Masonville Mothers and Daughters

January's Meeting

2012-01-18T16:27:00.003-05:00

Our next book club meeting is tonight. Once again, we'll be welcoming a couple of new members! The book for discussion is The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Only having been familiar with the 1939 movie, I found all of the differences between the book and the movie quite interesting. You will also receive our book for next month, Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey. It is in the running for the 2012 Red Maple award.

See you tonight!
Jessica

November's Meeting

2011-11-22T18:52:00.002-05:00

I'm glad everyone was able to make it for our last meeting and hopefully we can keep that good momentum going. We'll also be welcoming a couple of new members! The book for discussion is The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and we'll be doing a festive craft (one that you haven't done before, I promise!). You will also receive our book for next month, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. I don't know about you, but I will really appreciate a happy ending after the last book.

See you soon!

Jessica

October's Meeting

2011-10-25T19:37:00.002-04:00

Our next meeting is tomorrow night. It's too bad that some of you weren't able to make it last month, so hopefully you'll be able to make it out tomorrow. We'll be discussing Holes by Louis Sachar and making a fun book-o'-lantern craft, just in time for Halloween! You will also receive our book for next month, The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, coming to us by special request. We still have spaces open in the book club, so if you know of anyone who'd be interested it's not too late for them to join.

See you tomorrow!
Jessica

Welcome Back!

2011-09-08T09:58:00.002-04:00

Registration starts today for this year's book club! Since this will be my first year running the book club (or any book club, for that matter!), I look forward to meeting all of the new and returning members at our first meeting on September 28th. I hope that we will have a lot of fun sharing some great books and crafts. Please come prepared to talk about your favourite books and recent reads at our first meeting, which will have the added bonus of helping me pick books that you will enjoy for us to read throughout the year.

Jessica

Have a great Summer!

2011-05-19T09:57:00.000-04:00

It was wonderful seeing some of you last night - I'm sorry we missed the rest of you!

If you still have your books from this past month, please return them to your closest branch as soon as possible.

Book Club will resume in the fall, run by the new Branch Librarian (I will be moving to the Central Branch for a year to try my hand at something new). Keep your eyes on the website for more information about registration and meeting dates.

In the mean time, have a great summer - I'll miss our wonderful discussions and crafting times!

Lindsay

Last Meeting Tomorrow Night!

2011-05-17T18:05:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone:

Sad, but true, it's almost time for our last meeting of this school year!

Tomorrow night we will have our discussion on Anne of Green Gables as well as try our hand at a recycled craft.

Hope to see you all at 7:30!

Lindsay

May's Meeting

2011-04-29T16:41:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone:

It was so good to have almost everyone together at our meeting last week!

If you missed the meeting, our last book for the year will be Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. I have copies of the book on my desk if you still need one - just ask the staff!

Our next (last!) meeting will be on May 18th from 7:30-8:30... I'll try to come up with a fun activity to finish off our time together. If you have any thoughts, let me know!

See you soon!

Lindsay

Book Club tomorrow night!

2011-03-22T17:42:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone:

Hope you all had a marvelous March Break, and managed to squeeze reading The Breadwinner into your busy schedules!

We will be meeting tomorrow night at the regular time (7:30 pm) to talk about this book and complete a little activity.

I'll also be handing out our book for April's meeting - Blubber by Judy Blume. Believe it or not, I've never actually read any Judy Blume books, so this will be new for me, if not for some of you!

Hope to see you all tomorrow night,
Lindsay

It's been a while

2011-02-25T15:51:00.002-05:00

Yikes! How time flies!

A few of you missed our meeting last week, but not to worry, copies of our new book are on my desk at the library. We will be reading "The Breadwinner". Mom's already finished it and she loved it!

I've also picked the last two books that we will be reading this year if you want to read ahead. The titles are in the column on the right hand side of this page.

See you on March 23rd!
Lindsay

Meeting Date: Tomorrow!

2011-01-18T10:16:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and managed to squeeze in reading our book for this month!

Our next meeting is tomorrow night (Wed. Jan 19) at 7:30.

Don't forget to bring a discussion question or two to put into our question box!

Lindsay

New Book - Hatchet

2010-11-24T10:31:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone:

It was great to see all of you last week for our last meeting of 2010. I look forward to seeing all of you on January 19th for our next meeting!

In the meantime, our new book is Hatchet by Gary Paulson. This is another quick read, so you should be able to squeeze it in over the holiday season!

If you weren't at the meeting last week, I have put books aside for you in my office. Just ask for me when you get here - if I'm not around, let staff know that you are picking up the Teen Book Club book and they will get you a copy.

Happy Holidays!

Lindsay

Thoughts about "Out of the Cold"

2010-10-23T12:13:00.003-04:00

So - anyone finished the book yet?

I love a good mystery, and so when I started reading this month's book, I couldn't put it down!

I quite enjoyed this book, and I hope you all do as well - let me know what you think!

Lindsay

Reminder: Book Club tomorrow night!

2010-10-19T16:19:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone:

Ready for our second meeting?

I'm really interested to hear all of your thoughts on this month's book Word Nerd. I will also hand out our new book, Out of the Cold by Norah McClintock.

Also, get ready for a spooky surprise - I've found a crazy halloween craft for us to do - brace yourselves, this one's interesting!

See you all tomorrow night at 7:30.

Lindsay

Book Club Begins Again!

2010-08-31T15:01:00.003-04:00

It's almost time to register for this year's book club!

Mom and I are so excited to get started this year. You can register for the book club starting on September 7th. Don't forget to sign up both mom and daughter! Space is limited, so sign up early!

I will hand out our official first book at our meeting on September 22nd. However, to get us started, I would love to hear about the favourite book each of you read over the summer.

See you all soon!

Lindsay

Adieu for the summer!

2010-05-22T14:06:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone:

It was great to see some of you on Wednesday night as we celebrated our final meeting for this school year! A fond farewell to Katie and Annmarie who will be moving away this summer.

The book club will resume in September, with the first meeting to be held on September 22nd. You will all need to re-register starting September 7th.

In the meantime - have a wonderful and safe summer!

Lindsay

Ingrid and the Wolf

2010-04-22T11:56:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone!

It was great to see many of you last night as we talked about life, death and chocolate!

If you didn't make it to the meeting, there are copies of our new book "Ingrid and the Wolf" by Andre Alexis in my office at the library. It's a short novel, so it won't take you too long to read!

This will be our last book we read together, as May 19th will be our last meeting for the year! If you have any great ideas of what we should do for our last meeting, email me, or post them here!

See you in May,
Lindsay

April 21 !!!

2010-04-06T18:45:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know I am unable to make it on April 21 because I have Kwianis ( Music Fest) that night at 4:00 than again at 6:30.

We're sorry to miss out again!!! :(

Kara

New Book Available

2010-03-25T16:47:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone:

It was great to see so many of you last night, and card-making fun was had by all!

If you weren't able to attend the meeting, I have extra copies of our next book on my desk.

See you on April 21st!
Lindsay

March Title

2010-02-27T16:37:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone:

I'm so excited to announce to you that we will be reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt as our next book for April.

I will hand out the books at our next meeting - remember, our new date is Wed. March 24th at 7:30 pm.

Hope to see you all there!
Lindsay

New March Meeting Date!

2010-02-24T15:47:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone:

Since you are all escaping for March Break, we have moved the next meeting to Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30 pm. I hope to see all of you there!

Lindsay

New Book

2010-02-19T15:20:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone!

It was great to see so many of you out for our chocolate party and movie viewing this week! I for one am still recovering from the sugar shock!

If you couldn't make it this week, I have copies of our next book Losing Forever on my desk. Please go ahead and ask the staff for a copy if I am not in.

As for our meeting date in March - seems like all of you have decided to go away for March Break! So, I will look in to getting the date changed. Keep checking here for an update once I have a new date.

Enjoy the book, and don't worry - Spring is just around the corner!

Lindsay

Valentine's Day Party!

2010-02-09T10:25:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone:

Just a quick reminder that we will be meeting early on February 17th. We will start the party at 7 pm sharp with a quick discussion about The Secret Garden, and then enjoy the movie version! Don't forget, we will also have a chocolate fountain for the evening - Happy Valentine's Day! We will meet in the Neill Room off of the children's section so we have a better view of our feature film.

Our new book for March will be Losing Forever by Gayle Friesen. For those of you who were in book club last year, she is the same author who wrote The Isabel Factor. I think you will all enjoy this one just as much!

See you next week,
Lindsay

It's Classic Month!

2010-01-21T10:13:00.005-05:00

Hi everyone:

It was great to see you all last evening, as well as to welcome Maria and Meagan to our group!
I have handed out our new book: The Secret Garden and have one copy in my office for each of the families that were not present last night. Just ask for them when you are in!

Our next meeting will be on Wed. February 17th, but will start at 7:00 pm so that we can watch all of The Secret Garden and decide which is better, the book or the movie. We we also be celebrating Valentine's Day with the Chocolate fountain!!!

I would love to hear what you have all been reading lately, and whether or not you would recommend others read them. Post your comments here!

Happy New Year,
Lindsay

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-29T17:30:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone!

Here's hoping that you and your families are all enjoying a wonderful holiday season.

And as for the New Year, don't forget to read the book that your mother or daughter assigned for you! Our next meeting date is on Wednesday, January 20th from 7:30-8:30 pm. I will be handing out our new books on that date (The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett). It's a great one that I know you will all enjoy.

See you in 2010!

Lindsay

January's book title...

2009-11-19T16:24:00.002-05:00

... is up to you! Well, sort of!

Here's the assignment:
Daughters, choose a book for your moms. Moms, choose a book for your daughters. Now, try to choose something that the other person has at least a chance of getting through!

Come to the January meeting prepared to talk about why you gave your mom/daughter the book you did, and what you thought about the book you were given to read.

I'd also love to see how the friendship bracelets are coming along!

Stay healthy, and have a wonderful holiday season.

Lindsay

Book Club Meeting Tomorrow Night!

2009-11-17T16:16:00.003-05:00

It's that time again!

I can't wait to see you all tomorrow evening, and to discuss what you all thought of "Uglies".
We're going to try something crafty again tomorrow: bracelets that are great for giving away to friends for the holidays - or just because!

Our book for December/January (alas, we will not meet again until Jan. 20th, 2010!) will be a little bit of an adventure, that is the mothers will choose for the daughters, and the daughters will choose for the mothers!

See you all tomorrow night,
Lindsay

Almost

2009-11-11T16:31:00.002-05:00

I am almost done it is an okay book. I don't know if I will be reading the rest of the books.

Jenna

Uglies

2009-10-26T15:28:00.001-04:00

Finished Uglies on the weekend
It was good, can't wait to read the rest of the series! :P

This month's book is....

2009-10-21T20:47:00.001-04:00

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld!

If you missed our meeting tonight, you can pick up a copy from the Library - they are on my desk - just ask the staff to get one for you.

See you in November!
Lindsay

Little Brother

2009-10-07T16:21:00.003-04:00

Hey,
I have not been able to get to the book. I have been very busy and I hope to start it soon.

Jenna

Given UP?????????????

2009-10-07T15:58:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone,

What is new? I have indeed given up on the book Little Brother. I found it hard to get into and to keep everything straight.

From Kara

So...

2009-10-07T11:36:00.002-04:00

How goes the book?
My mother finished reading it this past week, and I think her head was spinning a bit! How is everyone else doing? Has anyone given up on it yet?

Let me know how you are doing!

Lindsay

And we're off!

2009-09-17T11:51:00.003-04:00

It was great to see old and new faces at our first book club meeting last evening. If you are a member from last year, please remember that you do need to register at the library for this year if you are intending on coming - you can do this online at www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/programs/

Our next meeting will be on October 21st at 7:30 pm, and our book for that evening will be Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. I've given out all of the books I had, but there are still other copies of the book in the system should you sign up for the program and still need one!

Also at our next meeting, we will have someone coming in to help us make hand-painted scarves, so start thinking creatively!

Don't forget, you can always post on this blog to let us know what you are reading, thinking about, or any questions you have.

See you all soon!

Lindsay

First Meeting Tomorrow!

2009-09-15T14:44:00.002-04:00

Wow, it's gonna be another great year!
I'm so looking forward to seeing the new faces and the returning members tomorrow night.
We'll chat about the books we read over the summer, do some paper work, review how to make this blog thing work, and make a list of stuff we want to read!
I'll also hand out our book for October: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. This book won the White Pine award from the Ontario Library Association this year, and it's really great!

See you all at 7:30 tomorrow.

Lindsay

Looking Forward to September 16

2009-08-08T21:07:00.002-04:00

Hey Lindsay,

I can't wait to sign up on Sept 1. Read the 3 Willows The Sisterhood Continues. I really enjoyed this book. I also read My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. It was my favourite. My Mom read it along with me. I can't wait till September 16 when book club officially starts back up again.

From Kara

Tons to say!

2009-08-08T14:33:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone!

Hopefully you have all had a great summer!

I'm starting to plan all of the fall programs here at Masonville Library - including starting up this book club again! Registration for this program will start on September first - dont' forget to register both mom and daughter for the group! You can check out the program listings here.

We are going to read some great books this year, starting with a Canadian favourite of mine - "I Want to Go Home!" by Gordon Korman. There are tons of copies of this book in the library system, so go ahead and grab a copy today! We will discuss it at our first meeting on September 16th at 7:30 pm.

If you are looking for something to read in the mean time, I just finished reading "The Glassmaker's Daughter" by V. Briceland. It's new to the library, and quite a great book that I think both moms and daughters will enjoy.

See you in September!
Lindsay

Last Meeting Tonight!

2009-05-13T13:15:00.001-04:00

Boo hoo hoo!

It is our last meeting for the session tonight from 7:30-8:30 pm. I hope to see you all here!

Lindsay

If you like the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants...

2009-04-24T08:39:00.003-04:00

... then why not try Ann Brashares new book 3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows. I just finished reading this book, and while the original sisterhood is mentioned, and some of the characters pop in and out of the book, this is a completely new story. I think you will all enjoy this book (teens and moms alike!) so give it a try, or add it to your summer reading list!

Happy reading,
Lindsay

New Book!

2009-04-14T15:17:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone!

We had a small but savy group last week for book club, and handed out our new book: Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt. I haven't actually read this one yet, but hear that it has quite a twist at the end!

There are extra copies on my desk, just go ahead and ask for one from the staff if I am not around.

Next month's meeting on May 13th will be our last meeting until the fall (I know, I'll miss it too!). But this blog will stay up and running, so feel free to post about what you are reading!

Enjoy the spring!
Lindsay

Happy Easter and Spring

2009-04-10T12:26:00.004-04:00

Happy Easter Everyone! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. And it is finally spring!!! ( at least I hope no more SNOW). I am enjoying easter by reading a book called Christy Miller Series. It is really good.

The Isabel Factor

2009-03-16T14:15:00.002-04:00

I finished the book and really enjoyed it. I thought that it was realistic because a lot of the stuff mentioned in the book does happen at a summer camp. I hope everyone is enjoying their March Break. I know we all desevered it!!! lol

KARA

March Break Mayhem

2009-03-14T13:40:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone:

Just a reminder that there are tons of things going on at all library locations during March Break. Check out the library's website to find out what's going on!

Also, if you missed book club last week, I have copies of our next book, The Isabel Factor, on my desk - just ask the staff to get one for you.

Enjoy your time off from school, and the sunshine!

Lindsay

March Break!!!

2009-03-11T18:42:00.002-04:00

I plan to read `` The Messenger`` by : Lois Lowry. I have read the first two books and have enjoyed them. The first one my class read together. It was the best one so, far in my mind.
What are other people planning on reading during March Break. A whole week to read. Yes!

Kara

Bees and Trees and Paint, oh my!

2009-03-04T19:02:00.002-05:00

Okay, so I only used the word "trees" because it rhymed with "bees" - you can't be perfect all the time! "Bees" and "Paint", however, do have meaning to all of us!

First off, the bees. My mother and I both read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I read it about 3 or 4 years ago, and mom read it last week. We watched the movie together on the weekend and both enjoyed it. However, I do think that both of us liked the book better!

And secondly, the "paint"! Let me peer into my crystal ball... wait... I see it! Paint! There will be paint in your future! Namely, we will be painting a collaborative mural for the Teen Annex space here at Masonville at our next meeting (March 11th) No prior talent or experience required - it will be what it will be! So, clothes that can get messy are probably a good idea!

Most importantly, get those blog posts up here! Let us know what you are reading, or are planning on reading during March Break!

See you next week!
Lindsay

Little Women ( Video)

2009-02-27T16:31:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Hope all is well. I watched the rest of Little Women last Saturday and it was awsome. I really enjoyed it . My mom thought it was great as well. What books are people reading for the book club. I am reading Inkheart, I think it is ok not the best book I have read.

Kara

Homework - Again!

2009-02-18T10:39:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone:

Yes, Kara, thanks! I did have a great Valentine's day!

So, your homework, should you choose to accept it, is to watch the movie version of Little Women - I prefer the version with Susan Sarandon and Winona Ryder, but you can choose whatever version you would like! For those of you who were at the last meeting, we got a little over half way through.

Your homework is a perfect lead in to this month's title - find a book that has been turned into a movie - read the book, watch the movie, and then let's find out which one you liked most! I have lists at the library if you are looking for suggestions. Remember - no Twilight! Pick something new!

And don't forget to post a blog every now and again - the person who blogs the most during a month gets a prize!

See you in March.

Lindsay

New Books

2009-02-14T17:13:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone,

What books are everyone reading? Are they good? I finished Ellen Hopkins latest book it was awesome though it did have some mature content. I love her books they are written in what looks like poetry format. They are a quick easy book and I did enjoy them.

From,

Kara

P.s. Did everyone have a Happy Valentines Day!!

Time??

2009-02-10T21:00:00.001-05:00

Hi

I was just wanting to check the time. I was wondering what time the book club starts thanks Kara

Announcing our New Title... Sort of....

2009-02-07T14:54:00.002-05:00

Hi Guys!

Well, we're going to switch it up a bit this time!
March's book is going to be (insert drum roll here)...

Any book that's been made into a movie. Except Twilight. You've already done it!

I'll bring a list of some books you could try to our next meeting, or come up with a book/movie of your own! The only restriction is that the movie is based on the book - not the other way around. Read the book, watch the movie, and the be prepared to tell us which one you liked better, and why.

See you all on Wednesday!

Lindsay

Little Women

2009-02-06T16:49:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering what people think of Little Women compared to Twilight?

Kara

Little Women

2009-02-05T19:04:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone,

How is everyone. I think Little Women is not my favourite book. I don't like the way it is written. I prefer something more in this time or a fantsey. Well, I hope all is well

Kara

This just in...

2009-02-03T20:45:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone.... are you still out there?
How is Little Women coming along?
Love it or hate it, you can write about it here!

I just returned from the Ontario Library Association conference in Toronto this past week, and boy was it exciting!! For those of you who read Cassandra Clare's books, I got a sneak peak at the newest and last book of the series City of Glass which is not due out until March of this year. Ask me really nicely, and maybe, just maybe I'll lend it to you! (I've read it already - it's fantastic!)

Our next meeting is next week on February 11th, so I'm going to have to think really hard about what we will read for March - plus something fun for us to do when we get together. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

Lindsay

New Book Available - Plus a Gift for Everyone!

2009-01-15T14:31:00.006-05:00

See these fabulous journals? They were all lovingly created by the attendees at the last meeting! You can choose one to take home and treasure forever when you come in to pick up your copy of Little Women. Just ask at the main desk, and the staff will get you a copy from my office and let you choose your journal.

Next month's meeting is on February 11th, so I'll see you all then.

Don't forget to keep blogging! Last month's top blogger (Katie) received a mug full of chocolate... what could the prize be this month?

Stay warm!

Lindsay

Exciting News - and Book Club Tomorrow!

2009-01-13T15:49:00.005-05:00

Okay, so having book club tomorrow is in and of itself very exciting. We will share our favourite books with each other, and we're going to create our own journals - loads of fun!

February's book title is a classic - "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. I have tons of copies at the library, so you can pick one up from me tomorrow, or next time you are here.

And on to the BIG AND VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!

I am very excited (can you tell?) to announce the author Maggie L. Wood will be conducting a writing workshop/visit at Masonville Library on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 (That's during March Break). Maggie has written two books (Princess Mage and Princess Pawn), both of which are fabulous (I have signed copies!) that I think all of the girls would enjoy reading. I hope some or all of you consider attending.

And that's it!
See you tomorrow night.

Lindsay

Books I have Read

2009-01-11T20:33:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone and Happy New Year!

I have read the Twilight series, (started) Marely and Me, Identical ( by: Ellen Hopkins). ( I really enjoyed Identical). My mom has read Our Secret ( a Christmas gift). My mom and I have to send regrets for January 14th. ( Lucas Information Night)

2008-12-21T19:16:00.002-05:00

I have read the book Playing With Matches by Brian Katcher and to be honest it was boring and predictable. It did not hold my attention and I could tell what the final outcome would end up being. I would not recommend this book for those reasons.
Happy Holidays
Katie

2008-12-14T16:59:00.002-05:00

I reread New Moon and, of course, it was GREAT. I would recomend it to anyone and everyone. Then I read the book Shark Girl and it was not that great. The whole book was written in poems or phone conversations or letters so it was a bit hard to get used t and read.
Katie

2008-12-12T08:57:00.002-05:00

I read "The Wonder of Boys". As a parent of teenage boys I found it useful. I am now reading "Twilight" and hope to finish it soon. I actually like it so far and will see the movie when I finish. Maggie

I have read 2 books so far!!

2008-12-07T18:40:00.002-05:00

I have just finished reading the book Ninth Key by Meg Cabot and i read the second book first so i was a bit confused but it got better. It was not one of my favorite books but if you wanted to read it i would start on the first book:) Then i read the book We All Fall Down by Eric Walters. It was a very good book and it was very informational on the terrist attack 9/11.
katie

Night World

2008-11-26T20:37:00.003-05:00

Hi gals:

For those of you looking for another series to read now that you have all finished "Twilight", there is a great resource at the library for you to find similar titles. Just type "if you like Stephenie Meyer" into the word search in the catalogue, and you will get a whole list of titles!

One series you can try is called the "Night World" series by L. J. Smith. We currently have volume 1 in the catalogue (it includes the first 3 books in the series), and have ordered volumes 2 and 3 in the series.

Give them a try!

Lindsay

P.S. Don't forget your homework!

New Blog Feature: Answer our Poll!

2008-11-21T16:28:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone!

I've added a new feature to our blog - a poll! Here we can ask both ourselves and visitors to our site different questions, and see what the most popular answers (and opinions) are.

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to answer our first question:
Twilight the Movie vs. Twilight the Book - what do you think?

If you have any questions you think we could put on our blog, simply send me an email!

Lindsay

The Evil Homework Assignment

2008-11-19T19:21:00.002-05:00

As we will not see each other again for almost 2 months (yikes!), I thought we needed a little something to keep us talking through the Holiday Season. So here it is, the Evil Homework Assignment - who knew book clubs had homework?

1. Read as much as you can - that should be pretty easy!
2. Write about what you read. Where? Here, of course! Even if it is simply the title and author of the book you just finished reading (and whether or not anyone should bother reading it), put it here for people to read! I want to see something from everyone at least twice between now and January 14th.
3. The above statements apply to Mothers as well... and Librarians...

Let's show everyone all the great books out there!

Lindsay

Meeting Reminder - November 19

2008-11-12T15:19:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone:

Just a quick reminder that our next meeting is on November 19th - one week from today!
It will be our last meeting for 2008, and we will resume again on January 14th.

Hope everyone has finished or almost finished Elsewhere. Quite the book, huh? There will certainly be lots to talk about. Don't forget to bring your crocheting that you started last time to play with again.

See you soon!
Lindsay

City of Glass in the Catalogue

2008-11-04T18:01:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone!

For those of you who read Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, book 3, City of Glass, is now available in the library catalogue.

The book will not be published until March, 2009, but if you get your name on the list now, you are sure to get it quickly once it's published!

If you haven't tried reading this series, it's definitely worth a go. The first title is City of Bones.

Note for parents: there is some kissing, and some scary scenes, but in content it is a mixture between Harry Potter, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Have fun and see you all soon!
Lindsay

New Invitees!

2008-10-21T20:33:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone:

I have sent out blog invitations to our newest members, and also re-sent invitations to those of you who haven't signed up for this blog as of yet. Just follow the instructions in the email, and you will be ready to post in no time!

I'm about to go on vacation (Friday at 5 pm!!) so I won't be around the library for the last week of the month - check this blog often though, as I'm planning on reading A LOT during that week!

Also, if you are around this Saturday (October 25th), all of the library locations are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week (yipee!) and there will be lots of activities, and cake... yeah, you heard me, cake!!

Just remember, the fact that it's freezing outside simply means that you can stay in and read more, and not feel guilty!

TTFN
Lindsay

Meeting Number 2!

2008-10-15T19:37:00.001-04:00

We are going to Crochet one row tonight and learn LOTS of new names!!!

This is just a test!

Meeting Reminder

2008-10-11T14:06:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone:

Just a quick reminder that we have our next book club meeting this coming Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. Make sure that you have finished reading Teen Idol - I'd hate to ruin the ending for you!

I will also be handing out our next book - Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin.

Please take some time and think about what other books we can read - we will need to choose our December title this week so I can arrange for books.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and I will see you all soon!

Lindsay

New Members!

2008-10-04T15:12:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone!

Please join me in welcoming Kara, Jenna, and their mother Vicky, as well as Roshni and her mother Krishna to our book club! That makes us a very lucky 13!

I can't wait to see all of you on October 15th to talk about Teel Idol by Meg Cabot. We will also have a quick lesson in blogging, and start learning how to crochet. It will be a blast!

See you all soon,
Lindsay

2008-09-30T15:44:00.003-04:00

Hello,

Ella, I have just finished reading Almost Fabulous.
It was great thanks for recommending it!

Sophie

Mother and Daughter Book Worms -What a Great Idea!

2008-09-22T19:02:00.004-04:00

So pleased to be invited to join the group. Lindsay and I have been reading together since before she was born! I love having a librarian daughter who always has the scoop on our favourite authors latest treasures. Have just finished Terry Brook's Genesis of Shannara - The Gypsy Morph. Such an excellent story it makes me want to go back to the very beginning of the Shannara books and read them all over now that I know the beginnings. Looking forward to meeting you all at the next meeting.

Lindsay's mom - Kathy

Hello!

2008-09-20T18:56:00.003-04:00

We are happy to be blogging, Ella and I, after much negotiation about which photos to use for our profiles. Ella would like to pass along that she thought "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" and "Here Lies Arthur" were great. We look forward to picking up our books.
Anne

October's book ready to go!

2008-09-20T11:40:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone:

Teen Idol by Meg Cabot is now ready for you to pick up at the library.

Don't forget to sign up for this blog - once you've done so, give it a try! Simply sign in at the top right hand corner of the blog (on the blue stripe). Once you are signed in, click on "New Post" and then you are ready to go! Put in a title, then type like normal in the box. "Save now" will save your work as a draft, "Publish Post" will put it straight on the web. You can preview your work by clicking "preview" at the top left hand corner of the text box.

And don't worry, if you don't like it, it can be deleted or changed! Just play, and remember to have fun!

Lindsay

Welcome!

2008-09-17T17:34:00.002-04:00

Welcome everyone to the Masonville Mother/Daughter Teen book club. It was so great meeting you all tonight!
This is a space where you can share what you are reading - whether it is for the book club or not. Tell us what you loved, what you hated, and what you want to read next. But most of all, enjoy!

See you at our next meeting.

Lindsay