Buford Library Teen Blog

Sweet Sticky Fun!

2009-06-26T16:39:00.005-04:00

Decorate it, then eat it!

This coming Monday night, 6/29, we will have a Food Decorating Event at the Buford Library @ 6:30.

We will transform cookies, ice cream, and M&M’s into flying saucers. We will transform cupcakes into hamburgers. And wait until you see what we will do with the Rice Krispie treats!

So come hungry and prepared to get a little messy :-)

Make Art! Alter a Book!

2009-06-10T10:15:00.006-04:00

Do you enjoy making things and doing crafts?

On Monday night, June 15, @ 6:30pm we will be having an Altered Book Workshop at the Buford Library.

So what exactly is an altered book? Any book that has been altered or creatively modified (i.e. painted, folded, stamped, cut, etc.) to be transformed into a work of art!

You can see more examples of altered books done by customers and staff here.

Books to alter and crafty materials will be provided. But if you have a book you are inspired to alter, bring it!

Best Drummer Ever?

2009-04-16T20:46:00.007-04:00

"Who is the best drummer ever?" we asked.

This is what you said:

Drummer from Def Leppard who's got one arm (Rick Allen)
Buddy Rich

Ringo

Niel Perto

John Bonham

William Voan

Spencer Smith

Ginger Baker

Gene Kruppa

Alex Wolf

Play Online!

2009-04-15T17:22:00.003-04:00

Looking for a new game to play online? Here's a list of games and websites where Buford Teens like to play--and many are free :-)

Jelly Jumper
Runescape
Scrabble
Last Chaos
Sudoku
Nick.com
Poptropica.com
Copter
studentfreestuff.com
WOW

Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite game sites! Let us know if you discover any more and we'll add them to the thread.

Teen Tech Week: What is your favorite online game?

2009-03-11T14:15:00.002-04:00

We are in the middle of Teen Tech week here at the Buford branch. Can you recommend a great online game that others should try? What did you like about it?

Don't forget to come by the branch and take one of our Teen Tech Week quizzes!

Celebrate Teen Tech Week!

2009-02-24T11:51:00.019-05:00

Teen Tech Week is March 8-14.

Check out some of the techy happenings going on @ nearby branches

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And...

@ the Buford Branch...

Pick up some tips for staying safe online...

And remember to ask for a special teen week bookmark ;-)

Guitar Hero Tournament Winners

2009-02-17T13:43:00.017-05:00

Annoucing the winners from the final round of the Guitar Hero Tournament:

Girls Only: Tiffany Mitchell
Medium Difficulty: Ethan Dillingham
Hard Difficulty: Melody McPherson
Expert Difficulty: John Hoyos

Congrats to the winners!

And thanks to everyone who came out and helped make this a memorable event!

Guitar Hero III Tournament

2009-02-09T01:47:00.004-05:00

The final round of the Guitar Hero Tournament is this Monday night, 6-8:30pm.

Players will compete on the following 4 levels: Medium, Hard, Expert, or Girls Only

Even if you didn't make it to the previous tournaments, you can still compete if you qualify. To qualify, you have to score at least 80% accuracy on the level you want to compete.

4 winners will receive $20 gift certificates to spend at the Play-N-Trade on Hamilton Mill.

And, prior to the tournament, we will have a demonstration on how to play a real electric guitar.

Come to compete or just to watch and eat lots of brownies!

Karla's Sock Monkey

2008-07-09T14:15:00.003-04:00

Movie Night-Gremlins Invade! July 21 @ 6:30

2008-07-09T11:55:00.006-04:00

That's right, we're showing a movie at the library. The famous movie based on evil, hilarious, and mischievous beings, Gremlins.

This movie is about Gizmo, a cute and furry creature from another world that comes with a very special set of rules:

never expose him to light
never expose him to water
and never feed him after midnight

Terror and laughter erupt when these rules are broken!

Come hang out with us on July 21 @ 6:30 for this funny-not-so-scary event. Popcorn and refreshments will be free!

Sock Monkey Help

2008-06-28T18:40:00.015-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came to our sock monkey program!

If you couldn't make it to the program (or came and want some help on completing your sock monkey), I have posted links to videos to help you make or complete your very own sock monkey:

Cutting the pieces:
Cutting legs of sock monkey
Cut out the nose (snout)
Cut out the arms
Cut out the tail
Cut out the ears

Sewing the pieces:
(Remember to sew arms, legs, tail and ears while the socks are turned inside out)
Sew the legs
Attach the nose (snout)
Additional help with sewing on the nose (snout)

Eyes: If you want to use buttons for the eyes, it would be easier to sew them on before you put the stuffing inside the monkey. If you don't want to use buttons, just use your thread to make the eyes.

Stuffing: If you haven't already stuffed the main body and legs of monkey, now is a good time to do that.

Sew the arms
Sew the tail
Sew ears
Attach ears
Attach arms
Attach tail (no video, but just attach the same way you attached the arms)

If you have any questions, post them to the blog and I will try my best to answer them.

I would love to see pics of your completed sock monkeys, so please upload images of your completed monkeys!

SOCK MONKEYS!

2008-06-22T21:39:00.011-04:00

OMG! Sock monkeys are soooo cute!
(Ok, some of them do look evil, but in a good way.)

Come to the Buford library this Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm and make your own customized sock monkey.

Socks and all materials provided! I hope to see everyone there!

FIRST SUMMER PROGRAM

2008-06-11T12:48:00.003-04:00

Theater Make-up!

Want to be transformed into a sparkling fairy or one-eyed scary monster? Or maybe freak-out your friends with a false black-eye?

A professional make-up artist will visit the Buford library to transform teens! Volunteer to be part of the demonstration and be transformed into a new creature, or just watch and learn tips from the professionals!

The event will take place in the Buford Library on Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 6:30pm. Program intended for teens in grade 6-12.

Bring all your friends and be prepared to get messy!

Summer Reading Program

2008-05-07T15:13:00.001-04:00

Sign up today online @ www.gwinnettpl.org or come into the branch May 22, 2008. The Buford Branch will be having several cool programs this summer, so check back soon for more info!