October DPLS Teen/YA Happenings

OCTOBER 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

TeenTober Book Nerd Challenge

(All Locations)

October 1-31

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

TeenTober Photography Contest

(All Locations)

October 1-31

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

Teen Fright Night

(Defiance Public Library)

Monday, October 31, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Grades 6-12 are invited to Defiance Public Library on Halloween for Teen Fright Night! Join us for a classic horror movie, make a voodoo doll, enjoy tasty treats, listen to ghost stories, and finish out the night with a scavenger hunt!

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:

October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18

All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

#BOOKSTAGRAM

Celebrate the spooky season with these haunting YA reads.

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

Servants of the Storm by Delilah S. Dawson

Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers

Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

LITKIT (A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)

October's LitKit: Curses and Poisons

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 November is Leftovers.

NOVEMBER LITKIT

THE GREAT TEEN READ

Happy Spooktober!

Let's celebrate this month by reading a book by the Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry. The book is called Rot & Ruin.

By the time a teenager turns 15, they must have a job or their rations will be cut. Benny does not want to follow in his brother's footsteps. He does not want to spend his days hunting zombies with a brother who left their mother for dead. He would rather do anything else, but Benny has no choice.

Benny takes the job and soon discovers there is more to hunting zombies than just killing.

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

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

TRY THESE NEW BOOKS

A small but mighty group.

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen

Forestfall by Lyndall Clipstone

Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco

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,

Fall has officially arrived at the library! The sky has grown dark, the leaves have changed colors, and the cardigans can been seen for miles around.

If you look hard enough you can spot this amazing leaf wings in the building. Here I am taking a selfie with the wings behind me. I'm a little small for the wings, but hey, it works...and you get the picture.

Stop into the main library sometime this season to get your picture taken at our new selfie spot. While you are here make sure you check out all of our amazing events happening this October.

Stay cool my friends,

Squeezy

HELPFUL LINKS

Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us.

HOMEWORK SURVIVAL

TEEN READS

LIFE RESOURCES

CHECK THIS WEBSITE OUT

One Story: For the aspiring writer. They are currently running a contest until November 27. Go ahead and submit that story!

MOMETRIX

Preparing for a standardized exam? We are happy to offer access to Mometrix eLibrary’s database of test preparation study materials. Ask how we can you can help start preparing for your standardized exam today.

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