Books 2 Movies

Hey...!

This just in

(so check it out...!)

http://www.earlyword.com/2009/12/02/beautiful-creatures-movie-deal/

And, while your @ it, don't 4get to

stop by and/or call 825-0703 to

REGISTER for THIS week's

Deathly Hallows Pre-Release Party:

WED. 11/10/2010

4 PM

No formal wear required!

<'Cuz if u don't, I just may call you!!!>

(4, if memory serves,

u folks requested this one!!!)

** IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! **

FYI:

Registration for the

Deathly Hallows Pre-Release Party

is MANDATORY and

OPENS (this!) WED. 11/1/2010

** It's gonna fill up FAST...

So, don't miss out!!!!!! **

New Books, Teen Dates, & Other Misc.

OK, Folks,

The HARRY POTTER DEATHLY HOLLOWS Pre-Release PARTY

(Per Request and By Popular Demand)

is all set fo

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10TH @ 4 PM,

So...MARK YOUR CALENDARS,

& BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!

(...perhaps, it'll boil down 2 a contest

between Teens and 'Tweens...)

And, in the meantime,

check out these hot new books

(if i don't beat ya too it!)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

Festive Fall (aka NEW) Reads...

Yep, that's right...

We've got more sumptuous & spicey

hot new reads on the way!

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL16

FYI: Check out the Teen Webpage

4 October Action Info!

http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/teens.html

Teen Bytes

BIG thanks to our "Teen Talks" peeps!

Loved the book dish...

So, we'll have to do it again!

(Save the Date!!!! -- Wednesday 10/13)

Note: We're on for Harry's bash,

so BRING YOUR IDEAS!

I'm counting on you...!

In the meantime, check out:

"Game On!"

9/29 @ 4:30 PM

(that's this Wed!)

Experience exciting game play, friendly geek chat,

& festive football(ish) Sunday snacks!

Now, that's what I call an opportunity!

FYI (Anyone? Anyone?)

'Case your interested...

(@ least I am, so there!)

TEEN TALKS:

A "Special" Book Brainstorming Session!!!

this WED. 9/22 from 4-5 PM

(c u in the storytime room!)

for grades 5-12

We'll nosh, we'll dish, & we'll discuss Grrreat books

(old and new!) as well as plan this year's

"Must-Reads" 4 Teen Book Club

Before I Forget...

CLICK LINK:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15

4 a few new books.

"Cheers!"

Happy First Day of School!

Just wanted to give a shout out:

Have a wonderful Day One --

Hope this year kicks off 2 a GREAT start for y'all!

(And, I'll be lookin' 4ward 2

gettin' the scoop on the new HS & CHUMS!)

FYI: Teen Talks & Teen Gaming resume this month...

MOCKINGJAY

TODAY

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

('Nuff Said)

WOWzers! More COOL NEW 4 Teens!

CLICK HERE 4 Incoming Goodies

(aka NEW BOOKS!):

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

(which look pretty darn "grrreat" if I do say so myself...

Hmm...and I do. :)

Goodbye Sandy...

... & GOOD LUCK too!

You're gonna KICK IT as the

Plymouth Public Library's

new Children's Librarian!!!

"WHOO-HOO!"

Infinite THANKS for all your

frontline & behind-the-scenes assistance

making our dept (& the teen program) rock!

We're gonna miss you! :)

Teen Reading Prize Info:

Yo, Yo, Yo!

If you participated in this summer's

TEEN Reading Raffle,

(Teen) Extra Challenge, or

BOTH...

Don't forget to stop @

the Youth Services Desk

to pick up your prize.

(Note: Open while in the building --

a few lucky winners get to pick out

a NEW BOOK

& the best goods are goin' fast!)

Teen Writing Contest Results

will be announced next week....

(so far the entries are excellent!)

NEW (books!!!) 2 Check OUT:

I know, I know

fall ain't here yet,

& no, we don't wanna think about school...

But these hot reads will be falling onto

shelves @ a library near you!

So,....

Fall into some great reads w/ me! :)

And, follow the yellow brick road...

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

Friendly Reminder from Friendly Librarian! :)

DON'T 4-GET:

(This) SAT. 8/7 is the FINAL DAY

2 Turn In Those Tickets!

That Means...

Reading Raffle Entries

Extra Challenge Booklets

Teen Writing Contest Submissions

Yep, that's (almost) all folks!

You've been working hard,

so get those tickets in

& reap you're just rewards!

Final Boarding!

C'mon Y'all!

Be sure to join us for this summer's

FINAL Teen-Only Program

(That's right, vacation's almost over...

So, no more 'til come September!!!)

Wed. 8/4/10, 3-5 PM

DON'T FORGET!

Throwback Gaming Tomorrow

3-5 PM

"Be there or be square!"

Baby, Let's Get TWISTED!

'cuz it's the

3 O'Clock Throwback

Wednesday 7/28/10

3-5 PM -- Community Room

Join your favorite little ol' librarians

4 a whole lotta Old School Gaming Action...

...think Twister, Operation, Connect Four, & More

( board game AND Wii versions)

Jam 2 DDR, talk tunes, & eat sweet treats!

Plus...

Don "Old Decade" Duds

(aka: dress up from days gone by...

...'50's, 60's, 70's, 80's)

AND

Earn 1 FREEBIE

Reading Raffle ticket!

Don't forget your library card!

Because a few of the BEST movies,

like, EVER, will be ready for

your check out 2 view pleasure!!!

Brain Melt

I don't know about you, but summer's making me a little, ummm.

lazy. Still reading up a storm, but @ a much more leisurely pace --

and not bothering to Blog 'bout it very much!

So,...

("sorry!" +)

Library "Lady's" Bookshelf

(or what of it I can remember)

Currently Reading:

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

**Wasn't sure what I'd think of this 1 (not a fantasy girl)

but a fantasy library??? Call it a librarian fantasy! :)

Recent Reads:

Siren by Tricia Rayburn

(in a word: fun)

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

(intriguing, but could've been better)

Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala

(irritatingly compelling)

Kyle's Island by Sally Derby

(cute / bland)

Nomansland by Leslie Hauge

(Blah, blah, blah...major disappointment)

Patiently Waiting 2 B Read

Blindsided by Patricia Cummings

Bamboo People by Mitali Perkins

She Thief by Daniel Finn

Take Me There by Carolee Dean

Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber

The Poison Diaries by Maryrose Wood

Choppy Sock Blues by Ed Briant

(cuz i like the title!)

I'll keep you posted...

Care to Join Me?

TEEN GAMING

Wednesday 7/14

3-5 PM

Community Room

Come Wii with Me!

Discussion Question of the Day

(Since I'm counting the days til Mockingjay...!)

What other series' rock your world?

Remember Me

Wonders Never Cease!

Not only did I watch an WHOLE dvd last weekend

(as opposed to just the previews)

I had an unexpected surprise...

Robert Pattinson

(yes, Robert Pattinson, aka: Edward)

can honestly act when not confined to the

ridiculousness of Mr. Ed.

Movies called Remember Me,

& it's pretty darn good!

I cried (twice!)

So, Check it out!

On that note, I also recommend u take a peak @

the lastest Christopher Pike reissue,

Remember Me

T'was 1 of my faves way, way

back in the day when I was your age...

Yo, Yo, Miss A.B.

There's a book on my desk that looks a lil' fishy...

and it's got YOUR name written all over it! :)

And, should we pass like 2 ships in the night,

You Go, Writer Girl!

Have a rockin' time @ your summer intensive,

& be ready to dish when you finally get back!

Tickle Me Funny Bone! Please???

Greetings & Salutations my fellow Earthlings!

(i'm downright stoked to cheese

for this here long holiday weekend...).

And, I won't lie: I've got more than plenty to read!

A few I can't wait to tear into...

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

She Thief by Daniel Finn

Nomansland by Lesley Hauge

Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala

Sources of Light by Margaret McMullan

The Secret to Lying by Todd Mitchell

Glimpse by Carol Williams Lynch

All of which look pretty awesome if I do say so myself

('course, looks sure can be decieving!).

Not 1 of the above, however, is particularly light.

So, I need a funny title (or 2)

Lest I get 2 feelin' blue.

Ideas???

THANK U in advance, &

and Thanks for coming to Henna!!!!

I had fun--hope y'all did too!

Think Ink (& books!)

REMINDER:

HENNA 2-Morrow

Wednesday 6/30

Community Room, 3-5 PM

Be there or Be Bland!

Note: Bring your library cards 'cuz I'll be bringing books

for your summer reading pleasure,

including the two I finished last night:

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

(I need someone to talk to about this one, so...hint, hint!)

&

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else

by Erin McCahan

(18 and engaged??? whatcha think???)

WE HAVE LIFTOFF!!!!

Ok, so I'm not over the moon or anything,

but I am sure a lot less crabby.

I EXPECT TO TALK ABOUT THESE... :)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL16

I'm also seriously curious --

I've read a lot this year and less

rather than more has knocked me socks off.

What books do you recommend?

And, what can you not wait to read?

A FEW THAT HAVE TICKLED MY FANCY:

White Cat by Holly Black

Dirty Little Secrets by Cynthia Jaynes Omololu

All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarza

Fat Cat by Robin Brande

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

The Line by Teri Hall

Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Sorta Like a Rockstar by Matthew Quick

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

by Francisco X. Stork

What might you recommend? :)

Inquiring Minds Wanna Know...So, let's GO!

Disclaimer: I'm a wee bit disgruntled @ the moment

'cuz the pretty new webpage I've spent ALL day perfecting

in order to illuminate the path to pure reading bliss...

Well, it is taking FOREVER to load.

Guess that means we've got to wait a while.

But here's a few in (semi) oldies case you missed 'em:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

& 1 that's more guy friendly

(but ready-made for conversation

and most certainly read-worthy!)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15

Thoughts? Opinions?

What looks good?

What Doesn't?

Verboten "Tattoos...Ooh la la!"

Wanna look x-tra hot 4 summer

(and have a lil' more sizzle on the 4th of July)?

DIY: Henna Body Art

Wednesday June 30th

3-5 PM

Note: This program is limited to 30 people

(grades 6-12 + ME)

So if you're heart's set on this one,

DON'T BE LATE

('cuz lockin' u out, oh I would hate!)

REMEMBER: Ink sets best if skin is clean, dry, and sans lotion,

so whatever u do, don't come straight from the pool! :)

Watery Reads 2 Tide You Over

In honor of today's official "Make A Splash" kick off

(hey, I didn't name this year's theme!) :)

I thought I'd mention a few of our

FLUFFY NEW BEACH READS.

('cuz we all know, summer = bring on the cheese!)

Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots

by Abby McDonald

Forgive My Fins

by Tera Lynn Childs

Everlasting

by Angie Frazier

Sea

by Heidi Kling

Taken By Storm

by Angela Morrison

I Now Pronouce You Someone Else

by Erin McCahan

A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend

by Emily Horner

(me currently reading & diggin' so far)

Three Rivers Rising: A Novel of the Jamestown Flood

by Jame Richards

Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me

by Kristen Chandler

Ship Breaker

by Paolo Bacigalupi

C'mon -- bring on those tickets!

C YOU Wednesday!!! (hint, hint)

Teen Summer Programing

kicks off w/ a bang:

TEEN GAMING

(this) WED. 6/23, 3-5 PM

So, come for the cool treats and other hot stuff!

(But, most especially a little quality time w/

your favorite twinkly teen librarian!

Stay for the fun!!!

I Promise...

Some of u have asked about recommended reads,

I'll post a list of summer hotties soon.

In the meantime...

STOP BY THE LIBRARY!

We've been ordering new books up the wazoo,

most especially for you!

Not to mention making lots of new booklists.

And, don't forget, group input is always more than welcome!!!

It's Summer! Need I Say More?

I'm a terrible teen librarian--at least when it comes to blogging these days.

(But, in my defense, it's been a while since last response.

Or, at least there was 'til a few days ago.

Then shazam! Oh, what a flurry!

Why? "Cuz its, summer, baby! :)

What does that mean...?

Well, for starters, I vow to post @ least once a week

(so keep that flurry a' comin'!)

If you haven't stopped for info on this year's

(new & improved, if I do say so myself!)

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

click here: http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/documents/ReadingRaffleflyer2010forwebsite.pdf

& here:

http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/teens.html

For your reading pleasure,

we've got:

Teen Reading Raffle

Teen Extra Challenge

Teen Writing Contest

So, stop by for more info--as well as some books!

All tickets / entries accepted begining

this Monday, June 21, 2010!

Go ahead, keep me busy (please?) :)

Ok, so I've decided to dust off my teen librarian blogging chops

as part of my (fun) summer reading prep

(NOTE: & I expect an exchange on this here blog sometime soon!)

For a sneak peek, click here: http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/documents/ReadingRaffleflyer2010forwebsite.pdf

And, in other new & noteworthy news...

Invisible Girl by Mary Hanlon Stone

This Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas

Little Vampire Women by Lynn Messina

(& Louisa May Alcott)

It's Not Summer Without You: A Summer Novel

by Jenny Han

Motorcycles, Sushi, & One Strange Book by Nancy Rue

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

Countdown by Deborah Wiles

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan

Hothouse: A Novel by Chris Lynch

Fat Vampire : A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex

The Clone Codes by Patricia McKissak

Claire De Lune by Christine Johnson

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

The Fire Opal by Regina McBride

The Turning Book 1: What Curiosity Kills

by Helen Ellis

Folly by Marthe Jocelyn

Illyria by Elizabeth Hand

Lost for Words by Alice Kupiers

The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

Evil? by Timothy Carter

Knock, Knock...

Anybody Home?

If yes, here's a special sneak peek

JUST FOR YOU!

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15&preview=1

LAST CALL! FINAL BOARDING!

LAST Teen Gaming

(or Event of ANY kind for that matter!)

'til Summer!

THIS Wed. 4/28/10

4:30-6:00 PM

U should COME --

if for no other reason than to

regale me with tales o' prom

& for a final scope out of those

new books me been holding captive.

'Tis near time for release...

(And, speaking of newbies, The Line by Teri Hall was pretty darn awesome!)

Hot New SPPL Teen Reads Just 4 YOU!

As Promised

(and, better late than never)

Click HERE 2 Rock your World:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

W/ MORE 2 COME!

**P.S. Have fun @ Prom -- can't wait to hear the scoop!**

Teen Talks (so anyone listening???)

Greetings to the Abyss...

just an FYI:

TEEN TALKS

Wed. 4/14 @ 4 PM

**Last 1 'til fall, so come one, come all

'cuz ya owe me some books. And...

if I'm feeling nice, I might even bring chocolate.**

Did U Hear...?

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

My initial reaction is, of course, good grief!

However, the library, of course,

will happily house a couple o' copies.

And, yes, Twilight: The Graphic Novel

is now available to cure what ails ya

(or be what ails ya?!?).

As for New Moon movie version --

finally watched it & found it rather bland.

And, yes, of course, I'll catch Eclipse this summer.

What's a girl to do?

In other summery news:

I'll post incoming vacation-esque reads soon!

(Or, soonish, I promise!)

TEEN TALKS 'n A HAPPY SPRING!!!

Hi'ya Chiquitas (and Gents?!?)

Just a friendly reminder that we meet 4

Teen Talks

Wed. 3/24 from 4-5 PM

You're friendly Teen Librarian wants 2 play

The Price is Right!

And, I don't particularly feel like doing so

all by myself (cue the violins). :)

Go Me! 2 Posts in 1 Day!

Ok, ok, it's only cuz' I 4got a few --

So what? :)

13 to Life: A Werewolf's Tale

by Shannon Delaney

Boys, Bears, & a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots

by Abby McDonald

The Complete History of Why I Hate Her

by Jennifer Jacobson

For Keeps

by Natasha Friend

Hate List

by Jennifer Brown

(thanks for reviewing 4 me miss a.b.)!

Kiss in the Dark

by Lauren Henderson

A Match made in High School

by Kristin Walker

Merlin's Harp

by Anne Eliot Crompton

The Naughty List

by Suzanne Young

Nomansland

by Lesley Hauge

Sorta Like a Rockstar

by Matthew Quick

Troy High

by Shana Norris

The White Cat

by Holly Black

NEW BOOKS NOW

Umm...

Since I haven't been so good about updating you on what's new,

I figured I owed ya one. So...

(drum roll please?)

The Bad Queen: Rules & Instructions for Marie-Antoinette

by Carolyn Meyer

Beautiful Dead

by Eden Maguire

Before I Fall

by Lauren Oliver

The Best and Hardest Thing

by Pat Brisson

A Blue So Dark

by Holly Schindler

The Body Finder

by Kimberly Derting

The Cardturner

by Louis Sachar

The Deadly Sister

by Eliot Schrefer

Every Little Thing in the World

by Nina de Gramont

Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood

by Eileen Cook

God is in the Pancakes

by Robin Epstein

Guardian of the Dead

by Karen Healy

Hex Hall

by Rachel Hawkins

The Line

by Teri Hall

A Match Made in High School

by Kristin Walker

The Naughty List

by Suzanne Young

Of All the Stupid Things

by Alexandra Diaz

Party

by Tom Leveen

The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein

byLibby Schmais

Radiant Shadows

by Melissa Marr

The Reckoning

by Kelly Armstrong

The Six Rules of Maybe

by Deb Caletti

Somebody Everybody Listens To

by Susanne Supplee

Something Life Fate

by Susane Colasanti

Spells

by Aprilynne Pike

Toads and Diamonds

by Heather Tomlinson

The Unwritten Rule

by Elizabeth Scott

The Vinyl Princess

by Yvonne Prinz

The Year I Turned Sixteen

by Diane Schwemm

Plus many many more!

So, stop by sometime!

Get Some Gaming Action

I know you've all got oodles & oodles

of xtra time on your hands...

( cue the '1980's: "Sike!")

No matter!

Just ditch the homework

(@ least for an hour or 2)

4 a little--or lot--of good ol'

TEEN GAMING

Wed. 3/3

4:30-6 PM

C'mon! It'll be fun...

"Holla Back Girl!"

"Cuz this ain't no secret:

TEEN TALKS

Wed 2/24, 4-5 PM

(where talking new books never gets old).

See ya this week!

"Shh! It's a Secret...!"

There once was a (nerdy) librarian;

She strove to read a book a day...

(but some days were easier than others).

And, her top 3 so far this year...

Be all about SECRETS...

All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

The Secret Year by Jennifer R. Hubbard

Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu

5 *'s for all!

Percy Jackson Party

Camp Half-Blood Wants You!

Join us for a Camp Half-Blood regional meeting, celebrating the movie release of the first Percy Jackson adventure:
The Lightning Thief.

Games! Trivia! Puzzles! Prizes!
(Prizes include movie tickets!!!)

Wednesday, February 10: 4:00 p.m.
Sun Prairie Public Library -- Community Room

For older kids and teens who have read The Lightning Thief and are ready to put their Percy Jackson knowledge to the test! You must have read the entire book prior to registration to attend this program.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Space is limited! Stop by the Children’s Desk or call 825-0701 to register.

Super (Duper) Series Alert:

In the off chance u've, thus far,

remained sadly in the dark...

Me thinks u'll dig what

I've been gobbling up as of late:

Dream Girl and Dream Life by Lauren Mechling

(for fans of the Mediator, Spy Goddess, & Ally Carter series--

in other words, absolute pure cheese, but oh-so-fun!)

Oh.My. Gods and Goddess Bootcamp by Tera Lynn Childs

(for those who r intrigued by Greek Mythology & girls kicking butt!)

The Mark by Jen Nadol

(Book #1 w/ 2 more on the way some day)

(for fans of not-so-scary Sixth Sense type groove,

not so much, "I see dead people" as "I see soon-2-be-dead people")

Wii, Wii, Wii, All the Way Home!

'Tis that time of month, so please

("pretty please!")

Join me for some Teem Gaming Action

Wed. 2/3/2010

4:30-6 PM

complete w/ snacks & stuff!

Maybe we can even chat books...?

FYI: We finally ditched that falling apart old DDR

for a second Wii--so if u wanna bowl w/ me... :)

This Just In (Cool Beans!)

Winter blahs gotcha down?

Cozy up with one of these cool (beans) new reads!

A few hot recent arrivals:

All Unquiet Things -- Anna Jarzab

By the Time You Read This I'll be Dead -- Julie Anne Peters

The Lonely Hearts Club -- Elizabeth Eurlberg

(FYI: she's Stephenie Meyers' editor!)

Bleeding Violet -- Dia Reeves

The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped -- Yxta Maya Murray

Hearts at Stake -- Alyxandra Harvey

The Mark -- Jen Nadol

Tangled -- Carolyn Mackler

The Dark Divine -- Bree Despain

Nevery Cry Werewolf -- Heather Davis

Very LeFreak -- Rachel Cohn

The Secret Year -- Jennifer R. Hubbard

Wanderlust -- Lucy Silag

Radiant Darkness -- Emily Whitman

Dawn -- Kevin Brooks

Incarceron -- Catherine Fisher

Sweet, Hereafter -- Angela Johnson

Less Dead -- April Lurie

The Long Way Home -- Andrew Klavan

Good Fortune -- Noni Carter

Plus many, many more...!

Happy Belated New Year!

TEENS TALKIN': 2010

Yup, there's lots to talk about

on the BOOKS, MUSIC,

MOVIES (& more) front

as we kick off 2010...

So, let's do it!

Join us for this decades

inaugural

TEEN TALKS

EXTRAVAGANZA

Wed. 1/27, 4-5 PM

Dislaimer: Ok maybe it won't be super "extravagant,"

but it will be uber fun, so come 1, come all

for food, fun, and teen-centric topics galore!!!

2010 Teaser--and Crowd Pleaser!

A brief list of incoming noteables

(w/ many more to come...)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

Keep your eyes peeled--and I'll keep you posted!

Finally! FINALLY!!!

Well, here we have it--(some) of my top picks for 2009!

And, the winners are...

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

No doubt u'll immediately notice the glaring

omission of Catching Fire...The Awakening...et al.,

but c'mon we know they rock!!!

These be a few that u might've missed,

but I guarantee u'll enjoy!

So...ENJOY! :)

Baby, it's COLD outside!

Sorry, just had to get that outta my system!

Also, an FYI:

TEEN GAMING THIS WED

(1/6/2010) @ 4:30 PM

Sure wud be cool to see u this decade!!! :)

And, no I haven't forgotten -- those '09 faves are still 2 come!

I've opted to abandon the obvious

(Catching Fire...The Awakening...Like duh, huh?)

& go for broke, so...must think carefully...SOON...Scouts honor!