Saturday, April 4

In attendance: Abdi, Andy, Anthony(fashionably late), Can, Jahangir, Joshua, Kevin, Kim, Ms. Lee

We discussed possible programs for the fall:
- Reading buddies/pals
- homework club
- monthly teen programs (3rd Saturday of each month @2:30 pm)
SEPT - chess and board games
OCT - mind games
- October mystery night

The bulk of our time was spent on Spring Fest prep.
- Can made bubble wands for the Bubbles station with a little help from others.
- Josh, Jahangir, and Andy finished up the Scavenger Hunt clues
- Anthony & Abdi came up with sentence starters for the Book Reviews station

We still need volunteers - 2 per station. Ask your friends if they need some volunteer hours.
And let me know before you bring them.

NEXT meeting:
Thursday, 4/23 @ 4:00 pm - Stuff eggs, finalize Fall programs, other Spring Fest prep
Saturday, April 25, 1:00-4:00 pm ~ SHOWUP @ 12:30 pm to setup *Eat a quick lunch before you come!

Next Meeting: April 4

Reminder: Next meeting is Saturday, April 4 @ 3:00 pm!
We missed several of you at our last meeting.

Agenda: Sterling Spring Festival
Finalize plans.

Congratulations, Charlotte!

Guess who won the Teen Tech Week Scavenger Hunt?
Charlotte Rothman! Hooray!
She won the grand prize -- an iPod.
Check out her pic on the website.

Next TAG Meeting

Saturday, March 12 @ 3:00pm
We will work on the Spring Festival prep.
Please bring any friends who might be interested in helping out.

Remember the BIG day: Sterling's Spring Festival ~ Saturday, April 25 from 1:00-4:00pm.

Vampire Kisses Author Visit

Ellen Schreiber @ Cascades Library
Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 pm
Enter the Dark Underworld.
Vampire Kisses and Teenage Mermaid author Ellen Schreiber will stop by Cascades Library to chat with her many fans. Learn all the funky facts behind creating the fantastic characters of Alexander and Raven. Books will be available for sale and signing.

February Meeting Update

10 in attendance: Abdi Babayigit, Can Babayigit, Jahangir Iqbal, Vaidehi Patel, Charlotte Rothman, Kimberly Sananikone, Joshua Smith, Anthony Velasquez, Andy Vest, Ms. Lee

We ate sandwiches and discussed some things on the library web page.
Try Live Homework Help There are real, live tutors on the other end (actual teachers and professionals in the various subject fields).
Help name the new Rust Library teen center. Win prizes too, like a Flip video camera!

We also discussed the possibility of starting up a Facebook page.
Check out the library's Facebook page. Be a fan!

Spring Fest Stations:
1. Book/CD/Game Exchange
2. Scavenger Hunt
3. Pie Throwing
4. Relay Race
5. Three-Legged Race
6. Water Balloon Toss
7. Candy Archery/Toss
8. Egg Hunt
9. Shoot 'Em Up

Next month, we will do the prep work and gather materials for the Spring Fest.
Meanwhile, stay connected here and through email.

NEXT MEETING: Saturday, March 14 @ 3:0opm

Feb Fab TAG meeting

Saturday, February 21 @ 12:00pm.
Lunch will be provided.

Chocolate Indulgences

The sweet aroma of chocolate filled the air on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 18 at the library. Eleven teens and pre-teens gathered to melt, pour, and mold chocolate to indulge their chocolate fantasies. For many of us, it was our first time making chocolate. The molding part was easy while the waiting for it to harden was tough. We had a few explosions of chocolate from some ornery bottles, covering one teen with chocolate, but how could he complain. Everyone left with a baggie of their unique creations. Delish!

Update: Wednesday's Board Meeting 1/21

We had a great showing of support last night from the community. About 150 people came together in an outpouring of love for the Sterling Library. A diverse group of people -- students from elementary, middle, and high school, adults and seniors -- stood up and shared stories about how the library is an invaluable part of their lives. We stood strong last night to fight to keep this landmark of the Sterling Park community open. The Library Board expressed their wish to keep the Sterling Library open. So, it seems like we're safe for the time being. Special thanks to Charlotte, Andy, and Anthony who came out Wednesday night and were brave enough to speak up. Please forgive me if I forgot to mention anyone else.

However, the fight isn't over. Please communicate to the Board of Supervisors now. Click to find their contact information. Send them letters or emails to let them know how important the entire library system is to you.

Graphology: Handwriting Analysis

When: THIS Saturday, January 24 @ 2:00pm
What: Find out what your handwriting reveals about you.
How: Register (Let us know you're coming.)
Why: For fun and who knows you might learn something new about yourself.

Meeting Notes: Saturday, January 17

9 in attendance: Anthony Velasquez, Andy Vest, Joshua Smith, Can Babayigit, Abdi Babayigit, Jahangir Iqbal, Vaidehi Patel, Charlotte Rothman, Ms. Lee

The meeting started with a call for everyone to come to the Wednesday meeting to show support for the library. Then we discussed upcoming programs.

We worked on activity stations in groups for the Spring Fest in April.
Ideas included: water balloons, origami, target, taste testing, races (relay, sack, 3 legged), kite building, egg treasure hunt, scavenger hunt, Sharks & Minnows, flag football, t-ball, craft/art station, facepainting, maze

We planned for summer reading 2009.
- film competition
- cooking contest
- talent show (Ashburn Library is in the process of doing one. I am contacting the teen librarian there to find out what kind of response they have gotten thus far. I'll post what she responds and then we can reach a consensus about whether to go ahead with the talent show or not).
- movies
- Saturday game day
- Survivor for Books

Please let me know if you have further ideas about summer reading or the spring fest.

Next TAG Meeting

Our next TAG meeting is this Saturday, January 17 @ 2:00 pm.
Be there or else!

Important Board Meeting: Wed, Jan. 21 @ 6:30pm

The library will hold a library board meeting at the Sterling Library on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 pm to decide the fate of the Sterling Library.

We need everyone to come. Tell your friends, tell your parents, tell everyone you know. We need to show a large presence to show our support. We won't go without a fight!