Lawrence Public Library » Beyond Books http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us Just another WordPress site Sat, 18 May 2013 21:10:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Exquisite Corpse Poem Written by The Teen Zone http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2013/05/exquisite-corpse-poem-written-by-the-teen-zone/ http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2013/05/exquisite-corpse-poem-written-by-the-teen-zone/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:35 +0000 Molly http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=19719 For National Poetry Month, we had teens hanging out in the teen zone contribute words, then we compiled them an exquisite corpse poem (read more about exquisite corpse poetry in this post). This collaborative style of poetry can yield zany results! Check out this masterpiece full of crazy imagery.

 

A pink waterpark walks like a stone Sailor Moon.

Lousy cuetips think of fluffy popsicles

The softness of peace running with blue Juliet

Electronic poop hugging like a boring dog

Sticky Empire State Building will run like a human mask

Blue as if orange juices were eating a big pineapple

Lost like a cow running big McDonalds

Or crunchy stores running red Mr. Orlando

With whimsical toys grabbing the Rojo dog

The small dog enveloped by the enormous Dillon’s

Pink stuff running through the MalMart Tent

Athletic Volvos smelling like a kaka Luigi

Thanks to all those who participated!

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Elle

Elle has all the news you need on fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nylon

This magazine covers the best in pop culture and fashion from New York to London!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seventeen

The first magazine developed especially for teens, Seventeen covers fashion, beauty, health, love, and life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If fashion isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Zinio has tons of magazine on music, sports, gaming, and news, too!

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When: Saturday, April 27th
Where: Lawrence Public Library
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Questions? Call (785) 843-3833

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Comics and Gaming

Stay up to date with comics and gaming! Reviews, news, and more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nintendo Gamer

Is Nintendo your favorite gaming system? Then this is the magazine for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indie Games Magazine

Stay up to date with everything indie in gaming and get the best news on games developed by gamers like you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If gaming isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Zinio has tons of magazine on music, fashion, and news, too!

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When: Friday, March 22
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Where: Teen Zone/Event Space

Open to teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Call (785) 843-3833  or email teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org.

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When: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Teen Zone/Event Space

 

Open to teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Call (785) 843-3833 or email teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org.

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DFTBA: John & Hank’s Awesome Adventure 

Play John or Hank Green as you battle the minions of World Suck. which have invaded the land of Nerdfighteria. Play through 8 levels of platforming awesomeness, from the video game level, to the Evil Baby Orphanage, to the Internet itself.

Flashcards*

Flashcardlet is a free, easy-to-use studying application with material for any class or standardized test. You can also create and share your own. It is the best way to study on any iOS device.

myHomework

Free student planner.

TED 

Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world.

The official TED app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch presents talks from some of the world’s most fascinating people: education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus and music legends. Find more than 1,400 TEDTalk videos (with more added each week) on the official TED app — now for both iPad and iPhone.

Mindsnacks

Vocabulary builder for many different languages.

 LiVe 

Teen fitness and health… It’s about living life and making it last longer. It’s about eating food that won’t bog you down. It’s about not being that kid on the sofa ten hours a day. It’s about living your life like it’s the only one you have, because it is!

Angry Birds: Star Wars

Time to grab your lightsaber and join the adventure! May the birds be with you!

Go Skywatch

Easily and quickly identify and locate stars, planets, constellations and more by simply pointing to the sky. Your personal telescope to the wonders in the night sky. Go outside and explore the night sky.

Nova Elements

This app makes chemistry fun! Build your own elements and explore the periodic table.

Rad Balls 

This game is like musical Tetris!

Symphonica 

Conduct a symphony! This game is kind of like Dance Dance Revolution, but use use your fingers to create music instead of jumping on your feet to match the dance steps.

Solar Walk

Explore this 3D model of the solar system from the comfort of your device!

Infect them All:Vampires

This one is as fun as it sounds!

What are your favorite apps? 

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How to Enter:

Register Online through Yahoo before the round of 64 play begins on March 21-
Go to this link:  http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup
The Group ID is # 19641.  The Password to join is teenzone.

Turn in a paper bracket to the Teen Zone by 3pm on March 20

The bracket is announced on March 17, and the Teen Zone will be taking entries following the announcement as listed above.  Prizes will be awarded to the top brackets with an iPod Nano as the grand prize and gift cards for runners-up.

As always, entrants must be grades 6-12 to be eligible

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  • “Check in” at the library by having the librarian stamp your card each day you visit.
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Like our Facebook Page
  • Watch a book trailer on YouTube (you can find lots of them on our Pinterest board or search for your favorite!)
  • Create a 6 second book review using Vine: share with us  on Twitter, Facebook, or email to teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org
  • Take a photo of yourself reading, your favorite reading spot, or your favorite book and share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email to teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org
  • Use Meme Crunch to great a meme (must be appropriate)  and share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or email to teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org
  • Comment on a book review post on the Teen Zone blog or submit a book, music, video game, or app review or create a playlist!
  • Come to the Karaoke at Teen Zone Cafe or make Pixel Art!

 Everyone who completes 5 activities and submits a completed form with their name and contact information by March 17th is eligible for a prize! Need help or have questions? Just ask! 

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Saturday, March 16
2:00-4:00 pm
Lawrence Public Library

6th-12th graders welcome. Questions? Call 785-843-3833 or email us at teenzone@lawrencepubliclibrary.org.

 

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