Memorial Hall Library Teen Room

Volunteen Applications Are Available!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:00 +0000

Students entering grades 6 through 12 in September may apply to be library "volunteens" this summer. Space is limited & applications must be submitted by June 14th.

Questions? Contact Kim or Clare, teen librarians, at ya@mhl.org or 978-623-8401."

Poems from the 8th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Memorial Hall Library) — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:52:00 +0000

Congratulations to all of the poets!

Click the links below to play them, or right-click on them to save the files to your computer. If you have podcast retriever software, you can subscribe to our feed using this link:

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recording of the 2012 Teen Poetry Reception (48 minutes, 55MB)

view/print a PDF of all the poems (819KB)

High School Top Honors

1st Place: Reminiscence Lauren Nastari pdf
2nd Place: green minivan, green children Rachel Aldrich pdf
3rd Place: Silence Connie Cung pdf

High School Honorable Mention Awards

To Dear Sophie Combs pdf
this is our summer Rachel Aldrich pdf

Middle School Top Honors

1st Place: I am my Mother’s Daughter (tribute to Dylan Thomas) Rachel McIntosh pdf
2nd Place: Mad Hannah Muhlfelder pdf
3rd Place: My First Arrow Sophie Uluatam pdf

Middle School Honorable Mention Awards

I didn’t forget Catalina Aycardi pdf
The Picture Sam Bird pdf
Dazzled Dena Brody pdf
The Sad Shy Girl Evan Christopulos pdf
The Glassblower’s Secret Sara Clark pdf
Picture worth a thousand words Meg Davis pdf
Summer Camp Daniel Gealow pdf
Never Let Them Kara Hayward pdf
Ballad of Jonas, the Receiver of Memory Pippa Johnson pdf
Tribute to Gwendolyn Brooks, My Grandmother Leah Keamy pdf
Foolish Natalie Kushner pdf
The Silver Bracelet Amanda LaMacchia pdf
Berkeley Sarah MacGregor pdf
My Grandmother Julia McBride pdf
That Kind is my Kind Now Rachel McIntosh pdf
Two Generations Back Rachel McIntosh pdf
Hidden Sanctuary Angela McNamara pdf
The Story of Reality Angela McNamara pdf
This Poem Angela McNamara pdf
Me, Myself and My Mind Jenna Manning pdf
Fire-Orange Evelyn Mesler pdf
Bright Bunch of Flowers Jonathan Monderer pdf
Car Crash Cara Moynihan pdf
Grandpa Nicole Poirier pdf
The Misfit Joe Rockwell pdf
Bloody Walls Zyel Silva pdf
Imagine Gianna Truchon pdf
Sewing Machine Gianna Truchon pdf
Inspiration Sophie Uluatam pdf
The Little Things Sophie Uluatam pdf
But Why Michelle Yamnitsky pdf
Hand in the Wrong Hand Michelle Yamnitsky pdf
A Summer Shower Qiqi Zhang pdf

For last year's Teen Poetry Contest, see this page.

May Teen Programs!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:53:00 +0000

Please join us for:

Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 1 at 6:30pm in the Teen Room

The 8th Annual Teen Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony & Reception
Wednesday, May 2 at 7pm in Memorial Hall
All are welcome!

Cinco De Mayo Celebration!
Friday, May 4 at 3pm in the Teen Room (yes, a day early!)
Stop by for some chips & salsa!

Crafternoon: Personalized Bulletin Boards
Monday, May 7 at 3:30pm in the Teen Room

Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30pm in the Teen Room

Crafternoon: Mother's Day Gift!
Wednesday, May 9 at 3pm in the Teen Room
Don't be caught empty-handed!

Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30pm in the Teen Room

Cereal Taste Test!
Thursday, May 17 at 3:30pm in the Teen Room
Which kind is your favorite?

Scrabble Challenge
Friday, May 18 at 3:30pm in the Teen Room

Crafternoon: Make a Wire Initial to Hang
Monday, May 21 at 3:30pm in the Teen Room

Summer Volunteen Applications will be available online!
Monday, May 21
Applications will be accepted through June 14th.

Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30pm in the Teen Room

Crafternoon: Yarn Art!
Thursday, May 24 at 3:30pm in the Teen Room

Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30pm in the Teen Room

Game Day!
Wednesday, May 30 at 3pm in the Teen Room
What do you like to play?

Questions? Email or call the teen librarians at ya@mhl.org or 978-623-8401.

Google's "Project Glass"

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:57:00 +0000

If you like using technology you're going to love "Project Glass." Check out this short video.

April Programs in the Teen Room

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:08:00 +0000

All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate in the teen programs.

Tuesday, April 3: Movie Night! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 6:30pm

Monday, April 9: Stop by and get a bookmark!

Tuesday, April 10: Movie Night! 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, April 11: Crafternoon! Book Making! 3pm

Monday, April 16: Patriot's Day! Sorry, the library is closed.

Tuesday, April 17: Movie Night! 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday, April 19: 3D Puzzle Fun at 2pm until it's done!

Friday, April 20: Pizza & Pages Book Discussion on The Book Thief @ noon (pre-registration required)

Friday, April 20: Game Day! 3-4pm

Tuesday, April 24: Cookies & Conversation Book Discussion on The Book Thief @ 3:30pm

Tuesday, April 24: Movie Night! 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, April 25: Crafternoon! Letter Jewelry @ 3pm

Thursday, April 26: National Pretzel Day! Stop by for one while supplies last! 3pm

Friday, April 27: Tell a Story Day! Write it down & win a prize! *Must be at least 25 words.

Monday, April 30: Jelly Bean Taste Test! 3:30pm

Andover Teens Read The Book Thief for One Book, One Community

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:02:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of everyone in a town reading the same book? Andover did it a couple of years ago, and we're doing it again now!

Read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It's been a bestseller for the last 4 years. Now, they're making it into a movie!

Not enough to peak your interest? Check out some book trailers made by fans like movie previews) for the book. They might just sway you! Google "book thief trailers" to see more.

We'll be discussing the book at Pizza & Pages, Friday, April 20 at noon, and again at Cookies and Conversation on Tuesday, April 24 at 3:30pm. Pre-registration is required.

Prefer not to talk about the book? Come to a Crafternoon on Wednesday, April 11 and/or April 25 at 3pm. We'll be making something related to The Book Thief!

8th Annual Teen Poetry Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:59:00 +0000

It's time to submit your entries for the 8th Annual Teen Poetry Contest.

If you are in grades 6 through 12, visit http://poetry.mhl.org to enter up to 3 original poems by March 23. Winners will be notified the week of April 23rd. The Awards Ceremony and Reception will be held on Wednesday, May 2 at 7pm in Memorial Hall.

Teen Programs for March 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:51:00 +0000

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join the fun at MHL! Here's a list of upcoming programs:

Friday, March 2, 3-4pm: Game Day! Come play Chess, Scrabble or one of our other games!

Monday, March 5, 3:30-4pm: Guess How Many? If you guess closest, without going over, you win the contents of the container!

Tuesday, March 6, 6:30pm: Movie Night in the Teen Room

Tuesday, March 13, 6:30pm: Movie Night in the Teen Room

Wednesday, March 14, 3pm: Crafternoon! We'll provide the supplies and instruction. You provide the creativity!

Friday, March 16, 3pm: Happy St. Patrick's Day a day early! Enjoy a green treat at 3pm.

Tuesday, March 20, 6:30pm: Movie Night in the Teen Room

Thursday, March 22, 3pm: Hunger Games Jeopardy! Prizes!

Friday, March 23: Poetry Contest Entries Due!

Monday, March 26, 3:30pm: Chip Taste Test! Tell us which brand you like the best!

Tuesday, March 27, 6:30pm: Movie Night in the Teen Room

Wednesday, March 28, 3-4pm: Game Day! Come play Chess, Scrabble or one of our other games!

Lock In Cancelled

noreply@blogger.com (Clare) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:10:00 +0000

The teen Lock-In scheduled for Friday, February 24th has been cancelled. We will reschedule this event soon.

Be a Volunteen! Apply today!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000

We're happy to announce that the volunteen program is getting started again! Here's the information:

1. Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to apply to be volunteens.

2. Volunteens will be trained to work one-on-one with young children who will be practicing their reading skills.

3. Students who are accepted into the volunteen program must attend one of the mandatory training sessions. The dates and times are: Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm or Thursday, February 16 at 3:30pm. NOTE: Training sessions are required for everyone, even if you have been a volunteen in the past.

4. The program runs every Thursday, from 3:30pm-4:30pm, beginning Thursday, March 1st through Thursday, April 19th. That is 8 weeks.

5. Students receive 9 hours of community service (8 hour long sessions plus the training session). A letter will be sent to the student's home at the end of the program.

6. Contact Kim Lynn, teen librarian, at klynn@mhl.org or 978-623-8401 x56 if you are interested in participating. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and grade.

February in the Teen Room!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:42:00 +0000

Please join us for these fun programs!

Thursday, February 2:
Frog Rock Painting at 3:30pm

Friday, February 3: Board Game Day!
3-4pm

Tuesday, February 7: Movie Night,
6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, February 8: Crafternoon at 3pm

Thursday, February 9: Book Trailer Viewing! Just like movie previews, you've gotta see these! 3pm

Monday, February 13: Make Your Own Valentines! 3pm

Tuesday, February 14: Valentine Treats @ 3pm

Tuesday, February 14: Movie Night, 6:30-8:30pm

Friday, February 17: Play the Great Frog Race at 3:30pm

Monday, February 20: The library is closed. Happy Presidents' Day!

Tuesday, February 21: Movie Night, 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, February 22: Make a Random Craft! 3-5pm

Thursday, February 23: Puzzle Fun! Help complete a big one at 3pm.

Friday, February 24: Library Lock-In, 5pm to 8pm sharp! Pre-registration is required. Permission slips will be available February 13th.

Monday, February 27: Make a God's Eye at 3:30pm

Tuesday, February 28: Make Foam Frog Bookmarks at 3:30pm

Tuesday, February 28: Movie Night, 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, February 29: Lovin' Leap Year Party! 3pm

Check out our Teen Events for January, 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Enter our S'now Win Teen Reading Program! It's easy!
1. Read books.
2. Write them down on the entry slips.
3. Put the completed slips in our entry box in the Teen Room.
We'll select a winner at random every Friday. Prizes are booklights, water bottles, and a few surprises!

Crafternoon: Wednesday, January 4 at 3pm
Movie Night: Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30pm
Guess How Many: Wednesday, January 11 at 3pm
Book Chat with Kim & Clare: Thursday, January 12 at 3pm
Movie Night: Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30pm
Mod Podge Tiles: Thursday, January 19 at 3pm
Chocolate Taste Test: Monday, January 23 at 3pm
Movie Night: Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30pm
Crafternoon: Wednesday, January 25 at 3pm
Game Day! Scrabble/Chess/Boggle: Friday, January 27 at 3pm
Movie Night: Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30pm

Thanks to the Friends of MHL for sponsoring the Teen Room programs!

Teen programs are for students in 6th through 12th grades.

Christmas Cookie Decorating & Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Pop by the Teen Room on Thursday, December 22 at 3pm to decorate cookies. We'll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity (and appetite)!

AHS wins $25,000 in the "GLEE Give a Note Campaign!"

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Congratulations to the Andover High School music program for winning one of the ten 1st prize awards of $25,000 in the "GLEE Give a Note Campaign!" You can still watch the video online.

For more information read, "Your vote could mean $50K for music at AHS." Read one of the articles announcing the winners.

Zillions of new manga titles coming soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:28:00 +0000

Manga is the Japanese word for comics, but these are more than just comic books.

These graphic novels are filled with action and adventure, blood and gore, love and romance. Some are fantastical, others are comical.

There's a manga for everyone! That's why we've just ordered so many new (and old) titles. We expect the books to arrive within the next couple of weeks!

December Fun in the Teen Room

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us for these fun programs:

Movie Night: Tuesdays at 6:30pm (12/6; 12/13; 12/20 and 12/27)

Puzzle Fun! Wednesday, December 7 at 3pm
Help us complete a very special puzzle.

Stamp a Bookmark! Wednesday, December 14 at 3pm
Make one for yourself and some to give as gifts!

Gingerbread People Decorating: Thursday, December 15 at 3pm until supplies run out!
We'll have all the supplies for you to create a gingerbread masterpiece.

Try Hanukkah Gelt: Tuesday, December 20 at 3pm until supplies run out
Hanukkah begins at sunset. Start this holiday off right with a delicious candy coin!

Decorate (and eat) Christmas Cookies! Wednesday, December 20 at 3pm

Winter Crafternoon: Wednesday, December 28 at 3pm
We'll have the craft supplies and instructions!

Make a String Bowl: Thursday, December 29 at 3pm
This is a really neat way to make a decorative bowl!

Upcoming Teen Programs in November!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:43:00 +0000

Join us in the Teen Room for fun & laughs!

Wednesday, November 9: Puzzle Fun at 3pm

Thursday, November 10: Book Chat with Clare at 3pm

Monday, November 14: Make Friendship Bracelets at 3pm

Wednesday, November 16: Make a Thanksgiving Cookie Treat at 3pm

Friday, November 18: Fuzzy Poster Coloring at 3pm

Monday, November 21: Make Beaded Napkin Rings at 3pm

Wednesday, November 30: Crafternoon at 3pm

Remember, Movie Night every Tuesday night at 6:30pm!

Sorry, the library is closed on Veteran's Day (11/11) & Thanksgiving (11/24). We'll also close early, at 5pm, on Wednesday, 11/23.

Want to learn more about the programs? Call 978-623-8401 x56 or email us at ya@mhl.org.

Hallow Teen Party!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:26:00 +0000

When? On Halloween, of course!

On Monday, October 31, from 3-4pm, come to the Teen Room in your Halloween costume and enjoy a little pre trick-or-treating fun!

Enjoy candy and enter to win a prize for your Halloween costume!

All Teen programs are for students in grades 6 to 12.

Yum! Caramel Apples!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Join us in the Teen Room on Thursday, October 27 at 3pm to make (and probably eat) a caramel apple! We'll have all the supplies for a trip to caramel heaven.

Support the AHS Show Choir!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Guess what? Students at Andover High School submitted a video to win a Glee contest that would mean up to $50,000 for the music program! Help them win by going to Gleegiveanote and vote once a day for the duration!!!

While you're thinking about music, try the library's FREE downloadable music service called Freegal. Why pay for songs when you can get them for free?!?

October Programs in the Teen Room!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Teen Room Movies
--Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 19, & 25 from 6:30-8:30pm

Guess How Many
--Wednesday, October 12 from 3-3:30pm
Guess how many items are in the container. The winner gets to keep the items (which is usually candy)!

Candy Corn Craft
--Thursday, October 13 from 3-3:30pm

Teen Read Week: Make Your Own READ Poster
--Tuesday, October 18 from 3-4pm
Have you ever seen the "READ" posters that hang in the Teen Room? Lots of celebrities have made them. You can star in your own READ poster by coming to this program. We'll show you how and give you the finished product.

Teen Read Week: Come in for a Treat --
Wednesday, October 19 from 3-3:30pm
Stop by the Teen Room to celebrate Teen Read Week and have a special treat!

Teen Read Week: Book Chat with Kim & Clare
--Thursday, October 20 from 3-4pm
Talk about teen books you've read and get ideas about what to read next! Snacks will be served.

Puzzle Fun
--Friday, October 21 from 3-5pm
Join us in the Teen Room to put together a 1,000 piece puzzle. We'll work on it until it's done!

Bella Beads Workshop
--Monday, October 24 from 2-4pm
Carla, from Bella Beads, will be back to show us how to make some great jewelry. Everyone will take home a piece they make! Preregistration is required!

Make a Caramel Apple
--Thursday, October 27 from 3-3:30pm
Make and eat a caramel apple!

Hallow Teen Party
--Monday, October 31 from 3-4pm
Come to a great Halloween Party! Dress up! Prizes & Treats!

Want to be an MHL "volunteen" this Fall?

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:06:00 +0000

Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to apply to be a "volunteen" this Fall. Volunteens will be working in the Book Buddies program, assisting younger children with their reading. The volunteens will be meeting Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, beginning October 4th.

To apply to become a volunteen please email the following information to teen librarian Kim Lynn at klynn@mhl.org:
1. Your name
2. Address
3. Phone number
4. Age
5. Grade
6. School
7. Parent Name
8. Parent email address
9. Please write at least two sentences about why you would like to be a volunteen and what experience (volunteen/babysitting/etc) you have.

Remember, the volunteens will be meeting on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Unfortunately, if that time does not work for you then you will not be able to be a volunteen this semester.

Questions? Just ask Kim or Clare at ya@mhl.org or 978-623-8401 x56.

Spaces are limited!

We hope you had a great start to the school year!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:34:00 +0000

Make it even better by visiting the Teen Room!

Remember, every Tuesday night is Movie Night! Join us at 6:30pm. We also have game days, crafternoons, Banned Books Week events, and more scheduled!

Visit the Teen Room this month!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:34:00 +0000

We know you'll be busy with school starting, but we might be able to help you! Check out our online resources at http://www.mhl.org/resources/ or let us track down the information you need.

If you're just interested in fun, join us Friday, September 2 at 3pm for Chocolate Friday! This is just an excuse to eat chocolate on Friday in the Teen Room!

Come to our regular Tuesday evening movies at 6:30pm. You can watch and use the computers at the same time!

Need a break from school? We know the first week can be overwhelming. Join us on Monday, September 12, at 3pm to put together a 1,000 piece puzzle.

Watch for more listings!

Summer is winding down...

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:50:00 +0000

but there's still time to read
some books and watch some dvds
before school starts! New 6th graders
are welcome to pop in anytime!
We're happy to give you a mini
tour of the room and tell you
about our September programs!