Showing posts with label tweens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tweens. Show all posts

Monday, April 5, 2021

Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown

"It's bad enough when children are kings, but it is even worse when jealousy creates unnatural divisions. That one starts the rain, but this one starts destruction." 
-William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 1 Act 4, Scene 1 (Modern English Translation)


 They say that there are exactly seven deadly sins that spur other vices and drive our behavior towards others. One sin connects to the next like one long pearl necklace: pride bleeds into greed which bleeds into lust that eventually bleeds into the fourth sin. The sin that is so inherently human that it comes as natural as breathing: envy. Call it envy or jealousy, that green-eyed monster lives inside all of us due to the grass, for some reason, always being greener on the other side of the proverbial fence.
In a new book that just hit our shelves in February, envy seems to play the key character that affects the relationship of four young internet influencers in California. Influence, by Sara Shepard (author of Pretty Little Liars) and Lilia Buckingham (17 year-old influencer), takes us on a journey of the trails and tribulations of internet stardom, of leading two separate lives both on and off social media, and appreciation life on whichever side of the fence life puts us. 

 Allow the world of influencers to intrigue and captivate your imagination. Influence can be found at your library or as an eBook on Axis360.

Friday, April 2, 2021

Spoilers and a Special Week for Us!


 

You have been warned! If you have not done the word search in this month's Arbor Day Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.
Hello Teens!

Remember the library? Isn't it awesome! Even in the midst of an insane plague, we at the library are here for you! We are going to continue to be there for you, with activities, memes, and programs of all sorts! Take some time to visit your local library during National Library Week and take advantage of some of our various resources (as well as our fabulous company). Don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each month, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Adopt-A-Puppy, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.
For those of you who received the Arbor Day kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the word search:


This next week's kit is about National Library Week (naturally)! There will be some interesting facts and crafts, so don't miss out on grabbing your kit while supplies last!

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Full Circle

After all the craziness of the past year, we have come full circle to another spring break season. Was your 2021 spring break better this year than the 2020 one?

Remember last year everything locked down? Libraries, schools, businesses, entertainment, sports….life as we knew it. A face mask became a fashion statement. Waiting in line took on a whole new meaning. Social distancing, 6 ft apart, limited capacity in businesses and gatherings, non-essential travel, having your temperature taken at the door all became the new norm. I’ll just leave this here, ‘Toilet Paper Shortage’.

As we move forward in 2021, we hope you learned to adapt to using your library digitally. Even as our libraries begin to open up more and more, your library card offers so many resources free for your use whether for education or entertainment on the go. Here’s a short refresher list of what we have to offer:

ACT and other Test Prep Resources

Learning Express for all your Practice Testing

Mississippi Driver's Education Program Practice Test

Flipster - Free Magazines to Browse

Freegal - Free Music Downloads and Streaming

Magic Wall eBooks and AudioBooks

CMRLS.Freading.com eBooks 

World Book Online 

Magnolia Database - EBSCO

There are so many more you can find at CMRLS Digital Library Virtual Reference Collection

As things change and evolve in the coming months, stay connected with our libraries through social media for updates. We look forward to hearing from you as you check out our posts and pictures and leave your comments.

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Memes, Spoilers, and A Contest...Oh My!

 




You have been warned! If you have not done the crossword or word search in this week's Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.
Hello Teens!

Don't you just love the Toast Cat? Sometimes, it can be difficult to stay positive and lighthearted when the world goes crazy. But remember: we at the library are here for you! Don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each week, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Mardi Gras, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.
For those of you who received the kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the crossword and word searches:




This next week's kit is about Toast Day! There will be some interesting recipes and crafts, so don't miss out on grabbing your kit while supplies last!

Also, get ready for our Dr. Seuss Advertisement Contest!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's 116th birthday with us by stretching your artistic muscles!
See if your advertisement will win you a prize! 
For ages 10-18.
For more details or questions, ask the Children's Staff at the Brandon Public Library. 

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!

Friday, January 29, 2021

February Updates and Some Spoilers

 




You have been warned! If you have not done the crossword in this week's Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.
Hello Teens!

That time of year has arrived again: February. Again, things look a bit different than in the past. But remember: we at the library are here for you! Don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each week, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Alice in Wonderland, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.
For those of you who received the kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the crossword, word searches, and word scramble:






This next week's kit is about the Superbowl! There will be some interesting sports activities and crafts, so don't miss out on grabbing your kit while supplies last!

Now, about our upcoming holiday hours: the library will be closing Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day. We will reopen Tuesday, February 16 at our regular hours. 

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!



Friday, December 4, 2020

Winter Holidays...and Some Spoilers

 Holiday Memes For 2016 That Will Give You A New Appreciation For The Season



You have been warned! If you have not done the crossword in this week's Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.
Hello Teens!


It's finally winter weather! And, naturally, with that weather comes even more holidays. Like most things in 2020, these holidays are probably going to look different than usual. But remember: we at the library are here for you! Don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each week, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Candy, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.

For those of you who received the kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the crossword:

This next week's kit is about Apps in honor of National App Day (December 11)! There will be some interesting tech activities and crafts, so don't miss out on grabbing your kit while supplies last!

Now, about our upcoming holiday hours: the library will be closing Wednesday, December 23 at 1:00pm for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, December 28 at our regular hours. 

We will also be closed Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1. We will open Monday, January 4 at our regular hours.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!

UPDATE: Here is the answer key for the Christmas word search! Don't forget about our New Year's and Rock Painting kits!



Friday, November 20, 2020

Upcoming Holidays and a Few More Spoilers

 

You have been warned! If you have not done the word search or crossword in this week's Take-Home kit, but intend to do so, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! Go forth and enjoy the activities, then return for the answers!

Now, on with the regularly scheduled blog.
Hello Teens!


The time for holidays is upon us! This next week will probably be different from years past, but you can still make it awesome! And, of course, we at the library are here to help! Don't forget that our Virtual Library Programs are ready and waiting for you each week, so don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMRLS.Teens.Tweens/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=47142159266! Also, if you drop by the Brandon Public Library, we have our previously mentioned Take-Home kits for you! This previous week had the theme of Ed or Ed, so there were several activities and crafts for you to do.

For those of you who received the kit and did the activities, here are the answers to the crossword and word search:






This next week's kit is about-you guessed it-Thanksgiving! There will be some terrific turkey-day activities and crafts, so don't miss out on grabbing your kit while supplies last!

Speaking of Thanksgiving, don't forget that the library will be closing Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00pm for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, November 30 at our regular hours.

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay awesome!