BookSpace and S/F BookSpace is HERE!!

Have I got your attention? Really, wouldn't it be cool to have a space to write and discuss your thoughts on the latest and greatest books?

Well, why not HERE?!! What book would you like to start with?
I'm going to go ahead and suggest: THE HUNGER GAMES TRILOGY . . . . did you know that the 2nd book in the trilogy was recently voted the favorite teen book? Yep, it's CATCHING FIRE . . . followed by MOCKINGJAY, all by young adult author Suzanne Collins. Adventure, Science Fiction-- in a Dystopia of the 22nd century.


Although this is also in the S/F genre, I'm really excited about the new movie VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER, based on C.S. Lewis' Narnia books. I thought we could start another book discussion at the same time. We can start with THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, then continue with the other Narnia books.

If you have a suggestion, respond to this post. Let's have an online discussion over the holidays as we read and re-read our fave books. Read, Stop by often and contribute often!

Japanese Culture Club

Okay, so we had an Open House in May . . . then summer happened!

This Friday, September 24, at 4:00 - 6:00
We have a great guest speaker lined up--Tammy Pfrang--who lived on Okinawa with her husband. She'll talk about the culture she experienced there, and possibly give us a demo of her black belt skills in karate.

Her husband is also a black belt, and we hope that he can drop in later. I believe they are active in the Rantoul dojo run by the Ostranders, so you can follow up with them on that, if you're interested in their style of karate!

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN HELP SET UP FOR THIS MEETING (@ 3:30)

Wave Club reading non-fiction

What are you reading now?

TEENS WANTED for Summer Committee

What are you doing this summer?

Want to be a member of the Teen Advisory Committee for Summer 2010? We're looking for Teen Readers, Actors, Writers, Artists, Musicians, and other interesting people! You'll help the group decide on a teen program, help organize it, and help put on the program!

We need your input right away, so don't wait. Call Krista at 217-417-9143, or email her at kruud2@illinois.edu. She'll get back to you to see when you're available to meet with the group.

So tell your friends, okay? Any teen of high school age and up is eligible.

American BOYS & Girls Craft Club

Please call me to register for the next meeting, Tuesday, April 20th, 4:00 - 5:00. This meeting could run until 5:30, please plan accordingly.

I need to know how many will be attending to have enough supplies available. Thanks!

American BOYS & Girls Craft Club

Did you ever wonder what it was like to be a kid in George Washington's time?

What did kids do? What did they eat? What games did they play? What was life like for them?

Check out this website, then come to the "American Boys & Girls Craft Club" next Tuesday. Washington Crossing Historic Park:
http://www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing/kids/index.htm

We'll be talking about taking part in a reenactment of the French & Indian War period (1755) this summer. Come find out about a girl's pocket and mobcap, and a boy's "possibles" bag.

Please call to register for the first meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. (217-893-3955) or respond to this post.