MAY 2021
WHAT'S HAPPENING
DIY Faux Leather Earrings
(Registration begins May 4)
Those in grades 6-12 can register to receive a DIY kit to make faux leather earrings.

The kit contains pieces to make three different styles of earrings (teardrop, rectangle, and feather) and a link to video instructions.

Just 15 kits will be available! Pick up at any DPLS library. 

To register, contact Pam at prellstab@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1406.
Pets Caught Reading
(May 3-17)
Submit a photo of your pet “caught reading,” along with your contact info to any DPLS library, or share to social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) with the hashtag #defipetsread (tag @dplslibraries too, so we’re sure to see your post!).

You can also email a picture with contact info to adultservices@defiancelibrary.org.

Staff will vote on a winner, who will be notified May 25.

Winner will receive a gift card to Pet Supplies Plus, and the winning submission will be displayed in our libraries and our social media pages.
National Week of Making
(May 17-22)
Celebrate National Week of Making with the DPLS MakerSpace!

Get a Bingo card at any DPLS library, or click below to print off a Bingo card at home.

Complete your card and return it to the library between May 17-22 to win a finished sample craft from the MakerSpace.

All entries will be entered to win the grand prize maker kit!
WHAT'S TO COME
The Summer Reading Challenge Tails and Tales is knocking at the door!

  • YA book subscription box (LitKit)
  • DIY Bigfoot sock plushie
  • Among Us
  • Reading Challenges
  • I Look Like My Pet contest

Watch the calendar for these future events, dates, and information.
LITKIT
(YA BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)
They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books (for checkout) 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, only 10 to give out!

The June theme is "Once Upon a Time"

Pictured are the contents of May's LitKit "The Future"
THE GREAT TEEN READ
It's a book discussion (#thegreatteenread) solely on Instagram! We post a picture or a video of the month's teen title and you leave your comments. This month we will be reading the graphic novel "Displacement" by Kiku Hughes.

There is no better way to sell this book than by sharing a review written by one of the teens in our community.

This was a very good book. It educated me about what happened after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This book had a very addicting storyline. I just wanted to keep reading to see what happened. I was able to connect to what the main characters' thoughts were too.
TRY THESE NEW BOOKS
Just a small list of some new YA books.

She's Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard
Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
Wondercat Kyuu-chan by Sasamĭ Nitorĭ
The Sky Above Us by Natalie Lund
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
What's Not to Love by Emily Wibberley
Called Upon by Bethany Lee
Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
BOOKSTAGRAM
Check out the latest YA book recommendations on our Instagram @dplslibraries

This Instagram Reel features YA books that are set in space.
SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY
The life of a teen librarian; designing programs, developing a teen collection, crocheting tons of lemons for the LitKits, taking pics for the 'gram, learning how to be more awesome, helping peeps in the community, and of course spending time with me.

Here I am, helping Pam write the May edition of "The YA Squeeze." Let's face it, I am the highlight of this newsletter.

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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.