APRIL 2023

 
WHAT'S HAPPENING
 

CRAFTERNOON

(Defiance Public Library)

April 17, May 15


Grades 6-12 are invited to the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library April 17 and May 15 (3rd Monday of the month) for a “Crafternoon” from

3:00-5:00 PM. All events are free and registration is not required.


April: T-shirt pillows

May: Book-page art

 

FOUND POETRY CONTEST

(All Locations)


In honor of Poetry Month and National Library Week, DPLS is having a found poetry contest from April 24-29!


The rules are simple: “write” a three line poem using three book titles found in the library. Take a picture of the three spines in a stack and send the picture to adultservices@defiancelibrary.org with your name and contact information. The poems will be judged by the adult services staff during the first week of May and the winner will receive a $5 gift card to Biggby!

 

CHESS CLUB

(Defiance Public Library)


Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Reading Room.


We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish!


No registration required.

 

TEEN NIGHT THURSDAY

(Defiance Public Library)


Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library!


From 4:00 PM to close, those in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!

 

ROBLOX CLUB

(Johnson Memorial Library)


Visit Johnson Memorial Library every other Friday from 3:00-4:45 PM for Roblox Club!


No registration required.

 

LEGO FUN NIGHT

(Sherwood Branch Library)


Come build with us!


All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Monday, April 17 and Monday, May 15 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month.


No registration required.

 

#BOOKSTAGRAM


Let the storms begin with these YA reads…


The Islands at the End of the World by Austin Aslin

Servants of the Storm by Delilah Dawson

Don’t Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagen

That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger

Hell Followed Us by Andrew Joseph White

The Diviners by Libby Bray

Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key

The Memory Eater by Rebecca Mahoney

Fable by Adrienne Young

Lakesedge by Lydall Clipstone

 
LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

To participate in this subscription service, you must be between the ages of 13-25 and have a DPLS library card. There will be library books in the box that will need to be checked out to your library card.


Only 10 boxes will be available. You will be placed on a waiting list if registration is full.


The box will be ready for pick up by the first of the month. You will receive an email notifying you that the box is ready for pick up.


If the box is not claimed by the seventh of the month, it will go to the next person on the waiting list.


Most everything in this box is yours to keep, we just ask that you return the two library books and box by the 25th of the month to any DPLS location.


This is a three month subscription. After the subscription period is over, you will need to sign up again to receive more boxes. 



Any questions, contact Pam at prellstab@defiancelibrary.org.


ALL BOXES HAVE BE CLAIMED
 

BOOK OF THE MONTH

In honor of National Poetry Month we have selected a YA novel-in-verse called Two Girls Staring at the Ceiling by Lucy Frank.


two girls

polar opposites

hospitalized

sharing a room

with a curtain in-between

both in pain


one who is angry

one who mourns the loss of her life

both staring at a ceiling

struggling with their illness

both in plain



Post your thoughts and opinions on our Padlet page called Dear YA Readers.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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READ SOMETHING NEW

Girl Forgotten by April Henry

Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia

In Nightfall by Suzanne Young

Saints of the Household by Ari Tison

Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu

A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen

Wolfwood by Marianna Baer

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

The Half-Life of Love by Brianna Bourne

Stateless by Elizabeth Wein

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DEAR YA READERS

We created a Padlet called Dear YA Readers for those who love to read and discuss YA books!


Some topics of discussion include:

  • new YA books
  • TBR lists
  • currently reading


Join in the discussion with fellow YA aficionados.

DEAR YA READERS
 
SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY

Hello there my dearest lemony friends,


Welcome to Chess Club - where members of all skills and ages play.


Clementine and I decided to try our hand at playing chess. It was a chance to exercise our brains, test our strategic thinking, and learn new tips and tricks.


Let's just say, we have a long way to go to match the skills of the club members.


If you are interested in playing or desiring to learn, we meet the first Tuesday of the month. Don't be afraid, we have excellent teachers.


Love,


Squeezy


P.S. The last picture was an impromptu shot of Joey during Teen Night. He looks happy. =)

 
 
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