What movie based on a book are these images from? This is the final Five Frames From . . . for Word Out, but the contest will continue on a weekly basis on the TPL teens website. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries […]
Summer is time for adventure and doing your own thing. Large or small, the adventure doesn't necessarily have to be about going anywhere, it could be learning something new or discovering you didn't know before. It could be an event, something you read or experienced. What defined your summer? What was your most memorable experience […]
Last week Sub Pop, one of the grandaddies of what you might think of as modern indie labels, turned 25. For those of us who are, er, more than 25, this is pretty amazing, seeing as they were right at the epicentre of grunge, and the label that put out Nirvana's 1989 debut, Bleach. (Not […]
Well guys and gals, it’s been a great summer. I have had a great time blogging and getting to know you a bit better through your comments. There are so many movies based on books that are either slated for release in the near future or where the copyrights have been bought out by BIG […]
OK, most know The Weakerthans (John's band) for its famous song "I Hate Winnipeg". His latest book of poetry and lyrics is beautiful. Plainly titled, "Lyrics & Poems, 1997-2012", it is touching. Full of depth, detail, and empathy, Mr. Sampson really can zero-in on the essence of a feeling, place, or circumstance. Love The Weakerthans? […]
Knitting, as you can probably tell, is one of my favourite crafts to make. You can knit with many different materials, like silk, bamboo, and angora, not just yarn made out of plain old wool. You can knit using many different tensions, creating garments that can fit anyone of any size. And there are always […]
So you've got the clothes, the shoes, the bag, the supplies and you've got knowledge of healthy breakfasts and lunches but what about when you get home? Dinner is really important to the active teenage body. Many of you will have dinner prepared for you but that doesn't mean you can't have some input into […]
We want to know, what songs have you loved over the summer of 2013? What songs were played too much, too little? What tracks got you in a state of bliss? What was your soundtrack to this summer?
We've posted a story or two about knitting and yarn bombing over the summer. Check out this amazing project that went down in Pittsbugh earlier this year. A pack of some of the baddest knitters I've ever seen got together and yarn bombed a whole giant bridge! The results are pretty cool- check it out! […]
Being a member of a minority is a very real fact for many people in our society. Although we live in a world that seems progressive it is not always the reality that some people see. Being an LGBTQ youth can be a harrowing experience depending on the support system you may or may not […]