Tuesday, December 1, 2009

LiveJournal.com

'Lock it, Click it and Keep it'

Next week's session will talk about keeping a journal, so I thought, what better way to get into journaling then by reading other peoples!

Here are some links to young adult authors who keep online journals:


Laurie Halse Andersen
http://halseanderson.livejournal.com/

Ned Vizzini:
http://ned-vizzini.livejournal.com/

Sarah Dressen
http://writergrl.livejournal.com/

Just to name a few :-)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Page Turners Continues in December

Sorry for the time away but we are back on track - the Page Turners Book Club continues in December with our December 10th Program. So join us on Thursday December 10th from 7 - 8 pm at the Bowmanville Branch for "Lock It, Click It and Keep It"! We will be creating our own diaries and journals and decorating them, as well as talking about some great books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Watch this spot for more information in the days to come!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Horoscopes and Astrology

Horoscopes and Astrology
Can the stars really affect your life? Do you wonder what the star signs mean?
Come out to the Page Turners Horoscope Night
Tuesday November 10th, 7-8 p.m.
Where you can constellations, the zodiacs and yourself.
Take part in the Star Crossed Game and Make a Zodiac Bookmark.
Hope to see you there!

Urban Legends Night Was a HUGE success:)

Hello Everyone,
Last night was the Page Turners Urban Legends Night and it was very Successful !!.
In case you missed it, you can still take part in a Bowmanville Spirit Walk Tour by contacting the Clarington Museum (905) 623-2734 OR check out their website at www.claringtonmuseums.com
They have lots of really cool and super spooky stories to share on the spirit walks.
Thanks to everyone that came out to take part in the walk and Urban Legends Game.
See you all next month when we look into Horoscopes and Astrology.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Comic Art with Freeze DNA


Come join us at the Newcastle Branch for a workshop on how to draw comic art. Freeze DNA, creators of the Blac Ice comic books, will instruct you on how to draw Superheroes and Villains. Best of all we provide the supplies and refreshments for you to enjoy.



This work shop will also offer wicked prizes and a special raffle !!


Tickets are available at any branch for just $5



Friday October 2nd Newcastle Branch Community Room

2-3:30

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

October is Canadian Public Library Month

October is a jam packed month of for amazing and cool things to do at the library.
We have 3 contests that will be running for the month of October. These contests offer awesome prizes for doing the stuff you already love doing anyways!! How does a $25 gift card sound ? Maybe a $50 ??.
Check out the link below to find out all the contest details!!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Back To School Back To Homework

Its back to school for another year :)

Are you dreading another year of homework and assignments ?
School is hard work, but homework doesn't have to be
Come to the library and make use of our resources.
Unlike some electronic resource sites you may think about using
Our electronic resourses come from real sources with real information
that won't disappoint.
We have a great selection of nonfiction materials to help with any topic
and of course the library staff is always here to help
(we can't do the work for you but we are glad to help you get started)
Best of all with your library card you have access to our electronic resouces 24 hours a day:)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Urban Legends Night

Do you think ghost and hauntings are all just kids stuff ? Think again!!
Join us on
October 20th, 7-8
As we explore the haunted and ghostly side of Bowmanville!
After out ghostly tour see if you can decipher whats true from what is fiction
in our Myths and Legends Trivia Game.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Have your Say

Hey Everyone,

Do you have an idea for the a cool night at the library ? What do you think would be something you and your friends might enjoy ?

Share your ideas and hopefully we can create some really cool programs together. After all we run the programs for you to enjoy.

Cheers :)