Afterschool Crafts

Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

Ages 2nd grade and up

October 12-Halloween Bracelets
November 2-Photo Albums
November 16-Sun Catchers
November 30-Sand Keychains

A Poem by Meagan Shell

Late-night Talk

His name came up
on the caller ID
At exactly
eleven forty-three.

I answered it in
my cheery fashion
For our late-night talks
were always my passion.

But his voice told me
that something was wrong
Like a horror movie's
foreshadowing song.

As he took a deep breath
and told me the phrase
"We need to talk"
I was put in a daze.

"We have a connection
and get along fine.
There's nothing you've done
The problem is mine."

"You understand, don't you?
Are you still there?"
I tried to answer
as I felt my heart tear.

"We're gonna stay friends.
We'll talk every day.
Meagan, do you have
anything to say?"

A thousand thoughts
were ready to spill.
But my mouth wouldn't talk
as my eyes began to fill.

Thoughts raced through my head,
old memories played.
The thought of being alone
Made me feel so afraid.

"I'm not expecting you
to understand.
You're a sophomore,
Life holds different demands."

"Still one day
when your life is SAT's,
College applications,
and activities,

You'll realize why
I made this choice.
Talk to me, Meagan,
do you have a voice?"

I would have if I hadn't
hung up so quick
To comfort myself,
I was feeling quite sick.

So then this is it.
This is the end.
What more can I say then?
I'll miss you, my friend.

Next TAG Meeting

The next TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the Local History Room. This meeting is open to all teens, ages 12-18, who wish to have a voice in their library. Refreshments will be served. Join us for a fun time!

Lock-in at the Library!

Saturday, November 18, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Games, Food, Music and Fun!

Ages 12-18

Sign-up is required, as well as a permission slip signed by parent or guardian. Sign-up sheet and permission slips at front desk.

MUST HAVE a signed permission slip turned in by 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, to attend.

Doors will be locked and no one will be allowed in after 8:30 p.m.

Limit of 30 teens, so sign-up today!