Friday, August 30, 2013

Vote for the BEST Teen Books!





Check out which books were voted (BY TEENS) as the best for 2012 on the bookmark to the left!


It's time to vote for the 2013 Best Books for Young Adults. CLICK HERE to participate and you just might see the books you chose on the next bookmark.  :)


Voting will take place through October 19th.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

We're reading now...


Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr

She was only thirteen-years-old when it happened... the thing that has defined her ever since. Years later, Deanna Lambert is still coping with the aftermath of one choice. This is her story and she is determined to write it in her own time.

We've all done things that we wish we could change. Deanna's story will inspire you to mend and move on.

Monday, August 26, 2013

FREE Typing Lessons

CLICK HERE to brush up on your typing skills before all of those school assignments start rolling in!

Saturday, August 24, 2013

A-W-E-S-O-M-E

Have you checked out an AWESOME item from the library lately? Now you can share that great book or movie with the community by returning your item in our Awesome Box and having it displayed on our website.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Calling all babysitters...

Click the image above in order to take the American Red Cross FREE online course and learn the basics of baby care.



Tuesday, August 20, 2013

You're reading now...

Vortex by S.J. Kincaid

A CEO of a company wants Tom, a government superweapon, to betray his loyalties in order to prolong the profitable war. After losing any possible sponsorships from all other major companies, Tom is left with very few options.

This series follow-up to Insignia is recommended to fans of science fiction.

YOU Review Volunteer:  Kevin P. 


Friday, August 16, 2013

Join the trend...


Click the image to the left to explore the most highly rated Teen Graphic Novels from the past few years.

NEWBIES: This is a great place to start!

RINGERS: You just might find something new!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Win $5000 + a laptop + a Loreal gift pack!



Ladies, ages 13+ -- Enter to win big in the Connected Through STEM Sweepstakes!

Simply post a picture of yourself with this double helix image to the left. Enter once a day to increase your chances of winning through September 23, 2013.

Monday, August 12, 2013

We're reading now...

Peanut by Ayun Halliday & Paul Hoppe

Sadie is attending a new school and it is her sophomore year. Will she be able to fit in with the crowd and make new friends? Unwilling to leave the answer to chance, Sadie decides that she will pretend to have a peanut allergy in hopes of gaining some sympathy... and friends. What will she do when one little lie starts to spin out of control?!

Would you concoct such a big fib just to make new friends? What happens when those new friends find out the truth? Pick up this title to find out!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Summer Reading NYT CONTEST

Yes, our Teen Summer Reading Club has come to an end. Sadness! Congrats to all of you for reading so many books. Did you win one of our awesome raffle prizes? Either way, there's still time to win another reading contest....

CLICK HERE for information regarding the New York Times Summer Reading Contest, for ages 13-19. The deadline is August 16th. Good luck!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Movie ALERT

Are you going to see The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)?! It hits theaters today!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Register for a Teen Program!

Click the 'Programs' Tab above to find direct links to online program registration of the following:
  • Teen Movie Night
  • Minecraft Jam
  • Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
  • Xbox GameSpot

Saturday, August 3, 2013

You're reading now...

Getting Over Garrett Delaney by Abby McDonald

Seventeen-year-old Sadie is hopelessly in love with Garrett Delaney: her best friend of two years. When Garrett goes away for the summer and announces his love for another girl, Sadie finally realizes she needs to get over him. With a little help from her friends, she embarks on a mission to get over Garrett.

This realistic read is recommended to anyone having a bad day. Prepare to be empowered by Sadie's humor and wit!

YOU Review Volunteer:  Ataisi N.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

PARTY HARDY!

We're so excited to see you all at our Game Show Party tonight... and even more psyched to announce the winners of those AMAZING Teen Summer Reading Club raffle prizes!

Not sure what we're talking about? Give us a call at 631-928-1212!