Schools Out
Summer vacation is now upon us. So many things to do and so little time to do it. You have 9 weeks of time to condense and much life and fun and experience into as possible.
What are you going to do?
Are you going to join our summer reading club? Do you have to get a job and earn money? Do you get to spend the whole summer playing runescape at the library? Or are you playing some other video game at home? Are you looking after your younger sibling? Are they joining the summer reading club for younger kids?
Here is a little suggestion, make a list of all the things you want to do this summer. All the events you want to attend, all the movies you want to see, books you want to read, friends you want to hang out with, and then do those things. When you have accomplished something – then cross it off the list.
I bet that by the end of the summer you will have accomplished more than you thought you would.
Jr. Mint is a youth librarian with the Toronto Public Library,
mainly because he refuses to grow up. He reads as much esoteric stuff
as he can.
168 thoughts on “Schools Out”
Well i’ve already decided to join this reading club but i’m also workng. trying to save money up for university. But ya i’m planning to read and study for next year during most of my free time.
Well i’ve already decided to join this reading club but i’m also workng. trying to save money up for university. But ya i’m planning to read and study for next year during most of my free time.
well im already in reading club just joined such a newbie i guess its never to late to read but only have my first bookmark yaaay anyway good post
well im already in reading club just joined such a newbie i guess its never to late to read but only have my first bookmark yaaay anyway good post
I love reading club sooooo much.I’ve read my first book but haven’t gotten a bookmark yet! anyways I love reading!!!
I love reading club sooooo much.I’ve read my first book but haven’t gotten a bookmark yet! anyways I love reading!!!
I’ve never actually tried making lists like that during summer vacation. I usually do lists during the school year, but I think I might try it… I joined this reading club, so maybe I’ll make a list of books I’ll read and have read this summer! I’ve already finished my first book of the holiday. 😛
I’ve never actually tried making lists like that during summer vacation. I usually do lists during the school year, but I think I might try it… I joined this reading club, so maybe I’ll make a list of books I’ll read and have read this summer! I’ve already finished my first book of the holiday. 😛
Yay, it’s the end of school. I joined the club and looking forward to it. I’ve always loved to read so this is perfect for me. I’m planning on readin’ 100 books so I’ll be busy this summer!!
Yay, it’s the end of school. I joined the club and looking forward to it. I’ve always loved to read so this is perfect for me. I’m planning on readin’ 100 books so I’ll be busy this summer!!
Reading is great. Everyone one should do it, no matter what the age. Looking forward to collecting all the bookmarks!
Reading is great. Everyone one should do it, no matter what the age. Looking forward to collecting all the bookmarks!
Well, now that school’s out, I can finally not worry about elementary anymore becuz i’m finally going 2 HS!!! WOOOOO! A new freshman is here! But during the summer, my bro wants me 2 prep for HS. It might be boring at times, but like he said: work can be fun too. I can’t wait 4 skool 2 start again! HS HS HS!!
Well, now that school’s out, I can finally not worry about elementary anymore becuz i’m finally going 2 HS!!! WOOOOO! A new freshman is here! But during the summer, my bro wants me 2 prep for HS. It might be boring at times, but like he said: work can be fun too. I can’t wait 4 skool 2 start again! HS HS HS!!
I don’t remember there being wordout! last year..hmm maybe I didn’t notice or is this new? I found a bookmarks at the library checkout. The book featured was “last dance at the frosty queen”, which was GREAT!
I don’t remember there being wordout! last year..hmm maybe I didn’t notice or is this new? I found a bookmarks at the library checkout. The book featured was “last dance at the frosty queen”, which was GREAT!
Now that school’s out, my friends expect me to relax but….. I’m such a bookworm that I travel everywhere with a book!!! =D I signed up for book club cause i LOVEEEEEEEEEEE it and if I don’t join it, then I’m going to be soo bored during the summer! =D I guess it’ll just help my ability to get lost in a book! =]
Now that school’s out, my friends expect me to relax but….. I’m such a bookworm that I travel everywhere with a book!!! =D I signed up for book club cause i LOVEEEEEEEEEEE it and if I don’t join it, then I’m going to be soo bored during the summer! =D I guess it’ll just help my ability to get lost in a book! =]
So happy that schools over Finally. SO Excited to start reading. Looking forward to the bookmarks!!
So happy that schools over Finally. SO Excited to start reading. Looking forward to the bookmarks!!
im happy that schools over!
i love reading
im happy that schools over!
i love reading
Joanne: the online presence of the club is considerably expanded from last year. It was also called “Words Out” last year. This is a rather new venture for the library, so we’re still tweaking things. And we will of course have a thread closer to the end of the summer asking for teen feedback!
Joanne: the online presence of the club is considerably expanded from last year. It was also called “Words Out” last year. This is a rather new venture for the library, so we’re still tweaking things. And we will of course have a thread closer to the end of the summer asking for teen feedback!
Making a list is a good idea.
I need to make sure I don’t spend all my time on the comp on Facebook… would be a waste of a summer, but not unlikely (?)
Making a list is a good idea.
I need to make sure I don’t spend all my time on the comp on Facebook… would be a waste of a summer, but not unlikely (?)
I know this is sort of nerdy, but I think that there are some errors in the first little paragraph of the article.
But otherwise, I think that the message is very good. Though I won’t make a list (don’t like feeling forced to do things), I will try and make my summer a little more enjoying and memorable.
I’m joining the summer reading clubs,and I’m trying to get my older sister to bring me to New York with her and reconnect the Internet, for Pete’s sake!
P.S. Please don’t point out any errors that I might have in my comment.
🙂
I know this is sort of nerdy, but I think that there are some errors in the first little paragraph of the article.
But otherwise, I think that the message is very good. Though I won’t make a list (don’t like feeling forced to do things), I will try and make my summer a little more enjoying and memorable.
I’m joining the summer reading clubs,and I’m trying to get my older sister to bring me to New York with her and reconnect the Internet, for Pete’s sake!
P.S. Please don’t point out any errors that I might have in my comment.
🙂
So glad summer break is here!
I plan to hopefully volunteer this summer so I don’t have to worry about it later on.
Also looking forward to this summer reading club. I should start writing down books I want to read…
So glad summer break is here!
I plan to hopefully volunteer this summer so I don’t have to worry about it later on.
Also looking forward to this summer reading club. I should start writing down books I want to read…
I’m so excited that school’s over. Obviously I joined the reading club. I’m also volenteering at leading to reading and I am going to a zoo camp and a vet camp, AND today (July 1) I’m dancing at Younge and Dundas square. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so excited that school’s over. Obviously I joined the reading club. I’m also volenteering at leading to reading and I am going to a zoo camp and a vet camp, AND today (July 1) I’m dancing at Younge and Dundas square. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!….summer vacation is finally here…joining the reading club was my first priority(DUHH)….and i’m looking forward to a summer full of adventures(in books and life)…i’m hoping to finish at least 70 books during the summer and to go to places i haven’t explored before……NEXT YEAR IS HS…i’m sooo excited….soo much to look forward to…..Have a great summer vacation everyone and HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!
YAY!….summer vacation is finally here…joining the reading club was my first priority(DUHH)….and i’m looking forward to a summer full of adventures(in books and life)…i’m hoping to finish at least 70 books during the summer and to go to places i haven’t explored before……NEXT YEAR IS HS…i’m sooo excited….soo much to look forward to…..Have a great summer vacation everyone and HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!
i joined the reading club and im gonna try 2 get all 40 hours of community service. does anyone know places i can’try 2 voulnteer at??? if so can u please tell me…thanx 🙂
i joined the reading club and im gonna try 2 get all 40 hours of community service. does anyone know places i can’try 2 voulnteer at??? if so can u please tell me…thanx 🙂
Fareha:
Try the volunteer directory of RAMP: http://tinyurl.com/mfbz66
Another good source of volunteer opportunities is the Volunteer Toronto website at http://www.volunteertoronto.ca/
Fareha:
Try the volunteer directory of RAMP: http://tinyurl.com/mfbz66
Another good source of volunteer opportunities is the Volunteer Toronto website at http://www.volunteertoronto.ca/
I love to read graphic novels and sometimes I would read teens novels. Since it’s summer break it’s kinda boring, but I’m still happy. This reading club is interesting… I don’t really count how many books I read…but, I want to finish the series for “House of Night” or something like that. I also hope to have a fantastic time here and reading more books.
I love to read graphic novels and sometimes I would read teens novels. Since it’s summer break it’s kinda boring, but I’m still happy. This reading club is interesting… I don’t really count how many books I read…but, I want to finish the series for “House of Night” or something like that. I also hope to have a fantastic time here and reading more books.
I don’t have much plans in this summer…and that’s why I joined the reading club, I like to read but I’m read slow, I can’t even finish a book in week. well, I’ll try my best. also, reading keeps me busy, so I won’t wonder in my house and sleep the whole day.
and by the way, happy birthday Canada! I went to downtown on Canada’s day, there were a lot of people.
I don’t have much plans in this summer…and that’s why I joined the reading club, I like to read but I’m read slow, I can’t even finish a book in week. well, I’ll try my best. also, reading keeps me busy, so I won’t wonder in my house and sleep the whole day.
and by the way, happy birthday Canada! I went to downtown on Canada’s day, there were a lot of people.
HA! I’m very busy this summer, I’m moving! So I have to pack (ALREADY DONE 5 BOXES!),also planning on reading lots and lots of books in between my breaks of reading, I have to watch my little brother, he’s finally starting to run around all over the place, not that it is fun catching him. Hanging out with friends, watching movies, gonna watch Harry Potter the sixth C: Also I’m haveing a email pen pal that I already know, we’re just gonna send each other really long emails. Gonna plays sims 3, draw, OH AND I HAVE TO SEW THE TOY MONKEY FOR MY LIL BRO.Want to go to wonderland and wild water kingdom. Swimming. ETCC.
As you can see my summer is packed, but that’s what I love about summer, you always get enough time to do everything on your list.
HA! I’m very busy this summer, I’m moving! So I have to pack (ALREADY DONE 5 BOXES!),also planning on reading lots and lots of books in between my breaks of reading, I have to watch my little brother, he’s finally starting to run around all over the place, not that it is fun catching him. Hanging out with friends, watching movies, gonna watch Harry Potter the sixth C: Also I’m haveing a email pen pal that I already know, we’re just gonna send each other really long emails. Gonna plays sims 3, draw, OH AND I HAVE TO SEW THE TOY MONKEY FOR MY LIL BRO.Want to go to wonderland and wild water kingdom. Swimming. ETCC.
As you can see my summer is packed, but that’s what I love about summer, you always get enough time to do everything on your list.
I wanted to do A LOT this summer. I applied for 50 jobs, and only 3 called me for interview; and i failed in all three for them. (WHAT A LUCK!)Well, i don’t care, I GIVE UP! But i have a lot of other things I wanna do. 😉 I am preparing for the “Brain Bee Contest” by Mac Master. I am also preparing for G1 to write a day after my 16th Birthday, aug11. I also want to read many books. I have already read a few this summer. I am also reading the next year’s (grade 11) text books, so i get a head start. I already got 651 volunteer hours, so I think I will take a break. Well, give me more ideas, what are you doing for the summer?
I wanted to do A LOT this summer. I applied for 50 jobs, and only 3 called me for interview; and i failed in all three for them. (WHAT A LUCK!)Well, i don’t care, I GIVE UP! But i have a lot of other things I wanna do. 😉 I am preparing for the “Brain Bee Contest” by Mac Master. I am also preparing for G1 to write a day after my 16th Birthday, aug11. I also want to read many books. I have already read a few this summer. I am also reading the next year’s (grade 11) text books, so i get a head start. I already got 651 volunteer hours, so I think I will take a break. Well, give me more ideas, what are you doing for the summer?
Summer is generally extremely boring.. But I’ll try and take you’re suggestion and apply it, this summer. And of course I’m joining the summer reading club! I did last year and won a $25 gift card to the cinemas… Unfortunately I lost my wallet which contained the gift card and $25… I’m like that.. ^^
Summer is generally extremely boring.. But I’ll try and take you’re suggestion and apply it, this summer. And of course I’m joining the summer reading club! I did last year and won a $25 gift card to the cinemas… Unfortunately I lost my wallet which contained the gift card and $25… I’m like that.. ^^
Well there isn’t much to do at home, so i plan to go to the library every so often. I really enjoy reading all books, but i most enjoy graphic novels.
i don’t only go to the library, i also go out and go shopping with my paren’ts.
if i’m not doing any of those things, i guess i just stay home and play the computer. That’s basically my whole summer.
Well there isn’t much to do at home, so i plan to go to the library every so often. I really enjoy reading all books, but i most enjoy graphic novels.
i don’t only go to the library, i also go out and go shopping with my paren’ts.
if i’m not doing any of those things, i guess i just stay home and play the computer. That’s basically my whole summer.
School’s finally over! I can’t wait to read the books I put on hold, it’s going to be lots of fun! I made summer goals for myself and I hope to achieve them, wish me luck–btw, I am a fan of graphic novels and I plan to read 200 books (I love reading)!
School’s finally over! I can’t wait to read the books I put on hold, it’s going to be lots of fun! I made summer goals for myself and I hope to achieve them, wish me luck–btw, I am a fan of graphic novels and I plan to read 200 books (I love reading)!
In the past, I would make a to-do list a few weeks before the summer starts and try to follow through with the list as the summer progresses. But, just like New Year’s resolutions, I never do all of the things on the list. Therefore, this summer, I’ve decided to abolish the list and go with the flow. I’ll just do whatever comes to mind and enjoy the last stress-free summer I guess I’ll have before I go to university in the fall. So far, I’ve read some very interesting novels (Word Out!) and caught up with my favourite TV series.
In the past, I would make a to-do list a few weeks before the summer starts and try to follow through with the list as the summer progresses. But, just like New Year’s resolutions, I never do all of the things on the list. Therefore, this summer, I’ve decided to abolish the list and go with the flow. I’ll just do whatever comes to mind and enjoy the last stress-free summer I guess I’ll have before I go to university in the fall. So far, I’ve read some very interesting novels (Word Out!) and caught up with my favourite TV series.
Lol, Renee Lucky you won last year but be more careful with your wallet 😉
I wanted to give a list of suggestions for all of the lonely, bored teens out there like my self.
– If you like manga or anime, go to there links there is loads of stuff to read and watch! http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-517342/naruto-shippuden-93/
http://www.mangafox.com ( read unlimited manga online!)
– Also i suggest you all to find (google, library etc.) contests and scholarships you can participate in, it’s worth it!
– Have some family time! or else you will regret it later 😉
– decorate your room, give it a NEW look! a theme…
– Oh yeah search for jobs.. (well, it is REALLY tuff – saying from experience)
– Oh yeah, stay HAPPY 🙂 never be gloomy and sad for any reason, Life is a gift – you should enjoy every moment while it lasts! ( I am saying this because teenagers especially have mood swings and life can be hard… I know)
– well bye for now! =)
Lol, Renee Lucky you won last year but be more careful with your wallet 😉
I wanted to give a list of suggestions for all of the lonely, bored teens out there like my self.
– If you like manga or anime, go to there links there is loads of stuff to read and watch! http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-517342/naruto-shippuden-93/
http://www.mangafox.com ( read unlimited manga online!)
– Also i suggest you all to find (google, library etc.) contests and scholarships you can participate in, it’s worth it!
– Have some family time! or else you will regret it later 😉
– decorate your room, give it a NEW look! a theme…
– Oh yeah search for jobs.. (well, it is REALLY tuff – saying from experience)
– Oh yeah, stay HAPPY 🙂 never be gloomy and sad for any reason, Life is a gift – you should enjoy every moment while it lasts! ( I am saying this because teenagers especially have mood swings and life can be hard… I know)
– well bye for now! =)
i have alot planned for this summer i really want to hang out with friends ,babysit as for my job this summer to earn this summer and im also going to be reading and studying to prepare myself for the next school year.
i have alot planned for this summer i really want to hang out with friends ,babysit as for my job this summer to earn this summer and im also going to be reading and studying to prepare myself for the next school year.
i am looking forward to collecting book marks.and go shopping for new clothes .i cant wait till high school starts .
i am looking forward to collecting book marks.and go shopping for new clothes .i cant wait till high school starts .
I don’t normally do much during the summer, but this year im hoping to get either a real job or a volunteer job. By the way, that RAMP volunteer directory that Alan suggested had a lot of things that sounded really interesting.
I don’t normally do much during the summer, but this year im hoping to get either a real job or a volunteer job. By the way, that RAMP volunteer directory that Alan suggested had a lot of things that sounded really interesting.
Anybody else here 13?
Anybody else here 13?
That’s such a great idea!
Thank you for the suggestion.
That’s such a great idea!
Thank you for the suggestion.
Ok another one of the books i read that was really nice was highlander sinner. very nice book with a great plot and life like characters.
Ok another one of the books i read that was really nice was highlander sinner. very nice book with a great plot and life like characters.
Finally school’s out. i love reading so i’ve made plans on reading at least more than 70 book.
Finally school’s out. i love reading so i’ve made plans on reading at least more than 70 book.
WOW the year went by soo fast! But now that summer’s here, i can spend more time in the library then i usally did! My summer list? To (obiviouslly) join the summer reading club like i do ever year! But since i just entered my teens i can be part of “Word Out”!!! I am soo happy so now i am logging on my computer every day one the library website posting comments and looking on my library account to see that the books i recently ordered came in yet.So i don’t have any plans for my summer, i can go to the library everyday and check out new maginzes to read and borrow tons of books! Reading Rocks!
WOW the year went by soo fast! But now that summer’s here, i can spend more time in the library then i usally did! My summer list? To (obiviouslly) join the summer reading club like i do ever year! But since i just entered my teens i can be part of “Word Out”!!! I am soo happy so now i am logging on my computer every day one the library website posting comments and looking on my library account to see that the books i recently ordered came in yet.So i don’t have any plans for my summer, i can go to the library everyday and check out new maginzes to read and borrow tons of books! Reading Rocks!
YAAAAAAAAY school’s over 😀
well i dun have any major plans for the summer…im really glad tht i joined the Word Out! program because sometimes i’ve like nothing to do even on the computer so i just come and share my thoughts and ideas on these blogs! these blogs are a greaaat idea 😀
other than tht, im volunteering to finish my community service hours!
YAAAAAAAAY school’s over 😀
well i dun have any major plans for the summer…im really glad tht i joined the Word Out! program because sometimes i’ve like nothing to do even on the computer so i just come and share my thoughts and ideas on these blogs! these blogs are a greaaat idea 😀
other than tht, im volunteering to finish my community service hours!
Yay and i’m really happy that schools finally out time for some action and relaxcation.
Yay and i’m really happy that schools finally out time for some action and relaxcation.
Though stagnely at the same time i also can’t wait for school to start wierd huh
Though stagnely at the same time i also can’t wait for school to start wierd huh
I know what you mean Mary i was jumping with joy when we could finally have our summer vacation
I know what you mean Mary i was jumping with joy when we could finally have our summer vacation
But now i kinda want it to start earlier xD
But now i kinda want it to start earlier xD
Yea probably cause your so bored at home or something :p
Yea probably cause your so bored at home or something :p
Well all i know is that i am.
Well all i know is that i am.
I’m planning to go to marineland before school starts 😀
I’m planning to go to marineland before school starts 😀
But i probably won’t have enough time -sigh-
But i probably won’t have enough time -sigh-
Maybe riding your bike outside would work?
Maybe riding your bike outside would work?
Well i’m riding my bike with my little sisters to the reading club and it’s really fun
Well i’m riding my bike with my little sisters to the reading club and it’s really fun
Oh that’s nice i’m thinking of going to wonderland on august 10 marine land could wait lol
Oh that’s nice i’m thinking of going to wonderland on august 10 marine land could wait lol
let’s just hope no sudden changes of mind xD
let’s just hope no sudden changes of mind xD
Hmm that reminds me i’m gunna go to the states next summer can’t wait >.
Hmm that reminds me i’m gunna go to the states next summer can’t wait >.
Finallly meet my cuz again lol
Finallly meet my cuz again lol
:O i love going to the states but we won’t go there in a while lol unless i get my money to buy the tickets
:O i love going to the states but we won’t go there in a while lol unless i get my money to buy the tickets
Hey going to the states would be nice :O i think i’ll ask my mom if we could go maybe next 3 summers xD
Hey going to the states would be nice :O i think i’ll ask my mom if we could go maybe next 3 summers xD
Anyways back to school lol
Anyways back to school lol
Still have to do my shopping x.x
Still have to do my shopping x.x
yeah same. I gotta go shop at walmart as usual
yeah same. I gotta go shop at walmart as usual
Man i miss school lol
Man i miss school lol
I know right? so fun meeting up with your friends
I know right? so fun meeting up with your friends
And going out to buy lunch
And going out to buy lunch
yeah good times..good times BUT
yeah good times..good times BUT
School starts in a month! I think
School starts in a month! I think
Yeah that’s right!
Yeah that’s right!
But once we ARE in school it’ll seem so boring and usual lol
But once we ARE in school it’ll seem so boring and usual lol
Yup we get so happy when schools out then kinda bored without it
Yup we get so happy when schools out then kinda bored without it
Then excited for it to come and bam we’re bored again
Then excited for it to come and bam we’re bored again
OMG that is soo true i wonder why we do that lol?
OMG that is soo true i wonder why we do that lol?
laugh my ass off we aren’t even talking about the book anymore xD
laugh my ass off we aren’t even talking about the book anymore xD
Not like we ever were lol
Not like we ever were lol
I should put a hold on it again :O
I should put a hold on it again :O
Yeah i’ll do the same!
Yeah i’ll do the same!
WHAT WHAT SCHOOOLS OUTTTT
WHAT WHAT SCHOOOLS OUTTTT
WOOT
WOOT
sorry but i’m super excited that school finally out
sorry but i’m super excited that school finally out
now i can start working
now i can start working
wierd, but now i’m already missing school
wierd, but now i’m already missing school
Man i can’t wait for back to school shopping to happen
Man i can’t wait for back to school shopping to happen
There’s so many cool stuff i can’t wait to buy and get hopefully
There’s so many cool stuff i can’t wait to buy and get hopefully
Yay, soon i’ll fifnih my summer job and i’ll have enough to get some much needed things for back to school shopping
Yay, soon i’ll fifnih my summer job and i’ll have enough to get some much needed things for back to school shopping
I can’t believe school finally over
I can’t believe school finally over
After all that time of waiting for the school to be out. it’s finally out
After all that time of waiting for the school to be out. it’s finally out
But now i’m kinda missing school
But now i’m kinda missing school
Strange huh
Strange huh
I think after two weeks the summer break thing gt’s old and most people get bored
I think after two weeks the summer break thing gt’s old and most people get bored
Probaly missing the challenege of school and their friends
Probaly missing the challenege of school and their friends