tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31892891706265401052024-03-08T02:17:14.936-06:00MPL Girl PowerWelcome to the Girl Power Book Discussion Blog for the Matteson Public Library! This blog will keep you up to date with the books we are currently reading and give you information about the upcoming books we will be reading and discussing. Check back frequently for updates!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-86247931492499000402012-03-19T19:28:00.003-05:002012-03-19T19:28:45.833-05:00March Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our March meeting will be on Monday, March 26th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing the book <em>The Naked Mole Rat Letters</em> by Mary Amato. We will be discussing the book, doing a craft, and eating some delicious snacks. Hope to see you there!<br />
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Happy Reading!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-24844436410666579612011-09-07T18:34:00.000-05:002011-09-07T18:34:37.373-05:00September Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls!<br />
Our last meeting was so much fun! Hope you had fun too! Our next meeting will be Monday, September 26th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing the book <em>Sahara Special. </em>If you need a copy of the book you can pick it up at the Circulation Desk. See you on the 26th!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-84647642660633485592011-08-11T18:02:00.000-05:002011-08-11T18:02:16.995-05:00What are you most looking forward to about going back to school?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_xmhj8b="103">Well, it's that time of year again, Back to School! Although the summer is so much fun, there are things about going back to school that are exciting and fun! Share with us what your most looking forward to about going back to school this year! I look forward to reading your posts! We will talk about this at our meeting on August 22nd too!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-83502993915945236532011-08-11T17:59:00.000-05:002011-08-11T17:59:56.144-05:00Raffle!!!! Monday, August 22nd!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls! Just wanted to let you know that we are going to be having a raffle at our next book discussion, Monday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM. Everyone present will be entered into the raffle, and one grand prize winner will be drawn! You will find out the prize on Monday when you come! There will only be one grand prize winner, but everyone that is there on Monday will receive a small prize, so make sure you are there! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-9313330920080110992011-07-27T15:08:00.000-05:002011-07-27T15:08:38.797-05:00August Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_q6b8dd="110">We had such a great time at our last meeting talking about the book, enjoying snacks, and making a cool craft! I hope everyone had a great time! Our next meeting will be Monday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM.We will be discussing the book <em>A Mango-Shaped Space</em> by Wendy Mass. You can pick up the book at the Circulation Desk. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on August 22nd! </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-33545108402152520922011-06-29T18:41:00.000-05:002011-06-29T18:41:27.693-05:00Our Next Girl Power Book Discussion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi girls! Hope you are enjoying your summer! Our next Girl Power Book Discussion is Monday, July 18th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing the book <em>Cloudy With a Chance of Boys</em>, by Megan McDonald. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk.<br />
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I look forward to seeing everyone on July 18th! <br />
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As I mentioned before, everyone who attends this meeting will be getting a surprise! Also, everyone who attends the meeting will have their name entered in a drawing for a grand prize gift! It will be an exciting meeting, so don't forget to come out! See you Monday!<br />
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PS- You will also find out the next book we will be reading!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-88987728308285645632011-05-09T18:04:00.000-05:002011-05-09T18:04:57.484-05:00Prizes and Surprises!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls!<br />
How do you like the book so far? I just finished it and loved it! What a great story! I hope you like it so far too! <br />
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I just wanted to let you know that we will be doing a surprise raffle for all the girls that attend May 23rd at 7:00 PM. All girls that are present will have their name entered into a drawing to win a fabulous prize! I will also have a surprise for EVERY girl that comes on May 23rd! <br />
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I look forward to seeing you on May 23rd at 7 PM. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-19014468600547288792011-04-27T18:48:00.000-05:002011-04-27T18:48:41.518-05:00What do you think so far???<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">So, you have had some time to read <em>Cicada Summer</em> by Andrea Beaty. What do you think about the book so far? Is there questions or comments you have about what you have read so far? Let us know what you are thinking by posting your comments on the blog! <br />
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I also added a new poll "What's your favorite color?". Let us know what your favorite color by voting on the blog!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-7322664521176549282011-04-20T09:37:00.000-05:002011-04-20T09:37:15.590-05:00The books are in!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls~<br />
I just wanted to let you know that <em>Cicada Summer</em>, by Andrea Beaty is in and ready for you to pick up to start reading! This is a great book, and I am sure you will love it! I'm not sure if I told you, but the story takes place right here in Illinois! <br />
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Don't forget to look for posts about the book on the blog and feel free to comment! Look for postings soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-84215376724458618112011-04-17T13:17:00.000-05:002011-04-17T13:17:33.323-05:00Monday, April 18<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls!<br />
Just wanted to remind everyone about our next Girl Power Book Discussion on Monday, April 18th at 7 pm. We will be discussing <em>The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had</em> by Kristin Levine. Our meeting will take place UPSTAIRS in the Youth Services department. You will also find out the next book we will be reading! Feel free to bring along a friend! See you on Monday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-61502835174234073902011-04-06T18:09:00.000-05:002011-04-06T18:09:42.965-05:00Our Next Meeting!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Girls!<br />
Just a reminder that our next Girl Power Book Discussion will be Monday, April 18 at 7:00. We will be discussing <em>The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had</em>, by Kristin Levine. We had tons of fun at our last meeting, so don't forget to join us on April 18th! <br />
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Do you have a friend in 4t-6th grade that would be interested in joining our book club? Bring them to the next meeting; they can meet the other girls in our group and find out the next book we will be reading and discussing! <br />
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Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting!<br />
~Happy Reading!<br />
Miss Jen</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-29336625573764122922011-03-19T14:23:00.000-05:002011-03-19T14:23:06.271-05:00Next Book Discussion Monday, March 21stHi Girls!<br />
I just wanted to remind you about our next Girl Power Book Discussion coming up this Monday, March 21st at 7:00 p.m. We will be discussing the book <em>Love Ya Bunches</em> by Lauren Myracle. We are sure to have a great time talking, eating, and making a cool craft! Also, find out the title of the next book we will be reading! I look forward to seeing you on Monday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-84193263287051432372011-03-08T15:31:00.000-06:002011-03-08T15:31:06.396-06:00March Book DiscussionHi Girls! It was great seeing everyone at the last book discussion! We had a great time discussing <em>Where the Mountain Meets the Moon! </em>Our next book discussion will be Monday, March 21st at 7:00 pm. The book we will be discussing is <em>Love Ya Bunches</em>, by Lauren Myracle. Just ask for the book at the circulation desk! I look forward to seeing everyone on March 21st!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-71498879204636642072011-02-26T11:04:00.000-06:002011-02-26T11:04:27.053-06:00Reminder: Girl Power Book Discussion Monday, 2/28 7:00 pmHi Girls! I just wanted to remind everyone that our next Girl Power Book Discussion will be on Monday, February 28th at 7 pm. We will be discussing <em>Where the Mountain Meets the Moon</em>, by Grace Lin. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday night! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-46564001106621336032011-02-05T15:45:00.000-06:002011-02-05T15:45:54.225-06:00Food!Share your favorite food with us! Tell us what you like and why! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-9033667568609680342011-02-05T15:44:00.000-06:002011-02-05T15:44:12.896-06:00What do you think of the book so far?Hi Girls! Hope you are enjoying reading <em>Where the Mountain Meets the Moon</em>, by Grace Lin. What are your thoughts about the book so far? Let us know what you are thinking by posting your thoughts on our blog! <br />
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Don't forget, our next Girl Power Book Discussion will be Monday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. I can't wait to get together and talk about the book! Happy Reading!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-54429725528010006742011-01-25T19:32:00.000-06:002011-01-25T19:32:39.437-06:00So girls, what is your favorite TV show?We are talking about something everyone can relate to, TV. Let us know what your favorite TV show is and why you like it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-19573705478593816112011-01-25T19:30:00.000-06:002011-01-25T19:30:52.271-06:00Next Meeting!THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our girl power book discussion on <em>Boys are Dogs</em> last night! We had a great time discussing the book and having some snacks! Our next meeting will be Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing the book <em>Where the Mountain Meets the Moon</em> by Grace Lin. Come to the library to get a copy of the book, just ask for it at the Circulation Desk! We look forward to seeing you!<br />
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Don't forget to check the Girl Power Blog often! We will not only be discussing the book, but we will also be talking about everything GIRL! Check back frequently to check out what is going on! We would love to hear from you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-54630954270369590342011-01-19T11:28:00.000-06:002011-01-19T11:28:06.814-06:00Reminder: Next Girl Power Book Discussion Monday January 24thJust a reminder, our next Girl Power Book Discussion is <strong>Monday, January 24th at 7:00 pm.</strong> We look forward to discussing the book <em>Boys are Dogs</em> by Leslie Margolis. For girls in 4th-6th grade. Also, come to the meeting to find out the book we will be reading and discussing in February!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189289170626540105.post-35766220648369864992010-12-18T14:12:00.000-06:002010-12-18T14:12:38.307-06:00Upcoming Girl Power Book DiscussionsBelow you will find information about upcoming book discussion dates and the titles we will be discussing. Remember, the books will be available at the Circulation Desk for check out!<br />
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Monday, January 24th, 7 pm: <em>Boys are Dogs</em>, by Leslie Margolis<br />
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Monday, February 28th, 7 pm: <em>Where the Mountain Meets the Moon</em>, by Grace Lin<br />
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*Registration is required and begins the first of each month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0