An Evening of Art Appreciation in the Teen Place

Intricate pencil drawings, pen & ink portraits, vibrant pastel images and soothing landscapes are currently on view in the Teen Place here at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library until the end of August.

On May 22, 2012, the Library held its first Annual Matawan Aberdeen Middle School Art Show.  The Teen Place was filled with art students, parents, siblings and friends for an Evening of Art and refreshments.

Mr. Rod Stevens, MAMS Art Teacher, honored each of his Art Club Students with a Certificate of Appreciation for their hard work and commitment to their art.

Hats off to Mr.Stevens for encouraging and inspiring his students...many thanks to the Friends of the Library for the refreshments!

And a - BIG Thank You - to all the students who participated in this event – and for sharing their work with us.

Take some time this summer to stop at the library and view the work of the Middle School’s talented young artists - a wonderful mix of art styles are being featured – and will be on view until the end of August. 

This blog post was written by Library Assistant, Ruby Thompson.

eBook Review - The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges

Katerina Alexandrovna, the young Duchess of Oldenburg, otherwise know by her nickname "Katiya," spends her time like any ordinary teenager in her aristocratic position in late nineteenth century Russia would - attending the Smolny Institute for girls, dancing at balls, and waiting to become betrothed.  However, her own dreams conflict with women's roles in Russia under the rule of the tsar.  Katiya longs to pursue a career in medicine, which is not much of a secret to anyone who knows her; however, she does conceal a darker secret that she discovered as a young child: she is a powerful necromancer with the ability to raise the dead.  She has tried to keep this hidden from everyone, including her family, but when others learn of her gift, they want to harness it and use it to to their own evil advantage.  This is a story about Russia, based in well-researched history, that spins a tale of magical powers, light and dark faerie courts, and legends of blood drinkers...who may continue to exist beyond one's imagination after all. 

Check out this book in eLibraryNJ. (Available in Kindle and Adobe EPUB formats)

Recommended Grade Level: 5-12

Genres: Historical Fantasy Fiction

Pages: 400

Series: The Katerina Trilogy

This book review was written by Adult Services Librarian, Chryssi Gumina.

MAMS Art Show @ the Library!

The Teen Place here at the library will look a little different in May!

Gracing the walls of the Teen Place will be selected art pieces by the talented students of the Matawan Aberdeen Middle School.

On the evening of May 22, 2012 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm the Library will host a reception to showcase the artwork to the public. 

Mr. Stevens, MAMS Art Teacher, will honor each of the 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students for their hard work as we showcase their art.

Please join us for an evening of art and light refreshments as we congratulate these young students for their dedication and commitment to their craft.

The artwork will be on display from May 22^nd through August 2012.

This blog post was written by Library Assistant, Ruby Thompson.