Artsy April is here and we have plenty of art related things for you @Cary. There are poetry books on display, a class on painting with pastels, and a crafting event making luxurious bath bombs, to name just a few. Stop by the Teen Room to see what we might have for you to explore during this creative month.
Hope to see you @Cary soon.
Michelle Techler
Teen Services Manager
Schedule Reminder
The Library will be closed Sunday, April 17th and Monday, April 18th in observance of Easter and Patriots' Day.
The Library will be closing at 1 pm on Friday, April 22nd to prepare for the Fairy Tale Ball.
Author Mitali Perkins has written many books for children and young adults. She has been nominated for a National Book Award for You Bring the Distance Near, honored as a 'Most Engaging Author' by independent booksellers, and was selected as a 'Literary Light for Children' by the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Her novel Rickshaw Girl was recently adapted to film. She will join us in the Living Room @ Cary for a special Meet the Author evening event.
•WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT FOR TEENS•
Here is what is going on for teens at Cary over the next couple weeks!
Breaking Boundaries through YA Lit is a monthly teen-led book club for 9-12th graders from Lexington and the surrounding areas. The mission of the group is to utilize YA books to spark conversations exploring themes of social justice, inclusion, and equality, and to enhance connections from communities in and around Lexington. Registrants will be sent a link to attend the meeting.
What to Read Next
• POETRY and VERSE •
National Poetry Month was established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Every April, poets, teachers, librarians, and bookstores showcase poetry and verse. This month, outside of the Teen Room, you will find a display of all kinds poetry books - from Mary Oliver's Dog Songsto Sophia Thakur's Somebody Give This Heart a Penand much, much more. Verse novels are another way for poetry to make it onto your reading list. Novels told in verse format tell a story through a series of poems. They can be deeply emotional and personal, but also funny. Below are just a few of our favorite verse novels - some older stories, some new ones. Why not stop by the Teen Room and pick up a book of poetry or a verse novel this month!
In this semi-auto biographical story, Jay is starting 8th grade with a very aggressive acne problem and all his solutions seem to be backfiring. Jay also is struggling with his lack of attraction to his peers and is wondering if he is asexual. I found this coming of age book very relatable and humorous as it navigates middle school friendships in an authentic way. The art has an adolescent touch that makes it approachable and lends itself to the lighter tone. Gr 6+
I’m a huge Gravity Falls fan, but I’ve always been apprehensive of graphic novel adaptations that try to capitalize on the show/brand etc. However, this one is absolutely fantastic. I attribute it to the fact that it is written by the creator of the show and that the 4 mini stories function as 4 bonus episodes that they didn’t get to fit into their final season. I always like when a show or series gets to live on in another format and gives me the feeling of just one more adventure with old friends. This is an easy recommendation to any fan of the show and to people who like mystery comedies. Gr 6+
In a world on the brink of war, Aiza wishes to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a Knight. Doing so would allow her to gain full citizenship, but on her path she will have to choose whether to be loyal to herself or her nation. This is an amazing adventure fantasy that addresses colonialism and imperialism in a wonderfully paced and impeccably drawn graphic novel. The world is rich and full of complex characters and interweaving political shenanigans always gets me invested into a story. One of my favorite new adventure fantasies and may very well end up on my best of list for the year! Gr 7 +
The Friends of Cary Library will be hosting a special young adult and children’s gently used book sale in April. Many books are in pristine condition. You won't want to miss these great books at great prices!
Lexington's Recreation Department
Check out the Rec Department's Spring and Summer brochures and start to plan what you want to do next!
