Kids Blog : tweens

Mystery Theatre: Calling all 'Tween Detectives!

FiddleChick@evpl — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:42:00 GMT

Calling all 'Tween Detectives! There has been a murder that MUST be solved! Someone has murdered Professor Dodgson from the Department of Jabberwocky Studies at Central Library! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to follow the clues left behind by the murderer scattered about within the library. Register online or by calling the READ Center at 428-8225 in order to help us find the clues to reveal the culprit!

This program is for youth entering grades 5th - 8th.

For more information contact Christa Shipley at 428-8225.

10 lucky things that have happened to me since I nearly got hit by lightning

kiya@evpl — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:52:00 GMT

Effie Maloney's family has had a rough few years, but lately, things have turned around. Effie is now keeping a list of all the good luck she has had in recent months. The only black cloud is her bossy older sister, Maxie. Then Valentine's Day arrives, and Effie's luck starts to turn. I laughed a lot as I read of Effie's attempts to reclaim her good luck, and felt bad for Effie remembering how hard 4th grade can be.

I was a little puzzled about why the book didn't have the story about Effie being almost struck by lightning mentioned in the title. Finally, I realized that story is told in an earlier book called My big sister is so bossy she says you can't read this book.

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EVPL titles by Mary Hershey

Focus on Crafts

mrsweasley@evpl — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

I always feel creative in the fall. Maybe it's because I start thinking about holiday gifts, or the cooler weather makes me want to curl up under an afghan I'm knitting. Crafts can be a great break from schoolwork and can help you develop your dexterity, creativity and skills sets. Kinesthetic learners can especially enjoy and benefit from crafting.

McCollough Branch is offering a four-week series of crafts for teen and tweens, grades 3-12. On September 23, we'll be making fancy flip flops. All materials (including flip flops) will be provided, but you may bring a pair of flip flops that fit you if you like. Over the next few weeks we'll be doing origami, making no-sew amigurumi and crafting "Gocks" (Goth sock puppets). Join us at 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoons through October 14.