroken when you reached the end of the 39 Clues: Into the Gauntlet because you thought that was the end? Well, don't fret, there's more to come. A new series called 39 Clues: Cahills Versus Vespers will be launched in April of 2011 and the first book in the series is called Vespers Rising written by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman and Jude Watson. April is only 7 months away!

Yoga for Tweens - Wednesday, October 6

2010-09-30T19:26:00.002-04:00

Come relax at the library! Yoga instructor Julie Shaw will demonstrate several poses to get you breathing and stretching like a pro. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Wednesday, October 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Open to students in grades 4 through 6.
Registration required.

2010-09-14T16:23:00.002-04:00

New from Cornelia Funke, author of Inkheart, The Thief Lord and other favorites: Reckless, the first in a series. Meet brothers Will and Jacob Reckless in this fantasy as they enter a world featuring witches, fairies and dwarfs. A story not to be missed!

The End is Near...for the 39 Clues

2010-08-25T13:49:00.003-04:00

Attention 39 Clues fans: The final book in the series, Into the Gauntlet, by Margaret Peterson Haddix will be available on Tuesday, August 31. That's pretty exciting, right? Well it gets better. Also on August 31 at 4:00 pm all ten authors of the series will do a live webcast to answer all of those lingering questions. Visit the 39 Clues website to vote on questions to be asked of the authors or better yet, submit your own.

Tweens Summer Closing Program

2010-08-05T16:42:00.002-04:00

Please join us for our last Tweens program of the summer. Bring a friend and enjoy yummy snacks and play Wii.

Wednesday, August 11

7:00 to 8:00 pm

Program Room B

Coming Soon to your Library

2010-07-23T09:43:00.005-04:00

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but fall is just around the corner. But don't fret, many of your favorite book characters will be popping up again once the weather becomes more comfortable and the leaves begin to change color. Here's a sneak peek:

The Cloud Searchers (Amulet #3) - September 1

Framed (sequel to Zoobreak) - September 1

The Ghostwriter (Brixton Brothers #2) - October 5

Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel - October 12

Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Peirce - October 19

True Things (Adults Don't Kids to Know) (Amelia Rules) - October 19

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5 - November 1

Coming Soon: Magic Workshop!

2010-07-09T10:53:00.009-04:00

Thanks to all of you who came to watch Eragon. We had a great turn out! And if watching it put you in the mood for magic, come to our Magic Workshop with Brian Richards. This program for the budding magician will teach you all the tricks you need to know.

Wednesday, July 21 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Program Room B
For kids going into grades 5 and 6

Registration Required

Tween Movie Night: Eragon

2010-07-01T18:14:00.003-04:00

Eragon is an orphaned farm boy whose destiny is sealed forever when a mystic stone chooses him for it's keeper. This is no ordinary stone, this is the last surviving egg of the dragon race. Eragon is now the new Dragon Rider, the boy who will be the savior to the repressed peoples of the kingdom. The kingdom is rules by the wicked King Galbatorix and his evil wizard Durza. Eragon, together with his mentor, Brom, the gracious dragon Saphira, and the beautiful princess Arya learn more about themselves, their responsibilities, and their destinies.

Join us for this thrilling fantasy film on Thursday, July 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. No registration required. Just drop in!

Tweens Night @ the Library Kickoff Program

2010-06-28T09:56:00.004-04:00

Start your summer right! Join us for our Tweens kickoff on Wednesday, June 30, from 7 pm to 8 pm. Meet new friends, practice your skills on the Wii, enjoy a snack and sign up for the Summer Reading Club, if you haven't done it already. Click here to register.

Summer Reading Has Begun!

2010-06-23T09:32:00.011-04:00

The time has come! We are now signing up for the Summer Reading Club. Here's how it works:

1) Come to the Library

2) Get a reading log

3) Read (books, magazines, comics, audiobooks, etc.)

4) Read for 6 hours

6) Come back to the Library to pick up reward

7)Repeat

It really is that easy! Sign ups go through August 7.

Rewards can be claimed up until September 7.

Make a Splash - Read! Summer Reading Club is Almost Here

2010-06-16T16:01:00.005-04:00

School is almost over and it's just about time to sign up for the summer reading club!
It's easy. Just sign up and get a reading log, read books and win prizes.
Sign up begins on Tuesday, June 22 and runs through August.

We have tons of fantastic tween programs this summer beginning with our Tweens Kickoff on Wednesday, June 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Stop by to meet friends, practice your skills on the Wii, enjoy snacks, and sign up for the summer reading club (if you haven't done it already).

Here's a list of other tween programs going on this summer:

Thursday, July 8 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Tweens Movie Night - Eragon
You read the book, now see the movie. Join us for a screening of the film Eragon. Just drop in.

Thursday, July 15 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tweens Origami Workshop
Join art teacher Jann Slapin and learn the ancient art of origami.
Registration begins Wed., June 30 @ 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, July 21 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Magic Workshop with Brian Richards
Come in and meet magician Brian Richards who will teach you all the tricks. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 7 @ 9:30 am.

Wednesday, July 28 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tweens Night Gr. 5 & 6 Duct Tape Sandals
Join us to make sandals completely out of duct tape! Registration begins on Wednesday, July 7 @ 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 5 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Paint Your Own T-Shirt
Join us to create your own t-shirt with acrylic paints! Bring in a
t-shirt and enjoy! Registration begins Monday, July 19 @ 9:30 am.

Wednesday, August 11 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tweens Summer Closing Program
Bring a friend and enjoy playing the Wii. Just drop in.

Wimpy Kid News

2010-05-22T14:43:00.003-04:00

Attention Wimpy Kid fans: Book five in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will be due out on Tuesday, November 9. The title has not been revealed yet, but the book will have a purple cover. We don't really know what the story is about yet, but Jeff Kinney did say that Greg and Rowley will have some changes to deal with. Let the speculation begin!

Tween Graphics Club

2010-05-10T22:34:00.002-04:00

Join us Thursday May 20th to draw and discuss comics and graphic novels from 7-8pm.

Refreshments provided. Sign up on-line or by phone. Bring a friend!

Rick Riordan's new series

2010-05-10T22:26:00.002-04:00

The Kane Chronicles, starts with The Red Pyramid. This time it's all about Egyptian gods.

Let the action begin!

One Crazy Summer - A great Summer (or Spring) Read

2010-05-10T09:41:00.002-04:00

Take a crazy trip back in time to the 1960s with Delphine and her two little sisters. Once summer arrives in Brooklyn, their father decides that it is about time the girls get to know their mother, who lives all the way in Oakland, California. Delphine doesn't remember her very well, her sister not at all, and what she does remember is not so happy. So will it be a month of lounging at the beach, spotting movie stars and going to Disneyland with their mysterious mom? Find out by reading One Crazy Summer by Rita Wilson-Garcia.

Hilarious debut novel by Amy Ignatow!

2010-03-30T14:45:00.000-04:00

"The Popularity Papers--Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julia Graham Chang" by Amy Ignatow is a hilarious debut novel. The intrepid fifth graders Julie and Lydia, whose quest to understand popularity may not succeed in the ways they want but will succeed in keeping you, the reader, in stitches. This is another new book for all of you who loved The Wimpy Kid or simply love a humourous read. Click HERE for more on the book and author.

Big Nate is coming!

2010-03-30T14:13:00.002-04:00

For all of you "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" fans, "Big Nate" by Lincoln Peirce has arrived! Big Nate is in a class by himself! He knows he is meant for big things. REALLY big things . But life doesn't always go his way just because he thinks he is awesome! Nate--he is an accidental mischief maker and DEFINITELY NOT the teacher's pet!

Big Nate has been a comic book character for over 20 years now. Click HERE for an interview with Lincoln Peirce.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid -- The movie !!!!!

2010-03-12T11:53:00.000-05:00

Greg Heffley is making his motion picture debut on March 19th !! View the movie trailer!!!

Use your iPhone, iPod,iPod shuffle,Smartphone or MP3player to download and listen to books!

2010-02-23T15:49:00.000-05:00

Do you enjoy listening to books? Well, now you can access a library of downloadable books right from the Bernards Township Library's home page at Listen NJ.

With download media available 24/7, your library is always open! You can also browse this website directly on your internet enabled portable device! Get started with a Guided Tour or our Quick-Start Guide. You will be surprised at how many new and classic titles there are to choose from. You can even choose your own lending period!

February Tween Reads from NextReads

2010-02-23T13:43:00.000-05:00

Have you seen the February NextReads newsletter for Tweens?

Click HERE to check it out.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with books!!!

2010-02-13T14:21:00.000-05:00

Gung hay fat choy!

Stranger on the Silk Road: a story of ancient China by Jessica Gunderson

The Emperor's Painting: a story of ancient China by Jessica Gunderson

What the Rat Told Me: a legend of the Chinese zodiac by Marie Sellier

The Winter Olympics are coming!

2010-02-12T12:26:00.000-05:00

Don't miss these great Olympic reads :

Welcome to the Ancient Olympics by Jane Bingham

Freeze Frame by Sue Macy

Modern Olympic Games by Hadyn Middleton

Great Moments in the Olympics by Michael Burgan

.............and "Miracle" (DVD)

Don't miss these 2010 Newbery Award Winners

2010-02-05T12:40:00.007-05:00

The 2010 Newbery Award winners include books you don't want to miss.

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is this years medal winner. In it, twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man and mysterious notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, and The Mosltly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick round out the honor books.

2010-02-01T19:51:00.002-05:00

Nice list of books for those into football! Too bad the Jets are not in it!

If you are not into football, you might want to try these books:
"Powerless" by Matthew Cody. Tough to be the new kid in town, but
then not to have a super power! And how did those kids get those powers?

If you liked the Percy Jackson series maybe you will like "Odysseus in the
Serpent Maze" an adventure of a Greek hero by Jane Yolen and Robert J.
Harris. Another choice would be "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths to read
more about the Greek gods.

Football!

2010-01-22T12:31:00.000-05:00

With the Superbowl fast approaching, why not checkout some great football reads? Here are some suggestions:

Touchdown: The Power and Precision of Football's Perfect play by Mark Stewart
The Million Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica
Football genius by Tim GreenThe Great Receiver by Elena Yates Eulo
Go Long! by Tiki Barber
Peyton Manning by Jim Gigliotti
John Madden's Heroes of Football by John Madden

Tween Programs Coming Up!!!

2010-01-20T18:02:00.003-05:00

■January 21st: Tween Graphics Club 7:00 - 8:00 pm

■February 10th : Tween Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 pm

■February 18th: Tween Graphics Club: Cartooning Workshop with Doug Baron 7:00 - 8:30 pm

■February 24th Movie: Night at the Museum Part 2: Battle of the Smithsonian 7:00 pm

The Lightning Thief is coming to the theater!

2010-01-19T14:22:00.001-05:00

Remember 12 year old Percy Jackson and his travels across the United States to find the weapon of ultimate mass destruction--Zeus' master bolt? If you haven't read The Lightning Thief, there is still time to become a part of Percy's adventures with a host of mythological creatures before the movie comes out in theaters in February! And don't think the story ends there--Percy's adventures continue in The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian. Be sure to read them all! To view a movie trailer, CLICK HERE

Tween Movie--February 24th!

2010-01-19T13:46:00.000-05:00

Another special Tween night is coming up on February 24th at 7 pm. Join us for the movie "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Owen Wilson!

Tween Graphics Club

2010-01-16T11:02:00.000-05:00

Join us on Thursday, January 21st at 7 pm for the Tween Graphics Club! We'll talk about new Graphic Novels, draw, and watch a classic animation you're sure to love!!!!

Wii NIGHT IS COMING UP !!!!!

2010-01-08T10:36:00.000-05:00

Come and join your Tween friends here at the Bernards Township Library for Wii night on Wednesday. January 13th from 7-8 pm! We have a few new games to play and are set to have fun! All you need to bring is yourself !

Girl Mogul

2010-01-05T14:21:00.000-05:00

This web site for girls is worth looking in to. Whether you join or not, there are many great links to follow--one that is particularly good is the link to Best Reads for Tween Girls. There are actual book reviews from your peers!!

Don't Buy It!!!

2009-12-18T12:52:00.001-05:00

Do you think you are media savvy when it comes to buying your favorite things, like music or clothes? Check out this site--you get some really great insight into what being a smart shopper is all about!

Sharon Creech

2009-11-24T15:28:00.001-05:00

On September 26, 2009, Sharon Creech, author of Walk Two Moons, Bloomability, Love That Dog and more gave this talk at the National Bookfest in Washington, DC. Listen to this great webcast to find out more about this famous author!

American Indians

2009-11-06T12:18:00.000-05:00

November is a great time to read some books about American Indians:

Arrow over the Door
Birchbark House
Enemy in the Fort
Finding Providence
Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow
I Am Regina
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
Journal of Jesse Smoke: A Cherokee Boy
Last of the Mohicans
Little Runner of the Longhouse
Meet Kaya : An American Girl
Moon of Two Dark Horses
Night of the Full Moon
People of the Breaking Day
Ransom of Mercy Carter
Return to Hawk's Hill
Runs With Horses
Saturnalia
Second Bend in the River
Sees Behind Trees
Shadow of the Wolf
Small Wolf
Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims
Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catherine Carey Logan
Tapenum's Day: A Wampanoag Indian Boy in Pilgrim Times
Trail of Tears
Trouble at Fort la Pointe
Weetamoo, Heart of the Pocassets: Massachusetts-Rhode Island, 1653
Winter People
Wintering
Pocahontas and the Strangers
Sing Down the Moon
Streams to the River, River to the Sea
The Sign of the Beaver

Next Reads

2009-10-30T12:05:00.000-04:00

Did you know about NextReads? You can sign up to receive news of the latest books for Tweens directly to your email account!

Guardians of Ga' Hoole

2009-10-30T11:38:00.000-04:00

Remember the young barn owl Twilight and his friends Soren, Gylfie and Digger? Well here is something to look forward to--the movie version of the Guardians of Ga' Hoole ! Based on the book series by Kathryn Lasky, the movie is scheduled for release in September 2010.

Looking for a good read this fall?

2009-10-23T11:32:00.000-04:00

Fall is a great time to snuggle up with a good book. But what if you aren't sure what to read next? Maybe it is time to revisit some older titles by some of our favorite authors. Follow this link to a list Amazon has compiled of "Best Books for Tweens" .

Save the date !

2009-10-06T17:01:00.001-04:00

Tween Movie night !!!!!

"CORALINE"
November 4th

7:00 pm

Halloween is coming!

2009-10-06T16:25:00.000-04:00

We just added some great Halloween reads and fun links to the Tween webpage! Don't forget the old favorites : Scary Stories and More Scary Stories; Scary States of America; That's Ghosts for You:13 Scary Stories; Undone-More Mad Endings and The Scary Story Reader-41 of the scariest stories...

Warriors by Erin Hunter

2009-09-18T12:06:00.003-04:00

Follow this link for a great web site dedicated to the

Warriors Series by Erin Hunter ! Did you know she was

actually three people????????

Back to School

2009-09-11T11:02:00.003-04:00

Hello Tweens! We hope you had a great first week back to school ! Fall is exciting, and getting off to a good start is important. Thorughout the year, you will be doing research projects, booktalks and DEAR time. Don't forget to use the public library as a resource for anything you might need. We have a fantastic selection of biographies, books on endangered species, the civil war, the environment, character education, World War I and II, the US Constitution and much more. You can search our catalog online and reserve books from home. Our fiction collection grows every day with exciting new authors and titles you won't want to miss. We know you are busy--but don't forget to stop in to visit us !

Book reviews

2009-09-08T15:22:00.004-04:00

Calling all Tweens !!! We are in need of a few good book reviews! If you are in the middle of a great read, think about writing a book review for your friends (and of course, us). It doesn't have to be long, just include the title, author, a brief summary of the book, and of course your opinion of it. You can include a list of similar books by the same author, or a different author, if you would like. Submit your reviews online to mpiccoline@bernards.org, or you can hand deliver them to us at the circualtion desk.

Fractured Fairy Tales

2009-09-04T11:02:00.003-04:00

Have some fun with this fractured fairy tale of Leaping Beauty!!!

Enj

New Fall Books are Here!

2009-09-02T15:26:00.007-04:00

Just wanted to let you all know that Al Capone Shines My Shoes, by Gennifer Choldenko is here, but probably not for long. If you can't get your hands on it right away, don't worry, there are plenty of other great new books to choose from. Here's just a few:

NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society by Michael Buckley

Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen

Everything for a Dog byAnn M. Martin

Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware: A Pals in Peril Tale by M.T. Anderson

Don't forget: Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4 is due out in October!

Anthony Horowitz, part 2

2009-08-17T11:49:00.001-04:00

Listen to the author Anthony Horowitz

2009-08-17T11:46:00.002-04:00

2009-08-17T11:27:00.002-04:00

Thanks to all who came out for the end of summer Tween get together. We had fun, and appreciate all of your feedback from the survey. Some of the programs you strongly indicated you would like to see at the library are movie nights, crafts, game nights, music and photography programs. We'll do our best to plan some of these for the fall. Keep reading the blog for updates ! And yes, this is a real photograph. You may have seen it on the news recently. This couple was on vacation, set their camera up for a shot, and had a visitor that was more than curious about the camera! This took place in Canada.

End of Summer Tween event

2009-07-29T19:46:00.002-04:00

Hey Tweens! Believe it or not, we need to start preparing for the summer wrap up event. We would like to hear from you ! Any and all ideas as to what you would like to do will be welcome. Also, we would like your input as to what you Tweens are looking for in library programs for the fall and winter. Your opinions count, so please let us know by commenting on the blog, coming in to visit us, or emailing us at mpiccoline@bernards.org!

Summer fun !

2009-07-28T16:48:00.003-04:00

I have been on vacation with my family, but I am back and happy to hear so many of you had a great time at our Tween programs. The T-shirts look super, and the balloon fun sounds like it was a blast! We were in the Florida Keys--check out this visitor we had at the pool one day!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4 is Coming!

2009-07-24T16:17:00.002-04:00

Mark your calenders! Greg makes his return in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days on October 12th. I know you are all dying to see what Greg gets mixed up in this time around. All I know so far is that the book is about Greg's summer vacation. You can go the Wimpykid.com for more information.

Paint a T-Shirt a Big Success

2009-07-22T09:19:00.009-04:00

Thanks to all the tweens who attended our paint a t-shirt craft on Tweens Night last Wednesday. As you can see, the creativity was flowing and the shirts were all fantastic. I put my shirt through the wash and it still looks great.

We are looking forward to seeing you all tonight for the balloon animals workshop. And don't forget, we will be showing the movie Inkheart this Friday, July 24th at 1:30 p.m. Don't miss it!

Book reviews

2009-07-10T11:30:00.003-04:00

If you have read a really good book this summer, please let us know. We would love to publish your reviews on the blog, so submit them to us ASAP !

Duct tape sandals

2009-07-10T11:19:00.002-04:00

It was great seeing everyone Wednesday making duct tape sandals! What creativity you all have--some really neat sandals were made and worn home that night! Hope to see all of you when we paint our ouwn designs on T shirts next week--what fun!

Bookwink--Booktalks for Tweens

2009-07-07T09:35:00.002-04:00

Check out our new addition to the blog--Bookwink-- The mission of Bookwink is to inspire kids to read. Through podcasting and web video, Bookwink connects kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will make them excited about reading. The videos are approximately 3 minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink website. You can look for books by subject, grade level, author or title. They are constantly updating the book lists with our newest favorite books.

Tween Yoga

2009-07-02T09:33:00.002-04:00

Thanks to all of our Yoga tweens for coming out last night !
Practice Yoga at home with this video:

Attention Baseball Fans: Visit an eMuseum This Summer

2009-06-29T09:58:00.003-04:00

I went to a Newark Bears baseball game this weekend and at the stadium there was a traveling exhibit from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. It was really facinating and I thought, "I would love to visit this museum". Unfortunately, the muesum is in Kansas City, Missouri (that's far). Luckily, we can travel there from the comfort of our own homes by visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's eMuseum. It's chock full of great stuff like player and team profiles, interview videos and a large photo archive and more. A great companion to this wonderful website is the equally wonderful book

We Are The Ship, by Kadir Nelson. It's fantastic summer reading.

Moose Crossing in September

2009-06-26T09:41:00.003-04:00

Another book to keep an eye out for this fall is Al Capone Shines My Shoes, Gennifer Choldenko's sequel to the wonderful Al Capone Does My Shirts. I was lucky enough to get a copy and it's just as good as the first one. So if you're a fan of Moose and company, the book will be available September 8th and you can visit Gennifer Choldenko's website for a small excerpt. If you've never read Al Capone Does My Shirts, do yourself a favor and put in on your summer reading list, right now!

Keep an Eye out for Grandma Dowdel

2009-06-24T09:21:00.004-04:00

Grandama Dowdel, the surly senior from A Long Way from Chicago and A Year down Yonder will be back in another tale by Richard Peck called A Season of Gifts. It's due out September 17th, so fans of the other books should keep a lookout for it.

2009-06-23T15:45:00.002-04:00

Have you joined the summer reading club yet? Be Creative @ Your Library

TWEEN WEDNESDAYS

2009-06-12T12:46:00.003-04:00

Starting June 24th @ the Library, TWEEN WEDNESDAYS @ 7pm
activities for you!

What's next for Rick Riordan ?

2009-06-09T20:23:00.005-04:00

Find out what Rick Riordan has up his sleeve after The Last Olympian.

Interested in making an Origami crane? Follow this video...

2009-06-09T20:06:00.004-04:00

What is a blog ?

2009-05-29T10:51:00.005-04:00

For all of you wondering just what is a blog, the following short video will help explain it!

Nutmeg Awards - Books for grades 4-8 !!

2009-05-29T10:35:00.004-04:00

In February, 2009 the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut Association of School Librarians announced the 2009 book awards for Tween readers. The Nutmeg Award encourages tweens from grades 4 - 8 to read quality literature, and choose their favorites from a list of ten nominated titles. So, if you are stuck for good reading suggestions, check out the Nutmeg Awards !!!!

Intermediate Level: 22380 student votes
4207 votes **MVP: Magellan Voyage Project by Douglas Evans
3270 votes The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman
3229 votes Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach
2625 votes Blood on River by Elise Carbone
2558 votes Three Good Deeds by Vivian Vande Velde
1673 votes Eager by Helen Fox
1520 votes Free Baseball by Sue Corbett
1440 votes Gossamer by Lois Lowry
1352 votes Golden and Grey by Louise Arnold
506 votes Close Encounters of a Third World Kind by Jennifer J. Stewart

Savvy by Ingrid Law

2009-05-16T11:33:00.004-04:00

Ingrid law's debut book Savvy is one not to miss ! Already being made in to a movie, this book is sure to be one you will want to read this summer !

What programs would Tweens like to see happen at our library?

2009-05-16T11:19:00.002-04:00

We would love your opinions and suggestions as to what events you would most likely attend at the library, and what time of the week would be best for you. Here is your chance to help us plan exciting events---Just for Tweens!!!!!

Like a book with great heroines?

2009-05-16T11:01:00.005-04:00

Do you like a book with a great heroine as the main character? These are surely to be winners!

Rules by Cynthia Lord : An unsentimental take on growing up in a family with an autistic sibling.
Mabel Riley : A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril and Romance History, adventure and women's rights
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine : Fantasy charms with a refreshingly homely heroine.
Hattie Big Sky : teen girl homesteads alone in this Newbery winner.

Aurora County All Stars

2009-05-06T20:25:00.002-04:00

I'm listening to Deborah Wiles new book Aurora County Allstars, and what a great book! If you like baseball, firendship, mystery, and a little poetry, i recommend this book !

Have you seen X Men Wolverine yet?

2009-05-06T20:11:00.005-04:00

Check out the trailer!

Yoga for Tweens

2009-05-04T18:50:00.002-04:00

A new session of Yoga for Tweens has been added for May 20th ! Sign up now online or call the circulation desk at 908-204-3031 extension 5.

How to Steal a Dog Booktalk

2009-05-04T18:35:00.001-04:00

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Booktalk

2009-05-04T18:03:00.001-04:00

Olives Ocean booktalk

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Fairies, Dragons and Sorcerers

2009-04-27T21:49:00.003-04:00

Fairies, Dragons and Sorcerers

I love to read books about magical places and people - fairies, dragons, sorcerers, you name it! Whether it’s a Juvenile, Young Adult or Adult Fiction title, if it’s a good read I’ll check it out. Here are some of my recommendations (alphabetical by author) to help you pass the time over Spring break. Let me know what you think!

Fairie Wars by Herbie Brennan
The Dark is Rising Series by Susan Cooper
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
I, Coriander by Sally Gardiner
His Dark Materials Series by Philip Pullman

Welcome !

2009-04-27T21:18:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the Tween blog at the Bernards Township Library ! Just for tweens (come on, you know you are special) we'll have the first word on new books and the best books for you. We will also have book reviews, book talks (here is where we'll ask for your help !) , list events at the library just for you, and ask for your opinions on just about anything ! So join the blog and lets have some fun !