April is National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry, first established by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness of poetry throughout the United States. This celebration emphasizes the importance of poetry in American Culture and draws attention to individual works of poetry and poets, books, journals, and more. During the month of April, please post comments, messages, or your own poem. I look forward to hearing from you!

April Spring Recess Is Near!

So from April 6th-13th all students will be enjoying a little break from school. Any plans? Anybody doing anything special? Maybe you are going away, or to a friend's house, movies, mall, etc? Remember the library is open and we have plenty to offer. Stop by or fill me in on what you are all up to......

Go Green and Save Green

Ok, so we will start this "go green" promotion a little early. Starting right now, until the end of Tuesday, March 17th, please post here ways you can help our world "go green" and help our environment. Posting comments regarding this topic will put you in the running for a surprise gift so come on, I am waiting to hear your ideas!!! Go Green and think of the three R's: reduce, reuse and recycle!

Remember on March 17th to "Go Green"

On Tuesday, March 17th, visit the YA blog here and post your ideas how you can help our world "go green". Posting your "go green" ideas will make you eligible to win a prize that day. Stop by and post on March 17th! Looking forward to hearing your ideas and comments....

Next Teen Literary Committee Meeting- Wed March 25th

Everyone please remember our next Teen Literary Committee Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25th. Grades 6-8 meet at 7pm and grades 9-12 meet at 8pm. No registration is required, so bring a friend and come to TLC!

March Madness Book Bonanza

During the month of March, stop by each week in the Teen Room and vote on your favorite book in our March Madness Tournament. Young adult books will be paired against each other and the winner will advance on to the next bracket in the tournament. It is up to you and your vote to help your favorite books advance to the next round, until we award the champion at the end of the month. Once per day, you may vote for your favorite book and also enter a raffle to win gift cards to several Greenlawn hot spots such as Dunkin Donuts, Game Stop, Jimmy’s Pizza and Broadway Pizza. Stop by for March Madness!