Community Corner
Shhh! Teens Find Fun Ways to Stay Silent
The Moorestown Library hosted an unusually quiet competition.
On Friday, Aug. 26, the hosted a "Silent Library" competiton for participants in the teen summer reading program. The object of “Silent Library” (based on the MTV show of the same name), was to complete silly and disgusting challenges, all while staying totally quiet.
Teen librarian Rosy Henderson hosted the event, while library staffers Jen Dunne and Denise DiBlasio judged the activities based on effort, creativity and the ability to remain completely silent. Activities included: applying makeup to a friend while blindfolded, making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without using your hands (one clever contestant used her bare feet), and drinking milk mixed with ginger or garlic powder.
The top three winners chose from a variety of prizes, but every contestant walked away with something—including a glowing sense of accomplishment in the face of silence!
For more information on teen services at the Moorestown Library, check out the teen page.
