Cobra Readers Agenda

March 23, 2012

 

I.                  The Votes for our next books are in:

a.     The winner: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins!!!

1.       The books will be available on Thursday, March 29th.

2.     The Book Discussion for The Hunger Games will be Friday,  April 27th.

3.     I would like two volunteers (who will work together) to lead this book discussion. If you are interested, see Ms. Stafford.

d. In second place: Divergent by Veronica Roth

1.     The Books Discussion for Divergent will on Friday, May 25th.

 

    II.               Operation Paperback Update

 

      III.           Candy Fundraiser—to fund our next books(s)

a.      Thanks to all who sold!

b.     Next week we will have a few more boxes if you are able to sell (we still need money!), please see Ms. Stafford.

IV.  Public Library News http://mdpls.org/news/press/pr/2012/Teenpoetry.asp

a.     Contest for National Poetry Month

MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM IS LOOKING FOR TEEN POETS!

–Teen Poetry Contest runs April 1-30, 2012–

(MIAMI, MARCH 20, 2012) – To help celebrate April’s National Poetry Month, the Miami Dade Public Library System is inviting teens, ages 12-18, to pick up a pen and participate in its annual National Poetry Month Contest.

The contest starts on April 1 and runs through April 30. Poems must be the original work of the participant, may be typed or written – double spaced and attached to an official entry form.  Entry forms are available at any Miami-Dade Public Branch Library or download one here.

Poems will be judged on originality, artistic quality and emotional impact. First prize winner will receive a Kindle Touch 3G E-reader; second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Barnes & Nobles.

For more information, call 305.375.BOOK (2665) or visit www.mdpls.org

 V.              Upcoming Dates:

·     Thursday, March 29th: Pick up The Hunger Games

·     Friday, April 13th: Regular Meeting (Discussing Officer Elections)

·     Friday, April 27th:  Book Discussion for The Hunger Games

·     Friday, May 4th:    Regular Meeting/Officer Elections

·     Friday, May 25th:  Book Discussion for Divergent

 

                         VI.              Next Meeting:  Friday, April 13th