SPECIAL TAB EVENT

October's meeting is the 6th at 7 pm!

We will be having our regular meeting this coming MONDAY 10/6 at 7 pm.  The Gambling kits have come so we can look them over as we plan for the Speak Easy on Saturday, Oct. 25^th.  We have LOTS of planning to do!  Please bring a friend- the more the merrier!!

You better come and see what's possible!!

Wondering about the library expansion/remodeling project? Click below!

http://guides.mynpl.org/content.php?pid=614083

Meet author Michael Perry- he's a BLAST!

Free of course!!!

Getting ready for school? Check out these great FREE resources for you!

American Decades American Decades is a cross-disciplinary source for students and researchers who need a single reference to explore and analyze the events, people and social trends that have impacted contemporary American history. Each volume covers a 10-year period (1900-2009) and covers arts, medicine and health, media, education, world events, religion, government and politics, lifestyles, law, business and economy, and sports. Provided by the Northfield Public Library Transparent Language Transparent Language is a language-learning program that includes over 80 languages. Learn pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing skills and vocabulary. Have access to "Word of the Day", language and culture blogs, and an online community of over 1.5 million users through Transparent's Facebook, Twitter and You Tube Communities. Download the Byki Mobile App for iPhone and Android devices and learn a language on-the-go. Learning Express Learning Express lets you practice taking tests like the SAT,ACT, ASVAB, GED, Citizenship and more. Gain computer skills by taking interactive tutorial courses on popular computer software. Improve math, reading and other skills for elementary, middle and high school students. Provided by the Northfield Public Library.

September's meeting is Monday, Sept. 8th

Start off the new school year right! Commit to TAB and be part of the excitement of planning the library expansion and remodel!  YOUR ideas count.
Monday, Sept. 8th at 7 pm

The library's original entrance @1970.

Here is what's going on at the library in September!

TAB's Monthly meeting! Monday, Aug. 4th at 7 pm!

The Teen Advisory Board needs you!! 
1.  It looks GREAT on college and job applications.
2. It's service to your community.
3. It's fun and you will learn some new things.
4. Meet other people who want to serve the community and the library!
5. Only meet once a month.
6.  It looks great on college scholarship applications!  (And will put you in the running for generous Friends & Foundation of the Northfield Library scholarships.)
7.  Design and implement the teen summer reading program and more!

All teens are invited to HAVE A SAY in what the library offers to teens and tweens!  This year will be especially exciting with the library re-configuring of the library spaces!!

Contact Kathy Ness if you have any questions- 507-645-1804

Wednesday nights in a park near you!! The first Books & Stars is June 11

7 pm June 11 Central Park  

Justin Roberts!

Parents' Choice Gold Award winner and Grammy nominee Justin Roberts is key player in the world of hip kids music!

Justin’s appearance is made possible by the 

Friends & Foundation of the Library

Booker opens at 6:30 for library material check out.

 In case on inclement weather we move to the Oddfellow's Pavilion- Forrest Ave. by 3 Links Care Center.

Here is the Teen Summer Reading Record! Print it out and start reading!

You will also find them in the YA area of the library!  

Check this out! Created by the Library Pages

Come and get some cool stuff and support TAB at the same time!

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JUNE at YOUR library!

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Members of TAB made some pet toys to donate to Prairie's Edge Humane Society!

Cynthia, Emma, Jasper & Nate helped make some pet toys that will be donated to the

www.prairiesedgehs.org.  We also discussed the upcoming TAB benefit garage sale!  If you have some extra stuff laying around please box it up and save it to donate to our "GOODS FOR GOOD GARAGE" sale coming up in May!!

Here is what's going on in March at the library-

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What a great resource for you!

Workforce Development Org

WDI offers youth and young adults a variety of activities focused on life and work skills as well as career preparation. Our services and philosophy revolve around two basic concerns for youth and young adults:

1. Completing high school (or the equivalent) coursework and

2. Aligning their skills and interests with meaningful employment.

Our youth counselors listen to your needs and understand each person is an individual. We believe that everyone can reach his or her goals.

Activities include:

· Subsidized employment

· Personal and/or career mentoring

· Computer skills

· GED preparation

· College-based training

· Life skills

We also offer hands-on instruction to help youth and young adults develop work-related skills including:

· Time management

· Resource management

· Leadership development

 Youth resources

· Job application assistance

· Computer skills classes

· Resume development

· Transportation assistance

· Independent living skills

· Job training assistance

· Drivers license assistance

· Financial assistance with education

· Youth Career Scholarship Program

 

TAB meeting Monday March 3rd.

JOIN TAB!

Have a VOICE in what the library has for teens!

Enjoy the experience of volunteering which will look great on college and job applications!

We need you! 

New members always welcome!

(For people in grades 9-12 only)

TAB meets the first MONDAY of the Month at 6:30

in the library’s meeting room.

For more info call 645-1804 

or email Tab Advisor- Kathy

History Day Hulabaloo 2!

TAB Meeting change for January!

CALLING all teens! Are you interested in community service? Do you need volunteer hours for your classes or National Honor Society? Think about making a commitment of a couple of hours a month with the TEEN ADVISORY BOARD! TAB is a group of teens that want to improve and promote what the library has for teens. We meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 in the meeting room. 

(Except when the gov closes school to due the COLD!)  
January's meeting is now TUESDAY, January 14th at 6:30
Everyone is invited!