Studying Abroad

Traveling abroad is quite possibly one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences you could have. What better way to learn about a vastly different culture than living in it?

Your high school may even offer study abroad programs -- particularly if you are studying a foreign language. As college application deadlines loom for all you seniors, don't forget to think about this as part of your college experience. Studying abroad and experiencing another culture first hand provides and education that you wouldn't get from the classroom alone.

To read about the study abroad experiences of Jessica, a former TAB member, currently studying abroad in Ireland, click here. (http://the_eire_affair.livejournal.com/)

Sometimes in our day-to-day lives we forget that it's a big world out there; go see it if you can.

Winter Reading Program: Snowball Fight!

Yes folks, it's about that time for the annual winter reading program. Here's the deal:

• Register at the Reader's Advisory Desk or at either of the branch libraries. (Registration begins on December 1st)


• Read! Read like mad, I say!


• Fill out our "snowball" book review forms for every book you read. You can use these "snowballs" to buy prizes or to enter drawings.

What are the prizes, you ask? For that sensitive information--well, you'll just have to wait and see...

ATTN: Gamers!

We held our first-ever Gamers Group Meeting this past Monday and had a great time. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 4 in the Youth Services Classroom. Send an e-mail to Amy Alessio or Joe Torres.

We are also open to any suggestions you may have about any gaming-related stuff. Let us know your game suggestions (especially multiplayer games) or even any video game related stuff you'd like to see at a meeting besides acutally playing games. Feel free to leave us a comment...

Oh, and never fear: we will have Guitar Hero II for the next meeting.

And it has "Freebird"!

Author Visit: Kenneth Oppel

Hey all,

Award-winning author Kenneth Oppel will be delivering a presentation here at STDL. He is the author of books such as the Silverwing Trilogy, Airborn, and Skybreaker. Registration is required, but there are still slots available. A variety of titles will be available for purchase and autographing. For more info on Kenneth Oppel:

Kenneth's Official Site

Info on Airborn and Skybreaker

Author Profile from CM Magazine

Teen Read Month 2006: Get Active @ Your Library

Celebrate National Teen Read Month by filling out review slips to enter weekly drawings. Tell us what you thought about a book, CD, video game or movie to enter drawings for gift certificate prizes and more. Two lucky winners will win a dinner with author Kenneth Oppel when he comes to the library on November 14. Review slips can be picked up and turned in to the Reader's Advisory Desk at the main library or either of the branch libraries.

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