3.18.2015

Club Anime: Shoujo

"Kyo" by Hayley Bouchard, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 
Watch anime, meet other fans, and enjoy snacks & crafts. This month we will explore the shoujo genre. We will screen Ouran High School Host Club & Fruits Basket and make candy sushi! Feel free to bring your own shoujo anime or manga to share with the group.

Wednesday, March 25, 6 - 8 p.m.
Joyce Alexander Walker Multicultural Room, Lower Level
Open to grades 8 - 12

3.17.2015

NJ Makers Day Celebration


The Cherry Hill Public Library will be participating in the inaugural Makers Day 2014 to showcase our Maker Playground equipment and celebrate maker culture. Current events include a lecture on 3D printing, robotics workshop, open DIY projects, Minecraft, and more!

Saturday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lower Level
Open to all ages!

3.16.2015

Robodyssey: Robotics Workshop

"Retro Robot" by Alan, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Instructor David Peins will teach you how to program a robot. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind workshop! Register early; space is limited.

Saturday, March 21, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Open to grades 8 - 12

3.11.2015

SAT Practice Test - administered by Kaplan Test Prep

"SAT - Math Section" by Butz.2013, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Kaplan Test Prep will administer a FREE practice SAT test - perfect for sophomores and juniors (and freshman overachievers). Results session will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 7 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Open to grades 7 - 12

3.10.2015

Prose & Cons

"WRITE ALL THE THINGS" by Tony Delgrosso, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Write on, it's Prose & Cons! From 6 - 7, try writing games and get inspired through story starters. From 7 - 7:30, get feedback on your current project.

Wednesday, March 18, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 8 - 12

3.09.2015

Teen Movie Zone: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

"Winnipeg Mockingjay" by Ben Rogers, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Gather in our craft room pop-up movie theater for a special screening of Mockingjay Part 1 (rated PG-13). Enjoy popcorn and special themed snacks, plus try your hand at Mockingjay Bingo - you could win a prize!

Wednesday, March 11, 6 - 8:15 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 7 - 12

No registration required!

2.24.2015

CHPL Comic-Con 2015!


CHPL Comic-Con 2015!

Saturday, February 28
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Library Lower Level
All Ages!

Join us for our 3rd Library-run Comic-Con! Local comic shops, artists' alley, and a little bit of something for everyone!

Special events for teens:
Mighty Writers Comic Madness Workshop - registration required (ages 10-14)
Anime Meetup
Cosplay Dating Game
Live Superhero Trivia Crack
Whovian Meetup

2.23.2015

Not Your Grandma's Cross Stitch

"LSP cross stitch" by Mandy Jouan, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Feeling crafty? We'll teach you the basics of cross stitch and show you how to make samplers featuring lyrics from songs or 8-bit characters.

Wednesday, February 25, 7 - 8 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 8 - 12

Staff Pick: The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton
From goodreads.com:

Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga.

Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava—in all other ways a normal girl—is born with the wings of a bird.

In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naïve to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the Summer Solstice celebration.

That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo.

First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.

Pick it: if you love stories that are mystical and romantic, but without the ghouls and goblins of paranormal fiction. This book had me hooked from the beginning - I love tales of mysterious, strange families.

Pair with:  Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick for more haunting magical realism.

Reviewed by: Deena

2.12.2015

Club Anime: Shonen

"002 - Chicken or Beef?" by rhodaboat, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Watch anime, meet other fans, and enjoy snacks, crafts, and other activities. This month we will explore the shonen genre. We will screen Soul Eater and One Piece and make our own ramen creations! Feel free to bring your own anime or manga from the shonen genre to screen or share with the group.

Wednesday, February 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Joyce Alexander Walker Multicultural Room, Lower Level
Open to grades 8 - 12.

2.11.2015

Teen Movie Zone: Lonely Hearts Club

"Lonely Heart" by Stefan Van der Straeten, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
No need to be alone this February 14! Come to CHPL and enjoy a teens-only free flick. We will choose between a few romantic comedy selections. Popcorn on us!

Saturday, February 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Joyce Alexander Walker Multicultural Room, Lower Level
Open to grades 7 - 12.

No registration required.

2.10.2015

Prose & Cons

"Writing is best way to..." by Melissa W. Edwards, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Come hang out with other teens who write fiction for fun! Bring what you're currently working on to get encouragement and feedback. Or get inspired through writing games and creative story starters.

Wednesday, February 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 8 - 12. 

2.09.2015

Staff Pick: Fan Art by Sarah Tregay

Fan Art by Sarah Tregay
Fan Art by Sarah Tregay
Children's librarian Alia picked this as one of her top reads of 2014!
From goodreads.com:

When the picture tells the story…

Senior year is almost over, and Jamie Peterson has a big problem. Not college—that’s all set. Not prom—he’ll find a date somehow. No, it’s the worst problem of all: he’s fallen for his best friend.

As much as Jamie tries to keep it under wraps, everyone seems to know where his affections lie, and the giggling girls in art class are determined to help Jamie get together with Mason. But Jamie isn’t sure if that’s what he wants—because as much as Jamie would like to come clean to Mason, what if the truth ruins everything? What if there are no more road trips, taco dinners, or movie nights? Does he dare risk a childhood friendship for romance?

This book is about what happens when a picture reveals what we can’t say, when art is truer than life, and how falling in love is easy, except when it’s not. Fan Art explores the joys and pains of friendship, of pressing boundaries, and how facing our worst fears can sometimes lead us to what we want most.


Pick it: for a super cute read. No fantastical monsters or deep dark issues here, just the drama of high school, and figuring out what (and who) you want. You'll be shipping Ja/son in no time.

Skip it: if you're looking for something with strong plotting and consequences. This book is an entertaining read but it's definitely fluffy.

Pair with: David Levithan's Boy Meets Boy for another sweet LGBTQ book.

Reviewed by: Deena 

2.05.2015

Minecraft @ CHPL



Time for more Minecraft @ CHPL! Experienced 'Crafters are invited to bring their laptops or tablets and take on our latest build challenge. Players will need a Minecraft account to compete.

Thursday, February 12, 6 - 8 p.m.
Half Conference Center, Lower Level
Open to grades 6 - 12. 

2.04.2015

February Fandom: Valentine's Party

"A Whovian Valentine" by DuckDodgersStorytime, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0

Valentine, Shmalentine. Every February we celebrate what *really* matters: your fandom! There will be music, food, a costume contest, and other activities to help you celebrate whatever you love, from Doctor Who to Frozen to Captain America.

Saturday, February 7, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 7 - 12

2.03.2015

"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" Wins Sundance Grand Jury and Audience Awards



Me and Earl and the Dying Girl just swept the big awards at this year's Sundance Festival. This one was missing from our YA Movies to Watch in 2015 - I didn't even know they were making it into a movie!

We're big fans of Greg, Earl, and Rachel's quirky, funny, sweet story here at CHPL. Check out Melissa's staff pick review from 2013!

Will you be seeing this one when it hits theaters?





2.02.2015

CHPL Closing at 7 p.m. Monday, 2/2


The Cherry Hill Public Library is closing early today (Monday, February 2) at 7 p.m. due to inclement weather. Roads and untreated surfaces are expected to be icy, so be careful out there!

2015 ALA Morris, Printz and Nonfiction Awards Winners Are Here!

The American Library Association (ALA) named its youth media awards this morning at its midwinter meeting in Chicago, IL. Find out what YA books were at the top of the list for 2015!
ALA - American Library Association
http://www.ala.org
The Michael L. Printz Award is given for excellence in literature written for young adults.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson


2015 Winner:

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
 
2015 Honor Books:

And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard

The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley (on order)

Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith

This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki (on order)

The William C. Morris Award is given to a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens.

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero
2015 Winner:
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero (on order)

Finalists:

The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley (on order)

The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston (on order)

The Scar Boys by Len Vlahos



Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen


2015 Winner:


Finalists:


Laughing at My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw (on order)


Ida M. Tarbell: The Woman Who Challenged Big Business—and Won! by Emily Arnold McCully (on order)

The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin (on order)
 
 Have you read any of the winners or finalists? Any books you loved that were snubbed? Let us know!

1.26.2015

Once Upon a Murder Mystery - Spaces Still Available!

Once Upon a Murder Mystery is almost here and spaces are still available!

"Rock City's Fairyland Caverns: Hansel and Gretel," by Brent Moore. Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Thursday, January 29, 6 - 8PM
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 6 - 12. 

Include your e-mail address at registration so we can send your character assignment. 
COSTUMES ARE A MUST! 

This event will be run by CHPL's Teen Activity Board.

CHPL Closing at 1 p.m. Mon 1/26, Closed Tues 1/27

Due to the inclement weather, Cherry Hill Public Library will be closing at 1 p.m. today, Monday, January 26

We will also be closed all day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.

Stay safe and warm!

1.21.2015

Club Anime and Make It Sew Open Hours CANCELED for Weds, Jan 21

Looks like the weather outside will be frightful tonight! While we love seeing you at the Cherry Hill Public Library for Club Anime and Make It Sew, due to the snowy forecast we are CANCELING those programs for tonight, Wednesday, January 21. Stay safe and off the roads, if possible!

1.14.2015

Dungeons and Dragons

"Dungeons and Dragons" by Davi Silva, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Pull out your character sheets and dust off your dice - D&D at CHPL is back for 2015!

On Saturday, January 17, play this classic fantasy tabletop RPG with our wise Dungeon Master, meet some new people, and start a new adventure. 

Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level

Grades 6 - 8 meet from 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Grades 9 - 12 meet from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

1.13.2015

Teen Maker Lab


Want some hands-on time with our Maker Playground equipment like the MaKey MaKey, 3Doodler pen, button maker and more? If you need a break from gadgets, you can play some ping-pong or MarioKart. Come see what you can create at CHPL!

Thursday, January 15, 7 - 8 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 6 - 12.

1.12.2015

Prose and Cons

"Writing a Poem" by Kristina Alexanderson, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Join us for the first "Prose and Cons" of 2015. Get inspired through creative story starters and writing games, plus meet other teens who love to write!

Wednesday, January 15, 6 - 7 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 8 - 12. 

1.08.2015

Once Upon a Murder Mystery

"Bloody Murder" by David Michalczuk, licensed under CC BY 2.0
A fairy tale of murder most foul! Before you arrive, you'll be assigned a character to play during the program. You and the rest of your party will witness and help solve a sordid crime!

Thursday, January 29, 6 - 8 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 6 - 12. 

Registration required. Include your e-mail address at registration so we can send your character assignment. 
COSTUMES ARE A MUST! 

This event will be run by CHPL's Teen Activity Board.

1.05.2015

Make It Sew: DIY Wallet/Gift Card Holder


Have the holidays left you with a bunch of gift cards that you'd like to keep handy? Are you trying to ditch your heavy bag when you just need to run a few errands? Do you need a way to securely hold your ID and some bills for a night out with friends? 

Make It Sew with your DIY Wallet!

In this project, you'll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, sew straight stitches, iron on interfacing, and sew snaps. We'll teach you every step of the way!

Spots are still open - register now!

Wednesday, January 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Open to grades 9 - 12

Staff Pick: Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern

 Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern
From goodreads.com:
It’s Jessie’s sophomore year of high school. A self-professed “mathelete,” she isn’t sure where she belongs. Her two best friends have transformed themselves into punks and one of them is going after her longtime crush. Her beloved older brother will soon leave for college (and in the meantime has shaved his mohawk and started dating . . . the prom princess!) . . .

Things are changing fast. Jessie needs new friends. And her quest is a hilarious tour through high-school clique-dom, with a surprising stop along the way—the Dungeons and Dragons crowd, who out-nerd everyone. Will hanging out with them make her a nerd, too? And could she really be crushing on a guy with too-short pants and too-white gym shoes?    

If you go into the wild nerd yonder, can you ever come back?


Pick it: for a truly relatable story about high school. No supernatural phenomena or life changing drama, just the reality of growing apart from your friends, figuring out who you are, and preparing for all the big changes ahead.

Pair with: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, another story about finding your place in a new social circle (this time in college).

Reviewed by: Deena