Hey there, Loft crew!
Hugely Popular and…. less so
By far, the squishy fidget – and it’s on track to take library borrowing by storm for the whole year. Already in January (and this is being written less than a dozen days into the month) we’re nearly at 80 NeeDoh fidget borrows.
We’re really glad you like them, even though sometimes it feels like our job is nothing more than handing them to you and taking them back. We get it though. They’re really nice.
One thing that used to be really popular? The Teen Loft Art Book. Y’all used to obsess over it – so much so that we’re on Volume 5 – but it’s been such a long time since anyone added anything new. We miss seeing your gorgeous coloring get added to the book. We don’t miss judging your three color challenges… but if that’s what it takes to get new submissions to the Art Book, then that’s what it takes.
If you’ve never see the TLABs, they are binders in the Loft showcasing coloring sheets of varying states of completion going all the way back to 2023. Stop in and page through one of the books – maybe you’ll recognize some art done by a friend!
Winter Reading Continues!
It’s cold. It’s January. You’re probably already reading something already. Winter Reading lets you turn that into virtual raffle tickets for cozy prizes. Keep track of days that you read online through February 1 to earn virtual raffle tickets, check out bonus activities for extra tickets, and don’t forget: each virtual ticket also gets you a physical sticker if you want one. If you’ve participated in a reading program here before, you’re already registered – just click on Winston the walrus and start logging your days!
Cozy Beverage Basket
Contains a stuffed walrus (like our mascot Winston), a penguin thermos, a fuzzy cozy blanket, two hot cocoa samplers, fuzzy socks, a package of stickers, a tea sampler, warm fingerless mittens, and a voucher for three bonus teen prize books.
Cozy Night In Basket
Contains a stuffed walrus (like our mascot Winston), a penguin thermos, an indoor s’mores kit (includes an electric roaster), rechargeable handwarmers, Traitor Tots (a hot potato card game of sabotage and betrayal), Pass the Pigs (a hilarious pig-rolling dice game), Road Trip Mysteries (a series of cold cases to solve on the go), a hot cocoa variety pack, and a voucher for three bonus teen prize books.
Cozy Reading Basket
Contains a stuffed walrus (like our mascot Winston), a fuzzy cozy blanket, fuzzy socks, a rechargeable reading light, a tiny bookshelf with miniature books, a classical library-scented candle, a mini book capsule, a package of stickers, a To Be Read books jar, a pack of bookish stickers, and a voucher for three bonus prize books.
Get past the January blues… ✨
January has big “why is it still winter” energy. It’s the longest month, the coldest vibes, and motivation is on vacation. Good news: the Loft has chill programs this month designed for maximum fun and minimal effort.
- Monday, January 19 -the Loft will open at 11 a.m.
- Sunday, January 25 – RPG & Board Game Club, 1-4:45 p.m.
- Friday, January 30 – the Library will be closed all day for staff training.
- Monday, February 2 – Heart Puppy Take & Create available
- Friday, February 6 – T(w)een Detectives: Cold Case, 4-5 p.m.
The case has gone cold – and you’re going to help us solve it! A small town is devastated by a murder of a local teen, but they can’t figure out who did it. We’ll work together to analyze suspect profiles and digital evidence to uncover secrets and bring the killer to justice. Grades 6-12. - For the whole month of February, we’ll be spotlighting various romance books in a Blind Date with a Book display. Come in & pick up a wrapped book to take on a date – no peeking until you check it out!!
It’s not hard to register, just click the link for each program to sign up & we’ll see you there! Find our full calendar here.
The Loft is better with you in it. Come by soon—we’ll save you a spot. ✨
— Your Library Teen Team 💛
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