Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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???)

Saturday, June 26, 2010

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... :)
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:
& 1 that's more guy friendly
(but ready-made for conversation
and most certainly read-worthy!)
Thoughts? Opinions?
What looks good?
What Doesn't?

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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! :)

Monday, June 21, 2010

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!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

C YOU Wednesday!!! (hint, hint)

Teen Summer Programing
kicks off w/ a bang:
Italic
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
& here:
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?) :)