As summer starts its cool down, and all the summer-themed activities begin to wind down to usher in a new season, we’re reminded through commercials, radio, TV, and excited parents alike that school’s on the horizon. The sound of school bells, metal… Continue Reading Back to School Tips and Book Recs
55 years ago, in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon…This unprecedented accomplishment changed science and the world forever! Since then, only 11 other Astronauts have touched down on the natural satellite. Today, many people dream of going to the moon and… Continue Reading Looking to the Moon: Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with YA books
Join in on the adventure that is Kubo and the Two Strings, available on Kanopy! Kubo and the Two Strings follows Kubo as he embarks on a journey to defeat the Moon King! This is such a beautiful movie to watch. Created… Continue Reading Movies for Teens – Kubo and the Two Strings
Are you, like me, a massive fan of Fantasy books, especially those with maps printed in the endpapers? Let’s go on an adventure through some of the awesome Fantasy worlds and realms of fiction! Fantasy, as a genre, is a vast realm… Continue Reading An Exploration of Fantasy Worlds
Looking for an adventure this summer? Why not take a road trip with one of these teen reads? Melt with You by Jennifer Dugan Chloe and Fallon were best friends–until they hooked up and Chloe… Continue Reading Take a Road Trip with a YA Novel!
Beat boredom this summer! July is dedicated to finding new hobbies and making the most of your time. Try one of these hobbies for the first time, or expand upon your skills! Remember that the library has plenty of resources to help… Continue Reading Find a New Hobby During Anti-Boredom Month!
In honor of Juneteenth, we will be celebrating African Americans and their history by watching five documentaries on Kanopy. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey Warning: slurs, violence, adult themes In Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, we follow the life… Continue Reading Documentaries for Teens: Ralph Ellison An American Journey
Have you registered for our Summer Learning Challenge but are stuck trying to figure out what to read? Have an all-too-daunting TBR list that’s got you locked up with decision anxiety (not at all speaking from personal experience)? Well, we might have… Continue Reading Would-You-Rather Book Recommendations
School’s out, summer’s here! The sun is blazing, the ocean water is waving blue, and characters who are chasing after the perfect summer offer light, sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, and emotional stories. For these characters, summer offers the perfect landscape for self-exploration… Continue Reading Summer Beach Reads
We have a new 3D printer!! Join us on our design and printing adventure this summer. Beginning in June, we will host a series of 3D printing programs for teens at Waldorf West Library using our new MakerBot 3D Printer. … Continue Reading Program Highlight: Introduction to 3D Printing
