by Miranda Galbraith | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Tween Scene |
“Dragonwatch” by Brandon Mull
Dragonwatch picks up where Fablehaven left off. It’s been a few months since the final big battle with the demons, and things are mostly back to normal. If living on a sanctuary full of mystical beings is normal.
Seth is still his usual self – annoying whiny teen boy who thinks he is invincible and doesn’t ever think through the consequences of his actions. Kendra is still a unicorn love-struck teen girl, though her head is still mostly on straight and she makes choices based mostly on logic. But when they are chosen as the new co-caretakers for Wyrmroost, life becomes a bit more interesting.
Through all the adventures and magical creatures, this book is the story of taking chances and saving the world, one dragon sanctuary at a time. Hopefully future volumes continue on in the same thread. Previous fans of Fablehaven will not be disappointed, and it looks like there are some new characters who will soon be having their own magical adventures.
by Vivian Milius | Mar 3, 2017 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
This month, both craft times will have a special guest: SPIDERMAN!
Kid’s Krafts (ages 6 – 8)
Thursday, March 9, at 4:00 pm – come make a Superhero Puppet! (shown above)
Tween Crafts (ages 9 – 11)
Thursday, March 23, at 4:00 pm – come make a Superhero Container!
by Rebekka Hanson | Feb 28, 2017 | Adult Arena, Teen Zone, Tween Scene |
We’re about to start our next Seasonal Reading Challenge!
Each season (Winter, Spring, and Fall) a new challenge with a series of reading related tasks is posted. Each task is assigned a point level and then it’s up to you to decide which tasks you’ll attempt (or if you want to try to finish them all) and then find the books that fit. This challenge is a great way to discover new books as well as to have a chance to win some great prizes.
The Spring Challenge runs from March 1 through May 31. Any books read during that time period can be used to complete tasks. For example, if you don’t join until May 1st, you can still count any book you’ve read since March 1.
The Challenge is open to any patron over the age of 10 who has a library card at the Madison Library District. When you join, please give us your library card number, so we can verify you are one of our patrons. We have a Goodreads table in the library with brochures explaining how to play and books that fit some of the tasks. You can chose to play with paper forms (which will be available on the Goodreads table) or online at The Madison Library District Goodreads Seasonal Challenge.
If you have any questions feel free to ask a librarian next time you visit the library. We hope you’ll all play!
by Vivian Milius | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Kid’s Krafts (ages 6 – 8)
Thursday, February 9, at 4:00 pm – come make a pom-pom critter!
Tween Crafts (ages 9 – 11)
Thursday, February 23, at 4:00 pm – come make a Chinese dragon!
by Vivian Milius | Jul 1, 2016 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Children’s Crafts (ages 6 – 8)
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm throughout Summer Reading
Tween Crafts (ages 9 – 11)
Every Thursday at 2:30 and 4:00 pm throughout Summer Reading
- July 7: Painting Rocks – Bring a clean rock, a box to carry it home, and wear clothes you can get paint on
- July 14: Perler Beads
- July 21: Mad Stuff
- July 28: District Games at the Library
by Vivian Milius | Feb 20, 2016 | Tween Scene, Tween STEAM |
Tweens ages 9 – 11 will cover a light-switch plate with their own design using washi tape on Thursday, February 25th at 4:00 in the Activity Room. All materials will be provided by the library. Go to this link to see an example: http://washitapecrafts.com/2013/06/easy-washi-tape-switch-plates/
Dragonwatch picks up where Fablehaven left off. It’s been a few months since the final big battle with the demons, and things are mostly back to normal. If living on a sanctuary full of mystical beings is normal.