Fantastic voyages

Since I don't know when I will get to stay here or here or here, I can always dream up a perfect vacation in a fictional land.  Think about it, isn't there someplace from a book you wish was real?  Maybe Howl's Moving Castle?  Definitely the Library in Kelly Link's short story," Magic for Beginners".  Or the island of Nation in Terry Pratchett's Nation (minus an attack by cannibals, please).  Over at Book Riot, readers share their travel plans...


Of course another time-honored vacation route is traveling through time, and I've found a new favorite site to do it!  Retronaut* is an fantastic collection of images from the 1700s onward.  You can browse aimlessly, or examine categories like "Posters and Postcards" or clusters like "Airships."

Yes, you read that correctly: AIRSHIPS.

 To say nothing of gems like these:

*Sigh of DEEP SATISFACTION*  I'll bet you anything those are selling for a lot more on EBay nowadays...





*Thanks again to Alyssa, steward of the CPL Archives, for the tip!  See guys?  You never know when seemingly fuddy-duddy librarians are going to lead you straight to Chuck Norris.  Who knows? maybe we are all sporting Action Jeans too -- always ready for hand-to-hand combat.

Fantastic voyages

Since I don't know when I will get to stay here or here or here, I can always dream up a perfect vacation in a fictional land.  Think about it, isn't there someplace from a book you wish was real?  Maybe Howl's Moving Castle?  Definitely the Library in Kelly Link's short story," Magic for Beginners".  Or the island of Nation in Terry Pratchett's Nation (minus an attack by cannibals, please).  Over at Book Riot, readers share their travel plans...


Of course another time-honored vacation route is traveling through time, and I've found a new favorite site to do it!  Retronaut* is an fantastic collection of images from the 1700s onward.  You can browse aimlessly, or examine categories like "Posters and Postcards" or clusters like "Airships."

Yes, you read that correctly: AIRSHIPS.

 To say nothing of gems like these:

*Sigh of DEEP SATISFACTION*  I'll bet you anything those are selling for a lot more on EBay nowadays...





*Thanks again to Alyssa, steward of the CPL Archives, for the tip!  See guys?  You never know when seemingly fuddy-duddy librarians are going to lead you straight to Chuck Norris.  Who knows? maybe we are all sporting Action Jeans too -- always ready for hand-to-hand combat.

More stuff to keep you busy

• The New England Poetry Club's annual contest is back! No dirty limericks, please.

• The Moore Youth Center has all sorts of boss activities during February Vacation Week. It's FREE, there's a SHUTTLE and FOOD. We've got the deets here in the Teen Room, or you can call 617-349-6273.

• Forget high school reunions. These guys have been playing tag for 23 years.

• Dr. Who fans rejoice! Preview new stories by Michael Scott and Eoin Colfer.

Credit: www.shillpages.com/dw/bakert.shtml

Return of the T.A.B. guest post!

Welcome to our 2012-2013 Teen Advisory Board members on their first group blog post!

The question was: What are you looking forward to reading/viewing/doing over the holiday?

Khalil recommends "The Cambion Chronicles, starting with Living Violet. The series is AWESOME."

Smiley Cookies says "I'll be reading the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel and Eldest, the third book in the Inheritance cycle.  They may be on different levels, but they have their own type of entertainment."

And Abdi will be reading "More Deadpool comics because Deadpool is awesome."

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There you have it, guys -- your peers have spoken!  Stay tuned for more updates and posts from T.A.B.

Volunteer During Community Service Week

Do you need to fulfill community service requirements for graduation or a college application?  Do you want to help out in your community and meet new people?  Do you just want to get out of the house for a while because your vacation is soooooooooooooooo booooooooooooooring?

Look no further!  The Cambridge Police Department is inviting YOU to work alongside Cambridge police officers performing community service during the week of April vacation (Tuesday, April 17 through Friday, April 20, 10:00AM to 3:00PM).

For more information or to sign up, contact Holly Bernier at 617-349-6009 or hbernier@cambridgepolice.org.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am super thankful for all of you guys!  Wishing you a terrific holiday break with extra pie.

The library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, but back open on Saturday, when Beth and I will rock the giant TV if you ask sweetly.  Or bring pie.

Maybe we can all watch some Muppets to celebrate the new movie.  Anyone else going to check out the Muppets?  Well, check out this:




(I am also thankful for Andrew Bird.)

Happy, Enjoy, Welcome

Happy New Year if it's your new year

Enjoy your day off if it's your day off.

Welcome back from France if you were just in France.

Area IV is open over April break

All Cambridge teens (14-19) are invited to the AREA IV Youth Center over April Vacation for fun, FREE activities, food and events. The center will be open from 3-9 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, April 19-22. All other youth centers will be closed to teens for the week.

There will also be a 3 FREE college tours offered by the Cambridge Youth Programs next week, each from 9a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively. Signed permission slips are required. For more information, contact Pierre Sully, Area IV Youth Center at 617-349-6262 or psully@cambridgema.gov.