TAB Picks Winter Reading Suggestions

Winter Reading Suggestions
Staff Picks
Pauline’s Pick: Little White Duck
By Andrés Martínez YA Marti Gra Coll 14+
This illustrated memoir revisits the author’s
childhood in China. Eight short stories take
you through the death of Chairman Mao, a
New Year’s feast, a journey to the
countryside, and other tales of growing up in
China. A short read with extraordinary
artwork!
Fran’s Pick: Sticky Fingers - DIY Duct
Tape Projects
By Sophie Maletsky YA 745.5 Malet
Everything you ever wanted to know about
duct tape crafting. Tips on how to create a
design space or buy a variety of fabric
types. The project ideas are simple. Make a
gift bow, a bow tie, or stickers and ruffles.
Great photos and directions that are easy
to follow!
Gigi’s Pick: Popular
By Maya Van Wagenen YA 155.533 Wagen
When eighth grader Maya discovers a book
from the 1950’s about how to be popular,
she decides to follow its advice for a year and
document her experiences. She even buys a
girdle! Maya has a great voice and an
interesting perspective on school and
popularity. This is a fascinating read!
Monnie’s Pick: Like No Other
by Una LaMarche YA LaMar
When a hurricane hits the Northeast,
Jax, a streetwise teen from Brooklyn and
Devorah, a sheltered member of New
York’s Hasidic community, are stranded in
a dark hospital elevator. Forbidden love
ensues. Eye-opening, funny and intelligent.
TAB Picks
What is TAB? TAB members are teens in grades 6-12
who volunteer two hours a month to help us make the
library a teen-friendly place. They share their opinions
and ideas about library-sponsored teen events at TAB
meetings and help to create this newsletter.
The 411
December 2014 - February 2015
Isaiah M.: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne
Collins
Rosa P.: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
Teen Zone Newsletter
www.broomfieldlibrary.org
720.887.2360
On-Going Programs
Orsen L.: Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Teen
Programs
Boost Your Brain
Math and Science Tutoring
Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Cancelled:
December 23 & December 30
Sarah C.: Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida
TAB
1st & 3rd Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
December 1 & 15
January 5
February 2
Write Out
3rd Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
December 21
January 4*
February 15
Cancelled: Jan 16 & Feb 16
*Special Pizza & Prose
All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required.
Sam R.: Psycho Pass by Hikaru Miyoshi
Avery L.: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams
Aaron A.: The Ranger's Apprentice by John
Flanagan
Andrew A.: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Olivia M.: Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Alex L.: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini
Taylor
Maile H.: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Brianna M.: Looking for Alaska by John Green
Sarita M.: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Noël’s Pick: The Vigilante Poets of
Selwyn Academy
By Kate Hattemer
YA Hatte
Reality show For Art’s Sake starts filming at
Ethan’s high school and he is determined
to stop it. When he and his friends use
poetry to take down the contestants, they
find themselves in a web of corruption and
scandal. This funny story about friendship
and rebellion will entertain you from
beginning to end.
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, CO 80020
Holiday Crafts
Sunday, December 14, 2-4 p.m.
Feeling crafty? Make a variety of fun and
festive gifts for friends and family.
You bring the creativity,
we’ll provide the
supplies.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
Saturday, December 20, 2-4 p.m.
Break out your cards and
get ready to duel. It’s
Yu-Gi-Oh time! Players of
all levels are welcome.
Please bring your own deck.
Swords, Science, &
Superheroes
Saturday, January 3, 2-4 p.m.
Total Escape Games will show you how
to play D&D and other role playing
games. Choose characters such as a
sword wielding knight, a flying
superhero, or a futuristic robot.
Pizza & Prose
Sunday, January 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Elly and Caroline will share how
blogging about behind-the-scenes
experiences at Disney World
led to writing and publishing
their new book. They’ll
offer expert support for
your own blog writing, too!
Heartwarming Soups
Sunday, February 15, 2-4 p.m.
Craving some warm soup during these
cold winter months?
Come prepare
delicious soups and
hearty bread to go
along with it.
Magic: The Gathering
Sunday, February 22,
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Are you prepared for an epic
battle, the thrill of victory?
Come and fight for supremacy!
All levels welcome. Please bring
your own deck.
Pathways to Parenting:
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room
Sibling Rivalry: Challenges and Solutions — Monday, December 15
While there’s no cure for sibling rivalry, improve your understanding and approach to this age-old challenge.
The Fatherhood Journey — Monday, January 12
Learn about the important role father’s play in their children’s lives and how fathers can connect more deeply.
Giftedness and Stress— Monday, February 9
Learn why it is so common for gifted students to struggle with stress and how to help them manage it.
For
Parents
Science Programs
All science programs are sponsored by the Science Task Force. Registration is required. Ages 9-14.
Celebrate Science!
Saturday, December 6, 2-4 p.m.
Tab members at the Back in Time Murder Mystery Dinner.
Celebrate 10 years of science with
the Science Task Force as they
bring back their all-time favorite
experiments. Explore activities in
chemistry, aerodynamics,
microscopes, and more!
How Illuminating!
Monday, December 29, 2-3:30 p.m.
CU scientists visit to show us the secrets
of light! Create light with mechanical, heat,
electrical, and chemical energy.
Explore Engineering
Saturday, February 28, 2-4 p.m.
Come celebrate National Engineering
Month! The Science Task Force will
challenge you to roll, fly, and
break different building
materials to discover the
world of engineering.
Maker-inResidence
The Discovery Lab is for 9-18 year olds. Participants are invited to drop in between 4-5 p.m. on
Tuesdays or Thursdays to explore concepts in science, math, and art.
Registration is not required, unless noted otherwise.*
Drop in to the Discovery Lab to meet and make
art with Mark Fraley and Tracy Bellehumeur
during our Maker-in-Residence series.
All ages are welcome.
Holiday Paper Arts
Join us for a special two week mini-session to prepare for the holidays.
Book Arts
Tuesday, December 2 & Thursday, December 4
Use recycled books to make your own art masterpiece.
Create blackout poetry and experiment with folding
techniques to make unique book shapes.
Fun with Wrapping
Tuesday, December 9 & Thursday, December 11
We’re all about hands-on gift-wrapping for the holidays.
Explore Japanese design techniques and learn practical
methods for wrapping odd-shaped gifts.
DIY Express
Want to spruce up your living space? Complete fun and useful Do-it-Yourself
projects in 60 minutes or less!
Make-it Duct Tape
Tuesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 8
Are your pens and pencils all over the place? Supersize your
organizing skills! Make duct tape organizers for school and
home.
Garden in a Jar
Tuesday, January 20 & Thursday, January 22
Add a little green to your room! Build a terrarium with soil,
plants, and rocks, and you’ll have an inside garden to last
you through the winter snows.
Handmade Soaps and Lip Balms
Tuesday, February 3 & Thursday, February 5
Tuesday, learn how to make soap with Tracy Bellehumeur.
Thursday, she’ll show you how to make lip balm and salves.
Choose your own colors and scents for both!
Painting Techniques
Tuesday, February 17 & Thursday. February 19
Bring your imagination and color sense to try out various
painting styles such as sponging, stenciling, and more!
Food Renovation
Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 15
Upgrade the food basics. Add fun ingredients to ramen
noodles, bread, and salad. Then feast on your creations.
*Registration is required.
Make a Birdhouse
Tuesday, January 27 & Thursday, January 29
Sharpen your carpentry skills with master woodworker,
Bob Juszynski. He’ll show you how to drill and assemble
your own birdhouse. *Registration is required.
Loom Knitting
Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12
Use a special loom to knit your very own baby hat. Mary
Juszynski, a knitting expert, will show you how. *Registration
is required. Must attend both Tuesday and Thursday.
Mosaic Art Tiling
Tuesday, February 24 & Thursday, February 26
Learn piecing techniques and how to design a picture. You’ll
take home your own coaster or trivet!
*Registration is required.
Want to explore Discovery Lab activities on your own?
It's always open when there's not a scheduled session.
Need something to do during winter vacation?
Nook
News
The Teen Zone has nine Nooks available for you to check out! Our
six Teen Read Nooks are loaded with 50 popular teen titles and our
three Series Nooks have all the books from your favorite series in
one place. Nooks can be borrowed for three weeks. Patrons
must be at least 18 years old and a Broomfield resident to
check out a Nook. If you have questions, ask our YA staff
or call 720.887.2360.