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"Boo" Glitter Pumpkin

Miss Frizzle, The Witch

Crying Emoji w Cane and Monocle

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Teen Read Week Extravaganza

Teen Read Week was absolutely wonderful, and jam-packed. I saw some young people at the library who I never came into contact with before, and I felt like a creepy, lonely party host: 

"Oh, please stay. Please do." *whispers* "I made cake..." 

Perhaps less desperation next time? Mhmmm. Na. 

Anyhow, I am left feeling exhausted, and a bit off. (Which is probably not the result of Teen Read Week, but rather, cheap take-out food.) But now, stomach in check, here is the awaited rundown on the awesome week we had.

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Hot Dates: What is better than an evening with a book? The perfect companion, I think. One that never talks back, or doesn't like you emailing them, or uses the phrase, "It's not you, it's me," or....

Julia had the awesome idea to bring the blind-date scenario to life at the library. Except, this kind ends well. And boy, were there hot selections. Fantasy, horror, and rrromance. It all was there, in cosmic-paper splendor:

Aliens?!: In accordance with the Teen Read Week theme, "Seek the Unknown," Theresa put up this guy. I am forced to battle between three thoughts concerning this:

                                                 

1. How can I steal it without her looking?

2. What does Theresa's house look like?

3. How can I break into be invited to Theresa's house?

                                                

Pumpkin Decorating Contest:

Because of liability even with plastic knives that could not cut cheese, thanks law reasons, there was not a pumpkin carving competition, but rather, a pumpkin decorating one. I thought this may have been a bit tame, but was I wrong. The participants brought their enthusiasm, and wild creativity to the table, and I must admit, a bit grudgingly, that the pumpkin decorating was a smashing success:

Here were the final submissions:

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And with your votes, here is the grand prize winner!

So, as you can see, there were some mad creative skills being utilized this week. On behalf of the Youth Services staff, I can say it has been a joy to see some new faces in the library this Teen Read Week. We hope you come to stay. Your creativity this week has shown us why we are here. 

A little creativity, and out-of-the box mentality goes a long way; if you are a teen, a student, or like us, a group of slightly-offbeat librarians.

Stay Out of The Box,

MD

Teen Read Week

With the explosion of YA literature since the publication of Harry Potter, and with contemporary and innovative authors such as John Green, it is amazing to see today's young adults so passionate about literature. With this week's Teen Read Week, the Youth Service department here at Oak Brook wants to celebrate our teen users of the library. Here are some of the upcoming events:

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST: 
Sunday, October 13  1:30-3:00 P.M.

Get your creative juice ready, because you have a challenging and fun task at hand: all in the efforts of a grand prize! For grades 6-12 we are offering a gift card prize for the best decorated pumpkin. Pumpkins, paint, and other materials will be provided. For free! If you want to secure victory, be sure to look up some ideas.

Here are some examples:

Also, feel free to bring your own supplies, too. There will be food, and general Halloween fun. Bring a group of your friends. We expect fierce competition. Call to register.

BLIND DATE (With a Book):
Dates all week

Julia from Youth Services will play matchmaker extraordinaire this week.  She will match you up with a secret, wrapped book. Come on over to the Youth Service area to get your blind date selection. You may be surprised, and fall in love with the book you are given by chance. Come on in for this cool opportunity sure to be a super hot date. #smokingHAUT

NO CHARGE FOR DVDs or VIDEO GAMES:
All Week
With the check out of a book, teens will get free DVD rentals. Man-oh-man, the possibilities...

Questions? Want to register? Call Youth Services at: 1-(630) 368-7733
Super-Limited space left for pumpkin decorating contest! Reserve your spot with your friends!