Teen Advisory Committe this Thursday!

Teens between 11 to 18 can help the library and earn community service hours by joining the Teen Advisory Meeting! TAC for short!

Suggest, plan and promote activities and more!

We meet the first Thursday of the month at the Fleming Library. Our meetings run from 3:30-4:30pm.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Margaret  905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca

Our thoughts are with the Keunen Family

Sometimes it is hard to describe one's feelings when there is tragedy. Our thoughts are with Keunen Family. It is shock, followed by great sadness when a young life is lost. All I can say is that I am sorry and Adam, you will always be remembered.

It's Tuesday.... Halloween is coming and so is the Undead Club

What a Great Day!

 Guess what I saw on my way to work this morning? A rabbit... no... a moose.... no... one more guess? Pumpkins.... you got it right..... The Farmers have their  pumpkins out and ready for Thanksgiving.... But I am thinking HALLOWEEN!

Halloween is a great holiday. I guess you can call it a holiday. You get dressed up, give out or get candy. Everyone is in a good mood. You can't get better than that. No stress, just pure sugar rushes and cool costumes.  Then there are the decorations. The so cool decorations.  The leaves, the skeletons, witches and all things creepy.

All things creepy.....ghosts are definitely creepy.  On Saturday, the Lincoln Public Library was lucky to have one last paranormal investigation conducted by the Niagara Paranormal Society at the old Fleming Library on 4996 Beam Street.  It was creepy and interesting at the same time. Carol from the Paranormal Society explained and demonstrated how to use ghost hunting equipment and so much more.  At a later date, she and her team will be conducting a  presentation at the new library on their findings and more. So don't miss out. Keep checking the LPL Teen blog for more details.

If you can't wait for the presentation and still want to find out about ghosts and maybe even hear some spooky stories by our "indoor campfire", sign up for the Undead Club. On  Monday October 6th at the new Fleming Library 5020 Serena Drive is the day for all things ghostly.

Now back to the pumpkins. Yes pumpkins... We are going to have an old fashioned Halloween Party with games and of course pumpkin carving!!! So start thinking of some designs today. The Party takes place on Monday October 20th.

Going back to creepy, we will be doing an All things Zombie workshop. We will be focusing on how to make homemade blood. Yep.... blood and I hate blood. It makes me feel sick. Why you may ask we are making blood and scabs and other gross things? The reason is cause you guys wanted to know how. So we will as I cringe through the whole process and show you how to make these disgusting things together and we will have a great time doing it! LOL So circle  Monday October 27th on your calendar.

 The inspiration for this blog came from me seeing pumpkins today.  I love Halloween and I can't wait.
Sign up today for the Undead Club and prepare for the big day. The Club is on Mondays October 6, 20 and 27 from 3:30-4:40. The material fee for the club is $5.00. Don't miss out. Space is limited.

Blog ya Later

I can't believe I missed it... what rock was I under...

 I missed the Grand Canadian Steampunk Exposition... Ugh.....   I missed the coolest thing ever... I really dig steampunk.... the gears... the Victorian clothing.... the goggles..  I am so disappointed.  Am I the only one that did not go?   

I know that most people know what steampunk is all about. If you are not too sure;  you have come to the right place.  We have books on the subject at the Lincoln Public Library. :)

Here is the short and sweet definition of Steampunk from the Urban Dictionary website by Kankuro December 15, 2004.  (Steampunk has been around for a long time even longer than 2004.)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=steampunk 

 

Steampunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan "What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner." It includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes.

 

Medieval Steampunk: Speculative fiction set during the Middle Ages. 

Victorian Steampunk: A modern Science Fiction work (post-1930s) that is set in the early parts of the industrial revolution.

 

Western Steampunk: Science fiction set in the American Old West.

 

Industrial/Modern Steampunk: Science fiction taking place in the late industrial age, early modern

 
age; i.e. World War 1, World War 2

Examples of steampunk:

Wild Wild West

Final Fantasy 7

Van Helsing

The Time Machine

Hellboy

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

by Kankuro December 15, 2004

 

....... and don't forget Doctor Who!!!!  I totally love Doctor Who.... David Tennant... my favorite Doctor of all time!

 

Doctor Who is all about steampunk!!!

 

Here is a pic of a steampunk bowler hat. It is similar to what we made at our Doctor Who Club.

 

 



Here are some of the books available at the Lincoln Public Library about steampunk crafts etc.

 

• How to draw steampunk  by Bob Berry    
• Steampunk : an illustrated history of fantastical fiction, fanciful film and other Victorian visions  
• Steampunk your wardrobe : easy projects to add Victorian flair to everyday fashions by Calista Taylor      
• Steampunk : an illustrated history of fantastical fiction, fanciful film and other Victorian visions  by Brain Robb                                                             
• Steampunk gear, gadgets, and gizmos : a maker's guide to creating modern artifacts by Thomas Willeford                                                             

 

                                                     Check out the goggles. Love the goggles.

Looking to read some fiction? Try one of these suggestions!

 

•    Boneshaker by Cherie Priest                                                             
•    Leviathan  by Scott Westerfeld   
•    Time Machine by H.G Wells  
•   The league of extraordinary gentlemen by Alan Moore
•    Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare
•    Steampunk Poe by Edgar Allan Poe and more!                                                            
                                                                                                             

  Halloween is coming.. Why not create a steampunk costume or just wear something steampunk,  cause it is so awesome!

                                                                                 

                                                             

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Sailor Moon and Pokemon... that's all how it began...

My first encounter with Anime was G-Force ( I was 6 at the time)  and then about 20 years later with Sailor Moon and Pokémon Can you guess my age... LOL...   Pokémon is still popular with each generation. MacDonald's is giving out  Pokémon toys in their Happy Meals this month.

 I just checked out the Unplugged  Expo website that is happening September 27 & 28 in Toronto.  The main attractions are Power Rangers and Sailor Moon Crystal and of course gaming.  I can't believe it Power Rangers and Sailor Moon... Cool...

Did you know that the Lincoln Public Library held one of the first anime clubs in the Niagara Region. We started in 2005. Where did the time go... a theme throughout this blog....

We will be doing some Anime Events in 2015. To get you started with all things Anime and Manga. Check out our Manga Collection at the Fleming Library.

Here are a few suggestions:

• DeathNote 
• Faeries' Landing
• FLCL
• Gatcha Gacha
• Someday's Dreamers

Just feel like watching some Anime.... if you have not already watched Pokémon, Digimon or Sailor Moon.

Try some of these suggestions:

• Spirited Away - (my favorite)
• The Cat Returns
• Castle in the Sky
• Princess Mononoke
• Ghost Shell - for the older teens

How about learning how to draw manga & anime?
Try some of these books:

• Drawing Manga
• How to Draw More Manga
• Ultimate Book of Trace and Draw Manga

Keep checking this blog for more updates.

Blog ya later.

Back to School Today!

Happy back to School Day?  Well, I hope it has been a good one for everyone.  I liked school, but the thought of going back... let's just say that I loved summer.... but I really liked school... What a dilemma...

Well enough of that... It is back to school and it is on to bigger and better things! FALL!

Fall means Fall Teen Programs! Yahoo! and we have some things planned for you.

In celebration of Halloween and all things spooky we are running the Undead Club.


Monday October 6 – Ghosts – Learn all about things ghostly!

Monday October 20 – Pumpkin Carving - Bring back childhood memories and carve a  pumpkin.

Monday October 27 – All things Zombie – Find out how to become a zombie with house hold items.

 

We will be running a Drama Club that will be mostly games and other fun techniques.

Therefore November & December  is Drama Club Months.

This game oriented program introduces basic drama concepts and more.

Mondays

Nov. 3 - Fun Drama Games – Let’s get to know each other

Nov 10 – Tableaux Games

Nov 17-  Space & Movement Games

Nov 24 – Improv Games

Dec 1- Creating Characters

Dec 8- Reader’s Theater Practice

Dec 15 Reader’s Theater Practice and Performance from 5- 5:30  for parents and guardians.

 This year we decided to add some special one off programs. We will be having these party type programs once a month... just because...

Thursdays

October  23-  Urban legends – Lean about classic urban legends are find out if they fact or fiction.

November 20 - Candy Sushi –  Learn how to make these tasty treats.

December  18 – Christmas Craft – Make a jar gift for someone you love!

 

If you need community service hours you may want to join the Teen Advisory Committee.

Do you want to take part in creating innovative programs? Are you a teen between the ages 11 to 18 and need community service hours?  Join the Lincoln Public Library’s Teen Advisory Committee!  We meet the first Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30 pm.

October 2

November 6

December 4

We will also be starting up our Computer Training with Seniors. We are looking for teens that are tech savvy and would like to share their skills  to help seniors learn how to use their computer.

That is all for now...

Blog ya later...