Sunday, March 16, 2008

Sock Art

On Saturday, T.A.G. members and lots of patrons had great times creating Sock Puppets and THINGS! It was so much fun and there were some amazing creating going on!
A classic Sock Puppet - with tie made his debut
A very buttoned down sock puppet made the scene

I was told that these guys are "BonBon and a Hippo"

We had an octopus and striped snake join the group
A very fancy sock snake

and one T.A.G. member even created this "original" sock monkey!Keep your eyes open for T.A.G.'s next Art in the Afternoon craft in May! We hope to see you there.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Jasmyne's Craft Blog

Yo, so I've been making sample sock things (say that nine times fast) and here I've been given the opportunity to show off the fruits of my labors. I started making these bad boys and girls when I learned of TAG's March craft--sock creatures! I wanted to see how long some of this fancier stuff took and just how easy some of the easier stuff was. Well, although the tougher stuff was pretty darn tough I did get some socks sewed, glued and cut.


The first sock creature I made was Gweneviere, originally from a book's outline and design for her. However, after five and a half plus hours of working on her, she really looks nothing like the book. But I was not discouraged and I like her anyways. Her head is very, very large due to me getting tired and not sewing on her legs! Mmm, but she's nice anyways, and for a first attempt I think she looks great. However, I doubt anyone will have the commitment and drive to make a Gweneviere of their own during the craft! She's made from two different socks.

The second sock I constructed was Father, with his stylish mustache and beady eyes. He took much less time and was in the end a funner experience. He's made from one long (over-the-elbow) sock. Also, sewn on to him was his rad 'stache.

My third sock creature thing was Shocked Salvador. A pink sock creature based off the concepts Gweneviere's book spoke of, he's sort of a extremely simplified Gweneviere. Honestly I think li'l Salvador could be constructed within the craft time allotted, but still had some sewing going on, so not really for li'l kids. Salvador is a single sock sewn.
My fourth and presently final sock friend is Mo, named for his faux feather mohawk. Mo is made from well, faux feathers, faux beads and a toddler sock! Constructed without ANY sewing within really only a few minutes, I think he's the most kid-friendly/oriented sock friend I've made. He's pretty swell.

Well, I know I've had fun making socks into friends. But remember kids, sewing usually means an occasional stabbing and I also got a lot of super glue on my hands and my skin couldn't breathe for like a day and a half. Not so sweet. In the end I'm happy with my tubilicious treacheries, and I hope this entices everyone to rev up and invite all their friends to the March craft on the 15th.

Or else.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

T.A.G. Helpers

Today members of T.A.G. are at the library helping patrons learn to use the new iBistro system. After more than a decade the library has upgraded from a DOS based system to a Windows based one. Though we have offered a reasonably new web browser for years, we have now completely upgraded our systems and no longer offer the "black and green" screens at the library.

It is so wonderful that we have T.A.G. members willing to not only help our patrons, but also help us - as we work (slowly) with folks at the desk, we don't have to worry about patrons using the searching terminals because we know that T.A.G. members are there to help them.

The next T.A.G. meeting is tomorrow and we have a full agenda, as always and one of the items will be thanking the group that turned out today to help. T.A.G. folks are wonderful!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

T.A.G. Reviews

T.A.G. has reviews online! A few T.A.G. members have written up reviews to share with the public and they are now posted on the Ketchikan Public Library's Teen Corner web pages. The page, appropriately named TAG Reviews, can be reached by clicking this link
or by visiting the KPL's Teen Corner and following the links.

The Teen Corner web site has recently been revamped with lots more links and new pages - part of Teen Tech Week as promoted by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services.

Look for a link to the ALA's Teen Tech Week Survey as well and voice your opinion on teens technology needs.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

TAG Reads!




These are the first of the READ posters that TAG members are creating. Aren't they amazing!?!

With the switch to the new library system - TAG members are volunteering to help patrons with the new system next Saturday- hosting another Art in the Afternoon and spring break, March should be a fun month for TAG members.

P.S. Good luck to all the TAG members in Anchorage this weekend with AC/DC - think hard!!