Claire A

Strike a Pose

August 7, 2012 | Claire A | Comments (0)

The fashion world is always changing and evolving.   This season, white was the new black and mixing different prints was a must.   I remember growing up and being told that wearing pink and red together was a “Major Fashion Faux Pas”.   I never wanted to be the girl who made that mistake so I always […]

Here Comes the Bride

May 8, 2012 | Claire A | Comments (0)

It’s already May which means that wedding season is upon us.  Chances are that you are taking part in a wedding this summer.  I know I've already been invited to 4 and am expecting a few more invitations to show up in my mailbox.  Having planned a big wedding already once in my life, these […]

L is for the way you look at me

February 8, 2012 | Claire A | Comments (0)

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air.   Are you looking for something fun to do on February 14? Then head down to your local library for a good romance novel or movie.  The library is filled with romantic materials that are just waiting to be borrowed. Here are some […]

Teen Reads

November 4, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (0)

The success of teen novels such as The Hunger Games and Twilight helped propel YA Fiction into mainstream culture.  Not only are these novels grabbing the attention of teens but adults as well.  Being the Teen Librarian, I am constantly reading new and popular titles.  I often get asked for suggestions and the problem is […]

Teen Reviews September 2, 2011

September 2, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (1)

Blog down your fines posts! See what other teens are reading. Earn $2 in library bucks towards your fines when you share your favourite reads. Sabryna reviewed The Rites and Wrongs of Janice Wills by Joanna Pearson. This book is about a girl named Janice who lives in the small town of Melva, North Carolina. […]

Teen Reviews September 1, 2011

September 1, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (7)

Blog down your fines posts! See what other teens are reading. Earn $2 in library bucks towards your fines when you share your favourite reads. Sabryna reviewed Spoiled by Heather Cocks I loved this book! I thought it was going to be like any other book about sisters who live in L.A, but I was […]

Teen Reviews August 30, 2011

August 30, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (9)

Blog down your fines posts! See what other teens are reading. Earn $2 in library bucks towards your fines when you share your favourite reads. Akhila reviewed To Be Mona by Kelly Easton I read this book named "To be Mona" by Kelly Easton. It is a book that every teen can relate to. The […]

Teen Reviews August 29, 2011

August 30, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (6)

Blog down your fines posts! See what other teens are reading. Earn $2 in library bucks towards your fines when you share your favourite reads. Gail reviewed Stolen by Kelley Armstrong PLEASE NOTE: THIS BOOK IS ADULT FICTION.  THERE ARE SOME PARTS TO IT THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR YOUNGER READERS. Stolen is the second book […]

You are Invited to a Word Out Wrap Up Party

August 26, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (15)

Summer is almost over and what better way to celebrate then coming to the Barbara Frum Library for our Word Out Wrap Up Party.  It will be on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m.  There will be food, prizes, games, and most of all FUN!  Hope to see you all there!!

Teen Reviews August 26, 2011

August 26, 2011 | Claire A | Comments (12)

Blog down your fines posts! See what other teens are reading. Earn $2 in library bucks towards your fines when you share your favourite reads. Jenny reviewed The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald I read the book The Great Gatsby, by Scott Frizgerald during the time while I was at the libary. The first […]