Have you thought about what your “perfect” library would contain? What it would look like or feel like? Below are several teens’ re-imagined library spaces. And there’s still time for you to send us your vision of a perfect library! (You will earn Teen Raffle entries! Find out more here.)
Reagan, 9th Grade
When I think of a perfect library my imagination starts getting restless and encourages me to say something like a book-treehouse built in the center of the library, on a massive, real tree spanning the lobby. But maybe a little more of a subdued reply would be a little station where you could learn how books are bound, printed and published, or even a station where you could publish your books yourself? I have always wondered and wanted to know about the process that brought so many wonderful books into our hands, and have dreamt of publishing my own one day! I love how much libraries nurture a desire for learning and curiosity, and I feel like that addition would do nicely to further that quality.
Naomi, 6th Grade
In my perfect library I would find a Raspberry Pi to use. On the Raspberry Pi people would use their library cards to get into an account with their projects. To go along with the Raspberry Pi there would be a Breadboard, LEDs, Resistors, and other electronic components. The Raspberry Pi would have a circuit breaker so that nobody shorted the circuit. By the mini computer there could be bookshelves of Raspberry Pi how-to books so inexperienced programmers could learn how to use the electronics. Jump drives would be on the table that the Pi was on and could be checked out to take home games and play them on home computers. All these things would go in my perfect library.
Madeline, 6th Grade
In my perfect library, I would find different shelves with different types of books on them. Like a shelf for famous authors like J.K. Rowling. And there would be a corner for quiet reading, and a art show once a month. There would be a box for book donations, and a bunch of bean-bag chairs for sitting on and reading. In Christmas time, there would be a ball, and everyone could dance together, and there would be a table of snacks and drinks. And there would be games and prizes for the winners. And at the end of the ball the library would collect money to donate.
Ben, 6th Grade
In my perfect library, I would have a movie theater that would play a different movie everyday. There would be a snack bar for snacks for the movie and reclining seats to recline and watch the movie. There would also be a relaxing section for people who don’t want to watch the movie and just want to relax and read. There would also be some artwork and lots of books at this library. In conclusion, I think a movie theater would be a great add-on to a library to give people a little relaxation.
Gabriella, 6th Grade
I would find happiness in the library because I know people love to read books. When people can check out books and read them, I feel happy. Think about if you were a book. You would want people to read you, right? Reading books is also great for your brain, and you might learn some new words or phrases. There are also bookmarks at a library. Bookmarks are very helpful and keep your place in a book. You could even make your own bookmark! The library is a great place to borrow books. If you have not been to the library, go there and read some books!
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How’s your summer reading going? Are you almost done with your reading goal? Did you get caught up with doing summery things and forget about it? Well, it’s not too late to finish up and get your prize book. There are two and a half weeks left in the Summer Library Program, so I urge you to get those minutes/chapters/books done! We have a lot of awesome prize books to choose from, and I would love to give them all away to teens that have completed their reading. We’ve got fantasy, mystery, science fiction, you name it. Remember those #summergoals!
If you’re not done with your reading goal, are you at least halfway? Don’t forget to enter the Teen Prize Raffle! You could win a Kindle Fire, a BAM giftcard, a Bluetooth speaker, and more!
Oh, and have you done any Teen Bonus Activities? These suckers earn extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. Write a little something, record a book recommendation, or submit a piece of art for our Fall Art Show and you’re gold!
August 15 is the deadline to get EVERYTHING done (reading, activities, raffle entries).
Good luck on finishing up your reading goals, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
P.S. Do you need a book recommendation? Youth Services staff LOVE to give suggestions. Send us an email at ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with the information below and we’d be happy to put together a bundle of 5-10 books or email you possible titles.
What is your age or grade?
What are some books that you have enjoyed in the past?
As a part of the Teen Summer Library Program, we’re asking you to write about 100 words on your perfect library. We want to hear about something you’d find in that library (besides books) – it could be an item, a feeling, or something else entirely.
To kick us off, here are two teen responses:
Miriam M., 7th Grade
In my perfect library, I would have a cafe and it would have food and coffee so if you have to study or want to read you could have snacks, coffee, and if you don’t like coffee then you can get other drinks! It would be good for the library because they can get money when people buy snacks and drinks. It would also make people want to go to the library more because they will be able to study or read and be able to have a snack at the same time! In conclusion, I think that a cafe would be a good library improvement because it will benefit both the people and the library.
Olivia O., 6th Grade
My perfect library would be lounges all around just for relaxing and reading. Also there would be a magical area where they would guess what book you want and it would float to you like a magical realm.
Of course there would be all sorts of books and artwork just like the AWESOME library we have in Eau Claire.
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The wait is over! Summer Library Program is here! And it looks a little different than in prior years. The essentials are the same, but how you achieve those essentials is more flexible.
Sign Up, June 15 – August 15
Read and complete activities
Earn a free book and entries into the Teen Prize Raffle
First, SIGN UP to begin tracking your reading and activities. You have ALL THE OPTIONS this year. You can use the app Beanstack Tracker; you can use a paper reading record; you can use a pdf copy of a reading record. CHOICES. Beanstack has a reading goal set for you, but you can set your own goal for paper/pdf reading records. And, I want to emphasize this, ADAPT these goals as you need to. Challenge yourself, but don’t make it an impossible challenge.
Second, READ and complete ACTIVITIES. No matter what method you choose to track participation, the most important thing is to keep reading. Read happy books, sad books, fantasy books, comic books, historical books, biographical books, etc. etc. etc. Just remember to get your reading in this summer and keep track of how much you do.
Teens (entering grades 6-12) need to also complete 5 easy activities (e.g. go for a walk or hike), and have the option to complete BONUS activities. These bonus activities earn you extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. If you’re not interested in the prize raffle, feel free to skip ’em!
Third, earn PRIZES. When you’re halfway through your reading challenge, you receive entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. When you complete your reading challenge, you receive a free book. Don’t worry – even if the library is closed, we’ll get you your free book. I mean, FREE BOOK for reading whatever you want. Pretty sweet, right? Plus, you could win an awesome raffle prize (Kindle Fire, anyone?).
Want to know more? Go check out the Teen Summer Library Program page to see all the details. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email or give us a call 715-839-5007. We’re always happy to help!
P.S. Psst! Also be sure to check out our VIRTUAL teen-only events.
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Libby is back with another Mindful Minute! Many people are feeling the negative effects of isolation, including depression. If you want to better understand a common struggle with depression, tune in to learn about “spoon theory.”
Reach out to Libby at libbyr@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with questions on self care during the pandemic. In case of a mental health emergency, contact 911 or Northwest Connections Crisis Services at 888-552-6642.
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WRITE: My Perfect Library, II
in write/by AndriaHave y
ou thought about what your “perfect” library would contain? What it would look like or feel like? Below are several teens’ re-imagined library spaces. And there’s still time for you to send us your vision of a perfect library! (You will earn Teen Raffle entries! Find out more here.)
Reagan, 9th Grade
When I think of a perfect library my imagination starts getting restless and encourages me to say something like a book-treehouse built in the center of the library, on a massive, real tree spanning the lobby. But maybe a little more of a subdued reply would be a little station where you could learn how books are bound, printed and published, or even a station where you could publish your books yourself? I have always wondered and wanted to know about the process that brought so many wonderful books into our hands, and have dreamt of publishing my own one day! I love how much libraries nurture a desire for learning and curiosity, and I feel like that addition would do nicely to further that quality.
Naomi, 6th Grade
In my perfect library I would find a Raspberry Pi to use. On the Raspberry Pi people would use their library cards to get into an account with their projects. To go along with the Raspberry Pi there would be a Breadboard, LEDs, Resistors, and other electronic components. The Raspberry Pi would have a circuit breaker so that nobody shorted the circuit. By the mini computer there could be bookshelves of Raspberry Pi how-to books so inexperienced programmers could learn how to use the electronics. Jump drives would be on the table that the Pi was on and could be checked out to take home games and play them on home computers. All these things would go in my perfect library.
Madeline, 6th Grade
In my perfect library, I would find different shelves with different types of books on them. Like a shelf for famous authors like J.K. Rowling. And there would be a corner for quiet reading, and a art show once a month. There would be a box for book donations, and a bunch of bean-bag chairs for sitting on and reading. In Christmas time, there would be a ball, and everyone could dance together, and there would be a table of snacks and drinks. And there would be games and prizes for the winners. And at the end of the ball the library would collect money to donate.
Ben, 6th Grade
In my perfect library, I would have a movie theater that would play a different movie everyday. There would be a snack bar for snacks for the movie and reclining seats to recline and watch the movie. There would also be a relaxing section for people who don’t want to watch the movie and just want to relax and read. There would also be some artwork and lots of books at this library. In conclusion, I think a movie theater would be a great add-on to a library to give people a little relaxation.
Gabriella, 6th Grade
I would find happiness in the library because I know people love to read books. When people can check out books and read them, I feel happy. Think about if you were a book. You would want people to read you, right? Reading books is also great for your brain, and you might learn some new words or phrases. There are also bookmarks at a library. Bookmarks are very helpful and keep your place in a book. You could even make your own bookmark! The library is a great place to borrow books. If you have not been to the library, go there and read some books!
Summer Reading Check-In
in read, summer-library-program/by AndriaHow’s your summer reading going? Are you almost done with your reading goal? Did you get caught up with doing summery things and forget about it? Well, it’s not too late to finish up and get your prize book. There are two and a half weeks left in the Summer Library Program, so I urge you to get those minutes/chapters/books done!
We have a lot of awesome prize books to choose from, and I would love to give them all away to teens that have completed their reading. We’ve got fantasy, mystery, science fiction, you name it. Remember those #summergoals!
If you’re not done with your reading goal, are you at least halfway? Don’t forget to enter the Teen Prize Raffle! You could win a Kindle Fire, a BAM giftcard, a Bluetooth speaker, and more!
Oh, and have you done any Teen Bonus Activities? These suckers earn extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. Write a little something, record a book recommendation, or submit a piece of art for our Fall Art Show and you’re gold!
August 15 is the deadline to get EVERYTHING done (reading, activities, raffle entries).
Good luck on finishing up your reading goals, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
P.S. Do you need a book recommendation? Youth Services staff LOVE to give suggestions. Send us an email at ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with the information below and we’d be happy to put together a bundle of 5-10 books or email you possible titles.
WRITE: My Perfect Library, I
in summer-library-program, write/by AndriaAs a part of the Teen Summer Library Program, we’re asking you to write about 100 words on your perfect library. We want to hear about something you’d find in that library (besides books) – it could be an item, a feeling, or something else entirely.
To kick us off, here are two teen responses:
Miriam M., 7th Grade
In my perfect library, I would have a cafe and it would have food and coffee so if you have to study or want to read you could have snacks, coffee, and if you don’t like coffee then you can get other drinks! It would be good for the library because they can get money when people buy snacks and drinks. It would also make people want to go to the library more because they will be able to study or read and be able to have a snack at the same time! In conclusion, I think that a cafe would be a good library improvement because it will benefit both the people and the library.
Olivia O., 6th Grade
My perfect library would be lounges all around just for relaxing and reading. Also there would be a magical area where they would guess what book you want and it would float to you like a magical realm.
Of course there would be all sorts of books and artwork just like the AWESOME library we have in Eau Claire.
Summer Library Program is here!
in summer-library-program/by AndriaThe wait is over! Summer Library Program is here! And it looks a little different than in prior years. The essentials are the same, but how you achieve those essentials is more flexible.
First, SIGN UP to begin tracking your reading and activities. You have ALL THE OPTIONS this year. You can use the app Beanstack Tracker; you can use a paper reading record; you can use a pdf copy of a reading record. CHOICES. Beanstack has a reading goal set for you, but you can set your own goal for paper/pdf reading records. And, I want to emphasize this, ADAPT these goals as you need to. Challenge yourself, but don’t make it an impossible challenge.
Second, READ and complete ACTIVITIES. No matter what method you choose to track participation, the most important thing is to keep reading. Read happy books, sad books, fantasy books, comic books, historical books, biographical books, etc. etc. etc. Just remember to get your reading in this summer and keep track of how much you do.
Teens (entering grades 6-12) need to also complete 5 easy activities (e.g. go for a walk or hike), and have the option to complete BONUS activities. These bonus activities earn you extra entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. If you’re not interested in the prize raffle, feel free to skip ’em!
Third, earn PRIZES. When you’re halfway through your reading challenge, you receive entries into the Teen Prize Raffle. When you complete your reading challenge, you receive a free book. Don’t worry – even if the library is closed, we’ll get you your free book. I mean, FREE BOOK for reading whatever you want. Pretty sweet, right? Plus, you could win an awesome raffle prize (Kindle Fire, anyone?).
Want to know more? Go check out the Teen Summer Library Program page to see all the details. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email or give us a call 715-839-5007. We’re always happy to help!
P.S. Psst! Also be sure to check out our VIRTUAL teen-only events.
Mindful Minute: Spoon Theory
in wellness/by AndriaLibby is back with another Mindful Minute! Many people are feeling the negative effects of isolation, including depression. If you want to better understand a common struggle with depression, tune in to learn about “spoon theory.”
Reach out to Libby at libbyr@eauclaire.lib.wi.us with questions on self care during the pandemic. In case of a mental health emergency, contact 911 or Northwest Connections Crisis Services at 888-552-6642.