New Books!! Added to the YIC Library Collection!

These three books are being added to the YIC's library.

After by Amy Efaw.
In complete denial that she is pregnant, straight-A student and star athlete Devon Davenport leaves her baby in the trash to die, and after the baby is discovered, Devon is accused of attempted murder.
The Secret to Teen Power by Paul Harrington.
"So what's the big secret? And what can it do for you? Well, if you've ever had a dream, a secret ambition, a passionate desire or goal, but had no idea how to make it real, then The Secret to Teen Power is for you. The Secret has already shown millions of people all over the world how to change their lives and make their dreams come true. And you can do it too. The Secret gives you the power to have, do, or be anything you choose. We're talking wealth, success, great relationships, better health and self-esteem... anything your heart desires. It's all totally achievable. And all you need to do is discover this Secret"--Cover.
Muchacho by LuAnne Johnson.
Living in a neighborhood of drug dealers and gangs in New Mexico, high school junior Eddie Corazon, a juvenile delinquent-in-training, falls in love with a girl who inspires him to rethink his life and his choices.

Issue 4 Hits the YIC Tonight!

That's right!! Issue 4 of What's Up? Magazine is printed and ready to be distributed this evening to the residents at the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center! I am so excited to show this to my program tonight. The cover design looks fantastic - done by William "Mickey" Beck of Columbia, PA (local graphic artist) who so generously volunteered his talents for several issues of the magazine. I hope you are excited to take a look at this!! It will be up on the blog here soon!

Tonight's program is a bit of a release! The title: Oodles of Doodles. It's precisely that! We're going to draw and look at drawings, play games with drawings, do brainteasers that involve drawings. I think it will be a lot of fun! We will even do a read aloud about drawing!

That's not all! Tonight marks the end of the latest contest that What's Up with the Library? has hosted at the Youth Intervention Center. This was in honor of Teen Read Week. A contestant was pulled out of the drawing and they will receive a HUGE basket of goodies thanks to Renee Christiansen, Youth Services, Library System of Lancaster County. Thanks Renee!! The basket includes notepads, writing materials, snacks, a calculator, a t-shirt, kazoo, and coupons to ISAAC's! Neato! Thanks to all who have participated!

Jay's Magical Recap

Jay was fantastic during his visit! He began his presentation with a story about his childhood and a magical wallet that ALWAYS had $50! Honestly, this trick had us ALL amazed!!! After we picked up our dropped jaws, Jay impressed the residents with some of his tricks; he passed out some supplies and allowed the kids to make their own with his careful instructions! They were practicing on each other and the staff. They seemed to really enjoy it!

Thank you, Jay, for being such an avid library supporter. During his presentation, he reminded the residents of his childhood trips to the library to pick out magic books filled with tricks. Jay learned from the books and traveled to birthday parties to put on his own magic shows!

If you are interested in finding some magic books at a public library in Lancaster County, check out our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) here.

"What's Up?" Welcomes Jay Sterling for a Visit!

Wednesday, September 2nd the Youth Intervention Center and "What's up with the library?" welcomes Jay Sterling (international speaker, professional motivator, award-winning entertainer), to visit with the residents and show off his tricks!




Dr. Jay Sterling will share tricks and magic in a presentation filled with "art, science, and illusion." We are thoroughly excited to see what he has in store for the evening! I will post back after the program to share some of the details!! Be sure to check in!

Don't forget to check out Jay's website: http://www.imagicorp.com And see what he can do!





Video from http://www.imagicorp.com/entertainer.htm

Mimi Shapiro tonight!

Tonight is a fantastic program by MIMI SHAPIRO, a local artist!! She makes beautiful "altered books" and will be sharing her art and talents with the residents this evening, who will be presented with the opportunity to make their very own altered books from old bookmobile library books.

Mimi is also a WRITER! She writes beautiful poetry that she incorporates in her artistic books.

Mimi has received prestigious honors and awards around the world. We are blessed to have her visit the Youth Intervention Center and help us reach out to at-risk teens.

This beautiful picture featuring Mimi's art is from her web page. Please view her gallery, read her poetry, and check out her biography by visiting her at: http://www.mimiartz.com/

This program is happening in BIG thanks to the Library System of Lancaster County's Youth Services Department, Renee Christiansen, in celebration of the 2009 Summer Reading Program "Be Creative-" and "Express Yourself-" where? "@ the library!"