Archive for March, 2009
The College Choice
Picking a college isn’t easy and neither is the admissions process. From the multi-page application to the coveted “thick” envelope, applying to college can be quite an intimidating experience, not to mention figuring out how you’re going to pay for it.
The New York Times realized this and has created a blog to help ease the experience. Specifically written for those going through the college admissions process, The Choice blog promises to, “demystify college admissions and aid.”
In the blog’s first post, New York Times education writer, Jacques Steinberg outlines the The Choice blog’s goal:
“Our primary goal is straightforward: to demystify and illuminate an American rite of passage that typically occurs behind closed doors, whether it’s the doors to the university admissions office, or those of the homes of the applicants themselves.”
While New York Times writers contribute information about college stats, admissions and aid, a truly fascinating part of the blog is the six students chosen to write about their individual experiences. All of the six students are high-school seniors and are currently going through the college admissions process.
The Choice blog also wants your contribution. They want to know the outcome of your admissions endeavors, or as they state it “tell us what’s in your envelopes — fat and skinny — and whether the financial aid offers you’ve received are likely to meet your needs.”
You can access The Choice blog by going to http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/
CADL also has an abundant amount of college resources. Check our catalog for the following books. You can also stop by your local library or contact CADL’s reference department by calling (517) 367-6346.
The 75 Biggest Myths About College Admissions by Jerry Israel
The New Rules of College Admissions by Stephen Kramer
Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean by Joyce Slayton Mitchell
March 31, 2009
Bloodsucker Book: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Rose Hathaway is loyal to a fault. This trait caused her to flee the secret vampire boarding school she attended two years ago to protect her best friend Lissa. Rose is a Dhampir, and a future vampire guardian. The girls are tracked by the school guardians to Washington and forced to return. On the surface, everything seems normal at the school. Lissa spends time with the other vampire royalty, and Rose spends her free hours in extra training with the hunky guardian Dimitri. But lurking in the shadows, the nameless evil which first forced them to flee seems to be biding its time, waiting to strike, and the sworn enemies of all vampires serve a constant threat. While facing forbidden romance, new friendships, betrayal and despair, Rose must fight to help Lissa stay happy and secure. If she fails, Lissa may be lost forever.
Join us for pizza and Bloodsucker Book Group featuring Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead on Friday, April 24 at 4:30 pm at the Holt-Delhi Library. Call 694-9351 ext. 3 to register.
1 comment March 30, 2009
MASON: Family Day At The Disco
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 1-3 PM
It’s time to get groovy! Wear ’70s clothing and dance to ’70s music! Make a peace necklace! Enjoy Tab & Twinkies!
All ages welcome. Pre-registration is required. Call 517-676-9088 to register.
“Peace out!”
March 25, 2009
Teen Tech Awards Results
Teen Tech Week 2009 wrapped up on Saturday, March 14th and the results are in from our first ever Teen Tech Awards!
Votes were accepted from the Williamston, Mason, and Haslett libraries as well as at Haslett High School and on this blog. We recieved over 50 ballots with roughly 80 votes for each category. The favorites from each category are listed below:
1 comment March 25, 2009
Vote for the best book of 2008
Michigan Thumbs Up! Book Awards 2009
Voting ballot is now available online!
http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/tsdthumbsup
Now is your chance to vote for what you think is the best book published in 2008. Members of the Michigan Thumbs Up Book Award committee recently announced the top 20, and the list is awesome.
The Thumbs Up! Award was established in 1986 to recognize the excellence in, and to celebrate the uniqueness of, Teen/Young Adult literature. Young Adult and Teen Librarians from all over Michigan determine the winner.
Since 2001, the Thumbs Up! Award selection process has also included a teen vote. Hundreds of teens voted for their favorite title out of the Top Twenty list; the 2008 teen vote winner was Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson. The total vote winner in 2008 was Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robyn Brande.
Read the following books and vote for your favorite!
1 comment March 25, 2009
Taylor’s Top Three
Teen AniManga club member Taylor, a student at Waverly High School, shares her top three favorite Manga titles. Do you agree that these are awesome? Tell us what your favorites are!
Taylor’s Top Three
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
If you liked Dragon Ball Z, then you will love Dragon Ball. The story is based around Goku’s childhood, how he met Kirlin and the perverted Sensei Kame, and all the other DBZ characters. Goku is an innocent little boy that knows nothing about the world’s evils, and he tries to befriend all. His innocence is adorable, but if you make him angry he might just fight you to the death. Though he may be gullible and young, he’s the strongest fighter around. If you like humor and action, then you’ll like this Manga. -Taylor
InuYasha by Rumiko Takahashi
This Manga focuses around a half-dog demon named InuYasha who wants to be a full demon. He uses a magical jewel to get his wish. Pinned to a tree by his human lover before she dies, she is reincarnated by a modern day girl named Kagome. The girl’s grandfather tells her stories about the past, but she never truly listens to him. One day while Kagome is looking for her cat, she gets kidnapped into the past by a demon that wants the jewel she has. But once InuYasha smells her sent, he wants to kill her to take the jewel. Kagome has a spell put on InuYasha so he won’t attack her. By saying, “Sit boy,” he instantly falls to the ground. When the jewel gets stolen by a demon bird, Kagome uses a bow and arrow to shoot the bird. Not only does the demon bird die, but the jewel breaks, and pieces fly all over Japan. Now an angry InuYasha and Kagome have to search for the jewel shards, but who will they meet along the way? Read it to find out. If you like action, battles, a lot of humor, and a little romance then you should read this book. -Taylor
Her Majesty’s Dog by Mick Takeuchi
This Manga is about an odd high school girl named Amane who is a misfit. Amane harbors the power of tongue and is a psychic which helps her fight off the dead and other evil entities. But she doesn’t do this alone; she has a dog guardian Hyoue that transforms into the hottest guy in high school. The only way Hyoue can get the energy to fight off the demons is when Amane kisses him. Secretly Hyoue loves Amane, but he can never tell her the way he feels or else he will get paired with another psychic or even killed. There are other characters in the story that make it more interesting, but you’ll have to read to find out! If you like action, fights, quarrels, humor, high school, and a little romance then this is a great read. -Taylor
Teen AniManga Club (Grades 6-12 only)
Wednesday, April 8
4-5 pm
If you like Japanese anime this club is for you. We meet once a month to discuss our favorite Manga and anime, watch anime videos and DVDs and share original drawings. For more information, call Zandra at 517-367-6314.
March 17, 2009
Literature and Lyrics Contest
We’re looking for a musical act good enough to play at Lansing’s premiere summer event.
It’s our first Literature and Lyrics Contest, where one lucky Lansing area singer, rapper, musician or group will be chosen to perform at the Common Ground Music Festival. Afterward, the performance will be available at our Web site for downloading. Submissions will be accepted March 16-April 17. Download rules and registration forms here. Email questions to connect@cadl.org.
e-Media Downloads Electronic books, audiobooks and video are now available 24/7 with your Internet connection and a Capital Area District Library card.
March 12, 2009
HOLT-DELHI: Teen Bloodsuckers Book Group
Read the hottest teen books about vampires and the paranormal. Then chat about them over pizza with friends. (Ages 14 and up)
Fridays at the Holt-Delhi Library, March 27, April 24 and May 22 at 4:30 pm
March 27: Marked by P.C. Cast
April 24: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
May 22: Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
March 4, 2009
Teen Tech Week 2009: March 8–14
If you have a favorite YouTube video, Web site, game, movie, song or podcast, this is your chance to Let Your Voice be Heard!
Every year during the second week of March the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) runs a nationwide celebration of Teens and Technology called Teen Tech Week. The purpose of this week is to highlight and showcase all the great things teens are doing with technology.
This year we want to know what you are doing, watching and listening to in our first ever Teen Tech Awards! You can vote for your favorite YouTube videos, Web sites, games, movies, songs and podcasts by commenting to this post and letting us know what your favorites are.
Voting will begin on Monday, March 2 and end Friday, March 13 at 7 pm. The results from the votes conducted on this blog and from the various CADL libraries will be compiled to create a list of the Teens’ Top Ten for each category and will be posted here on the blog for everyone to see and comment on.
So, if you have a favorite YouTube video, Web site, game, movie, song or podcast Let Your Voice be Heard and vote today!
If you would like to learn more about Teen Tech Week or YALSA, click here.
17 comments March 3, 2009
