Tennis Anyone? TGIFF!

Here is a game for Fun Friday that will not only hone your mouse skills but will help with Spring Fever when the weather is not cooperating.     Wimbledon

Let the games begin!

It's TGIFF! Take a Poladroid!

Here is a fun app that mimics the Polaroid instant cameras of ye olden days.......remember them? Now you can create your own instant Polaroid (sort of) pics and get a real slice of retro to boot! (It's free, too!)

First go here: Poladroid Project and download the application.

 Then go a little crazy! (You know you want to!)

The fun part is watching your photo develop. Love the sound effects, too! Just like the real thing!

Here is a Miss Bun favorite photo of kids painting a mural in the library's Young Adult room. How cool is that all vintaged out with Poladroid???

And in case you want a little history check out what Wikipedia has to tell us about Instant Cameras.

Enjoy!

P.S. Thanks to the Snowbound in NH!!! You always find the coolest stuff!

TGIFF.....Drama Queen Style!

Well, Peeps, it's another "Fun Friday" and what could be more useful (or amusing) in these stressful times with the amount of drama going on just about everywhere you turn?

Why, your very own Drama Button, of course!

P.S. I think this would make a great ringtone, don't you?

Dangerously Addictive Word Game Alert!!!

If you like word games (and what bibliophile doesn't?) you might want to skip over this post if managing your time is a personal issue.

Over the weekend I found Babble which is an online version of the game known as Boggle. Babble, however, is played against the entire Net in 24 hour rounds. You must register to play but it is free. FYI: You can upgrade to Pro for a minimal price if you really get hooked.

With each grid you are given the number of words possible plus how many 4 letter (the minimum) & up words there are plus how many times each letter in the grid is used to start a word.

Sounds fairly simple? Wrong! This is a very challenging game that will make time literally fly by . . . so be warned.

Another very nice aspect of this game is the chat box on the right. Folks from around the globe play this game and are great at giving clues & encouragement.

Are you ready to give it a try? Go Babble!

About Snowglobes plus make a Digital one of your own! TGIFF!

Snowglobes are quite in keeping with the season and there is nothing like having your own miniature world  (complete with blizzard) at your fingertips.

Ever wondered about the history of these sometimes lovely, sometimes tacky curios? Check out what Wikipedia has to say about Snow Globes. You may be surprised.

Then go here: Sony Ericsson Snowglobe where you can make your own little wintry world (you can upload your own photo if you'd like to) , add a message, and send it to friends and family!

Get your blizzard on!

Winterbells for TGIFF!

Winterbells is a fun little game to play on a winter's day.

Click on the snowflake to get started.

You use your mouse to move.
Click the mouse button to jump
& touch the bells to score.
Birds will double your score.

Sounds simple, right? Good Luck!


This game comes from the Orisinal:Morning Sunshine site by Ferry Halim (from Fresno, CA) where you can find many other nicely crafted Adobe Flash games with nice art and ambient music. Orisinal: Morning Sunshine has won several awards. Find out more about it here: Orisinal - Wikipedia

SnowDays . . . Make Your Own Snowflake . . .TGIFF!

Let's get this holiday season started! 

For some of us it's never too soon for the white stuff so here is your chance to make your own snowflake, add a message, share it with the world & be notified of any responses you get AND check out the snowflakes that others have created.

SnowDays is the place to go if you love snow because it's where the snow never stops falling!

To make your own snowflake just click on the appropriate tab and follow the directions. (It's merely a matter of clicking and dragging. There's a preview pane, too.)

To view what others have created put your cursor on a falling flake (as of this post there were over 8 million designs).

You can also search for a particular flake using several different fields.

OK, Peeps, what are you waiting for? Let's go play in the snow!

TGIFF & Turkey To Go...

And now, for your juvenile gaming pleasure, we give you: Turkey To Go.

A rather inane kind of game where you collect feathers for your turkey, corn is a bonus, and forks are hazardous! Beware the forks! (Or not....depending on how warped your sense of humor is!)

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Enjoy!

A Halloween Arcade of Games . . . TGIFF!

This just in for your Halloween online gaming pleasure:
(Halloween Mah Jongg anyone???)

Halloween Arcade

Have fun!

Online Coloring Pages......TGIFF!

Halloween Online Coloring Pages

By registering for a free account (on the home page) you can save your finished pictures to a gallery.


There are tons of coloring pages on this site. Don't let the kids have all the fun!

Halloween Hangman! TGIFF!

Here's a little seasonal take on a popular word game complete with spooky music and a totally sarcastic skeleton! What's not to love about it???

Halloween Hangman

Enjoy!

It's TGIFF......Go Make a Flapping Crane!

Even if you think you can't quite grasp origami instructions this 3D animated tutorial will make you a professional crane folder in no time! Really!

How To Make A Flapping Bird

Enjoy!!!

A Little TGIFF Word Game . . .

RobinWords Game:

It's fun. It's simple. It's Friday. What more could you ask for?

Here is how you play:

Change one letter in the four-letter word the computer gives you. The computer will then change one letter in the word you used and so on. You may not reuse words. The first person to use up all possible words wins!

It's always fun to win, but it's so much better to PLAY! (So says Miss Bun!)

Ok, Peeps! Go get your game on!

(This game was created by Jared Rhizor.)

Another TGIFF?

Hmmmmm.......where does the week go? Things have been really pretty busy here what with school starting, state budgets stalling ad nauseum, patron use going up and library budgets flatlining. (Who knew there was this much drama in Library Land?)

Not to worry, though! Today we can forget our troubles and play with Create Your Own Flowers which is a cool little app by Ze Frank.

In case you would like to know more about the man and his creative genius click here:
Ze Frank.

Ok, Peeps, go be creative and don't forget to stop and smell the roses! Enjoy!

Draw Your Own Mandala On This Rainy TGIFF!

How To Draw A Mandala is the place to go to do just that.

While you are there take some time to look at the rest of this unique blog. Find out a little more below:

Art is Fun! is a great little art blog by Thaneeya McArdle that evolved from the many questions she was asked on her personal art website www.thaneeya.com


From the About Page:
"On this website, I provide a background and overview of many aspects of art, organized by medium, subject matter, and style. Using mainly my own paintings and drawings as examples, I cover topics such as:

• art supplies/materials used
• thought process behind the art
• actual process of building the artwork
• the basic elements that make each piece "work"

Accessible, low key, and passionate are words that work for this site.

Enjoy!

And Now For Your TGIFF Listening Enjoyment . . .

Check out this amazing international vocal theater group that hails from Israel. Too much fun!!!

Librarians Out Of Control (And None Too Soon!).....TGIFF!!

Who knew librarians had such talent???

This little segment is from the 2009 ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference in Chicago and features the Fifth Annual Bookcart Drill Team World Championship winners, Oak Park Public Library in Oak Park, Illinois

Don't believe me? See for yourself:

Another Pointless But Fun Game For Your TGIFF Enjoyment!

Recursive Blocks is a game to beware of ...

deceptively simple yet somehow totally addictive...

just how we like them!

The object is to clear the board of blocks.

You do this by clicking on any like-colored group of two or more.

And, Peeps, there is no timer!

What are you waiting for? Go and get your game on! Enjoy!

Feeling a Little Abstract Today??? TGIFF!!!

Here is your opportunity to create art like a Master!

Mr.PicassoHead
(developed by Ruder Finn Interactive) is a fun, interactive game with plenty of options to explore.

You can save, send or post your creations.

If you need some inspiration check out the Gallery!

Go a little crazy today & have fun!

TGIFF! Introducing the "Fast-Paced Time-Wasting Word Game". . .

DeepLeap!

The object of the game is to get the highest score possible in a round.

You do this by making words of the 75 letter tiles dropped onto the screen (one at a time) & the game calculates your points earned per word.

It's important to be quick and accurate because points are taken away for words not in the dictionary (Like misspellings! Woe to the clumsy typist!) and letters not used.

Miss Bun has been enchanted with this game for the past week. She is certain you will like it too!

Enjoy!

P.S. The site claims this game is still in the demo stage but we have not noticed any glitches.