Checking in the library's mail, I found a familiar face on the cover of the January issue of Alaskan Caver. TAG member Samantha was there, in full caving gear, rappelling down Twin Pits in El Capitan Cave, Prince of Wales Island. Samantha, Mira and Taira had gone with a group of spelunkers to Prince of Wales to explore this cave and not only got pictures but Taira wrote a wonderful article about the trip and the cave for the magazine. I am not a caving kind of person, but I truly enjoyed the pictures and the article. Come in and check it out!
TAG's next meeting is Sunday and I am hoping to see a lot of members. We are still working on our book recommendations and we need to start gearing up for Teen Tech week and our craft in March. I know everyone is busy with other things as well, so I appreciate every one who can make it to our meetings!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Meeting and more!
Thanks to everyone who made it to the meeting last night. It was great to have so much input on ideas for summer programming, of course this is just the beginning. The reviews were interesting, if a bit sparse last night and we are still working on the book purchase recommendations. All in all a good meeting.
I want to congratulate Olivia on making student of the week this week. It is great to see others give recognition to this wonderful young lady. I truly appreciate her willingness to add T.A.G. to her long list of activities.
I thought this would be a quiet month for T.A.G., but obviously this is a very busy group of people! I just have to keep up with them.
I want to congratulate Olivia on making student of the week this week. It is great to see others give recognition to this wonderful young lady. I truly appreciate her willingness to add T.A.G. to her long list of activities.
I thought this would be a quiet month for T.A.G., but obviously this is a very busy group of people! I just have to keep up with them.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
T.A.G. Members in the News!
I want to congratulate T.A.G. member Alissa on her Voice of Democracy win! Not only did Alissa win the local scholarship competition, but she has also won on the state level. She will be traveling to Washington D.C. in March for the national competition. We will certainly be rooting for her on that adventure. Of course, just the trip to D.C. sounds like a wonderful time.
Also, congrats to Damon Anderson for making student of the week this week. I just wish his time with T.A.G. had been mentioned in the article! He is always a lively member and willing helper, I'm glad he shares some of his busy life with us as well as all his other activities.
The Ketchikan Public Library is truly lucky to have great teens - and all the T.A.G. members are great - willing to be part of our library.
Also, congrats to Damon Anderson for making student of the week this week. I just wish his time with T.A.G. had been mentioned in the article! He is always a lively member and willing helper, I'm glad he shares some of his busy life with us as well as all his other activities.
The Ketchikan Public Library is truly lucky to have great teens - and all the T.A.G. members are great - willing to be part of our library.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Wearable Artists ... and Models!
The 22nd annual Wearable Art Show is happening this weekend, and I hope everyone who enjoys amazing art, clothes or FUN goes and checks it out. Not only will you find a trio of Lovely Librarians, but you will also be seeing quite a few VERY talented TAG members!
More than half a dozen TAG members are involved in the Wearable Art Show this year. Not only did TAG folk model, but many were modeling their own art!
I'll be honest, I am not surprised. The TAG folk are very talented in many ways, Wearable Art is just one way for them to shine. I hope everyone else enjoys the show(s) as much as I did!
More than half a dozen TAG members are involved in the Wearable Art Show this year. Not only did TAG folk model, but many were modeling their own art!
I'll be honest, I am not surprised. The TAG folk are very talented in many ways, Wearable Art is just one way for them to shine. I hope everyone else enjoys the show(s) as much as I did!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
New DVDs
At the last T.A.G. meeting I announced that 6 new DVDs will be purchased for the library that were recommended by T.A.G. Once again T.A.G. is helping select materials for the library!
Recommending materials for purchase is an important part of why T.A.G. was formed. To get input from teens who use the library to make the library better for all teens. It is one of those amazing win win situations.
T.A.G.s first batch of recommendations were music CDs, T.A.G. will be working on book recommendations next. Our first book choice was "My Secret" a compilation of PostSecret cards from Frank Warren's web site. It was so great to show off this book at T.A.G.'s first Create Art in the Afternoon program with the "This item was chosen for the Ketchikan Public Library by the Teen Advisory Group" sticker in the front.
So, look closely, maybe you can spot those T.A.G. selected items next time you are in the library!
Recommending materials for purchase is an important part of why T.A.G. was formed. To get input from teens who use the library to make the library better for all teens. It is one of those amazing win win situations.
T.A.G.s first batch of recommendations were music CDs, T.A.G. will be working on book recommendations next. Our first book choice was "My Secret" a compilation of PostSecret cards from Frank Warren's web site. It was so great to show off this book at T.A.G.'s first Create Art in the Afternoon program with the "This item was chosen for the Ketchikan Public Library by the Teen Advisory Group" sticker in the front.
So, look closely, maybe you can spot those T.A.G. selected items next time you are in the library!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
A Visitor
TAG had a visitor at our meeting today. Samantha, a Vista Volunteer, came in and spoke about the Youth to Work program at the Ketchikan Job Center. This program is sponsored by the Ketchikan Youth Initiative (KYI), the same group who did the KYI Expo last month.
This program includes a two week set of classes that gives teens interview and job finding skills and can even work out an internship that will help a teen find a job in the field they are interested in working. Many teens are then hired by the internship provider, or the Job Center helps them find another job in their field of interest.
If you are an interested teen contact Samantha at the Job Center, the program begins Tuesday, January 29th at 3 p.m. - arrive early or call Monday if you have questions.
This program includes a two week set of classes that gives teens interview and job finding skills and can even work out an internship that will help a teen find a job in the field they are interested in working. Many teens are then hired by the internship provider, or the Job Center helps them find another job in their field of interest.
If you are an interested teen contact Samantha at the Job Center, the program begins Tuesday, January 29th at 3 p.m. - arrive early or call Monday if you have questions.
Friday, January 18, 2008
End of a Semester
Most of the TAG is wrapping up the semester with finals today. Though I hear a few are over on Prince of Wales doing Academic Decathlon work. I hope it all goes well for everyone.
With Teen Tech Week falling the same time as our big software upgrade for the library system we aren't sure what we can really manage for programming. However, we have a few good ideas for later in the year that should be really fun.
If YOU have a great idea for a program in 2008, please share! We are always willing to consider good programing ideas.
Have a great weekend!
With Teen Tech Week falling the same time as our big software upgrade for the library system we aren't sure what we can really manage for programming. However, we have a few good ideas for later in the year that should be really fun.
If YOU have a great idea for a program in 2008, please share! We are always willing to consider good programing ideas.
Have a great weekend!
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