TEEN TAKE & MAKE: Galaxy Bottles

Make a Galaxy Bottle

Make a tiny galaxy in a bottle with this new Teen Take & Make project!
Small enough to turn into a necklace or decorate your bookshelf!

Supplies available to Teens and Tweens for free at the Library Drive-Thru until August 28.
Supplies are limited.  First come, first serve.

Want a peak at the instructions? Check it out online at https://guides.rcls.org/moffatsrp/teencrafts

What is a Fantasy Map?

TAKE A JOURNEY
WITH A FANTASY MAP

Fantasy has a long history. And one of its most notable traditions is the idea of worldbuilding, or imagining a fictional collection of nations, cultures, languages, and histories to inhabit an imagined geography and ecology.

It’s a rich and fascinating opportunity to explore all manner of topics or just imagine and share new marvels. J.R.R. Tolkien distinguished “fairy-stories” from other forms of speculative fiction by emphasizing how its author shares with readers a distinctive, marvelous world, separate from our own which still remains consistent and credible.

The fantasy map is one of the most widespread ways that we can explore imaginary realms. There may be few spaces left on modern maps for explorers to fill, but there is always another fantasy map to chart new possibilities.

What is a Fantasy Map?

Take a tour through the history and variety
of fantasy books with the New York Public Library

QUEST FOR THE DRAGON’S EGG!

Complete the quest to be entered into a dragon-themed mystery raffle!

Open to kids and teens Grades K – 12.  Two dragon prizes will be raffled off to those who complete the Quest: one prize for kids and one for teens/tweens.

Complete any 7 of 21 activities required to earn the Dragon’s Egg badge on Beanstack.
Visit moffatlibrary.beanstack.org to record your completed challenges or download the Beanstack Tracker app for Android or iPhone.

When you earn the Dragon’s Egg badge on Beanstack, you’re entered into the raffle!

Need an offline list to keep track?  Download the PDF here!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW HOBBY?

Check out this recorded presentation by our reference librarian Matt and learn about the hobby of tabletop wargaming!
This pre-recorded program is based on a Zoom presentation that was hosted in
May, 2020. Click the preview to view!

COMMUNITY READING GOAL

Moffat Library patrons have read almost 2,000 books so far in the Summer Reading Challenge!
There are 24 days left in the challenge. Help us reach our goal of reading 5,000 books by August 31st by participating in Summer Reading!

Visit moffatlibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app on Android and iPhone to join the challenge.

BLANCANIEVES

This week’s Moffat Library Movie of the Week is the 2012 film “Blancanieves,” a retelling of the classic fairytale “Snow White” set in 1920’s Spain and filmed as a silent movie! Watch the introduction video below to learn more about this film from our reference librarian Matt, then head to kanopy.com to log into your Kanopy Account to view the film on your own!

CityLab – 2020 Perspective Homemade Maps

ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!

We know that travel is especially difficult, uncertain, and stressful right now. But we can always explore the world and discover hidden wonders through maps, books, and photographs.

Come take a trip with us through destinations both remote and closer to home and enjoy the beauties of the world we share. And then take a look at these journalism websites dedicated to travel, history, and urbanism – free to the public!

From CityLab – Homemade maps from 2020 share perspectives and experiences during the pandemic.

Make a Fantasy Castle!

KIDS MAKE & TAKE CRAFTS:
FANTASY CASTLES

Do a fun kids project at home with some help from the library!

Stop by the Drive-Thru to pick up your directions and crafting supplies!

All you’ll need at home are scissors, tape or glue, and your imagination!

We want to see your castles! Tags us in your completed projects on Facebook and Instagram @moffatlibrary

Join the PageTurners!

IMAGINE YOUR PIRATE STORY!

Welcome to the finale of the Page Turner Adventures series!  Check out the Moffat Library Page Turner Adventures group on Facebook to join the fun!  Videos will be shared all week and will be available on the group until September 1st!

Pirate Week Schedule
Monday 8/3: David Engel’s Pirate School: Marooned Together
Tuesday 8/4: Craft Day
Wednesday 8/5: Author Day with Melinda Long (How I Became a Pirate) and Tom Lichtenheld (Everything I Know about Pirates)
LIVE SHOW Wednesday 8/5 @ 3PM: Page Turner Adventures Facebook Live Party with PageTurners! https://www.facebook.com/pageturneradventures/
Thursday 8/6: Tween Crafts
Friday 8/7: The Legend of Captain Book and the Book-A-Neers!