TeenFusion @ the GDL

Get ready to create the most gruesome Halloween costume ever!!   On Thursday evening, October 30, at 7:00 PM, the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch opens the doors to Frankenstein’s Workshop of Creepy Concoctions.  Step into the laboratory to discover the scientific formulas for making blood and other theatrical props to enhance your Halloween attire.  Show off your skills as a pumpkin carver by bringing an entry for the great pumpkin carving competition.  It’s a Pre-Halloween monster blast!

Let your imagination soar!  Design a bookmark to commemorate the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Twilight Party celebrating the opening of Twilight the movie.  The winning designer will be presented with Stephenie Meyer’s final book of the Twilight Series, Breaking Dawn.  Below are the contest guidelines.

1.     Bookmarks will measure 7″ x 3″.

2.     Designs may be created digitally or freehand.

3.     All artwork must be original.

4.     All four titles will be printed on the bookmark

5.     Designs may be based upon one or all of the books

         in the Twilight Series

6.     Entries will be accepted until October 30, 2008.

The Metamorphosis @theGDL will soon be complete.  Make sure your points are logged, prizes received and if your reached your goal of 1000 points, your book has been ordered.  August 2, 2008 is the last official day of the summer reading program.  Crossroads Village Certificate holders, don’t forget to redeem your prize on August 9 or 10, 2008.  GDL certificates will only be honored on those days.  When your library receives your book prize, a phone call will let you know it is available for pick up.

Wii fans in Mt. Morris will have the opportunity to experience Wii Sport and Wii Play all week.  Library cards are required to check out games and controllers.  One controller per library card, please.  With only a few days remaining in Metamophosis @ theGDL, don’t forget to stop by your favorite branch for reading club prizes and check out the great new titles for 2008.   

Exploring Photography with Terry Green finishes with a flair in Davison at 1:30 PM and in Fenton at 4:00 PM on Tuseday, July 22.  Discover your photographic skill level when Terry evaluates your work.  Joel Tacey’s GameFest makes two stops this week.  Get in on the Dance, Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero at the Vera B. Rison-Beecher Branch on July 22 and the Mt. Morris Branch on July 24.  Be there by 6:00 PM to experience every high energy minute of fun.  Every graphic novel has an ending and Roku-Shan will be at Grand Blanc-McFarlen on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM and Montrose on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 PM, to help you put the final touches to your book.  Grand Blanc-McFarlen hosts the Creative Journaling program at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 24.  Later, at 7:00 PM on the same evening, join your friends at Grand Blanc-McFarlen for the organizational meeting of TAG (Teen Advisory Group).  Be amazed as six teams compete in the Amazing Race @the library on Saturday, July 26 at 12 noon.  Genesee-Johnson has a challenging course planned for the relay race of the summer.  Registration is required, so call or visit to enter your team for the afternoon.  Spectators welcome!!!

The Wii Have Fun - Bowling Tournament at the Clio Library was a huge hit! 7 spectators (6 adults and 1 child) cheered on as 4 bowlers tested their skills at the Wii Bowling tournament on Mar. 15. The top score for the day was a 199!

The tournament drew in spectators of the sport and a few people curious about phenomenon surrounding the Wii.

Now that the tournaments are over, check the scores to see how you size up against bowlers from across the county!

• Fenton
• Davison
• Beecher (No stats, sorry!)

Find out by participating in our weekly quiz.  If you get the question correct, you’ll be entered in a random drawing for a prize!

You can find the entry form with the current week’s question and the contest rules at:

A big THANK YOU to each designer for entering the GDL TeenFusion bookmark contest.  Contestants Courtney H., Dave F., and Jesse C. have created the winning bookmarks for the GDL top ten reads of 2007.  Honorable mentions go to Felicia M., Missy M., Matt V., Matt D., and Katie S.  Great Job!!!!!

Ten votes makes J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the leader in the search for GDL’s favorite teen title for 2007.  Second with three votes is Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer.  Tied for third with two votes each are Exit Here by Jason Myers and Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande.  Is your favorite on the list?  Comment with a vote or suggest another great title published in 2007.  Results from the poll will be printed on the winning designs from the bookmark contest. 

• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
• Eclipse                                                           
• Exit Here                                                       
• Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature 
• Gym Candy                                                   
• Off Season                                                     
• Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
• Maximum Ride #3 Saving The World
• This is What I Did
• Dramarama
• Slam                                                                 
• Before I Die
• Book of a Thousand Days
• Extras
• Prom Nights from Hell
• BEC
• The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Thanks to everyone who participated in our bookmark design contest.  Entries from all nineteen branches are being collected.  Winners to be announced on Monday, March 3.  Good Luck!!!

• Teens 13-18
• Design a GDL bookmark
• Enter at any GDL Branch
• Deadline February 23, 2008

GDL staff is polling our teen readers for their favorite titles published in 2007. When the results are tabulated they will be available on a bookmark designed by a GDL teen. Artists 13 to 18 may submit their creations to any GDL branch or email it to kupham@thegdl.org. The dimensions of the bookmark will be 3” x 7”. Ten titles will be on the front, library branches and telephone numbers on the back. Entries will be accepted until February 23, 2008. A Genesee District Library card is required to enter the contest. The top three designs will be made into bookmarks to be distributed throughout GDL.

Winning designs and ten honorable mentions will be posted on the blog.
For more information call Karen Upham at 810-653-2022 or email teenfusion2008@thegdl.org