Posted by: Mandy Simon
So I was glancing through things to write about today- and I'm NOT going to write about New Moon....I'll wait to see what Sarah C. has to say about that, since she is the expert on all things Twilight!
So I thought I would write about two articles I read recently that caught my eye. The first one is about Teen Health. Surprisingly, they're finding that the rise in teen obesity is NOT due to a change or decrease in the amount of physical activity. At least, the amount of physical activity that teens do hasn't changed, while the teen population itself is getting bigger. One third of US teens are obese, and they're saying that overall teens don't exercise any LESS than they did prior to these numbers increasing. Hmmmm... I don't get it- I wonder what the problem is then?? It's an interesting article, check it out!
And the Weird News that I found: there is this bizarre little bug that uses his own excrement to repel predators! GROSS! I don't know what it is with me and posts about insects, but I found this news to be quite alarming and had to share it. Yuck!
I hope everyone has a great weekend and GO BUCKS!
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Get your books ready, it's time for
NORTHWEST LIBRARY'S TEEN READ-A-THON
DECEMBER 5th, 2009
On December 5th, Northwest Library will be hosting a Teen Read-A-Thon to earn money to buy holiday presents for the youth at the United Methodist Children's Home. Last year we raised just over $600 and hope to raise even more this year.
Readers in 7th through 12th grade are encouraged to participate in Northwest Library's Teen Read-a-Thon on Saturday, December 5 from 10am to 6pm. During the Read-A-Thon, participants should try to read as much as they can. You can read anything you want. You can read your favorite books to yourself or to one another. We invite you to stay for the whole day or just part of the day, whatever suits your schedule.
How It Works:
Readers should find their own sponsors. Ask family, friends, neighbors, businesses to make pledges towards the total pages you read (for example, someone could pledge 10 cents for every page you read, and if you read 300 pages, you will raise $30.00 for the United Methodist Children's Home!). Participants can pick up a pledge form at Northwest Library.
Who It Benefits:
The youth at the United Methodist Children's Home.
Goal: $800
Last year we raised $600 for the United Methodist Children's Home. Let's raise more this year!
Posted by: Ann Pechacek
Board game domination is sweeping the nation!
The goal of this first-time event is to get as many people as possible throughout the U.S. to play board games.
Play and be counted!
Stop in with some friends for a few rounds of your favorite games at any Worthington Libraries location
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Date: Saturday, November 14
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Time: Noon to 4pm
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Where: Teen area at all three libraries
Posted by: Ann Pechacek
Anyone know what comes out November 20? Yes, you guessed it, NEW MOON. The second in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. The lives/unlives of Bella, Edward, Jacob, the Cullens are in the spotlight again (though they haven't left since the first movie).
I still love the books better and I have only seen Twilight once (the day it came out). Will I go to see New Moon, heck yes though man oh man the special effects and acting better be spot on b/c I honestly could not stand Bella in book two. I just kept yelling at the book, "get a backbone girl boys don't define who you are, stand up for yourself!"
While we are talking vampires, I went to see the Cirque du Freak: Vampire's Assistant movie last Friday. I admit not the best movie I have seen but darn it was funny and it was nice not have "perfect" vampires roaming around.
For the record I am on Team Switzerland.
Check out these scenes, interviews and more from MTV
Previously...
- Happy Halloween and New Book
- Finding the right school
- Teen Top Ten
- Going too Far?!
- Lisa Klein will be at Cover to Cover!
- Cirque du Freak
- your input needed on prioritizing library service
