Waching daily Jun 1 2017

Hey man, can you toss me a banana?

Yeah, they're looking a little green...

I can wait!

For more infomation >> The Banana Video - Duration: 1:13.

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Video Challenge: Introduce Yourself - Duration: 3:57.

Hello I'm Elise.

And I'm Amanda!

And this is Pierce County Library's

Teen Summer Challenge!

I know many of you from past Teen Summer Challenge Summers, so welcome back!

This is one of my favorite times of year.

I can't wait to tell you all about the things we have planned this year.

This year our theme is "Build a Better World"

And first things first- if you haven't already. Sign up at teensummerchallenge.org.

Yes, that is very important. That is how you get started. Here is how Teen Summer Challenge Works.

First thing you are going to do is track your reading.

And you earn points for every single hour you read this summer.

You can also find hidden codes like the one on the back of this reading log from your local library.

You can type the code into your dashboard to earn more points.

Then complete activities and badges just like you have in years past.

New this year we have weekly video challenges!

Every Monday we are going to post a video like this one explaining this week's challenge.

You will have one week to complete your video challenge and you get points for it and you also get entered into a weekly book giveaway.

So these badges are going to consist of at least three different things.

So the challenges and the book giveaways change each week so you want to make sure you check back.

Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you can stay in the know.

Are you ready for the first challenge?

Absolutely!

The first challenge is a simple one. We just want you to introduce yourself.

Hello, I'm Amanda. I'm the Teen Services Librarian at the South Hill Library.

I love chocolate chip cookies, my chihuahua Leeloo, and I am currently reading Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor.

I'm Elise and I am obsessed with Steven Universe, I love Tacos and I love my cat, Xena the Warrior Princess,

I am reading my books on Overdrive app which you can download for free to get free books from the library.

Like this one, Otherbound- which I am currently reading.

Now that we've introduced ourselves - it's your turn! So click on the badge image below to complete this week's challenge.

For more infomation >> Video Challenge: Introduce Yourself - Duration: 3:57.

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Hurricane Preparedness Video - Duration: 2:17.

Hello, I'm John Kelly, Secretary of the United States

Department of Homeland Security.

As we enter hurricane season,

we at the Department of Homeland Security

and FEMA are working closely with our state, local,

and federal partners to increase preparedness

and coordinate response and recovery capabilities.

We're also empowering individuals to take an active role in

preparing themselves, their families,

and their communities.

It only takes one hurricane to change your life and your community.

Hurricanes are one of nature's most powerful

and destructive events.

They've caused eight of the 10 costliest disasters

in U.S. history.

Now is the time to prepare,

especially if you or a family member

live in an area prone

to hurricanes or inland flooding.

Here are three things you can do:

First, know your risk.

Find out today what types of impacts

could happen where you live.

Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem.

High winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes,

and flooding can be felt hundreds of miles inland.

They can potentially cause loss of life

and catastrophic damage to property.

Two - prepare. Take action now.

When a storm is approaching, it's too late.

Make sure you have family evacuation

and communications plans.

Update your emergency supply kit,

and evaluate your flood insurance well

before a storm is on its way.

Three - stay informed. Know where to go for trusted sources of information

during a hurricane event.

To search for information about risks in your area,

visit www.ready.gov and search for your state.

To find hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings,

check with NOAA's National Hurricane Center,

the Central Pacific Hurricane Center,

and www.weather.gov.

You can also download the FEMA app. The app includes disaster resources,

weather alerts, safety tips,

and push notifications to users' devices.

It is designed to help families better prepare for disasters.

I encourage you to visit each of these sites as soon as possible to make sure

you know what to do to protect your family

and property during hurricane season.

Thank you