TeenFusion @ the GDL

The Metamorphosis @theGDL will soon be complete.  Make sure your points are logged, prizes received and if your reached your goal of 1000 points, your book has been ordered.  August 2, 2008 is the last official day of the summer reading program.  Crossroads Village Certificate holders, don’t forget to redeem your prize on August 9 or 10, 2008.  GDL certificates will only be honored on those days.  When your library receives your book prize, a phone call will let you know it is available for pick up.

Metamorphosis @theGDL is almost complete.  All reading logs need to be finished by Saturday, August 2.   If you have 1000 or more points, don’t forget to order your free paperback book.  The link to the order form can be found on your Metamorphosis @ the GDL log in page.  250 and 500 point level prizes are available at your home library. 

Events for the week include Creative Journaling at Fenton from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 31.  Bring your imagination to personalize a journal Meg Cabot style. Teens from Fenton, Gaines and Linden are invited to attend the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) organizational meeting also on Thursday at Fenton, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Get involved planning teen programming, writing for TeenFusion or the Newsletter.  Your help is needed. 

Mt. Morris is still having lots of Wii Fun this week.  Stop by with your library card for a game of Wii Sport or Wii Play.  Watch the Upcoming GDL Teen Events RSS feed for next week’s location.

A few summers ago close friends Bridget, Carmen, Lena and Tibby were separated by summer vacation commitments.  They stayed connected through a magical pair of blue jeans.  On August 6, 2008, Warner Brothers continues their story with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.  The film is based on the last book, Forever in Blue, with flashbacks to books two and three, Second Summer of the Sisterhood, and Girls in Pants.  To find out more and view clips click here.

Welcome to the TeenFusion Website, Amazing Racers!  Leave a comment to let us know how you’re doing in the race!

Wii fans in Mt. Morris will have the opportunity to experience Wii Sport and Wii Play all week.  Library cards are required to check out games and controllers.  One controller per library card, please.  With only a few days remaining in Metamophosis @ theGDL, don’t forget to stop by your favorite branch for reading club prizes and check out the great new titles for 2008.   

Exploring Photography with Terry Green finishes with a flair in Davison at 1:30 PM and in Fenton at 4:00 PM on Tuseday, July 22.  Discover your photographic skill level when Terry evaluates your work.  Joel Tacey’s GameFest makes two stops this week.  Get in on the Dance, Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero at the Vera B. Rison-Beecher Branch on July 22 and the Mt. Morris Branch on July 24.  Be there by 6:00 PM to experience every high energy minute of fun.  Every graphic novel has an ending and Roku-Shan will be at Grand Blanc-McFarlen on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM and Montrose on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 PM, to help you put the final touches to your book.  Grand Blanc-McFarlen hosts the Creative Journaling program at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 24.  Later, at 7:00 PM on the same evening, join your friends at Grand Blanc-McFarlen for the organizational meeting of TAG (Teen Advisory Group).  Be amazed as six teams compete in the Amazing Race @the library on Saturday, July 26 at 12 noon.  Genesee-Johnson has a challenging course planned for the relay race of the summer.  Registration is required, so call or visit to enter your team for the afternoon.  Spectators welcome!!!

Have you been or are you going on Vacation this summer?  Are you staying close or traveling great distances?  In August, I am taking my niece and nephew with me to California round trip on Amtrak.  What sounds like fun to you?

Metamorphosis @ theGDL brings more summer entertainment to a branch near you.  Wii fun continues at the Clio Area Branch this week.  Remember your library card to experience Wii Sport or Wii Play.  Part two of Exploring Photography with Terry Green takes place at Davison on Tuesday at 1:30 PM and at Fenton Children’s Center at 4:00 PM.  Mr. Green will provide information on the relationship between your digital camera and the computer.  Create Your Own Graphic Novel workshop with Roku-Shan meets at Grand Blanc-McFarlen on Tuesday, 7:00 PM and Jennings-Montrose on Thursday, 6:00 PM.  Do you have a great idea or two to improve teen library services?  Teens from Davison and Burton Memorial are invited to attend the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) organizational meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in Davison.   Joel Tacey’s GameFest returns this week to the Clio Area Branch.  Spend some energy on Dance, Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and a few surprises beginning at 6:00 PM.  Creative Jounaling will be at the Davison Area Branch on Thursday at 6:30 PM.  Materials for personalizing your journal will be provided. 

Thanks to the teens who noticed missing schools on Your School page.  If you would like a link to your school on the TeenFusion @ the GDL blog, comment to this posting or on the Your School page.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Attention Wii fans!  Catch the Wii Fun @Clio this week.  Each player must bring his or her library card to check out games and Wiimote/nunchuks.  Enjoy!!!

More teen readers have registered for Metamorphosis @ theLibrary than any previous teen summer reading  program.  Thank You READERS!!!!  Don’t forget to stop by your favorite GDL branch for your summer reading prizes.  When you reach the final goal of 1000 points you will receive and email confirming your success.  The email will give directions on ordering your free paperback book.  If you do not have an email address on your registration, just click on the banner scrolling on your login homepage.