Month: January 2023

Teen News

ALA Youth Media Awards

January 30, 2023 Teen News

Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA), including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees […]

Booklist

Donate Blood This Month!

January 6, 2023 Booklist, Teen Activities

January is National Blood Donor Month so of course we have a community blood drive scheduled on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 from 3-7pm. The age of individual consent for blood donation is 17, although 16 year olds may donate with parental consent too. Another big factor for teen blood donors is weight: you must weigh at least 110 pounds (this […]