NOVEMBER 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Village Hidden Within the Tomes: Anime Night

(Defiance Public Library)

Monday, November 28, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Anime lovers in grades 6-12 are invited to Defiance Public Library’s “Anime Night” on November 28 from 4-7 p.m. in the Teen Space. Watch anime, read manga, and enjoy some amazing food. No registration required.

YOU STILL HAVE TIME!

TeenTober Photography Contest

(All Locations)

Entries will be accepted until November 4.


Though the month of October, young photographers in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in Defiance Public Library’s TeenTober Photography Contest. Contest entries must fit the theme: October. All entry forms and entries must be emailed to prellstab@defiancelibrary.org with the subject line “TeenTober Photo Contest” or delivered in person to any DPLS library location on or before November 4.


Prizes will be awarded as followed: 

First Place: Bisofice PeriPage Mini Thermal Printer

Second Place: Aureday Upgraded 12” Ring Light with Stand

Fan Favorite: $10 Amazon Gift Card 

FOR CONTEST RULES

TeenTober Book Nerd Challenge

(All Locations)

Logs will be accepted until November 4.


Through the month of October, grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the TeenTober Book Nerd Challenge. Download the challenge list by clicking the button below or by picking up a list at any DPLS library. Participants will be entered into a prize drawing. Logs must be returned by November 4.


Themed prizes are:

Save the Turtles

Drinks and Snacks

Cold Nights

FOR CHALLENGE LIST

ANIME CLUB

(Johnson Memorial Library)


For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM.

ANIME CLUB

(Sherwood Branch Library)


For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every second Monday of the month at 4:00 PM.

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!

MINECRAFT LEAGUE

(Johnson Memorial Library)


Visit Johnson Memorial Library this fall from 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM on the following Fridays for Minecraft League:

  • November 4
  • November 18

All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

#BOOKSTAGRAM


For the foodies, enjoy reading some of these fine YA novels.


What I Like About You by Marisa Kanter

A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen

It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by Lauren Morrill

Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill

The Secret Recipe for Moving On by Karen Bischer

Love a la Mode by Stephanie Kate Strohm

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

November's LitKit: Leftovers

They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25.


They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library but here's the catch: We have a limited amount.


We only have 5 boxes to hand out, so be sure to register for yours today.


The theme for December is Simple Gifts.

DECEMBER LITKIT

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Let's take some time this month to read a book by the debut author, Rimma Onoseta. The book is called How You Grow Wings. 


Two sisters. Complete opposites. One speaks her mind and will not back away from their abusive mother. The other is quiet and chooses to avoid conflict.


One is invited to live with their aunt while the other decides to leave the home and take her chances one her own. 


When the sisters reunite it will be up to the one to save the other. 


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

JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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TRY THESE NEW BOOKS

I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

Mieruko-chan v1 by Tomoki Izumi

The Promised Neverland: Art Book World by Kaiu Shirai

The Witch Hunt by Sasha Peyton Smith

The Edge of Being by James Brandon

The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

Greywaren by Maggie Stiefvater

Wishtress by Nadine Brandes

Tell Me No Lies by Andrea Contos

SEARCH THE CATALOG
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,


Aren't you excited to see what will happen in November?! Maybe we will get two feet of snow, maybe we will eat lots of food, or maybe we will read 100+ books. Who knows, but whatever comes, enjoy it to the fullest.


On to the pictures....


The first three pictures are the behind the scenes of the creation of the DPLS float for the Defiance Halloween parade. I am assuming you can figure out the theme, but in case you can't it's, "The Wizard of Oz".


The final picture was taken in front of the Friends of the Library Display.


A few weeks ago, our library system celebrated National Friends of the Library Week. That one week was created to honor those groups who support their library system. Without the support of our friends group, we would not be able to do things such as host presenters, enrich our library events with prizes, snacks, and more, obtain grants, and fundraise. They also put together our books sales and the yearly Art in the Park.


If you would like more information on our Friends Group or would like to become a member click on me.


That is all.


Be awesome my friends, 


Squeezy

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