Schools Out
Summer vacation is now upon us. So many things to do and so little time to do it. You have 9 weeks of time to condense and much life and fun and experience into as possible.
What are you going to do?
Are you going to join our summer reading club? Do you have to get a job and earn money? Do you get to spend the whole summer playing runescape at the library? Or are you playing some other video game at home? Are you looking after your younger sibling? Are they joining the summer reading club for younger kids?
Here is a little suggestion, make a list of all the things you want to do this summer. All the events you want to attend, all the movies you want to see, books you want to read, friends you want to hang out with, and then do those things. When you have accomplished something - then cross it off the list.
I bet that by the end of the summer you will have accomplished more than you thought you would.
Jr. Mint is a youth librarian with the Toronto Public Library, mainly because he refuses to grow up. He reads as much esoteric stuff as he can.
Well i've already decided to join this reading club but i'm also workng. trying to save money up for university. But ya i'm planning to read and study for next year during most of my free time.
Posted by: Mary | June 29, 2009 at 03:30 PM
well im already in reading club just joined such a newbie i guess its never to late to read but only have my first bookmark yaaay anyway good post
Posted by: janette | June 29, 2009 at 04:32 PM
I love reading club sooooo much.I've read my first book but haven't gotten a bookmark yet! anyways I love reading!!!
Posted by: Dhairya | June 29, 2009 at 05:08 PM
I've never actually tried making lists like that during summer vacation. I usually do lists during the school year, but I think I might try it... I joined this reading club, so maybe I'll make a list of books I'll read and have read this summer! I've already finished my first book of the holiday. :P
Posted by: Edmee | June 29, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Yay, it's the end of school. I joined the club and looking forward to it. I've always loved to read so this is perfect for me. I'm planning on readin' 100 books so I'll be busy this summer!!
Posted by: Chloe | June 29, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Reading is great. Everyone one should do it, no matter what the age. Looking forward to collecting all the bookmarks!
Posted by: Gunjan | June 29, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Well, now that school's out, I can finally not worry about elementary anymore becuz i'm finally going 2 HS!!! WOOOOO! A new freshman is here! But during the summer, my bro wants me 2 prep for HS. It might be boring at times, but like he said: work can be fun too. I can't wait 4 skool 2 start again! HS HS HS!!
Posted by: Alaina | June 29, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I don't remember there being wordout! last year..hmm maybe I didn't notice or is this new? I found a bookmarks at the library checkout. The book featured was "last dance at the frosty queen", which was GREAT!
Posted by: Joanne | June 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Now that school's out, my friends expect me to relax but..... I'm such a bookworm that I travel everywhere with a book!!! =D I signed up for book club cause i LOVEEEEEEEEEEE it and if I don't join it, then I'm going to be soo bored during the summer! =D I guess it'll just help my ability to get lost in a book! =]
Posted by: RV | June 30, 2009 at 01:58 PM
So happy that schools over Finally. SO Excited to start reading. Looking forward to the bookmarks!!
Posted by: Allison | June 30, 2009 at 03:05 PM
im happy that schools over!
i love reading
Posted by: christine | June 30, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Joanne: the online presence of the club is considerably expanded from last year. It was also called "Words Out" last year. This is a rather new venture for the library, so we're still tweaking things. And we will of course have a thread closer to the end of the summer asking for teen feedback!
Posted by: Alan H. | June 30, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Making a list is a good idea.
I need to make sure I don't spend all my time on the comp on Facebook... would be a waste of a summer, but not unlikely (?)
Posted by: 7_asdf | June 30, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I know this is sort of nerdy, but I think that there are some errors in the first little paragraph of the article.
But otherwise, I think that the message is very good. Though I won't make a list (don't like feeling forced to do things), I will try and make my summer a little more enjoying and memorable.
I'm joining the summer reading clubs,and I'm trying to get my older sister to bring me to New York with her and reconnect the Internet, for Pete's sake!
P.S. Please don't point out any errors that I might have in my comment.
:)
Posted by: John C. | June 30, 2009 at 06:47 PM
So glad summer break is here!
I plan to hopefully volunteer this summer so I don't have to worry about it later on.
Also looking forward to this summer reading club. I should start writing down books I want to read...
Posted by: Kyle | July 01, 2009 at 12:36 AM
I'm so excited that school's over. Obviously I joined the reading club. I'm also volenteering at leading to reading and I am going to a zoo camp and a vet camp, AND today (July 1) I'm dancing at Younge and Dundas square. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 01, 2009 at 09:24 AM
YAY!....summer vacation is finally here...joining the reading club was my first priority(DUHH)....and i'm looking forward to a summer full of adventures(in books and life)...i'm hoping to finish at least 70 books during the summer and to go to places i haven't explored before......NEXT YEAR IS HS...i'm sooo excited....soo much to look forward to.....Have a great summer vacation everyone and HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jasmine | July 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM
i joined the reading club and im gonna try 2 get all 40 hours of community service. does anyone know places i can try 2 voulnteer at??? if so can u please tell me...thanx :)
Posted by: fareha | July 02, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Fareha:
Try the volunteer directory of RAMP: http://tinyurl.com/mfbz66
Another good source of volunteer opportunities is the Volunteer Toronto website at http://www.volunteertoronto.ca/
Posted by: Alan H. | July 02, 2009 at 02:48 PM
I love to read graphic novels and sometimes I would read teens novels. Since it's summer break it's kinda boring, but I'm still happy. This reading club is interesting... I don't really count how many books I read...but, I want to finish the series for "House of Night" or something like that. I also hope to have a fantastic time here and reading more books.
Posted by: Zhen | July 02, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I don't have much plans in this summer...and that's why I joined the reading club, I like to read but I'm read slow, I can't even finish a book in week. well, I'll try my best. also, reading keeps me busy, so I won't wonder in my house and sleep the whole day.
and by the way, happy birthday Canada! I went to downtown on Canada's day, there were a lot of people.
Posted by: Julie | July 02, 2009 at 03:36 PM
HA! I'm very busy this summer, I'm moving! So I have to pack (ALREADY DONE 5 BOXES!),also planning on reading lots and lots of books in between my breaks of reading, I have to watch my little brother, he's finally starting to run around all over the place, not that it is fun catching him. Hanging out with friends, watching movies, gonna watch Harry Potter the sixth C: Also I'm haveing a email pen pal that I already know, we're just gonna send each other really long emails. Gonna plays sims 3, draw, OH AND I HAVE TO SEW THE TOY MONKEY FOR MY LIL BRO.Want to go to wonderland and wild water kingdom. Swimming. ETCC.
As you can see my summer is packed, but that's what I love about summer, you always get enough time to do everything on your list.
Posted by: YuShi W. | July 02, 2009 at 03:44 PM
I wanted to do A LOT this summer. I applied for 50 jobs, and only 3 called me for interview; and i failed in all three for them. (WHAT A LUCK!)Well, i don't care, I GIVE UP! But i have a lot of other things I wanna do. ;) I am preparing for the "Brain Bee Contest" by Mac Master. I am also preparing for G1 to write a day after my 16th Birthday, aug11. I also want to read many books. I have already read a few this summer. I am also reading the next year's (grade 11) text books, so i get a head start. I already got 651 volunteer hours, so I think I will take a break. Well, give me more ideas, what are you doing for the summer?
Posted by: Sahiti | July 02, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Summer is generally extremely boring.. But I'll try and take you're suggestion and apply it, this summer. And of course I'm joining the summer reading club! I did last year and won a $25 gift card to the cinemas... Unfortunately I lost my wallet which contained the gift card and $25... I'm like that.. ^^
Posted by: Renee | July 02, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Well there isn't much to do at home, so i plan to go to the library every so often. I really enjoy reading all books, but i most enjoy graphic novels.
i don't only go to the library, i also go out and go shopping with my parents.
if i'm not doing any of those things, i guess i just stay home and play the computer. That's basically my whole summer.
Posted by: Raymond C. | July 03, 2009 at 12:41 PM