JANUARY 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING

WINTER READING CHALLENGE (Defiance Public Library System) “Read for a Better World,” by registering for our month-long Winter Reading Challenge. Reading minutes logged each week will enter participants into weekly gift card drawings, and those logging at least 120 minutes during the month will be entered to win the grand prize! TRACK YOUR READING

ANIME CLUB (Sherwood Branch Library) For Anime Lovers in grades 6-12. This club meets every second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

GAMING LEAGUE (Defiance Public Library) Every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., those in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and play video games, tabletop games, or card games.

TEEN NIGHT THURSDAY (Defiance Public Library) Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the teen space will be open to those in grades 6-12. Activities vary each week.

WHAT'S TO COME 2022 Teen Winter Craze Anime Clubs Gaming Leagues Teen Night Thursdays CALENDAR

January's LitKit: So Cold

LITKIT They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25. They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library but here's the catch: We have a limited amount. We only have 5 boxes to hand out, so be sure to register for yours today. The February theme is Warm Hearts. FEBRUARY LITKIT

THE GREAT TEEN READ This month we will be reading the novel Bluebird by Sharon Cameron. In the aftermath of World War II, Eva leaves behind the ruins of Berlin for America. But Eva doesn't come to America for a new life. She comes for justice. As she walks the streets of New York City, another war is brewing between the Soviets and the Americans. This grappling for power sparks the hunt for Project Bluebird, an experiment used by the Nazi's in the concentration camps. Unfortunately, Eva holds the key to this deadly secret and she can not let anything stand in her way from her true mission. Post your thoughts or opinions on our Padlet page called Dear YA Readers. JOIN THE DISCUSSION

TRY THESE NEW BOOKS Just a small list of some new YA books. A Rush of Wings by Laura Weymouth All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody The Silver Blonde by Elizabeth Ross Fools in Love by Ashley Blake If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales The Excalibur Curse by Kiersten White White Smoke by Tiffany Jackson The Ghosts We Keep by Mason Deaver Burden Falls by Kat Ellis The Last She by H.J. Nelson Sisters of the Wolf by Patricia Miller-Schroeder SEARCH THE CATALOG

#BOOKSTAGRAM Read this or that... In the Same Boat by Holly Green They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman The River has Teeth by Erica Waters Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim XOXO by Axie Oh Broken Web by Lori M. Lee Curses by Lish McBride After the Ink Dries by Cassie Gustafson WATCH THE REEL

DEAR YA READERS

We created a Padlet called Dear YA Readers for those who love to read and discuss YA books! Some topics of discussion include: new YA books TBR lists YA books you loved or hated currently reading Join in the discussion with fellow YA aficionados. DEAR YA READERS

SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY

It's Squeezy here wishing you all a Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were joyous, relaxing, and wonderful. While my break was amazing, it was too short. I bet you all felt that way the moment you had to wake up for school. During my time away from the library, I thought about some new year goals. This year I would like to challenge myself by reading more. What should my goal be; 20, 30, 40 books? Ha, I should probably shoot for 20 considering how slow I read. Do you have any goals for the new year? Any reading goals in particular? Anywho, what better way to start my new goal but by reading January's Great Teen Read, Bluebird by Sharon Cameron. Once done, I will definitely post my thoughts on the library's Padlet page called, Dear YA Readers. You should too! I would love to hear what you thought of it!

HELPFUL LINKS Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us. HOMEWORK SURVIVAL TEEN READS LIFE RESOURCES

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